By 3AM in the morning, the hullaballoo was over. Our wedding party had reached Dhaka, the ceremonial welcome of the new bride over and done with, and J, my kid sister ushered us to the room.

Men's wear is available in three basic categories, and understanding these can go a long way in helping the groom make the best choice to suit his style, and pocket.

Thirteen years is a long time they say. That's how long it has been since I professed my love to the rest of the world, leaving the parents' safe abode to begin a brand new life with a meek and modest young man.

When planning a wedding, every detail matters. Even though the primary focus is always on the dress and the jewellery, the perfect pair of shoes can elevate even the best of outfits a notch further.

The wedding collection for the ladies includes almost everything from stilettos to wedges. No longer does a bride have to go abroad for one of the most sought-after wedding accessories! Thanks to Apex footwear, everything is now available in Bangladesh.

Avi Roy, the director of Jarwa House and an expert gemologist also agreed with us. “Women in our country are very much fond of gold jewellery and that has been the norm for generations, which is why we have been catering to their particular needs for more than 100 years now,” said the crafts expert.

Delve into the cool evenings with a delicious flame-grilled feast overlooking the city view at Amari's signature buffet restaurant Amaya Food Gallery.

Celebrate the end of year with up to twenty percent discounts from Kay Kraft and YoungKay. The discounts will continue till 30 November, 2018.

Dubai based Bangladeshi designer, Niharika Momtaz recently showcased her latest collection, dubbed “K O H I N O O R”, in Colombo, at the “Massira Inclusive - Asian European Fashion Show Colombo,” the first ever inclusive fashion show in Sri Lanka. Her showstopper was 'Alexandra Chichikova,' Miss Wheelchair World 2017.

Sometimes we get carried away amongst all the chaos of a wedding. Be it with spending hefty sums on the dress, or going overboard with the invitation cards.

We all see weddings as a great mother-daughter bonding time, but fathers have a big role to play here as well. Never underestimate the presence of a father-figure when big arrangements are underway. Since a wedding needs 'all hands on deck,' we have some guidelines to be that helpful hand as the father!

This is a 3-day workshop starting on 22 November, focusing on only the basics. Following ice-breaking sessions, everyday participants will be given lessons on Salsa, Tango, and Waltz respectively.

The season is all about the nightly winter chills and warm summer days. Keeping up with the season, Kay Kraft introduces its latest late autumn collection that includes

Ujjwala recently stepped into its first year of success, and celebrated with a day-long programme, Ujjwala Poth Prodarshak 2018, which paid tribute to all the potential and existing women entrepreneurs of Bangladesh who are working harder to remove the gaps in gender prospects.

The best of the country's boutiques under one roof is what Deshi Dosh is all about. Starting from 8 November till 24 November 2018, all boutiques located at the Deshi Dosh

Traditionally, a bridal shower is an intimate, women only, lunch, often hosted by the bride's close and dearest ones before the series of wedding events kick off. While some like to keep it down-low by hosting a little in-house event, some like to go big outdoors. The point here though, is not the sheer size and venue, but the organisation and planning of the whole day that brings an unforgettable smile to the bride's face.

If these lines do not give you goose bumps, then there are thousands of other 'orb of the night' quotes from Ahmed that will. Humayun Ahmed, the exponent of Bangla literature, has expressed, over and again, his blatant fascination for the heavenly body in all its grandeur.

Unwind and rejuvenate with the “Bangladeshi Package” offered by Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka this season. The offer includes an exclusive range of dining and recreational facilities, complemented by their signature 5-star service.

You have successfully popped the question and feel ecstatic. Well now the list of responsibilities only grows... better start prepping!

The final big day that you tie the knot on may look effortless in its execution, but only those who have been through these as brides or bridesmaids will truly know exactly how many things can go wrong. But having said that, being prepared is not all that difficult!