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Restaurant hype vs. reality: Are we overspending?
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Netrokona’s iconic balish mishti gets GI recognition
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7 recipes that celebrate the spirit of Durga Puja
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Gulshan 2’s midnight street food scene feels like Bangkok
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House Café rekindles Dhaka’s café culture of the past
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Craving good street food? Head to Mohammadpur now!
24 July 2025, 11:57 AM
Summertime magic: Jackfruit recipes
23 July 2025, 08:40 AM
7 family favourite meat recipes with bold Bangladeshi flavours
29 June 2025, 07:40 AM
Paanta Bhaat
A meal of leftover rice soaked in water overnight. Sounds familiar? Rice has been the staple food in many parts of the world, including Bangladesh, for so many years. In Bangladesh, paanta bhaat plays a huge part in the festivities of Pahela Baishakh.
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM
Baishakhi drinks
This is a great summer drink from Bengal, and with its wonderful taste, provides a much-needed coolness to your body.
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM
MASHED
Bhorta is just another staple for Bengalis, and one that makes us say ‘No’ to even rich delicacies — polau, korma, kachchi, or otherwise. Bhortas come in various forms, each indigenous to the localities, cultural variations, and the supply of produces, because the ingredients of a bhorta should be as fresh as possible.
1 April 2019, 18:00 PM
Indian all along
From the north to the south, India has many diverse cuisines to offer. From the north, a Kashmiri meat dish and from the south, a rice porridge that is offered to the gods. The Kashmiri yakhni is usually served for special occasions; it is simple yet allows the unique blend of spices, making it a crowd pleaser.
25 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Q&As
'Detox' is a term thrown around a lot. And detox drinks supposedly have numerous health benefits. Although it may seem silly, but what exactly is 'detox'? And can you please explain how a drink can detoxify the body?
18 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Interview of a yogi: Ulfath Kuddus
I am my mother's biggest fan, and growing up, I did everything she did- I basically wanted to be her! She was really into yoga (and Jane Fonda)
18 March 2019, 18:00 PM
InstaKC
The very famous and iconic Mughlai paratha. This particular one was made with duck egg, as opposed to chicken egg. The cubed potatoes on the side were an added attraction in my salad days. The Mughlai paratha in Dhaka is a crispier version.
18 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Icy treats for the summer
Let's ring in the summer with natural vitamins and minerals presented as yummy, healthy and addictive dishes, much needed to combat the scorching heat. Goodbye winter wonderland and take that, summer!
18 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Dietary dos and don'ts for kidney patients
14 March is observed as World Kidney Day all over the globe. Around 850 million people worldwide are now estimated to have kidney diseases brought on by various causes.
11 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Man Mo- From soul to bowl
As the oriental craze sweeps through the town, Man Mo joins the club as the latest and newest place in Gulshan 1 to visit if you are in the mood for some sushi or dim sums.
11 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Something yummy, something healthy
Tired of the usual Caesar salad this, and fruit salad that? Well, we can't blame you because most typical 'green' recipes are hard on taste buds that have experienced more flavour elsewhere. So try these offbeat, and more definitely tasteful dishes, and treat your taste buds to the flavour it really deserves.
11 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Shumona's after work cooking
I am a working mother and I find cooking therapeutic and often take refuge in cooking to bring balance to my life and work. I try to use easy to get ingredients, and cook those in a healthy way, with spending as little time as possible.
11 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Spring greens
Spring is here! The days are getting longer, the air is getting fresher, and everyone seems to be in a good mood. This changing of the season marks a time for all things to come alive and experience renewal.
4 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Interview of a Yogi: Helena Rosenthal
Helena Rosenthal first encountered the Ashtanga Vinyasa method when she was just 19 years old. For the past 11 years, she has taught at her own shala Ashtanga Pitanga in São Paulo, among many other local studios.
4 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Eating well within limitations
When the tasked with writing this, I mentally balked. After all, I have not done a long piece in a while. But then I thought, maybe this is a journey worth telling.
18 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Got knee issues? Opt for the sumo squat!
The squat should be a compulsory exercise for everyone .Squats help build your leg muscles but they also create an anabolic environment, which promotes body-wide muscle building.
17 February 2019, 07:05 AM
Artificial sweeteners- yes or no?
Are you one of those people who desperately wants to lose weight, but at the same time, have a sweet tooth? Do you like adding two or more spoons of sugar to your cup of tea or coffee when your BMI tells you to have no sugar or only one spoon at most?
11 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Pizza fever
Ask anyone about their favourite fast food, and be prepared for one of two answers; burgers, or the mouth-wateringly genius creation that is the pizza.
11 February 2019, 18:00 PM
What does architecture have to do with child development anyway?
Mariam, a four-year-old, enters her new school for the first time. She takes a look around the new place and at all the unknown faces in her new world. A series of questions arise in her mind. How is this place? Is it friendly? Will she make friends here? Will the teachers be nice? Can she play here every day?
7 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Proper diet can help fight cancer
Cancer treatments are designed to kill cancer cells, but can also damage healthy cells, which can lead to eating problems. Common eating problem during cancer treatment
4 February 2019, 18:00 PM