April 2020 | Page 3 of 3 | A blog about homes, trends, tips & life

Pulse April 9, 2020

Special Economic Zones (SEZ) And Their Relation To The Real Estate Sector In Bangladesh

Reading Time: 3 minutes A Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a specific area within the country’s national border where there is a variation of trade and business laws from the country’s legislation. These areas are marked to capture and capitalize on foreign investments. This leads to the acceleration of job creation, an increase of trade balance, the rise of new employment opportunities as well as effective administration. According to the data provided by the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), there are 59 government-owned and 29 private-owned economic zones in Bangladesh, a total of 88 across the country. These zones are again subdivided into Government-to-Government (G2G) economic zones, Public-Private Partnership (PPP) economic zones, Science and Technology-based economic zones and Tourism-based economic zones. And all of the special economic zones in Bangladesh have an impact on the country’s real estate sector. Types of Investments in SEZ Every economic zone has its uniquely significant set of laws…

Trends April 8, 2020

The Introduction of the Harvest Season by Emperor Akbar and the Formal Emergence of Bengali Year

Reading Time: 4 minutes PROPOSITION How much was written in the first Bengali year? 1? 2? 5? 10? Presumably, the first Bengali Year was written as 991! But why so? We will find the answer to that question today. Inquest of uncovering the mystery, we will know about the condition of the then Bengal during the Mughal period. We will meet the Mughal Emperor Akbar as well as Fateullah Siraji from Persia in his meeting! Let’s get started. THE MUGHAL EMPIRE AND BENGAL IN AKBAR’S TIME Jalal-Ud-Din Muhammad Akbar was the third Mughal emperor after Zahir-Ud-din Muhammad Babur and Mirza Nasir-Ud-Din Baig Muhammad Khan Humayun. It was during his time that the Mughal Empire spread far and wide for the first time all over India. Occasionally when you imagine the map of undivided India, you are bound to get startled. On one side are the magnificent location of the Himalayas touching the skies, the…

Pulse April 7, 2020

Most extravagant buildings in the world

Reading Time: 5 minutes After the postmodern architectural movement in 1960, the scenario of urban development started to change. In the late 1990s the style of postmodern architectural development finally began to proliferate and became dominant. Since then it has divided into a multitude of new propensities including high-tech architecture, neo-futurism and deconstructivism. In turn, that resulted in the construction of astounding structures that we also call by the name of modern wonders of the world. Most of them often carry beautiful statements of a nation’s wealth, pride, and power. But these architectural marvels don’t come cheap. From planning to completed construction, the costs of those buildings regularly reach the billions. That said, here are the seven most expensive buildings in the world. Wynn Resort Location: Las Vegas, US Cost: US$2.70 billion Costing nearly $3 billion, Wynn is one of the lushest resorts in Las Vegas. It is named after the casino developer Steve…

Tips April 6, 2020

Tips On Reducing Humidity In Your Home

Reading Time: 4 minutes The scorching heat of summer can be unbearable in this part of the world. With intolerable heat, there come numerous sets of problems. You are hot, sweaty, and uncomfortable most of the time. It gets even worse when the air inside your home becomes too humid. Nobody likes excess humidity in their home. Not only does it raise health concerns such as respiratory problems, allergies, and sleep deprivation, it can also have a damaging effect on your home. On the other hand, it can cause the same problems if the air is not humid enough. So it is absolutely necessary to maintain a healthy balance. But how do you control humidity in your home? Thankfully, there are actions that can efficiently help in reducing excess humidity. Here are five tips to reduce humidity in your home. Use Exhaust Fans Humidity mainly depends on water vaporization and condensation. But you don’t…

My Home April 5, 2020

How To Spruce Up Your Bathroom Decor

Reading Time: 4 minutes After a long hard day outside, we all come back to our homes looking to relax and unwind. But for that, we need to clean up first. The bathroom is where we freshen up and shower. It is an integral part of any home. But do we really put much effort into decorating our bathroom? Most of the time, we’re just happy with what’s already preinstalled. But going the extra mile can help bring new life to your drab old bathroom and brighten up your mood every time you’re in there. You might wonder how to go about decorating your bathroom. Fear not! We’ve got you covered. So, let’s have a look at some bathroom decorating ideas. WALLS The first thing that you notice when you go inside a bathroom is the walls. As a result, they’re the first thing that should come to mind when you’re talking about bathroom…

Tips April 4, 2020

Useful Tips To Clean Floor

Reading Time: 4 minutes We are all working hard to protect our home against coronavirus and to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. Those of us who are feeling a little bit sick are maintaining home quarantine. Amongst all these, we need to take special care regarding cleaning our floors. Our floors aren’t the same in all the rooms. Again in a single room, there can be different floor types. Let us know about the useful tips to clean floor effectively. Cleaning mosaic floor There is no alternative to cleaning the floor regularly. To ensure the beauty and safety of the house, cleaning the house every day is essential. If the floor of the room is a mosaic floor, it is highly important to take special care. In the case of a mosaic floor, some more tips will add to the way we clean our floors. If you want to keep the mosaic floor shining…

Tips April 3, 2020

Steps To Creating Your Own Home Gym

Reading Time: 3 minutes We all have a desire to be fitter versions of ourselves. And most people go to the gym for that. But it is very difficult to find time in our busy schedules to go to the gym. A better alternative for those who can’t make time is to exercise at home. But for that, you need to create a home gym. Now you may ask how to do that and we are here to help. Let’s look at how you can create a home gym and get that summer body that you’ve always wanted. FIND SPACE TO CREATE A HOME GYM This is the first step to creating a home gym. Not a lot of space is required, but there should be enough space to move your body around freely. A study or guest room would be the perfect place for creating a home gym. If you’re cramped for room,…

Pulse April 2, 2020

Shopping for groceries? Here is what to expect in Dhaka right now

Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s been a while since the entire world has seen something this disastrous. The pandemic called Covid-19 has led all the major regions of the affected countries into a complete lockdown state. Since the cure for this life-threatening disease is yet to reach the shelves of pharmacies, all the affected countries are undergoing some strong measures to help prevent the spread of the disease. In Bangladesh, the government has decided to close all the educational institutions, offices and supermarkets to impose social distancing across the country. But what if you ran out of groceries? You can’t starve until the corona disaster ends. So a little know-how is necessary if you wanna go out shopping for groceries in Dhaka. Lack of Social Distancing Although the government has imposed certain guidelines on social distancing, people are found showing little or no concern about that fact. As a result, it is getting tougher…

Tips April 1, 2020

5 tips to boost your immune system during quarantine

Reading Time: 4 minutes During this coronavirus crisis, it is highly essential to boost your immune system while living in home quarantine. The immune system protects our bodies from pathogenic attacks (bacteria, viruses, or other microbes) and limits the damage from noninfectious agents (cancer, sunburn, tumor, etc.). It is an orchestral synchronization of our body. An orchestra runs under a master’s direction. All the musicians need to come and perform together for syncing the tune and the instruments. The immune system also functions in a similar pattern. All the defense systems work in complementary to each other to fight all unwanted agents in our bodies. To be sound and healthy, we need to keep our immune system secure. Here are some useful tips to boost your immune system. Eat healthily! Drink Water! Since you are in-home quarantine, it is crucial to maintain a balanced diet. To keep your immune system functioning correctly, you need…