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Reading Time: 5 minutes February is a month full of bliss and carries a special significance. Bliss in a sense that it signals the beginning of “Spring”, the cheerful king of all seasons and also acts as a catalyst to all the convivial festivals and events that come along with it. The sentiment behind the significance, on the other hand, relies on the event that changed the course of Bangladesh’s history as we know it; International Mother Language Day. So naturally, a lot of events are planned throughout the month of February 2020 to celebrate or welcome these happenings. Ekushey Boi Mela 2020 Date: 01 Feb – 29 Feb Time: All Day Place: Bangla Academy and Suhrawardy Udyan Every year in February, with over 300 publishers’ “Ekushe Boi Mela” is arranged by Bangla Academy in the premise of Bangla Academy and Suhrawardy Udyan. Boi Mela started as a normal book fair dedicated to the…

Reading Time: 3 minutes The new decade marks the new era enamored with big aspiration in the real-estate business in Bangladesh. The past decade has lain a solid foundation to accelerate the business, and now it is the time to utilize it. Bproperty.com has gained the trust of millions of people to be the household name and the number one solution provider of the real estate industry in Bangladesh. We cater to everyone’s desire to find a space that will fulfill all their requirements, needs, and dreams. And in the same way, we are here to provide our best recommendations for you with some brand new delicate property listings of this month. The following listings are some of our best properties in January 2020! Two of them are commercial spaces. It means that we not only provide a solution to your accommodation but also are the caregivers of your businesses and start-ups.   Exquisite 2000…

Reading Time: 4 minutes This past decade has transformed the relationship between Bangladesh and its housing, especially when it comes to renting. In the new decade, the entire renting and letting industry has got some new features. The rise of the population has pushed many to rent out of necessity. The economic expansion also followed which coupled with changing attitudes towards family and homeownership. This lead to the rise of the renter by choice. Renters rates expanded across the country. From nuclear families to joint, from city cores to suburbs, many Bangladeshi people have also shifted away from homeownership to renting. The business of renting and letting has also flourished in the past decade.  Developers responded to the demand with a construction boom in the past decade which includes a growing number of buildings with high-end units. Meanwhile, the apartment buildings in Dhaka as well as in other parts of the country have become…

Reading Time: 4 minutes The process of renting or buying a new house is a daunting task not only just in Dhaka but all over Bangladesh. Considering how troublesome the entire process is, it is even more painful to find a furnished home in Dhaka. And with limited resources such as time and budget, finding and buying or renting a furnished apartment can multiply the hassle by several-fold. According to Bproperty, there are around 1305 listings across the city offering furnished homes both for sale and rent. Naturally, the prices of furnished apartments are higher than those of non-furnished ones, but much of that cost also depends on the area that the property is located in. That said, there are areas with offerings that are surprisingly reasonable in contrast to other prime areas of the city and that too without much considerable compromise. So what are some of the areas to look for while…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Living in a small space has its own advantages. It can benefit you with lower utility bills, lower maintenance costs, easy upkeep, and other perceptible benefits. But sometimes even with all these benefits, living in a small house may feel confining. And you may want to feel airy even though you don’t have that much room. One way to tackle this problem is to incorporate clever tricks and design principles and make your room feel more spacious by using color. In the following section, we will be discussing how color can help you create the illusion of more space and how exactly you can achieve it. Necessary Tips and Tricks It is the color of the interior that immediately catches your attention when you enter into a room. When it comes to designing the interior, color plays a vital role in creating an environment with special attributes. In that regard,…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Bproperty, being the largest real estate marketplace in Bangladesh, stays true to its word with the inauguration of its 6th marketplace in Dhaka.  This opens up the opportunity for the people of Rampura, Badda, Khilgaon, Shantinagar, Shahjahanpur and other nearby areas searching for real estate solutions to avail the services of professional real estate advisors when looking for their dream homes. The new marketplace will be providing assistance to anyone looking to buy, sell, rent or let residential or commercial space, and will also be providing comprehensive real estate solutions that are tailor-made to suit the client’s needs and requirements. With this agenda in mind, the Bproperty Marketplace Rampura was opened to serve the real estate needs of a large, underserved chunk of Dhaka. The BPROPERTY marketplace rampura and what makes it different Bproperty strives for excellence in the way that it wants to deliver the absolute best experience for…

Reading Time: 5 minutes Gas stoves definitely have some perks; their user-friendliness is more than any other appliance. There are no restrictions when using various kinds of pots, be it stainless steel or cast iron. It takes only a few seconds to heat up and controlling the intensity of the heat is pretty easy too, which gives you total control over the cooking process. Not to mention that they are relatively cheaper than other options. You only have to pay a small amount of cash every month for unlimited usage of natural gas. Keeping the gas stove clean is pretty easy, too (as long as you can take care of the unwanted grease that builds up). But recently, there has been a noticeable shortage of gas in a lot of neighborhoods around Dhaka. Sometimes there will be very little fire in the morning which makes it difficult for everyone to cook. People are already…

Reading Time: 3 minutes The role of women in our society is diverse – they are daughters, sisters, wives, and mothers. Half a decade or so ago, these would be their only duties. But today, they are also professors, directors, CEOs, and entrepreneurs. Maintaining a proper balance between this duality of role – personal and professional – can be a struggle and not everyone can find the right harmony, especially when there is still a prevailing perception against women empowerment. On the latest edition of Bproperty Bites, we sat down with Ms. Nazma Ameen, someone who was able to break through the traditional perceptions and achieved success in both personal and professional life. She is a well-respected presenter, producer, and backstage figure all the while raising children who have shined in their respected fields. So let’s take a moment and learn how all of it was possible. A Bleak Outlook Like many women in…

Reading Time: 5 minutes Dhaka; the frenetic metropolis of Bangladesh, is a city entangled with the dreams and sentiments of millions of people. Like most other megacities in the developing world, Dhaka is a boomtown with a thriving real estate market, a growing middle class and a lively cultural and intellectual life that is offset by the rampant misery of terrible road infrastructure and traffic. In Dhaka, the road infrastructure is so bad that it has sealed Dhaka’s reputation among academics and development specialists as the great symbol of 21st-century urban dysfunction, the world’s most broken city. In the 2019 Global Liveability Survey, the quality of life report issued annually by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Dhaka ranked 138 among 140 and its infrastructure rating was the worst of any city in the survey. But when Dhaka is suffering from such afflictions, we become curious to know; what are some of the areas with the…

Reading Time: 5 minutes Foodaholics in Dhaka always love to discover new flavors. So even with hundreds of food joints springing up on a regular basis, the demand isn’t declining at all. Deciding where to eat in Dhaka is as hard, if not more, as cherry-picking what new pieces to splurge on in different seasons. With endless options from fast-food chains, cafes, fine dining spots to casual eateries, this part of the country is brimming with some of the best food stores you’re likely to ever have in your life. The upper echelon of fine dining experiences and the cozy environment have a stronghold in this city with the critically acclaimed best restaurants in the country. Also, the rise of FMCG industries, food delivery services, etc. has contributed greatly to the growth of the food service industry in Bangladesh in the recent decade.  RESTAURANT BUSINESSES IN DHAKA The first outburst of the fast-food landscape…