Iftar
Why do all fathers have a love for bangi?
Fathers’ love for bangi is unmatched, treating it as tradition, not just fruit. Despite our distaste, they proudly bring it home, insisting it’s delicious. Resistance is futile — bangi returns daily, proving an eternal generational divide at iftar.
15 March 2025, 10:31 AM
Refreshing juices to power through Ramadan
Stay refreshed during Ramadan with hydrating homemade juices: Watermelon Juice with Honey and Salt, Carrot Juice with Apple, and Dragon Fruit Juice with Lemon. These simple recipes keep you energised and cool throughout the day.
10 March 2025, 10:54 AM
Last-minute iftar? Try these 3 quick and tasty recipes
Simplify your iftar menu with quick, delicious recipes: crispy Dim Alur Chop, a refreshing Tuna Salad Sandwich, and creamy Firni. These easy-to-make dishes add variety to your table without long kitchen hours.
10 March 2025, 10:31 AM
Prices of iftar staples hold steady, mostly
This Ramadan, Dhaka residents are finding some comfort in the mostly stable prices of food items and ingredients considered essential for the preparation of iftar meals.
2 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Ramadan diet: Balancing calories while avoiding food coma
Fasting during Ramadan requires self-control and balanced nutrition. Sehri should include 500-600 calories with protein, fat, and hydrating foods. Iftar should start with dates, followed by complex carbs, lean proteins, and fiber to avoid overeating.
1 March 2025, 11:12 AM
Why I will always love the month of Ramadan
Ramadan holds a special place in the heart, rooted in childhood memories of fasting, reading, and spending time with family. The sacred month provides a chance for reflection, reconnecting with loved ones, and appreciating life's simple, meaningful moments.
27 February 2025, 10:13 AM
5 of your favourite iftar items as books
The youthful adventurers in the story spare no effort in unravelling a mystery that proves as elusive as the unyielding strands of jilapi, while also exploring deeper, sweeter themes such as friendship.
9 April 2024, 04:45 AM
Of Ramzans past
Thirty-odd years later, in my two-member home, I try to recreate the Ramzan vibes with overpriced and undersized lamps and lanterns sporting star and crescent motifs
5 April 2024, 14:00 PM
Experiencing fatigue and headaches after iftar? Dr Maisha Nishat Alam explains why
Ramadan — a month that calls for fasting from dawn till dusk — which, while fulfilling, can sometimes leave you feeling like you're running on empty, fatigued, and nursing a stubborn headache. Ever wondered why?
3 April 2024, 08:18 AM
Usual suspects and the debatable: What are your favourite iftar items?
The dining table during iftar is often crowded with delicacies of all sorts. The assortment includes traditional iftar items and not-so-traditional items which may even border on eccentricity that leaves others questioning about your taste (and sanity). Call it "iftar cuisine" if you like, as an iftar spread is a whole different genre of food altogether!
31 March 2024, 08:13 AM
Guy sells ancestral property to afford restaurant’s iftar platter
Man sells ancestral property to afford an iftar platter at a high-end restaurant.
18 March 2024, 10:50 AM
Re-invent cool drinks for Ramadan with ISPI
Here are 5 recipes you can try with ISPI this Ramadan for iftar, or a special dinner.
10 March 2024, 10:43 AM
Pro tips for better dishwashing during Ramadan
After a day of fasting, fatigue often sets in, and the task of washing dishes can feel burdensome, particularly following a satisfying iftar. The dishwashing exercise can easily spiral out of control during iftar parties as you cater for a large number of guests.
10 March 2024, 10:33 AM
4 dessert recipes you can try this Ramadan
4 easy to make dessert recipes you can try this Ramadan.
10 April 2023, 11:03 AM
Iftar at Signature by Khazana
Signature by Khazana is bringing master chefs from Karim’s to highlight the royal cuisine from old Delhi to Dhaka. Karim's is known for its authentic Mughlai food and serving royal cuisine in Delhi since 1913. Some of the delicacies to be showcased will be kebabs, tandoori bhara, mutton korma, mutton stew, chicken Mughlai, and chicken Jahangiri.
9 April 2023, 15:04 PM
5 delicious chickpea recipes to try this Ramadan
Deciding on an iftar menu is quite the task and the options drop drastically when we are looking for something easy on the tummy as well as our time. What we do not know however, is that the humble chickpea in our kitchen can be quite versatile when it comes to iftar.
4 April 2023, 12:21 PM
Five places to go for Iftar in Chattogram
The culture of going out for iftar is ever increasing in Chattogram.
3 April 2023, 13:59 PM
5 superfoods to include in your diet this Ramadan
Superfoods are mostly plant-based food with an exception of a few proteins.Here are top 5 superfoods you can incorporate into your diet during the month of Ramadan.
1 April 2023, 09:35 AM
Ramadan and young professionals
As a young professional, navigating the Ramadan schedule can be difficult.
30 March 2023, 00:00 AM
Is it insensitive to expect everyone to be fasting during Ramadan?
Ramadan is more about making a personal commitment and resisting temptations than abstaining.
29 March 2023, 13:02 PM