Browse Category

LifeStyle

Canada thinks of Bangladesh a secular Muslim nation

When Canadians think of Bangladesh, they think of garment manufacturing and tragedy. In that vein, many will have seen headlines of the recent disaster where nearly 75 people perished in a ferry accident in the Muslim-majority nation of over 150 million — the most densely populated large country in the world. [caption id="attachment_13859" align="alignleft" width="300"]bangladesh The country remains an ideal partner for Canada to increase its economic base and regional influence, and to help grow a healthy, educated, strong, free and secular Muslim...

“I just want to be human”

The gate closes and the ferry sails away from Lampedusa en route to Sicily. On board are over 80 children who 12 days ago survived one of the most treacherous sea crossings in the world, traveling on rickety boats or rubber dinghies from lawless Libya to seek asylum in Italy. They came to Italy in search of a better life, a future in Europe. Like all children they are full of dreams and hopes but many grew up in very difficult circumstances and lost the chance to have a childhood. rohingya-childrenSome of them, like 17-yea...

How about a bit of body makeup?

bm-640_0You know how much work goes into red carpet hair and makeup, but what about those glowing limbs? From Julia Roberts to Beyoncé, hundreds of stars have hit the red carpet in the past few days, showing off sculpted legs, strong arms, and toned tummies. Turns out, they had a little help. Body makeup — tinted lotions that sculpt, smooth, and even firm — has always been used behind the scenes on photo shoots and ad campaigns, but now it’s making a play for the real world. Last summer, Gwyneth Paltrow told The Telegraph, "One of the best ...

A Valentine to Bangladesh

On a frigid and windy Friday afternoon after listening to a Philharmonic concert at Lincoln Center, my husband and I snatched a cab on Columbus Avenue to race down to meet our daughter for drinks. As we settled into the cab, the driver asked me, “When is Valentine’s Day?” I replied, “It’s tomorrow.” Then I suggested that he send either flowers or bring candies to his girlfriend. texting-eHe replied, “What about my wife?” “Absolutely,” I exclaimed. “Is she here?” I asked. “No”, he replied, “she’s in Bangladesh.” Then he passed back ...

Hookahs becoming antiques in Bangladesh

Once widely used throughout Bangladesh as a cheaper—and perhaps healthier—smoking alternative, the good old hookah is now turning into an antique piece owing to changing lifestyles and social mores. hookahHowever, it does not mean that hookah users have given up smoking. Arup Ratan, a campaigner against smoking, said smokers have shifted to other modes. Smokers now prefer cigarettes or bidis as a result of their changing lifestyles and greater financial abilities, and indeed, to make smoking hassle-free. Smoking a hookah is a bit cumbersome th...

Poet Sarojini Naidu Award announced

Ten eminent persons and organizations of the country have been nominated for Poet Sarojini Naidu Gold Medal Award for their contributions to the country and society. A special meeting of Poet Sarojini Naidu National Memorial Council (PSNNMC) held in the capital city Dhaka recently finalized names of awardees. 1They are: Anjuman Mufidul Islam (Humanitarian Service), Mr. Kafiluddin Mahmood (Posthumous, Public Administrator), Mr. Saber Reza Karim (Posthumous, Diplomat), Dr. Atiur Rahman (Reputed Economist), Rasheda K. Chowdhury (Reputed educationist), Dr. Zafrullah Chow...
Verified by MonsterInsights