Even in the seventies, the only feasible option for fashionable casual wear was the shalwar kameez. In the span of three and a half decades, a lot has changed. As clothing stores bring more and more variety for people, there is now a handful of other options to choose from !

My grandfather was a lawyer. Not the glamorous world of criminal law for him.

Perhaps, our love for ball gowns emerges from the nostalgia and the constant willingness to reconnect with childhood fantasies. There is possibly not a single living soul on earth that has not heard about fairytales and the pretty princesses dressed in long, swaying dresses.

Lau is a fleshy, many-seeded fruit, commonly known as the bottle gourd and is available in a great variety of forms.

A contemporary woman's wardrobe is quite incomplete without a pair of trendy jeans that accentuates her curves.

Today, when a woman stands for strength, courage and character, it is shameful to deliberately try to confine her to regular domestic chores like washing the dishes and watering the plants.

As the summer heat waves sweep over Bangladesh, comfortable clothing becomes a necessity. While picking your pants, make sure that the fabric is comfortable. Avoid synthetic fabrics and opt for natural ones such as cotton or linen, which will absorb the sweat from the skin and let it evaporate into the air, thus preventing the growth of bacteria and yeast. Also, go for lighter colours which will reflect most of the sun's rays, thus keeping you cooler. So, this season, whether you are going out to run errands or hanging out with your friends, here are a few types of pants that you can choose from.

The Shard, also referred to as the Shard of Glass, Shard London Bridge and formerly London Bridge Tower, is a 95-storey skyscraper in Southwark, London that forms part of the London Bridge Quarter development.

The youth fashion brand Gentle Park has brought in its attractive summer line. The attires used include cotton, twill, chiffon, georgette, etc.

International luxury beauty giant L'Oreal Luxe has entered into the Bangladesh market, launching four fragrances for men and women...

The tangy scent or even the sound of the delightfully sour mangoes ‘kacha aam’ is all it takes to make the mouth water. This is one heavenly fruit, you would want to eat to the point of stomach ache. To us Bengalis, Kacha aam is the gift-of-gods!

Why are you just staring? Start eating.

Mothers, what would we do without them? They are the first people who come to our minds in times of joy, in times of sadness, but most importantly in times when we get in trouble hoping not to get scolded, but nonetheless we love them unconditionally.

Even though it is part of a hotel (Platinum Grand), let this not influence you in any way. The restaurant runs by its own identity.

The heat is unbearable this year; whenever I am out in the open, my skin feels like it's burning red.

One of my fondest memories of childhood was looking forward to a large basket of mangoes sent from Rajshahi. I would count the days till the mangoes were ripe enough so we could open the basket. And there they were: smooth, luscious, yellow mangoes staring at me as if the purpose of their creation was just to satisfy my voracious appetite.

If there is one fashion faux pas that many Bangladeshis can be accused of, it is certainly that of overdressing. How often have we seen a wiry young man wearing a golden coloured shirt that reflects sunlight and can only be explained if you are a backup dancer for one of those Shahrukh Khan movies?

The movement continues. Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden strode with pride on Earth Day, celebrated on 22 April, 2016by more than a billion people across the globe.

Dinnerware has come a long way from being a gloriously unstylish necessity to a chic, collectible item that is also meant for customary use.

Amari's signature all-day buffet dining restaurant Amaya Food Gallery is offering an excellent group dining buffet.