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Chuti Resort Purbachal, one of Bangladesh’s pioneering resort chains, successfully concluded its 4th Art Carnival at its scenic Purbachal Centre on the outskirts of Dhaka. The two-day celebration of creativity, art, and culture brought together children, youth, and celebrated artists in an immersive experience. This year’s carnival featured 16 renowned artists, including Dr. Mohammad Shamim Reza, Rumana Robbani, M. Muntaqim ...

Ingredients: * 6 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into small pieces * 2 tbsps soy sauce * 2 tbsps dry sherry * 1 tbsp cornstarch * 1 tbsp vegetable oil * 1 zucchini, cut into rounds and quartered * 1 large green bell pepper, cut into squares * 1 cup broccoli florets, cut into pieces * 3 cloves garlic, ...

Ingredients: * Water Lily Stem – 5 cups (Cut into 2″ long pieces) * Kalo Jeera or Nigella Seeds – ½ tsp * Mustard Oil – 2 tbsp * Cumin Paste / Powder – 1 tsp * Mustard Paste – 2 tsp * Green Chilli – 2-3 * Grated Coconut – 4-5 tbsp * Sugar – ½ tsp * Salt ...

In today’s health-conscious world, choosing the right cooking oil is paramount. Among the myriad options available, rice bran oil stands out as a superior choice for those seeking a balance between health benefits and culinary versatility. Extracted from the hard outer layer of rice, known as the bran, rice bran oil boasts a unique composition. Dr Asraful Alam Sumon, cardiologist ...

Miss International Bangladesh 2025 has officially concluded with the crowning of Jessia Islam as this year’s titleholder. The journey began with thousands of online applications from across the country, showcasing the dreams and aspirations of young women determined to represent Bangladesh on a global stage. After a rigorous selection process, the contestants were narrowed down to a Top 9, who ...

In 1877, Carl von Voit, one of German chemist Justus von Liebig’s protégés, published an influential recommendation that working men required 118 grams of protein per day. The recommendation wasn’t based on physiological research; Voit simply asked what men in Munich would like to eat if they could eat anything. This was another “example of a standard that the public ...

Ingredients: * 2 cups coconut chopped (without skin) * 1 cup sugar * 3 pec green cardamom * 4 tbps milk powder * 1 tsp ghee Method: 1. Add all the chopped coconut in a grinder and make a smooth great. 2. Take out all the grated coconut in mixture grinder then add sugar and green cardamom and powder it. ...

Coke Studio Bangla’s latest song, “Long Distance Love”, emerges as a haunting meditation on distance, memory, and devotion. Sung by Ankan Kumar with lyrics penned by PragataNaoha, the track unfolds like a letter from another time, a world where love was defined not by instant messages but by the endurance of waiting. For Ankan and Pragata, the song is not ...

We Dhakaites are no strangers to Japanese food. Since the early 2000s, restaurants like Samdado and Izumi, and more recently Tokyo Express and Izakaya have introduced us to Japanese flavours. While the older establishments take pride in serving authentic Japanese cuisine, many of the newer ones across the city offer toned-down versions with Bangladeshi twists. In a food scene where ...

In the rush of daily life, a hair dryer is often the quickest solution for wet hair. For others, it is just as common to let damp hair dry on its own, or sit in gentle sunlight on rooftops, balconies, or in open yards, allowing sunlight to do its magic. But does the sun’s heat help hair or does it, ...