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My Home January 20, 2021

All you need to know about the bedside tables

Reading Time: 4 minutes The early history of bedside tables and how it came into existence is a bit unusual. Then, the sole purpose and the main function of having a bedside table was to contain a chamber pot (portable toilet). That is the reason why the early bedside tables were small in size and have a compact cabinet. But over time it became apparent that it offers more functionality. Slowly with the popularity of the indoor toilet, people started to think differently about the usage of the bedside table and ultimately it became an important design element for interior designing. Bedside tables are called by many names including ‘nightstand’, ‘night table’, ‘daystand’, ‘bedside cabinet’. Modern bedside tables are a small cabinet with one or sometimes more drawers or shelves. Today, we will discuss 3 different types of bedside tables and their benefits. Benefits of a bedside table Bedside tables are amazing at boosting…

Pulse January 19, 2021

Why I Love: Barisal

Reading Time: 4 minutes Not just in the appearance, the beauty of a place or area lies in the attributes that are exclusively unique to that area. Things as simple as the food of an area can make it stand out from other areas and can give you enough satisfaction/reason to fall in love with the entire place. When it comes to Barisal, there is not just one but multiple such elements that confiscate your senses and ultimately makes you fall in love with the place. Here are five reasons to love Barisal. Language It’s almost magic how a language can evoke all sorts of emotions. Psychologists have even found a relationship between these two, calling language a fundamental element in emotion. Language is constitutive of both emotional experiences and perception. In that sense, the way Barisal people speak their language is captivating. To many, it may feel otherwise but the sound of the…

Bproperty After Hours January 18, 2021

A Look At Bproperty’s Marketplaces: Banani

Reading Time: 3 minutes Bproperty is the country’s only complete real estate solutions provider. As a result, whenever you come to Bproperty, you will get the best in class services, be it online or offline. Being a proptech company, Bproperty has the fastest property website in the country, where you will find over 400,000 properties for sale and for rent. On the other hand, Bproperty’s offline presence is also very strong, with their corporate office in Gulshan, along with a plethora of marketplaces in some of Dhaka’s most popular neighborhoods. This includes Banani, Dhanmondi, Mohammadpur, Uttara, Mirpur, and Rampura. Today, we will take a look at Bproperty’s first ever marketplace – Bproperty Marketplace Banani. About Bproperty Marketplace Banani Bproperty Marketplace Banani was inaugurated on 18th April, 2018, amid huge fanfare. Mark Nosworthy, CEO of Bproperty, was present at the event, along with a huge media presence. The marketplace is located in Banani 11, which…

Bproperty After Hours January 17, 2021

Join the Home Office Makeover Campaign

Reading Time: < 1 minute Many of us have grown accustomed to working or studying from home. Some love it, some don’t. But for many, it is a necessity. And when so many hours are spent in one place, it is important that the place is comfortable yet constructive. It should be catered to our needs and wants. With that in mind, Bproperty Interior, along with some special partners, has put together the Home Office Makeover campaign! The campaign, present on Bproperty Facebook page, is open for all and anyone with the need to upgrade their working and studying space to something more welcoming and productive. There are 3 categories to participate in and anyone can participate in all 3 if they so choose. The rules are simple, choose the category you want, comment why you think you should win, tag 3 friends who you believe will want to participate, and you’re done! This 2…

My Home January 17, 2021

Asian Zen Decor Interior Style

Reading Time: 4 minutes Home means your own world. In my opinion, therefore, the house should be a reflection of personality. And to do that, you can learn about the styles of interior design. It will be easy to verify which style will suit your personality. And keeping this in mind, this blog series is written about some famous interior design styles. In today’s blog, I will tell you the details of Asian Zen Deco style in interior design. What is Asian Zen Design Style? The main themes of Asian Zen design are minimalism and open interior. Minimalism refers to unconventional furniture and decorations. And the open interior is the open air house. That is, the partition of heavy, tall furniture will not be there, there will be no excess of curtains or partitions. An open interior house is a house that is not visible to anything other than the walls of the house.…

Tips January 16, 2021

How to prevent short circuits at home

Reading Time: 4 minutes The dangers of short circuits are way too great to ignore. It can cause a lot of damages to you and your property including fire hazards, explosions, equipment damage, electric shocks, burn, injuries, and even fatalities. In an estimation, electric short circuits accounted for 6.3% of all residential fire hazard occurred in the US between 2014 to 2016 alone. The number increased to 23% in 2020. An electric short circuit is no joke and considering the probable distractions and damages it is capable of, this should not be neglected. But to properly prevent a short circuit, it is important to know why it happens in the first place. Here in this blog, we will discuss everything about short circuits and some effective ways to prevent short circuits Short circuit In the simplest term, a short circuit is a problem in an electrical circuit. It occurs when two or more wires…

Trends January 15, 2021

DNCC Introducing First Ever Municipal Bond In Bangladesh

Reading Time: 4 minutes The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) is planning to issue the first ever municipal bonds in Bangladesh. They will be issuing Tk1,000 crore bonds so that they can fund the construction of a high rise commercial building in Gulshan. Since this is the first instance of municipal bonds being issued in Bangladesh, many of you may not know what municipal bonds are, and how they can help fuel infrastructure growth and development. This is why we will be exploring the possibilities that come with DNCC’s introduction of the first ever municipal bonds in Bangladesh. But before that, we need to first understand what municipal bonds are, and how they work. What are Municipal Bonds? Municipal bonds are debt securities that are issued by municipalities, cities, and states for the financing of infrastructure projects. This includes roads, highways, bridges, buildings, and many other infrastructure projects. It is akin to providing a…

Pulse January 14, 2021

A look back at the History: 4 Oldest temples of Bangladesh

Reading Time: 6 minutes The oldest temples of Bangladesh are a unique signature of its glorious history and tradition. Decades ago, the courtyard of some temples might have been used to immerse in meditation by ancient saints, some temples might have preserved the imprint of the traditions and lifestyles of ancient civilizations. All over the world, the oldest temples have become the most unique tourist attraction for their remarkable architectural style, traditional significance, and history. The temples of our country are no exception. Architectural diversity and historical exclusivity have made these monuments unique. In the 2nd episode of ‘A look back at history’ series, we will discuss the story of these temples. Dhakeswari temple This is one of the oldest temples in Bangladesh. It is said to have its name gotten from the term “Ishwari of Dhaka”, meaning the Goddess (who protects) of Dhaka. The traditional Sri Sri Dhakeswari temple in Dhaka was built…

Trends January 13, 2021

Victorian architecture in Bangladesh

Reading Time: 4 minutes The Indian subcontinent has been under the rule of more than 70 governing bodies throughout history. But none has impacted the history of the subcontinent as profoundly as the British Raj. They ruled the entire region for 200 years. As a result, along with many unwanted interferences, they also brought substantial growth in art and architecture which was influenced by the architectural style of that period (for the most part)- The Victorian era. The style of architecture that was used to construct every structure during the British period was known as the Victorian style. And there are quite a few Victorian-style buildings in Bangladesh that still retain their grandeur to this day. But what is Victorian-style architecture? Victorian-style architecture Victorian-style architecture refers to a series of architectural revival styles instead of a particular architectural style. During the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901), which was the Victorian era, the style in…

Trends January 12, 2021

Famous fictional homes

Reading Time: 6 minutes Bookworms live in a different world. In that world, they partner with Srikanto, wander the world with Anna Karenina by train, adventure with one-armed Robin and walk down Baker street. But there is more than just these characters in that world which are also filled with equally interesting homes. Some of these houses have taught us to imagine what it would be like to live in a treehouse, some have brought us to the one-storey buildings of the 90s. From old England mansions to the Bengali homes of Kolkata, these homes have given us a glimpse into the lives of the characters who lived there and their stories. Today I will be talking about some of the most famous fictional homes that made their mark on readers’ minds. Sreepur Zamindar Bari (Bou Thakurani’r Haat) ‘Bou Thakurani’r Haat’ is one of Rabindranath Tagore’s unique creations. Surma who lived in her ancestral…