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There were two challenges at the Rupchanda-The Daily Star Super Chef kitchen last night. And as usual, a contestant had to bid farewell at the end of a tough night.

Did you know that Chawk Bazaar was previously called Badshahi Bazaar? And did you know that even in Mughal times the area was a

According to celebrity chef and TV personality Alpana Habib, cooking should be an enjoyable affair. Even in our busy lives, it ought not to be a hassle. For those with hectic jobs, going to the kitchen may at times be a little taxing.

They are of the same height, and yet Ibrahim always looks taller than Ali. Is it because of his confident demeanour in contrast of Ali's

The B K Das Road at Farashganj is an architectural treasure trove of Old Dhaka. We have interviewed Dhaka itself about this beautiful

300 Feet even a few years ago was, for me, the 'edge' of Dhaka. Back then it was more popularly known as Baluchor. It was desolate,

Every country has a range of things that is unique to the rest of the world. It is this uniqueness that the nation proudly presents: from its history, to its people, and their culture. A country's cuisine is of course one of those important things.

In the Bengali menu, what are the items which are truly ours? What delicacies do we make which are the best in the world? What are the foods which should carry a special label, such as the Geographical Indication (GI)?

We have a great 'product', but are we promoting and selling enough? Promoting a country's cuisine is akin to promoting the country's culture, heritage and diversity.

Bengal throughout the ages has been famed for creating superior fabrics and weaves. In the world map of textiles, our land had held - and arguably continues to hold - a dominant position in terms of quality and uniqueness. And therefore it is of no surprise that history is dotted with accounts and anecdotes which reflect this glorious past.

On 11 December, the Swedish Embassy held a Nobel-themed dinner as part of the observance of Nobel Week; another banquet was arranged on 13 December, as part of celebration of St. Lucy's Day.

It is the fashion capital of the world. Home to many of the most prestigious labels, Paris is a city that does not go out of style. It is that

How fine was the Muslin fabric? So fine that an entire garment could pass through the inner circle of a ring! So exquisite that it had been romanticised that the fabric was spun 'by fairies with the thread of winds'!

Healthy food and delicious food do not go hand in hand: that's what a lot of people think. But can you blame them?

The journey started in 1952. Back then, Chittagong Restaurant's roof was of corrugated tin. The eatery in Shegunbagicha was a melting pot of political adda, with the hall of fame including names like Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Maulana Bhasani.

Glimpses of Old Dhaka, written by Syed Muhammed Taifoor (1885-1972), is one of the most influential books ever written on the subject of the history of Dhaka. And this statement is not an exaggeration in any way. If you read on this topic, you inevitably will come across references to Taifoor's book.

Remember the sitcom, Friends? Of course you do. Remember the time how panicked Chandler and Monica became when they

It is an unique genre in the art world, a distinctive niche of its own. Meanwhile, it may be deemed as "the common man's art", if you will.

If you have the fear of public speaking, you are surely not alone! Stage fright is a very common phobia indeed. Even many influential

The ruler saw a strange dream: a goddess appeared and told him that she was to be found in a certain area under a particular