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Int'l Travel and Tourism Expo from Dec 1
A three-day-long first-ever Bangladesh International Travel and Tourism Expo (BITTE) is scheduled to kick-off in Dhaka from December 1 to boost the country's tourism industry and showcase Bangladesh to global tourists.
Denmark offers innovative technologies to help Bangladesh with green transition
Having decades of experience in green technology, Denmark has offered Bangladesh various ways that can help the climate-vulnerable country with the green transition.
A Green Revolution
Jute has long been called the golden fibre of Bangladesh, and that alone underscores the significance of the fibre in the culture and economy. Bangladesh grows one of the best quality jute fibres in the entire world, and there’s significant production and scope in our country. But are we using it to its full potential and could we do more?
Ode to a forgotten Dhaka by NOBO
Dhaka during the ‘70s and the ‘80s was very different from the city we know now. The earlier version of Dhaka was filled with modest homes, and open yards. The houses and streets were adorned with colourful and fragrant local flowers such as madhobilata,
TRESemmé Bangladesh Fashion Week, 2020
The second edition of TRESemmé Bangladesh Fashion Week 2020, will be held from 23rd to 25th January at the International
KFC’s latest outlets
The year 2019 ended with a pleasant surprise for KFC fans of Bangladesh. This food chain is continuing their journey in the country by opening their 22nd and 23rd outlets respectively in Bogura and Khulna.
Pushpokoli Winter Festival
For the eighth consecutive time, the non-profit organisation ‘Sombhabona’ has put together the ‘Pushpokoli Winter Festival-2019’ for underprivileged children on January 3, 2020, at Mirpur Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket stadium.
Artists, assemble!
Local artists and artisans have become forgotten talent in society. Their crafts have been overshadowed by non-local products which most of us assume to be of better quality.
Introducing Rupchanda-The Daily Star Super Chef 2018: Shamsun Nahar (Neha)
Rupchanda-The Daily Star Super Chef 2018 made way for an ultimate true talent and passionate culinary enthusiast – Shamsun Nahar (Neha). Neha's first cooking foray was at home, and later put her on a life-changing course of events. With wide knowledge about cooking and expertise acquired over the years, she won herself the most coveted 'Super Chef' title this year. This undoubtedly is a glorious achievement to be proud of. To learn more about Neha's transformative cooking journey, The Daily Star interviewed this talented Super chef after her great win.
A Gleaming Night at Anjans
With the upcoming Eid comes a whole range of new products from every big fashion house in the country, and Anjans was no different. Famous for their ethnic and fusion collections that uphold the traditions of Bangladesh
25 years of Kay Kraft
A quarter century of fashion and style is a landmark for any fashion house, and for Kay Kraft, it was no exception. The event was aptly celebrated at Dhaka Regency on 14 May, 2018 with a delightful fashion show of their Eid collection for this year. Guests were welcomed to the show by Khalid Mahmood Khan and Shahnaz Khan, the founders of Kay Kraft.
I like to Bata, Bata...you like to...BATA
The idea was to stylise the Bata brand with a renewed and uber cool look and demonstrate to the world that their favourite shoe brand is transforming, to remain as relevant as it has always been. “With the relationship between the consumer and the product Bata wants to be understood but never predictable, because predictability in a relationship is the kiss of death,” said Alexis Nasard, CEO, Bata. And the Bata
SOMETHING NEW FOR MOTHER'S DAY
From the biggest to the smallest of details that we appreciate and hate for them to pick up on, we often forget how much our mums do for us. In fact, when was the last time you thanked her for just being a mom? With an entire day set to the celebration of Motherhood --yes in case you have forgotten, this coming Sunday, the 13th of May, is Mother's Day-- why not try out something different; make her something special, or maybe get something custom made that not only serves the purpose but she can later flaunt to other's on how thoughtful (for a change) you were. Here are a few ideas on how to make this Mother's Day special.
Sajida Foundation's Mother's Day Social Change Campaign
Mother's Day is around the corner and this 13th May, Sajida Foundation is out to make a difference. The foundation aims to recognize the extremely poor mothers who remain unappreciated, unrecognised and in the shadows, even though they work tirelessly and face the most challenging odds in their fight to ensure a better future for their children.
Three days of the Indonesia Fair 2018
Warmest of smiles and a welcoming air, this is what visitors were greeted with- for three days from 26 April 2018, at a trade exhibition and fair held on the Ground Floor of the Le Méridien Hotel in Dhaka, giving an absolutely delightful experience for the visitors. More than 45 exhibitors promoted Indonesian products, ranging from the traditional and world-famous Indonesian Batik and jewelry, fashion and handicrafts, to services, food and beverages, automotives, and tourism destinations.
Bangladesh Ethical Fair 2018
As the RMG sector of Bangladesh becomes a flourishing industry worldwide, it comes as no surprise that the celebration marking the fifth year of Fashion Revolution, the world's largest fashion activism movement, would be a grand affair. The Fashion Revolution Bangladesh's event, called 'Bangladesh Ethical Fair' was hosted in the cosy Bengal Boi at Road 27, Dhanmondi. The event, which took place from 24
Tenzing Chakma takes RMG to a new height
Tenzing is known as the first designer to brand indigenous textiles through his line Sozpodor, of which he is also the managing director. His designs are an eclectic mix of deeply rooted ethnic traditions and mainstream Bangladeshi fashion with a touch of cosmopolitan trends.
The Sound Of Music
Melody is meant to take you to a mystical place of absolute peace and harmony. Audiences who attended the seasonal show of Sound of Music on 23 March, 2018 were momentarily transported to that place.