LS Pick
ls pick / A glass full of bliss
This season also happens to bring one of those unfortunate bouts of lack of appetite. Gulping down soups or heavy broths just do not sit right for the stomach.
ls pick / The Monsoon mixes
Rain has a way of taking us on an overwhelming rollercoaster ride of emotions.
ls pick / For the love of stationery hoarding
It may be a digital age where, instead of paper, notes are taken on a scribble pad app on our smartphones, but a true stationery-nerd knows to keep a pen and notepad in their bags.
ls pick / Comfort food for lazy days
With everyday being a lazy day, we all need closure. Watching movies and reading books all day can become tedious, but a heart-warming snack to go with it can make a pleasant difference. Comfort food can take one’s mood from bored and frustrated to relaxed and at ease.
ls pick / Adopt an artisan and save our heritage
Sobita Modi, a woman in her early fifties, had to take charge of her life with no aid from anyone else. Having to raise her children all by herself and ensure a proper education for all of them, she had to work relentlessly, weaving cane mats (shitol pati) and selling them to merchants at the district bazaar in Munshiganj.
ls pick / Panjabi with a twist
The panjabi — a timeless and traditional attire for any occasion, is an embodiment of the Bengali culture. Just as the sari is close to any woman’s heart, the panjabi bears the same essence for men.
ls pick / Anchored in heritage: A reincarnation of long-lost boats
Given that Bangladesh is a riverine country, it comes as no surprise that boats of various shapes, sizes, and forms had been crafted — to use and commute its many rivers and canals, and to cater to the diverse needs and purposes of those aboard, be it recreational or functional.
It’s the duck season!
Very few people will pick duck as the tastiest meat among them all. Both beef and mutton have a sense of exclusiveness about them.
HOT CHOCOLATE
With winter fast approaching, there are a couple of things you can look to equip yourselves with to get the best out of the oh-so-
Momo-licious moments
Momos are a delicacy that have been around for some time, and recently became a hit in Dhaka. With its roots in Nepal...
Soupy tales from around the city
The chronicle of soup is as primordial as the history of cooking. The art of combining various ingredients to create nutritious, easily digestible food is a well appreciated one.
Weddings A-hoy
From an outside perspective, weddings here in Bangladesh appear to be the epitome of glamour – and they are. In comparison to Western...
Café Culture
How often do you go to a coffee shop here to sit by yourself, have a quiet cup of coffee and maybe read a book or catch up with some work?
Evolution of Rooftops
Rewind back a decade or two and you would see that Dhaka's rooftops were full of life. Afternoons would be spent lounging around on them, chatting with neighbours or playing badminton.
Samara Hyder - the trendy, affordable, and comfortable brand
After finishing her schooling from AISD, Hyder was on her way to Bentely University in Boston. Although she got an undergraduate degree in Management and Marketing...
An ocean for your eyes and roses for your lips!
The power of makeup is fascinating. A few simple tricks and tools elevate a person's look to a whole new level, allowing him or her to explore multiple facets of their personality.
Kans grass
Her feeble steps sunk deep into the ground, moistened by the overnight shower. The soles of the feet reddened by the 'alta' and the silver anklet now covered with mud, she felt irritated by the damp clay that penetrated through the gap of her toes.