Month: January 2016

Tis’ The Season

Now that winter is in full swing we bring to you winter classics that must not be missed. Find homemade delicacies prepared by Afroza Zaman which makes for great winter specials. Also, for the gourmet lovers, Chef Björn Gustav Hörberg, from Radisson Blu Chittagong Bay View brings for you delecable delights that is sure to tantalise the tastebuds. Read on! – Aidha Cader

Soup For The Soul

Having spoken to the chefs at New Cathay, Fish & Co. Absolute Thai, The Westin Dhaka and Watercress, Rumana Fouzia Choudhury has collected several recipes to keep you warm this winter
The New Year begins, still wrapped in winter’s chill embrace. While it is hard not to heed the groggy and sullen weather, New Year’s resolutions will not keep themselves if you are frightened into hiding under the covers.
So, what will you try this January? Will it be the light fuss-free Wonton Noodle Soup? Or the creamy Clam Chowder? Perhaps the rich Cream of Chicken and the filling Minestrone for your special someone? Or maybe what you really need is the heat of the classic Tom Yum Soup.
Read through and wishing you a warm and delightful Happy New Year!

Comic Relief

Farasha Khan Sayeed shares a giggle (or many) with the overnight hit YouTube comedian Munatic

Visual Impressario

The Athena Gallery of Fine Arts organised a solo painting exhibition of internationally reputed artist…

Live, Love & Laugh

Barrister and stand-up comedian, Ishtiaquddin Ahmad Ashik is a spirited performer. Rubab Nayeem Khan gets entertained by his quirky persona

Reconstructing Perceptions

“Whenever a major medium gets blocked, advertisers are posed with serious challenges. So far, we as an industry have few alternatives to Facebook commerce. And while Facebook being blocked was a challenge, we as an industry saw it as an opportunity to explore other mediums of engagement online, beyond social media platforms”

January 2016

Great Expectations featuring Dr. Mahboob Rahman, Prof. Tahera Ahmed, Khushi Kabir, Iresh Zaker, Rubaiyat Mansur Mowgli, Jyoti Omi Chowdhury, Rubaiyat Hossain, Mehruz Munir and more. . .

Global Recognition

“Undergrad students would now be able to transfer midway to many American universities without losing any credits where previously most of their courses were disregarded and required repetition.”

Legally Right!

Khushi Kabir, Human Rights Activist Photography by: Ashraf Uddin Apu01 Khushi Kabir, starts by discussing…

Drop That Bass

Moktadir Dewan Shanto shares how his musical journey led him to beatboxing. Fatima Faheem is all ears

Going Ahead

“Although the maternal mortality rate has come down to 5000, I feel that not a single woman should die from giving birth”

The New Year’s Little Helpers

Knowing how hard it is to keep those New Year’s resolutions, Rumana Fouzia Choudhury has scouted out for the best virtual personal assistant apps to help you maximise your productivity in 2016

An Upcoming Star

Aref Syed is a name that has become popular recently on the release of his feature film acting debut Anil Bagchir Ekdin