February 2020 | A blog about homes, trends, tips & life

Tips February 29, 2020

Creating the perfect corner for relaxation in your home

Reading Time: 5 minutes Whether you are in your office or doing your chores at home, it is easy to get exhausted from the everyday hustle of life. Back in the old days, people were more inclined towards their wellbeing rather than living a forfeiting life. Nowadays, however, it is the opposite and you will hardly find someone who is not truly stressed out. That is because as our lives moved on to a fast-paced style, our time for relaxation also reduced significantly. Since you can’t escape being stressed out, it is important for you to know how to handle the tension. Even if you are in your home, there is no guarantee that you will feel relaxed. This is especially true for parents with young children. After a long day at work, it becomes a necessity to be somewhere to take off the excess load and just forget about what stressed you out…

Trends February 28, 2020

What’s Happening in March?

Reading Time: 4 minutes Spring is in the air! And there seems to be no end to the festivities surrounding it. Is this the reason why the color of February is Yellow? Each of the various seasons of this country sees multiple festivities take place. Should we just be limited to celebrating these festivities? Don’t we need to keep up with all the events taking place in our beautiful city? Well, if you were looking for events to attend in march, you’ve come to the right place. Listed below are some exciting March events. Without further ado, let’s begin. 2nd National Literature Festival 2020 Date: 5th – 7th March Time: 12:30PM – 05:30PM Venue: Government Laboratory High School ‘2nd National Literature Festival 2020’ is a daylong event organized by the Book Club of the Laboratorians. Here, students ranging from Class 6 to 4th year university will find many things to do, such as competing…

Pulse February 27, 2020

Properties of the month – February 2020

Reading Time: 4 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 February 2020! Two of them are commercial spaces. Exquisite 1090 Sq Ft Apartment for Sale in Bashundhara R-A Bashundhara R-A takes residents away to a zen den when they arrive home. At…

Trends February 26, 2020

The new interest rate and its effect on the real estate industry

Reading Time: 3 minutes As a part of the government’s initiative to bring down the interest rate of loans to a single digit, the central bank recently issued a formal notice instructing all the banks to fix a maximum 9.0% interest rate on all loans except for credit cards, effective from the 1st of April 2020. If controlled properly, this limited interest rate can have a multifarious outcome that can positively affect the economy. This lower interest rate also translates good things for real estate investors as it can have a profound impact on the housing industry in Bangladesh. That said, how exactly can the new interest rate affect the real estate industry in Bangladesh? Effects on the cost of capital and inflation Interest rates can play a vital role in determining the cost of mortgage capital, which affects your decision every time you decide to purchase a property. Mortgage debt is more expensive…

Pulse February 25, 2020

Top Sculptures in Dhaka City

Reading Time: 7 minutes The key to understanding a people is in its art: its writing, painting, sculpture. – Louis L’Amour As L’Amour stated, you can understand and tell a lot of things about people and their culture through their adaptation of art. In that sense, we are very sentimental when it comes to engaging in patriotic acts through our culture. In Bangladesh, a large portion of our culture is heavily influenced by its bloody history of the liberation war, language, and other social movements. That is to say, our material traits, customary beliefs, and other human phenomena are also more or less intertwined with the same ghastly experiences. This is why the inspiration behind most of the country’s artworks such as sculptures in Dhaka are full of historical significance and mostly depicts a straightforward message. A lot of sculptures have been created over time, mostly as a way of paying tribute to events…

Bproperty After Hours February 24, 2020

Park Homes Fuji: Live Exceptional

Reading Time: 5 minutes Bashundhara R/A has grown into one of the most developed planned neighborhoods in Dhaka, within a short span of time. This rapid development has seen the area become one of the best places to live in Dhaka. From high-rise apartments to luxury condominiums, Bashundhara R/A has it all. But the next level of luxury living is coming to Bashundhara with Park Homes Fuji by Japan Taguchi Construction Company Limited (JTCCL). Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, and individual floor landings for every apartment – Park Homes Fuji offers the best in luxury living. The Penthouse is the cherry on top, offering vast living space for a lavish lifestyle. PROJECT OVERVIEW Project Name PARK HOMES FUJI Developed By Japan Taguchi Construction Company Limited (JTCCL) Project Address Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka Project Classification Residential Number of Buildings 1 Land Area 20 Katha Total Floors B + G + 13 Project Facing South Entrance Road Size 50…

My Home February 23, 2020

Extravagance in Bengali home decor!

Reading Time: 4 minutes Numerous ideas pop up in our heads when thinking of home decor, most of which are influenced by western designs. Is this an indication of excessive westernization? Then again, most of the decoration styles that scintillate the eyes are western in origin. Bengali home decor has its own flavor and magic spells. This blog is catered to those who want new ideas to craft their homes in Bengali art styles. An inclination towards local products and attires tends to be reserved for local festivals. But, the colors of the Bengali nation can be translated beyond festivals. If this idea seems possible, but you are clueless about the know-how, this is the place that leads you to the answers. There are ways to culturally diversify your home. The use of bamboo or jute in your furniture and utensils is one of the simplest ways to achieve this. These are not only…

Tips February 22, 2020

Tips On Preparing Your Home For Family Gatherings

Reading Time: 5 minutes Family is a blessing. It is the foundation that keeps us grounded and connected with each other through thick and thin, throughout our entire lives. But lately, as our lives move on increasingly fast-paced, the amount of time we spend with our family is decreasing. That is why a family gathering is a very special event and we all long to spend some quality time with our families. However, whether it is just you and your siblings or all of the cousins, aunts, and in-laws, a family reunion can become really challenging if not planned properly. So here are some useful tips on preparing home for family gatherings. Rearrange the furniture Since a family gathering is a big event, it requires a lot of organizing and rearranging. For preparing home for family gatherings, start with rearranging the furniture in your living room. There will also most likely be a lot…

Trends February 21, 2020

The language of people at home!

Reading Time: 5 minutes Bangla is our mother tongue. But there are certain people for whom Bangla may be the state language but not their first language! We may have different tongues for various purposes, but the language we speak in the solitude of our homes is our mother language. Mine, yours, and ours. Let’s revisit our homes on this day of International Mother Language Day. Return to the home and relive the tongue of Mother! Bangla, the language that is coated with the scent of the soil of the land. The language that pulls us to the roots. The recognition of which as the State Language is the gift of the sacrifices of our young guns. For which, the calendar pages turn back to ‘52. But the stories of the sacrifices get convoluted in our minds even today. Please go on to uncover such obscure stories, those of the plight of language deprival. …

Pulse February 20, 2020

‘Puran Dhaka’ And Even More Things It’s Famous For

Reading Time: 5 minutes From one of the most prosperous cities in South Asia to the “City of Magnificent Ruins”, Old Dhaka, or Puran Dhaka as it is more popularly known locally, has seen dramatic ups and downs throughout history. Once the capital of Mughal Bengal, it was founded around the beginning of the 17th century and was known as Jahangir Nagar. This is to say, Puran Dhaka has more than 400 years of history with rich cultural diversity, value, and historic landmarks. Here, almost every day is festive because of the amicable living of its residents and the culture, like Dhaka hasn’t changed a bit throughout time. Old Dhaka is a huge area and there is so much to explore and experience in this part of the city. So where do you start? Let’s find out the things that are famous in Puran Dhaka, shall we? The Iconic Ahsan Manzil Ahsan Manzil, aka…