If you have a stiff neck and an unexplainable back pain, the reason for your discomfort may literally be on your fingertips.

Dr Natasha Rea Harun, MBBS, explains why it is important to know the difference between prescriptioned and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.

Possibly my last lunch at O Kitchen/Holey Artisan Bakery.

A piece of bamboo with a knot on one side is needed for cooking.

Prepare noodles according to directions on package. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and oil, and set aside.

I am 10 weeks pregnant and feel nauseated all the time. I know many women suffer from morning sickness during pregnancy but I am being sick throughout the day. Is this normal and what I can do to feel better?

Wash and clean fish and remove skin with knife. Remove bones from fish, and grind the flesh with the help pestle (shilpata). Mix fish and boil potato with cumin powder and salt.

Here is a fun fact: the tiny headphones used by secret agents are actually really bad for your ears. While music can be the perfect escape from the messed up reality that is life, too much music can actually be quite harmful for you.

Taro, or the humble 'kochu' as we know it, is versatile – if not anything else. Although cynics will pursue their argument --poison food-- others will vouch for its taste and the variation this can offer to a Bengali lunch, or dinner. Come to think of it, 'kochu' can serve just well as a snack! This week, our recipe columnist Selina Parveen puts the spotlight on this famous vegetable, but of course with her own little, magical twist.

Removed from the touristy scenic beauty.

My husband and I live in a six-storey building in Dhaka. During the recent earthquake, I was home alone and I could feel my whole building shaking.

Jackfruit may have made it to the national list as THE fruit but it's the mango that won the hearts of the Bangladeshis in large number.

Biriyani is the quintessential celebratory dish in India and an aromatic delicacy that dazzles as a sublime one-dish meal, writes historian and food expert Pushpesh Pant.

Heat ghee in a pot. Break the vermicelli into 10cm-long pieces and add to the pot. Cook until these turn dark in colour.

Dry roast the vermicelli on medium heat till it turns light golden in colour, stirring continuously. Once done, remove it to a plate.

Put all the spice ingredients in a bowl and mix well with the chicken. Take small portions and shape them into small balls. Drop into hot oil to deep fry until golden brown in colour. Serve hot, with mint sauce.

Twist your taste buds with this mouthwatering recipe of chicken for a hearty meal on Iftar. This subtly spiced protein is great with plain white bastami rice, oven fresh bread, or paratas.

“Every illness has a cure, and when the proper cure is applied to the disease, it ends it, Allah willing.”

Some of the best cooks we have come across never had a recipe book. It is a legacy handed over by generations, each contributing to the distinct flavour and taste that we find in our kitchens.

If you are tired of piyajus, begunis and pakoras, then why not try some spicy Duck vindaloo and wash it down with some rice Pudding.