Month: February 2016

10 best things that happened to Bengali Language

Language is not only a medium for expression of thoughts, perceptions, sentiments and values of a community, but it also represents a fundamental expression of social identity. As the linguist, Edward Sapir said, “The mere fact of a common speech serves as a peculiar potent symbol of the social solidarity of those who speak the language.”

Chef’s Recommendations

Aidha Cader visits some of the exotic new restaurants and chats up their international chefs. With their recipes in mind, here’s a range of tasty finger foods and refreshing mocktails for you to try at home

February 2016

Spring Clean
Quickly and Colourful, the spring 2016 collection of Urban Truth is all the rave

Rooting for Lalon

British-Bengali singer Shapla Salique’s music has created waves beyond borders. Rubab Nayeem Khan takes you back to her roots

In Her Zone

Rubab Nayeem Khan reels in as designer Asma Sultana divulges her vision on fashion

Eurasian Euphoria

A Eurasian restaurant, which is a first of its kind in Dhaka, Meraki started its journey on 4 January 2016.

To Express Or Not To Express

As we celebrate International Mother Language day, we also take time to ponder on the startling growth of communication. It is shaping our world and communities with fresh ideas as well as controversial ones, like never before.