Standing Tall

Acid Survivor Tahmina Islam knows how to look forward to life

Fighting The Good Fight

Anonnya Banik, transgender woman and Liaison Officer at Bandhu Social Welfare Society, shows us how to be optimistic in the face of daunting odds

Working Her Magic

Elita Karim shows us how to balance her zeal for music, food and journalism

TRAVEL TIPS: HOW TO PACK YOUR TOILETRIES

Winter ski vacations at popular destinations can provide more of a headache than relaxation with price gouging, commercialized resorts, and over-crowding. By staying in a vacation rental, you’ll save money, gain privacy, and…

3 DAYS AT THE MALL OF AMERICA: AWESOME OR AWFUL?

Considering a spectacular vacation but can’t find someone to go with you? Don’t let that be an excuse to put your travel plans on hold indefinitely. Instead, let that be your cue…

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

Gypsy Hearts

Checks and plaid play well with bold colours. Tweak up your monochromes with a hint of print and you’re all set.

Like A Boss

Asymmetrical skirt, scarves, statement jewellery and funky shades does justice to retro, boho and casual chic looks.

Blend of Colours

Bright never looked this right. The ethnic borders and fluffed up sleeves mesh well with these vibrant ensembles.

Aci Trezza: A Laid-Back Seaside Town in Sicily

I love discovering a new place completely by chance. I had done a lot of research on Sicily beforehand, but one of my favorite places turned out to be a little seaside town I…

Five Years of Travel: The Best Experiences

Now, lean in and smell it, just like wine, I instruct the girls before me. Vicky and Candice obey, each leaning into a small glass filled with an ounce of Whitley Neill…

Celebrating Folk Roots with Pithas and Lalon

The festive evening showcased a decadent selection of pithas from all over Bangladesh which ended with an enchanting musical performance by sensational folk-fusion band Lalon

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

Far From The Madding Crowd

Located in the heart of Unimart is a heavenly bakery Indulge, and Fatima Faheem can’t stop raving about it!

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.