Reading Time: 3 minutes A new year. A new beginning full of hopes and dreams, defying the evil and embracing peace. That is merely a gist of the famous Tagore song ‘esho he boishakh, esho esho.’ Bengalis welcome their new year with this song on the first light of the day of Pahela Baishakh followed by a series of events and exchanging sweetmeats. The literal translation of the phrase ‘ Pahela Baishakh’ is the 1st day of the 12-month long Bengali year where ‘Pahela’ means first, and ‘Baishakh’ is the name of the month. According to the Gregorian calendar, the new Bengali year begins on 14th of April and is observed as a national holiday. So, what are your plans for this day? Take a look at the places you can visit on this Pahela Baishakh 1425. Dhaka University Area – Mangol Shobhajatra Organized by Faculty of Fine Arts, Dhaka University, Mangal Shobhajatra is a…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Waking up to the merry notes of chirping birds, you freshen up and dress in your red-and-white traditional wears. Basking in the golden rays of the scorching April sun, you head out to grab a breakfast of Panta-Ilish and join the festivities. You leap with joy as the warmth of the colors, masks, festoons and the music kindles you on the inside. Living up to the title of the song, indeed, “রঙ্গে ভরা বৈশাখ আবার আইলো রে”. With the arrival of this long awaited event, comes the decision of choosing how to spend it. Seeing Dhaka donning festive colors and getting a new look, you will come across different occasions and fairs. We bring to you a list of places to go to celebrate events with your loved ones. Ramna Batamul The celebrations by Chayanaut’s in-house artists start as soon as dawn breaks, under the big banyan tree at Ramna Park.…
Reading Time: 2 minutes “There is no sincerer love than the love of food” It almost feels as if this quote was meant for us Bangladeshis, considering how food is a vital part of all our celebrations. Baishakh is approaching and so is the long awaited colorful Bengali festival: Pahela Baishakh. Nowadays, this joyous occasion is celebrated with colorful parades, traditional music and dances. Food remains a big highlight of this event. Thus, we bring you some special traditional meals you can prepare and enjoy on this day. Panta and Ilish Bhaja Most Bangladeshi people opt for this traditional dish over all others as it marks the Noboborsho festivities and is one of the greatest highlights of the day. Panta, leftover rice soaked in water, is served with a flavorful, crispy Ilish bhaja and a pinch of salt, lime and roasted red or green chilies. Being a prominent traditional delicacy of Bangladesh, this dish truly…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Planning to purchase an apartment in Dhaka? Have you checked all the necessary documents beforehand? Owning a flat in this city is a dream to many. Not everyone is fortunate; and those who are, it takes a considerable amount of investment of their life’s savings for a flat. Also, lands are scarce in this city, leaving apartments as the only option to own a decent resident. Undoubtedly, sensitive matters like this should be dealt with care and therefore understanding all the necessary documents becomes imperative before purchasing an apartment in Dhaka. Let’s get into the details of the legal documents you need to check, shall we? Concerned Authority & Property Type The first thing you need is to find out who is the concerned authority of your property. Plots in Dhaka are divided mainly into two segments; RAJUK leased, and Freehold properties. A full list of the areas and segmentation…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Interior design is highly subjective and varies with taste. Not necessarily others will agree with you on something that looks appealing to your eyes only. We live in a world where change is the only thing that is constant. Same goes for interior design. Remember the time when people used to be amazed by the look of a house just because it was decorated with expensive furniture and symmetric wall paint designs? Yes, back in the days, it was a trend but maybe not anymore. Nowadays, less is considered more, don’t you think? Sleek and clean home design can be sophisticated too, and that’s is why minimalist home designs are a trend. What would it take to have such an interior design for your home? Let’s see. Home Design: Keep Open Spaces Regardless of how big or small your home is, open space is a must for minimalist home design.…
Reading Time: 6 minutes Are you still waiting to get a prospective buyer for the house you want to sell? The time, effort and some limited fiscal investment can ensure you competitive margin to sell your home when you want, at the price you want. Hence, if you are waiting to get the best price, you might need to give a check to things which would help in speeding up the whole selling process. Selling a house has a lot to do with the layout of the building, type of property and size of land and so on. However, many other elements directly influence buying decisions. The way you present your house involves trust issues since the prospective buyers are compelled to make a big investment. So it’s compulsory to be transparent and honest with what you have and proceed with bargaining for the value you deserve. Interested buyers mostly decide within a very…
Reading Time: 6 minutes Have you given a thought to how the apartment prices change when it comes to your most desired location? Many of you could be looking for the newest updates for the handful of prime locations in Dhaka. When apartment price is a concern, it is apparent to be speculative about the recent bulletin for the demanding locations. Hence, according to the data maintained by Bproperty, the current apartment price scenario has taken an invasive shape over the last few years. The price variation has been perceptible indicating the developments and housing trends for each neighborhood. Let’s start counting backwards outlining the highest prices observed among the 7 most prominent areas in Dhaka. TOP 7: Gulshan Gulshan ranks the peak position concerning the highest apartment pricing scale both for residential sale and rent. The sales price is on average of around BDT 14,000 per Sq.ft. in this area. Hereby, the maximum…
Reading Time: 2 minutes The adverse effects of technology on the environment has been haunting humans for a long time. Global Warming, and Climate Change are phrases that have made people conscious about how our actions impacts the Earth. Today there are many new inventions that are designed to be environmentally friendly. These technologies are becoming increasingly popular in the west. Some popular eco-friendly technologies that can make homes better are presented below. Solar Windows Solar windows look like a regular windows but with superpowers. These windows let light pass through the glass but captures infra-red light and turns it into energy. These windows are coated with a transparent dye that allows it to store energy. These windows can usually generate enough energy for an entire household. Rain Water harvesting Systems In a tropical climate like ours, this can be a very good tool in the monsoon. Harvesting rain water is one of the…
