An international man of intrigue and mystery will spirit you away in his van.

The use of gold in jewellery is a practice as old as time itself, but few know the labour that goes into turning a piece of metal into the intricately designed rings, bracelets, earrings and necklaces found in jewellery stores.

It is that time of the year when we have to file our tax returns. I hope all of you remembered from one of my previous articles the tips about being prepared for it.

Hotel Amari Dhaka, at its Cascade Lounge, has arranged a grand treat for all the pizza lovers out there. The unlimited pizza offer is where you can indulge in different flavours of pizzas and one serving of soft drink at Tk999 net.

The café culture in Dhaka over the past decade has seen incredible evolution. There are cafés serving everything from filling savoury dishes to sweets and snacks.

Not all cuts of meat are created equal. The unique parts of bovine anatomy translate to distinct tastes and there are not many places in Dhaka where you can enjoy the broad range of delicacies under one roof. A churrascaria -- Brazilian barbeque and grill restaurant -- is a genre of eatery that allows you to do just that.

Cactus are legends when it comes to holding their drinks. You'd think they'd be a natural occurring fauna from the Irish or Scottish lands given their reputation, but their name instantly conjures up images of dry, parched lands.

We are famous for writing on our walls – our walls are everybody's property. Anybody can mark his/her presence by writing their issues, sticking images of leaders, expressing love or hatred towards others.

The sweltering heat of summer is taking its toll on all of us. The roads glisten in the heat and the humidity lies like an oppressive shroud on all of us, making matters worse.

And that was the start. My home has always been adorned with flowers.

After the transitions from the crazy heat of summer and the storms and the drizzles of monsoon, nature seems to relax in autumn.

A sofa can be a risky investment - it may cost a fortune and keep note that it is going to stay around for a long time.

In association with BMW, the sixth edition of “Pond's presents The Lustrous Runway”, was held on Friday, 21 August 2015 at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel Dhaka. Providing a platform for up and coming local designers to showcase their collections alongside international counterparts, the show has carved a niche for itself as one of the finest promoters of cross-national fashion in Bangladesh.

Every season, from the hot summer to the cold winter, has a drying effect on your hair.

Allure Eid Fest is an exhibition that will be held at Hotel Amari Dhaka (located at Gulhsan-2, beside Hotel Lakeshore) on 4 - 5 September, 2015, from 10am to 10pm. The fair will showcase 25 of the most popular online stores.

Bangladesh is now gearing up to having a solid music scene, and has started going beyond borders. If you look at the local context, much of the failures boil down to the failure in management – from labels, to music associations, the media, live entertainment companies, and even artists.

The social media, particularly Facebook, has introduced me to a new world; a world that reeks of people's bad taste and poor choices. Welcome to the world of cursing!

A very big attraction for us in Shantiniketan is this little shack by the Prantik rail station.

Stepping out of the house, most people are busy squinting eyes, wrinkling noses, trying to avoid the scorching sun.

Once upon a time - when Facebook was not yet born, when people would actually depend on handwriting more than keyboards, when finding a new friend was not just a click away - there used to be a way through which people would make friends: pen pals.