How old are you?' The very moment you ask this question to a lady, she would feel extremely uncomfortable. From age-old courtesy calls, we have learned that it is extremely rude to ask a woman anything regarding her age. Even research has revealed that majority of women refuse to answer questions related to their date of birth. 'Today's world though has seen numerous social and religious taboos being shattered to bits and pieces. When people are fighting against serious issues like abortion and child labour, it is strange that a silly and disapproved outlook regarding a woman's age still persists. We had to find out what caused such inefficacies and why women felt uncomfortable taking about their age. Our interview panel consisted of eminent female personalities, from social media stars to bankers, of our nation to get an in depth understanding of the issue and understand their thoughts regarding the subject-matter.

Joyeeta slumped down in the sofa, too exhausted to relish a proper meal at the end of a dull day at work. She rubbed her eyes, which had not enjoyed a good night's sleep in four days.

Bipa said she intended to use the long Eid holidays to just read books; Swarna was of the mind to listen to music somewhere in the hills, and Imran wanted to watch Satyajit Ray films under the shade of a tree—this was the variety of people that Nowroz was driving to Bandarban with.

It will be a rare person who can claim immunity to the pains and pleasures that poetry can bring, be that in the form of lyrics or poems, sung or orated. Words are what we as people can use to express ourselves, in sadness, in love, and in mourning.

In today's bustling city of Dhaka, with new food joints opening up on every corner of the streets, it takes a good amount of effort to decide upon a decent eatery.

A dangerous culture of impunity cloaks this ever darkening city of ours. Dhaka, a metropolis of over seven million people cramped together, has steadily become a breeding ground for all kinds of criminal elements and the future seems bleak.

This Korean delicacy is indeed a mouth-watering delight. Often served as a complimentary side-dish in Korean restaurants, the fermented food has many beneficial mirco-organisms.

For over a period of three the sixth-floor balcony of a neighbourhood building attracted me so much that overtime I became its observer.

As appalling as it may sound to some, men's jewellery has existed for many years now and the trend has never subsided.

The perfect man is not just all talk; they are about the show as well. If that first impression does not knock down your all those in front of you, you know you are doing it wrong.

Deciding on appropriate office wear must be one of the most daunting task for an office-going gentleman.

Jannatul Ferdous Peya, Humaira Khan, Sadia Moyeen - all familiar names of the Bangladeshi Fashion scene, have recently been featured in Vogue India, the South Asian edition of the iconic fashion and lifestyle magazine.

Chances are that the marked date on your calendar will one day no longer trigger a sigh of failure from you, or those

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Festival season is around the corner with Durga Puja kicking off the celebrations. The festive period is a foodies' paradise with plenty of mouth-watering dishes to savour.

Throw away all your prior notions of vegetables being dietary and guilt-free. Because, your humble everyday vegetables can be turned into ultimate guilty pleasures, giving meat a run for its money!

Cox's Bazar's luxury boutique hotel Windy Terrace is ready to welcome guests for this Durga Puja holiday.

Keeping Durga Puja in mind, Amari Dhaka is going to play host with an elaborate and palatable spread at their Amaya Food Gallery on 11 and 12 October. Amaya is Amari's Asian restaurant.

If you are tired with a boring and plain room, then it is time to change things up.

Sayambara is known for their minimalistic approach to their designs and bringing out the personality of the individual wearing their designer items - rather than focusing just only on the dress itself.