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Locals call it the jewellery village. For Bhakurta village of Savar Upazila, jewellery-making is more than a trade; it is a family legacy slowly being pushed to the edge. Generations of artisans have shaped gold and silver, and later copper and brass, into bangles, rings, chains and necklaces. But today, low wages, rising raw material costs and the growing dominance ...

Kareena Kapoor Khan just proved that festive dressing does not need to be loud and heavy all the time. She recently stepped out in an ivory cape top set by Anamika Khanna and the whole look feels like something you could actually copy without spending hours getting ready. There were no heavy embroidery, no bling, just clean lines and great ...

Fruit, fruit everywhere, so try fermenting it in honey, says Rachel de Thample, author of The Fermentation Year (published in September). “I’m currently looking at a jar of blackberries, but whole plums would be gorgeous, too,” she says, especially when eaten with blue cheese – “or any cheese, really” – meat or fish; you can also use the syrup like ...

A new address, a renewed vision and a fresh approach to luxury-House of Ahmed has entered a new chapter with the opening of its new outlet at Ventura Mall, Gulshan 2. Spanning around 4,500 square feet across two floors, the new space is designed to be more than a retail outlet. It brings together couture, craftsmanship and personalised hospitality, offering ...

Ingredients: • 750 gm vegetables (Beans, Potato, Brinjal, tomato, or any seasonal vegetables) • 500 gm salted Hilsa Fish • 1/4 cup mustard Oil • 1/2 cup onion • 1/2 cup coriander leaf • 1/2 tbsp turmeric powder • 1 tbsp red chili powder • 1/2 tbsp ginger Paste • 1/2 tbsp garlic Paste • 3-4 pcs green chili • ...

Life & Style desk : Bishwo Rang, a leading homegrown fashion brand, has long been working to blend Bangladesh’s culture, heritage and artistic traditions with contemporary fashion. By presenting traditional designs and heritage elements through a modern aesthetic, the brand continues to offer customers a diverse range of clothing and fashion collections. Ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja, Bishwo Rang ...

As Bangladesh experiences longer summers and increasingly warmer days, comfort has become one of the biggest influences on how people dress. From the morning commute and evening walks to gym sessions and weekend outings, clothing is expected to perform across different settings. Consumers are no longer choosing apparel solely for its appearance; they are looking for pieces that feel lighter, ...

Few dinners fill bellies and nourish souls as effortlessly as a good old-fashioned roast, so we thought we’d share four of our favourites. From a slow-roasted lamb shoulder to upside-down roast chicken and pork with perfect crackling, these dishes make the oven do the heavy lifting. This easy recipe turns the traditional roast chook on its head. Placing the bird ...

When you walk into Liberty Drink House, or just Liberty Falooda as the locals lovingly call it, you’ll enter a small, vintage-style shop frozen in time. The old-fashioned logo, the retro tiles, and the classic seating arrangements make you feel as if the 20th century never really left. It’s the kind of place where people don’t just stop by for ...

Ingredients * Dumpling wrappers – 10-12 * Minced chicken – 150 g * Carrot, finely chopped – 2 tbsp * Cabbage, finely chopped – 2 tbsp * Spring onion – 1 tbsp * Garlic, minced – ½ tsp * Soy sauce – 1 tsp * Sesame oil – ½ tsp * White pepper – a pinch * Salt – to ...