In addition to the iconic Hilsa, the other varieties of fish that are popular in Bangladesh include, Rui, Katla, Ayre, Chitol and Pangash and a wide variety of smaller fish species like Koi, Pabda, Shorputi, Rupchanda, Tengra, Telapia, Kachki, etc.

Because it is Tourism Year, because we finally got the Jamdani patent we've been waiting for, because our local designers are beginning to get a larger share of international spotlight, all eyes have been on the Bangladeshi fashion industry this year, and what says “Bangladeshi” and “fashion” more than our native textiles?

The aisles of supermarkets are lined with a plethora of beauty products that promise skin health in various ways.

Ditch the cowboy belt buckle. Please.

The Bangladeshi culinary tapestry is steeped in tradition and famous for its distinctive taste, be it savoury or sweet.

Ever wondered why the South-Asian in us could not cope up with dreary white walls? We are jazzy folks, we need hues and colours in all aspects of our lives and there you go - walls cannot be left alone.

The Greeks love a salad that embodies everything about a Mediterranean diet: greens, freshness, olive oil and the zest of a lemon, or perhaps balsamic vinegar.

Ask any layman, a 'zilch-tech', the definition of a speaker, chances are they would immediately conjure an image of pitiful pocket-sized Bluetooth speakers, or the familiar monstrosities they find in rock concerts.

To most non-musicians the guitar is simply an instrument but to people who live and breathe music it is a six-stringed companion, always there to create sound waves in resonance to that person's state of mind, a wooden base with a sound hole to collect all sorts of emotions, but most importantly a medium to express oneself and to communicate to the outside world through music.

There are people who do not like hot chocolate, even on chilly winter mornings! To those poor creatures still dwelling in the gloomy ignorance of one of life's greatest joys, please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Single pleated saris, bright red 'alta', and a pair of fine bangles - these are synonymous to 'Bangaliana'. In the bygone era, ladies of Bengal used to pride themselves with the rarest collection of ornaments, and amongst it, an exclusive pair of bangles always reigned supreme.

An online store with more than 22,000 followers on Facebook, 6 Yards Story, is a flourishing store and a favourite of many fashionistas of today. The page started off in 2012 selling taant saris, brought directly from the famous 'taant ghor' in Sirajganj but later shifted to making trendy jewellery infused with traditional influence. It appeals to youngsters for its exclusive and chic designs.

BDRUNNERS, a running community based in Dhaka, and Reckitt Benckiser (RB) Bangladesh jointly organised a 5-km charity run on the morning of Friday, December 2.

The Westin Dhaka has introduced a bistro menu at Prego, the signature Italian restaurant.

Stripes are perhaps the oldest yet never-been-out of style element of fashion, if ever there was one.

The Weeknd's new album is pretty good. Listen to it.

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Daraz.com.bd, the leading online shopping platform in Bangladesh, adds another feather to its cap by signing on the country’s top

Amaya Food gallery (an eatery of Amari Dhaka) is currently offering a flat 50 percent discount on buffet meals. Enjoy buffet lunch or

For this season, Le Reve - the country's leading apparel and lifestyle brand - has come up with a fresh new collection titled 'The Raven',