Julia Child, a prominent 1920's chef once said “The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook.” And I couldn't agree more. Bread forms the centre of cuisines the world over and what better thing to do with bread than make a sandwich? A hearty, delectable yet the oh-so-simple and humble sandwich! They are everywhere -- from the Columbian Arepas filled with pulled beef and gouda cheese, the American BLT named aptly so, or the Vietnamese Banh Mi, which is a marriage between French bread and Vietnamese fillers, or what about the close-to-everyone's-heart PB&J from the States? They are that one food fare that is available everywhere and close to everyone's heart. Bangladesh is on that bandwagon too, the Bengali love for sandwiches goes back to the days when all we got were two large pieces of overly white, bleached floury bread with a spread of barely-there chicken and mayonnaise -- still served in most school and university cafeterias. We have come a long way from there and the options for sandwich connoisseurs in Bangladesh are ample to say the least. Sausly's A household name for the Dhakaites, Sausly's has been here for a long time now and has integrated itself into our breakfast and snack routines. Sandwiches here are a treat for all. Be it heading to school or taking a brown bag to office or maybe packing for an overnight journey by train, they make the perfect meal all rolled into one -- the soft white bread, biting into which you get a mouthful of flavoursome chopped hunter beef and mayonnaise. They have a selection of sandwiches to choose from such as chicken salad sandwich, hunter beef sandwich or the supreme club sandwich. With prices starting from Tk.95, a stop at Sausly's will leave you feeling full and sated. Orange & Half Cafe A new addition to the food scene in Dhaka, located near Hatirjheel and adding to the rising number of cafes, this place serves fairly decent sandwiches. A white bread sandwich with smooth and buttery chicken or beef fillers will set you back by Tk.110. If your taste buds are craving something unusual, then your woes may just be answered here. For the taste of Thanksgiving right here in Dhaka, you can have the Cranberry Chicken Sandwiches with chicken that has been fire-roasted and stuffed into the home-made focaccia bread (an Italian bread) along with a handful of cranberry raisins. These treats cost Tk.300 onwards. Just Juice Tucked in a corner of Gulshan-2, this small yet sophisticated eatery has carved out a niche for itself in the swelling food industry of Dhaka. Need a sandwich to pick you up when the day is slow? They have just the fix for you, with customised buns, and a choice between the healthier brown bread and the more conventional white bread they offer a riveting choice of ingredients as fillers as well. From the demure beef steak, roast beef and chicken stuffing to something for fish lovers such as tuna and the more eclectic smoked salmon. These are garnished with pickled jalapenos, slices of fresh cucumbers, lettuce and carrots along with a topping of sliced cheese and tangy sauces. The beef steak, roast beef and chicken sandwiches are all priced at Tk.280, and the smoked salmon chimes in at Tk.380. Quick bite A purple stall stands out in the corner of a number of food stalls at Shimanto Square in Dhanmondi. This is a new phenomenon for the Dhaka food lovers, standing in a line and ordering take-away; people have seemed to embrace this culture with open arms and mouths! Mouth-watering sandwiches and the waft of freshly toasted breads out of the Panini maker, this is one stall that will grab your attention. With grilled beef or chicken patties that are moist and juicy along with a slathering of ketchup and mayonnaise, and spruced up with shredded slaw, this treat is priced at Tk.140. Add cheese to that and it will cost you Tk.170. The meat is done in various ways such as BBQ, roast or grill. The one drawback though is the service, which is excruciatingly slow. Sub Factory A novelty in Bangladesh, subs are common elsewhere. To herald this food revolution, Sub Factory has taken root in Banani and is providing Sub sandwich aficionados a treat worth their dough. A personal favourite is the steak and cheese sandwich that can be customised as per one's liking. I like mine with all the salads on offer: ring cut onions, salad greens, juicy succulent tomatoes and strips of bright orange carrots. You are spoilt for choice with four kinds of freshly baked breads: Italiano, Sesame, Parmesan and Oregano and wheat. Along with that there is a choice between American and mozzarella cheese and a parade of sauces to choose from: the conventional tomato ketchup, mayo and mustard to the neoteric Caesar, Ranch and Thousand Islands. Prices for the 6-inch start at Tk.205 going up to Tk.295 whilst the 12-inch ones cost between Tk.365 and Tk.525. If it is Italian sandwiches your heart desires head over to Panini in Banani with a price tag starting from around Tk.600. You will not be disappointed with the variety on offer. If all this does not satiate your craving for that perfect, heart-warming sandwich, wake up the cook inside you because it is easier than ever now to make sandwiches at home. Breads are available in all the bakeries around town, Hot Breads sells garlic French baguettes for Tk.100 a piece and sandwich meats are available almost everywhere such as at Bengal Meat, White Hen Gourmet or Sausly's. White Hen gourmet also offers Rye bread sandwiches for Tk.125 -- a bargain price! All of these stores have their own Facebook pages with phone numbers and address making them easily accessible. The options are endless, so let your imagination run wild and make that perfect sandwich that will please your tummy .