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Trends August 14, 2019

The 5 Most Amazing Places for Bangladeshi Students to Study and Live Abroad

Reading Time: 5 minutes “বিশ্বজোড়া পাঠশালা মোর, সবার আমি ছাত্র নানানভাবে নতুন জিনিস, শিখছি দিবারাত্র” “The world is a school and everyone my teacher; I learn new things in new ways all the time” – it’s as if students were inspired by this mantra of the poet and wandered to various parts of the world. More and more of today’s young generation are traveling to every corner of the globe in search of knowledge. Bangladeshi students aren’t too far off the trend either. You’ll find them in many countries, living and studying. For some particular reason though, Bangladeshi students prefers countries like Germany, Sweden, Belgium, Australia, the US, and Canada to study abroad. However, the world is much bigger than that. Higher studies and earning a degree isn’t the only goal of going abroad. Learning about the country & its culture, enjoying nature, getting to know people; these are also important when living abroad.…

Bproperty After Hours August 12, 2019

Eid Mubarak!

Reading Time: < 1 minute On this day we forget all our worries & rush and head back to our homes, to our loved ones to find joy or to bring joy! So let’s forget all our distances and “Return Home’ this Eid. From everyone at Bproperty, we wish everyone, Eid Mubarak! Let the joy of Eid reach every family and fill every home.

My Home August 11, 2019

Modern Dining Room Designs

Reading Time: 3 minutes We’re always concerned about the bedroom, living room, bathroom, and the kitchen. How do we design it or keep up with the trends? What new things can I do? So many thoughts tumble around our minds and in the process, we tend to forget about the dining room design. When thinking about the previous 4 places, we have no shortage of ideas. But that’s not the case when we think about the dining room, even though we do the most important things there. We eat 3 meals a day there, have evening snacks and tea; even have our family hangouts there at times. Such an important place needs more attention. Yes a couple of new articles can change the whole look of your place, but you can also do a whole makeover too. So do your own research first. You can even get into renovating your home. Space Zoning We…

Tips August 10, 2019

Post Eid Cleaning Tips and Tricks | Bproperty

Reading Time: 4 minutes Two Eids a year! We have Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha. And among them, Eid ul-Adha, or Qurbani Eid, is an incredibly busy time. The house is full of guests and the kitchen, meat. No matter how you work, somehow the house becomes a complete mess. Your kitchen is probably ready by now, as it should! After all, a lot goes on in the kitchen during Qurbani Eid, from dividing up Qurbani meat to storing it in the refrigerator. However, cleaning the kitchen isn’t enough during your post Eid cleaning; other rooms need your attention too. Post Eid cleaning is an important step in getting your life back on track after a busy few days. So once the rush is over, pick up the cleaning materials and begin tidying things up one by one. Let’s see how you can do just that! Kitchen Dividing up Qurbani meat requires the use…

Trends August 9, 2019

Non-Traditional Beef Recipes for Eid ul-Adha

Reading Time: 4 minutes We’re all very accustomed to our own unique or traditional beef recipes around Eid ul-Adha. The Qurbani brings with it a great deal of meat we all love to enjoy. So today, to shift a little bit away from the traditional, we thought we’d bring you a few different beef recipes for you to experiment with. We’re sure you’ll love them, so have a look. Beef Broccoli Stir-Fry Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup water, divided 0.5 kg boneless beef top round steak, cut into thin 2-inch strips 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoons canola oil 4 cups fresh broccoli florets 1 small onion, cut into thin wedges Hot cooked rice Process Mix garlic powder and 2 tablespoons each of cornstarch and water; toss with beef. In another small bowl, mix soy sauce, brown…

Pulse August 8, 2019

Prominent Bridges in Bangladesh

Reading Time: 5 minutes Bridges are immensely important for a country’s development. They allow easy accessibility and connect inaccessible areas or places that are otherwise very difficult to reach. As a result, the development of these areas takes place and helps the country grow. The numerous bridges in Bangladesh, no matter how big or small, have had a similar impact on the country’s evolution. They have allowed people to reach many inaccessible places in the country and have enabled progress to march on. As a token of respect to all their contributions, let’s take a look at some prominent and major bridges in Bangladesh still in operation today. Bangabandhu Bridge Located between Sirajganj and Tangail over the Jamuna River lies the longest bridge in the country; the Bangabandhu Bridge. This 4.63-kilometer bridge is also the world’s 11th longest and South Asia’s 6th longest bridge. It is one of the most architecturally sound bridges in…

Trends August 7, 2019

QURBANI EID CELEBRATIONS 2019

Reading Time: 4 minutes Eid ul-Fitr was celebrated in quite the hearty fashion this year. We took our 9 day holiday and had quite a time. The time of Eid is full of piousness, joy, care and enjoyment. DO let us know how your last Eid went. This article, however, is about Qurbani Eid celebrations. We’ll briefly look at the origins and global impact of the day. Let’s begin. Qurbani Eid We have 2 Eids every year. One is Eid ul-fitr that everyone refers to as Ramadan’s Eid, and the other is Eid ul-Adha that everyone refers to as Qurbani Eid. Qurbani comes from Qurban – sacrifice – as in sacrifice to Allah. In Islamic Shariah, that animal sacrifice which is halal and performed in the right and religious manner is an appropriate sacrifice to Allah. Qurbani is to be performed between the 10th and 12th days of the Lunar Zilhaj month, though Qurbani…

Tips August 5, 2019

Bproperty – Your One-Stop Solution for All Property Needs

Reading Time: 4 minutes Whether we realize it or not, real estate plays a big role in everyone’s life. Our lives are intertwined with home, property, and real estate. Having a home is essential, and owning one is a dream of almost everyone. And to help that dream come true, as well as to make it convenient and easy, Bproperty has been providing their one-stop solution to consumers since 2016. However, if you are still unclear about some aspects of Bproperty and what services you can expect from us, this is your chance to learn a bit more about the largest real estate marketplace in Bangladesh. What is Bproperty? Let’s begin with a simple question, the first thing that most wonder, ‘what is Bproperty?’ Well, in a single sentence, Bproperty is the largest real estate marketplace in Bangladesh that provides property-related support and services that cater to landlords and tenants as well as buyers…

My Home August 4, 2019

Ceilings: The Canvas Above Our Heads

Reading Time: 3 minutes Now when I say canvas above our heads, we imagine you’re thinking of the Sistine Chapel and all of Michelangelo’s wondrous work. Though nothing that detailed, we do believe the ceiling in our homes and offices go mostly ignored. And that’s such a shame because there is so much we can do with it. Today we’ll be discussing quite a few ways of making the most of the free space and create beautiful ceilings. Color The simplest way to make the ceiling pop is to just add some color. If all your walls are white, why not paint your ceiling blue? Create a contrast. We’ve got lots of articles on color around the house, like this one on revitalizing your home. Figure out what you want to achieve and splash some color on the ceiling. You’d be amazed at what a difference it makes. Function It doesn’t always have to…

Tips August 3, 2019

Things to Take Care of Before Eid

Reading Time: 4 minutes Eid is a busy time, Qurbani Eid even more so. It starts with the visit to the haat (Eid’s livestock market) to find livestock of our liking, taking it back home, caring for it till the day, performing Qurbani, distributing it to family and the needy, cooking; the list goes on. With all the things that need doing, it’s important to stay prepared to stay in control of the situation. Most of the tasks are home related and so can be done by yourself. All you need to do to prepare your home for Eid is find yourself some time and some drive. Keep your kitchen clean The busiest place during both Eids is without a doubt the kitchen and there are a lot of different issues you can handle there yourself. We’ve already covered the basics of cleaning your kitchen. The kitchen is already going to see a lot…