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Reading Time: 4 minutes Ramadan is upon us. Every year Muslims worldwide observe the holy month of Ramadan by fasting during the day. It starts with suhoor, the pre-dawn meal, and ends with ifter, the post-sunset meal. When the sun goes down, families and friends typically gather around and have heavy meals. However, you have to be careful about the heavy and greasy iftar meal, especially if you are someone who is trying to maintain good eating habits and stay healthy during  Ramadan. You must put extra effort into consuming the right foods to get the nutrients your body needs. And Ramadan is an excellent opportunity to cultivate good eating habits that will stay with you after the fasting month ends. Having that said, here are some great tips for healthy iftar in Ramadan. Hydrate yourself First off, immediately break your fast when it’s time. Avoid depriving your body of liquid and nutrients more…

Reading Time: 4 minutes The housing market in Bangladesh was booming and would not take long to have grown fully mature, had it not been for the pandemic. If we take a look back at some great places for investment in the past in Bangladesh, we would see the property price was rising at an exponential rate. The price of 1 Katha land in Gulshan, one of the most expensive areas in Bangladesh, went from BDT 22 lakhs to BDT 2.5 crores between 2000-2010, a 1036% increase in price compared to the previous decades. Fast forward to the present day, if you want to purchase an apartment in Dhaka, you have to spend an average of BDT 5000/sq. ft. which is not very affordable but not very expensive either. Of course, that is if you compare Bangladesh’s housing market to the rest of the world. But what are the most expensive housing markets in…

Reading Time: 5 minutes Who hasn’t thought about owning their very own piece of land in Dhaka city? We all want to invest in a way where the risk is minimal and the investment is unquestionably profitable. Land or plots occupy a huge market for this safe and profitable investment. But to make a profitable investment in this important real estate sector, it is necessary to know the difference in land prices over the past decades in different areas of Dhaka city. Only when you can analyze the variation in land prices of different areas of Dhaka in the past decades and the reasons for these differences, you can decide on the best investment for now. So, in today’s blog, I will tell you about the differences in land prices over the past decades in important areas of Dhaka and the future investment potential of different areas of Dhaka. Baridhara Baridhara has distinct popularity…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Uttara is one of Dhaka’s most organized and peaceful neighborhoods. The area features neat rows of streets and parks in every sector. Any and all amenities are within easy reach of residents. This is true for all sectors of Uttara, including Sector-5, where Bproperty brings you a fantastic project by Concrete Developers Ltd. Presenting Concrete Puspa, a fantastic 9 storied residential building offering large 1,750 Sq Ft apartments. In today’s blog, we’ll delve into more detail regarding this fantastic residential project. Project Overview Concrete Puspa is a 9 storied residential building built on 3.5 Katha land. Each floor of the apartment building features a 1,750 Sq Ft single unit, ensuring privacy for residents. The building comes with a lift, individual parking space for each apartment, and has generator backup. Project Name Concrete Puspa Developed By Concrete Developers Ltd. Project  Address Sector-5, Uttara, Dhaka Project Classification Residential Land Area 3.5 Katha…

Reading Time: 5 minutes Decorating any area of your house can be challenging if you want to do it right. Depending on the atmosphere you want to create inside your house, your furniture arrangement, color schemes, lighting, etc. will be different. If you want to make your space a functional one, you must use every element of your space efficiently and have a place for everything. But if you want to create a cozy atmosphere, you have to choose your furniture, lighting, and color carefully. However, the challenge gets even trickier when it comes to decorating a large living room. Bigger rooms can be wonderful for entertainment, but may not as cozy or even functional for day-to-day living. So how can you make the best of a large living room? There are plenty of ways you can try to make the room the way you want. Regardless of the shape of your room, the…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Most people in the capital live in rented houses. This means people are always moving from one place to another. Sometimes people move outside Dhaka as well. During house shifting the thing that is at risk of being damaged the most is your furniture. From packing the furniture to picking them up in a van or truck and moving them to a new home, all have the risk of damaging and reducing the lifespan of the furniture as well. However, there are easy to move furniture in the market that can help you reduce the overall risk of damaging the furniture during house shifting. Here is all you need to know. Ready-to-assemble furniture or knock-down furniture Knock-down furniture or ready-to-assemble furniture has gained a lot of momentum recently. This is a form of furniture that requires customer assembly. Not only does the furniture look stylish, the furniture can be moved…

Reading Time: 3 minutes This year, the first day of Ramadan and Baishakh is on the 14th day of April according to the Gregorian calendar. Therefore, the Bengali Muslims will be celebrating Baishakh and Ramadan on the same day. The celebration has doubled due to the festive occupation of Bengali New Year 1428 along with the celebration of the first Ramadan through fasting. Let us see how we can celebrate the day this year. Impact of COVID-19 in holistic celebration Due to the current pandemic, Bengalis all around the world will be celebrating Baishakh and Ramadan from home. In most places in the world, lockdown will be stricter. In Bangladesh, the 2nd phase of complete lockdown will initiate exactly on 14th April. Henceforward, there will be no alternative to celebrating Baishakh and Ramadan at home. The celebration will be limited to family members as well as friends in a virtual space.  How to celebrate…

Reading Time: 5 minutes The verdant plain of Bangladesh is dotted with magnificent lakes and they are one of the most amazing things you can enjoy. Other than preserving nature itself and they also harbor the secret to spreading it further. While most of them make for great destinations for recreational activity, their resources are also harnessed to solve real-life problems. They also play a crucial role when it comes to creating life and maintain its flow. But in order to understand their impact fully and how truly beautiful they are, you need to throw yourself out in nature and experience it yourself. Having that said, let’s embark on a journey to the five most stunning lakes of Bangladesh that can take your breath away. Boga Lake, Bandarban Located in Ruma Upazila in the hilly district of Bandarban, Boga lake is one of the most popular lakes of Bangladesh. It may very well be…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Concretes in construction are of many kinds based on several factors. These factors are dependent on what type of infrastructure you are trying to build. For roadways, swimming pools, buildings, sculptures, towers, pavements, etc. you need to use different types of concretes in the construction of these. In this blog, we will talk about eight individual concretes in construction. We will also provide a very brief account of a hybrid of these concretes, the ready-mix one. A different blog on ready-mix concrete is coming soon.  As a material of construction technology, the concrete selection is the most vital. Factors for determining which concrete to use Concretes are a mixture of fine aggregates (sand), coarse aggregates (gravels, stones, pebbles, etc), cement, and water. The use of concrete is important for three reasons:  Concretes in construction are stable, durable, and have specific strength for every construction target.  They are quite cheap, malleable,…

Reading Time: 5 minutes There are many who seek secondary citizenship in another country, as it offers many benefits. This is especially true for those who have citizenships in countries with weak passports. But in most western countries, obtaining citizenship can be very difficult, as there are numerous requirements that need to be met. And in many cases, the waiting list for obtaining residency in these countries can be very long. But there are a few nations in the EU and Caribbean that offer an easier path – citizenship by investment. This can be any type of investment, including in businesses or in real estate. Having secondary citizenship or residency in EU countries and Caribbean countries provides you visa-free access to most nations in the world, along with giving you an opportunity to work at or do business in major western nations. In today’s blog, we will take a look at 5 countries where…