The trend of wedding makeups in Bangladesh has for the longest time been aimed towards one objective – to make the bride seem white.

What makes a relationship work? Is it love and love alone? Or is it a mixture of every component of human behaviour?

The jewellery collection of Mayasir fashion house is pure art.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

“You don't know what you've got till it's gone.” Cinderella, the band, sang that power ballad back in the late 80's. I was a kid then and had no idea why an older brother would listen to it so often. Neither did I have any idea if the band would turn into a string quartet after twelve midnight.

For newlyweds, a honeymoon is a must for clearing the mind and embarking on the most astonishing journey of life. It offers much needed down time after weeks of hectic wedding planning.

Boi Mela is not just a mela: it is definitely more than that. We know the tinge of excitement we feel when walking to a book shop. It is only natural then, that a mammoth book fair would elevate you to ecstasy.

Awash in yellow and a burst of colours as spring arrives in full bloom, I look at some recipes that incorporate some of the Falguni elements of this season.

Bangladesh is known for its distinctive six seasons. The most awaited season of all is Boshonto or spring. It begins on first day of Bengali month, Falgun, which is the thirteenth of February in the Gregorian calendar.

It's that time of the year when we must step out, let go off our worries, and welcome spring.

Described as "Bangladesh's solitary cutting edge" after a win against Australia, Mashrafe Mortaza had dismissed Gilchrist for a duck in the same match. His cricket career can best be described as a mixture of consistent genius and sheer hard work despite the unfortunate series of injuries that has left him unable to play at times.

We, as a nation, are going through a very frustrating time, with the political chaos that is affecting each of our lives.

As a Bangladeshi, cricket runs in our blood and nothing short of the end of the world can get in our way when it comes to this beautiful sport. We stay up till 3am and swear to never watch another match when we lose by 3 runs but we always find ourselves glued to the sofa every time the Tigers step onto the pitch.

Yul Brenner rocked Hollywood with his outstanding acting prowess and good looks in the 50s. His bald head was quite the sensation; men embraced baldness as a fashion statement and not an imperfection. Fast forward a decade or two, and the Bangladeshi audience was introduced to Tele Savalas, the lollipop licking, man in blue – Kojak. A baldy! Bald men are still all the rage – be it a phenomenon like Vin Diesel or suave dancers like Akram Khan, the stylish British dancer of Bangladeshi origin.

The last time the World Cup was held Down Under, Bangladeshis cheered on their adopted teams. This time, though we are participants, front and centre and holding onto hope of qualifying even for the second phase, it won't be easy, despite having the world's best all-rounder in the side.

Who would have thought the creamy hazelnut delight Nutella would have a day dedicated to the celebration of its spoon licking goodness? But then again, anyone who has tasted the amazing spread that it is, will not be surprised to hear that February 5 is World Nutella Day. And the spirit of this day is embodied by one single line on the World Nutella Day website – “We had a dream. And a spoon.”

Bangladesh is finally opening itself up to the world with the introduction of modern cinema halls. English and Bengali films alike are starting to become infused with our daily lifestyle. With the introduction of 3D theatre halls the cinema hall experience has never been grander.

It is not often that our love for something transcends beyond ages and generations. Movie theatres have held that special place in our hearts since the reels were first projected onto the big screen. The ambience of movie theatres, the rows and rows of chairs in a darkened room as families, lovers and lone cinephiles stare intently at the story played out before their eyes is one we are all familiar with.

Kheer Puli Kheer is a kind of concentrated flaky milk that is often used as a filling to make a variety of pitha. Kheer puli pitha is very delicious and easy to make.

One can't help but view the recent growth in cinema-goers with sepia-hued tones. The sudden rise in the numbers of people going to the movies is a look back to the glory days of the Bangladeshi movie industry. However, the trend begs the question as to why this has suddenly come about.