Zaf Jewels: Ottoman inspired jewellery store in Dhaka
It is the latest cool-girl go-to jewellery store, one that displays stunning pieces you are sure not to find anywhere else in town, a promise conscientiously made to anyone reading this! Zaf Jewels may have been inaugurated fairly recently,
16 May 2022, 18:00 PM
Did COVID-19 make child marriage in Bangladesh worse?
Bangladesh has one of the highest numbers of child marriages in the world, having been ranked in 4th position globally, according to the latest report published by UNICEF, a UN organization to support humanitarian and developmental efforts for children worldwide.
17 March 2022, 14:45 PM
A celebration of the olive-toned Bengali with Truce Beauty
We have come a long way since bridal makeovers championed layers of white cream on faces so thickly it would render the poor brides unrecognisable on their big day and we cannot stop now.
14 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Secret Recipe opens new outlet
If you can’t seem to get enough of the cheesecakes from Secret Recipe, you’re in luck.
31 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh Couture Week 2021
A weekend-long extravaganza that was the ultimate medley of song, celebration and fashion, the Bangladesh Couture Week 2021 championed the majesty of Bangladeshi silk in all its forms and glory.
13 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Niharika Momtaz’s Art Exhibition
Step inside the realm created by trailblazing avant garde designer, jeweller and artist Niharika Momtaz who, with her latest installation, juxtaposes clothes and art in the most brilliant way till date. In the guise of an art exhibit, Momtaz steals the spotlight by launching her latest luxury conscious brand, 1972 Conscious.
6 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Ageing gracefully without overdoing on anti-ageing
Leave it to Amy Schumer to hysterically coin one of the biggest fears plaguing women since donkey's years on
22 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Piya’s Beauty Essentials launched in Dhanmondi
The inauguration of Piya’s Beauty Essentials happened back on Friday, 12 November, 2021, at the bustling Dhanmondi Road 27, home to the second branch.
21 November 2021, 09:36 AM
TRESemmé Spring in bloom fashion exhibition
The exhibit opened in full swing in a chic-modernist makeover of the gallery that still paid a touching nod to the roots of Bengal in its spectacular showpieces.
28 March 2021, 18:00 PM
The caffeinated love affair
To the unsung T S Elliot within you who’s measured out his life in coffee spoons, it’s okay if you never quite knew just what it was about the same coffee shop you love so much.
22 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Magical Threads Runway 2021
To narrate untold stories woven painstakingly but silently upon majestic tapestries, Magical Threads Runway 2021, an iconic fashion show,
15 March 2021, 18:00 PM
In conversation with Tanzila Elma of House of Ahmed
In the new, Kamala-Harris-led world, more and more women from all walks of life are shattering glass ceilings and remodelling themselves to fit their own expectations. One such force to be reckoned with is Tanzila Elma, co-founder of House of Ahmed, a luxury label, entrepreneur and mother of two.
7 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Magical Threads commemorating Bangladesh’s 50 years
In a brilliant move to glorify the artisanal skills of the craftsmen of Bengal and to commemorate Bangladesh turning 50, House of Ahmed, an ethnic luxury couture, has teamed up with Bibi Russell, fashion icon extraordinaire, to host the fashion show of the year.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Aarong opens new multi-brand shopping destination
“The new outlet gives the full Aarong experience; it houses all the sub brands created under Aarong so shoppers can see what we have to offer in our entirety. When a shopper enters through the doors here, we want to excite their senses and calm their souls,” reveals Tamara.
15 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Jonaki by Nasreen Zamir
Fascinating bottles of magical concoctions, Jonaki by Nasreen Zamir is a bold venture into the enchanting world of perfumery and has been, in one word, a triumph.
15 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Own the streets this spring
Evolving raw from the streets, as opposed to ramps and vogue, street style is the standout blend of basic casual clothes and a few fashion it-pieces to make running errands in the streets of urban centres look as striking as an editorial shoot!
8 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Binging with ZEE5
Curl up like a kitten inside a blanket; you’re about to give into some sweet temptation! The kind we’re talking about refers to the cultural phenomenon of binging on entertaining content whenever you want, irrespective of wherever you are.
1 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Eating out at The Red Window
It burns red — a jewel tucked away in an otherwise ordinary lane in Gulshan 1 — The Red Window may be dubbed as a patisserie-cum-café on the surface, but underneath a magnifying glass, you will discover it is much more precious than that.
11 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Nawab Chatga
Nawab Chatga vibes different than the fancy, fine-dining restaurants popping up all over Dhaka city. This diner stands humbly unwashed amid the wave of luxury interiors that inspire aestheticism in the era of Instagram.
11 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Jewellery from Araaz
Forever enamoured of the finery that is jewels, Bengali women’s love affair for all that glitters is glorious and unapologetic.
14 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Enjoying the moment at Bittersweet Café
Although Bittersweet has changed considerably from its former glory days, you will still stop to appreciate the creaky staircase leading up to the café and the faintly-optimistic neon sign next to its door — both the same as before and both touching nods to its past.
9 November 2020, 18:00 PM
‘FAB by Farah Anjum Bari’ at Style Diary
Redefining fashion trends to meet her own vision, the inimitable Farah Anjum Bari has ventured into ready-to-wear retail with her autumn line of prêt-à-porter. Style Diary, a multi-designer retail outlet in Banani,
2 November 2020, 18:00 PM
Shared office spaces
Pulling up a Sayl chair and settling in to your designated hot desk at your usual 9-5 is what drags the working class out of bed five days a week, 260 days a year. But this daily phenomenon is not achieved by the weaning appeal of cold floors, boring beiges and isolated workstations.
26 October 2020, 18:00 PM
Family Brunch Saturday at the Elements, InterContinental Dhaka
Taking this idea and running with it is one such restaurant that is driven solely by an uncompromising attitude to only serve the best to your plates.
19 October 2020, 18:00 PM
Walk-in closets by KC
The masterpiece in question is a walk-in closet and the union is the aesthetic excellence Chowdhury achieves with just machinery and an inspired array of creative possibilities!
5 October 2020, 18:00 PM
Shuta Khela: a review
Pursuing a typical 9-to-5 or breathing new life into an old pipe dream has more and more women today empowered and on-the-go, chasing the millennial hustle.
7 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Cookups: A story of homecooking
Casting a spin on home-dining to revolutionise it, Cookups is an online, homemade food delivery system that seeks to introduce thoughtful dining onto our platters.
2 March 2020, 18:00 PM
TRESemmé Bangladesh Fashion Week 2020
Headlining the fashion show for the evening, was an exclusive line up on the first day, featuring popular media personalities like actresses Sunerah Binte Kamal and Masuma Rahman Nabila, news presenter Safina Ahmed Tory, and singer Xefer, gracing the ramp.
27 January 2020, 18:00 PM