Breathing seems to be a chore in Dhaka, and no wonder either, since the air pollution index for the massive and growing city that serves as our capital has been measured at an alarming level of 298; cementing its place as among the most polluted cities in the world.

We spend a big portion of our day at our workplace. Dealing with clients, cracking deals, and presenting ideas are just a few to name among the ocean of work that we get done each day.

If, in the course of your daily rounds, you see people with serene, smiling faces enjoying a cup of coffee and a doughnut in one of our many coffee shops, in the middle of a weekday morning, or sitting in deep chairs at a club, reading the papers, or eating ice cream near a swimming pool, you will know that they are RETIRED, or SEMI-RETIRED.

With a long deep breath, and high hopes of something positive, she finally stepped up on the weighing scale, only to have her heart broken by what she saw on the screen.

The spirit of Diwali is knocking on the door with its vibrant colours and lights. At Amari Dhaka, the celebration for the festival of lights will be commemorated by the introduction of specially selected sweet treats and festive special buffet at Amaya Food Gallery.

Summer crawls into autumn, a slow but poised walk into a natural world different not solely in terms of weather. Mother Nature lays out the differences the season brings about in the colours of the sky, leaves, flowers, and even in the coats of wild birds and animals.

If pure glycerine becomes too powerful for you, you can always mix in a few drops with your gel or cream moisturiser. This will not make your skin too oily or clogged, and will achieve the perfect balance.

World renowned Japanese baby cosmetics brand Kodomo will now have their products listed in Daraz. Recently, a contract for online marketing of Kodomo was signed with Alibaba Group's occupied concern Daraz Bangladesh.

Not having many sources of entertainment or spaces to simply relax lead us to one place and the only place we have free access to—restaurants! You want to hang out with friends, you want to go on a date, you want to meet up with family; all we do is find the most appropriate restaurant and make reservations.

bproperty.com, the leading online real estate solution provider in Bangladesh, and Doreen Developments Ltd, a renowned real estate developer, have signed a strategic partnership, giving bproperty.com exclusive sales and marketing rights for Doreen's new project in Mirpur, Dhaka.

Is it the most unpopular choice of beverage for children? And perhaps for adults, too? No matter whether you like it or not, there is no arguing that milk is one of the healthiest drinks one can consume – for children and adults alike.

Atique Rahman, Executive Director of Lakeshore Hotels, announced on 31 October, 2018 that the hotel chain's first coffee shop, Kona Coffee, will open its doors from 1 November onwards.

It requires a fair amount of knowledge in history, evolution and social changes are that reflected in changing trends; and perhaps, a fair amount of Hollywood, or Bollywood influence.

A washing machine is the fifth most important invention man has ever invented or stolen from an alien spaceship. Its illustriousness stems from having car, paracetamol, toilet flush and toilet hand-shower.

It's cool to like Nickelback now.

Would you not want some 'practical magick' like this in your life? Order your broom to sweep up last night's mess, a flick of your wand to sort out all your chores or maybe a drop of soothing potion for your ever troubled bestie

The origin of Halloween comes from the land of the Celts, now modern day France and the British Isles. According to Celtic myths, the dead reside in a faraway land of eternal youth and happiness, called Tir nan Og, and that one could only communicate with the dead during the turning of the year.

Having a home nicely decorated with a touch of green vitality is almost every Dhakaite's dream; some go steps further and now consider it a necessity.

Born and raised in Narayanganj, Farhana Zaman moved to Dhaka in 2003 in order to pursue a career in medicine. Her family had been permanent residents and having their business neatly settled in Narayanganj for generations, moving to Dhaka was simply not an option.

PERi-PERi enthusiasts are in for a treat once again from Nando's. All their outlets in Dhaka are now offering mouth-watering value meals; not one, not two, but three flaming new additions!