vol 4 Issue 7 | FRIDAY, June 3, 2016
Dhaka Tribune
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Cook Your Own Way
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Art Appreciation
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Society Musing
CONTENTS
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Volume 4 | Issue 7 | June 3, 2016 News
2 News 3 Meanwhile
Features
Editor Zafar Sobhan
4 Tailored
Men’s fashion
Features Editor Sabrina Fatma Ahmad
8 Offers Coupons
Asst Features Editor Farina Noireet Weekend Tribune Team Saudia Afrin Moumita Ahmed N Anita Amreen Sakib Mridha Saqib Sarker Mahmood Sadi Shuprova Tasneem
12 Event
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Cook Your Own Way Kitchen chronicles
15 Society Musing
16 Anecdote Consumer behaviour
20 Tempt Makeup
Cartoons Syed Rashad Imam Tanmoy Priyo
Regulars 17 Legalese 18 Stay In 19 Go Out
Graphics Md Mahbub Alam Alamgir Hossain Tahsin Momin
Advertisement Shahin Ahsan Production Masum Billah Circulation Masud Kabir Pavel Website dhakatribune.com/weekend facebook.com/WeekendTrib Email your letters to: weekend@dhakatribune.com
14 Travel Local wonders
Contributors Karishma Rahman Farzana Romine
Colour Specialist Shekhar Mondal
Art Appreciation
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Photo Story
Art weekend 2016 On the cover
Editor’s note Dear readers,
With Ramadan fast approaching, we’ve decided to slow down and take it easy before the holy month of contradiction sets in. And since we’re feeling generous, we have some special treats for you. In an artsy mood this week, we took a walk down Baridhara to visit some truly fabulous pieces of art on display during the Art Weekend. The result is a vivid photo story. If you prefer to wear your art on your face, you can flip to our Tempt page for a make-up tutorial. In the Trending section, we meet an old favourite come back with a promise to take Dhaka by storm. As the month of iftaring comes closer, we’ve got easy alternatives to your greasy piajus with these treats
from the Far East. We’re also offering a whole page of coupons and free offers for our dedicated readers. Since Ramadan is primarily supposed to be a time for reflection, how about starting by questioning some expenditure patterns? Our thoughts on the urban poor may inspire. Another habit some try to quit this month is the smoking habit, and we’re hoping our packaging proposals may help. Finally, take a quick getaway before settling down. Our travel piece has just the ticket. Weekend Tribune wishes its readers Ramadan Kareem. Sabrina Fatma Ahmad
Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
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2 News | This week 2,500 refugees drowned on way to Europe in 2016, says UNHCR
German cabinet approves state fund for nuclear storage costs
According to the UNHCR, at least
the need for real, safer alternatives
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s cabinet
if companies split up, they will still
2,510 refugees have died while trying
for people needing international
approved a draft law on Wednesday
remain liable towards the newly
to reach Europe this year. This figure
protection.”
that adopted recommendations
established state fund, the sources said.
marks a 25 per cent increase from the
Over the past week, at least 880
same five-month period in 2015, when
people have been killed in
1,855 drowned.
shipwrecks off the Libyan
“Thus far 2016 is proving to be
and Italian coasts,
particularly deadly,” William Spindler,
and it is feared that
a UNHCR spokesman, said. “This
many more may
highlights the importance of rescue
suffer the same
operations as part of the response
fate in the coming
to the movement of refugees and
months.
migrants in the Mediterranean, and
Photo: Al Jazeera
23.3 billion euros ($25.98 billion) into a state
The world at a glance Weekend Tribune Desk
Six get death for Ashulia bank robbery A Dhaka court on Tuesday last week
years’ jail each and were also fined
sentenced six militants to death
Tk3,000, with one more month in
and another militant was awarded
jail if they default. All nine convicts
lifetime imprisonment in a case filed
except Palash are now in jail.
over a daring bank robbery. The
Sarder and Mozammel Haque – were
in April last year, and eight people
acquitted from the charges.
The six militants – Burhan Uddin, Saiful alias Al-Amin, Mintu Pradhan,
Germany’s “big four” power firms -
fund to cover the
E.ON, RWE, EnBW and Vattenfall - pay
costs of storing
a total 23.3 billion euros ($26 billion) to
nuclear waste, government sources said. The new law will also close a loophole to ensure that
remove unwanted long-term liability for the storage of nuclear waste. The legacy costs stem from Germany’s decision to end nuclear power by 2022 following Japan’s Fukushima disaster five years ago. Photo: AFP
Swiss inaugurate $12 billion rail tunnel, world’s longest
All of the convicts are alleged members of banned Islamist outfits It has taken 17 years and cost 12.2 billion
cargo from pollution-spewing lorries
Swiss francs (about $12 billion) but
trucking between Europe’s north and
Judge SM Kuddus Zaman handed
Switzerland is finally ready to inaugurate
south. Once it opens for commercial
down the verdict.
the world’s largest railway tunnel.
service in December, the two-way
Ansarullah Bangla Team and JMB.
Jasim Uddin, Md Mahfuzul Islam
Dhaka District and Sessions
alias Sumon, and Md Palash alias Sohel Rana – who got death penalty were also fined Tk10,000 each.
A 19-member commission recommended in late April that
Two other accused – Babul
private bank at Ashulia was robbed were killed.
requiring Germany’s utilities to pay
The judge in his order said: “This
The ceremony Wednesday to
tunnel will take up to 260 freight trains
is not only a case of a bank robbery
celebrate the completion of the
Ukil Hasan and fined him Tk5,000,
... but also a case of the planned,
57-kilometer (35.4 mile) tunnel through
in default of which he would suffer
pre-meditated and cold-blooded
the Alps will be greeted with great
Japan’s 53.8-kilometer Seikan Tunnel as
two months more in jail.
murder of eight unarmed civilians.”
fanfare with the leaders of France,
the world’s longest and burrows deeper
News: Dhaka Tribune
Germany and Italy on hand.
— 2.3 kilometers (1.4 miles) — than any
The court awarded life in jail to
Militants Abdul Baten and Shahjahan Jamader got three
The thoroughfare aims to cut travel times, ease roadway traffic and draw
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and 65 passenger trains per day. The Gotthard Base Tunnel eclipses
other rail tunnel. Photo: AFP
. . . Meanwhile
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Photo of the week
Twelve year old Parvin Akhter sews zippers onto raincoats at Kaptan Bazar. She churns out 200-300 of these daily. Photo: Mahmud Hossain Opu
say what?
Donald Trump as a shape-shifting lizard Donald Trump is a lot of things,
of Transportation (TxDOT) said that
including a serial liar,rampant
the hacked signs belong to a contractor.
xenophobe, racist, misogynist and
They thought the signs had been turned
birther.
off and locked before the holiday
He’s also a shape-shifting lizard, according to an electronic road sign on
weekend. TxDOT spokesman Ryan LaFontaine
Interstate 30 in the Dallas area, near the
said that the signs cannot be altered
Cockrell Hill Road exit.
remotely. “You have to actually be
Early this morning, someone hacked the sign, so that it commented on Trump’s reptilian secret, not traffic.
there,” he said. The “shape-shifting lizard” post was actually the second time the road sign
For a brief period, the sign read:
had been altered. On Memorial Day, the
“Donald Trump is a shape-shifting
sign offered this message: “Party Hardy,
lizard.”
Y’all.”
Officials for the Texas Department
News and photo: Huffington Post
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4 Tailored | Men’s Fashion
Play it again, Sam Fashion’s prodigal son comes home Mahmood Hossain and Sabrina Fatma Ahmad
L
aunching a fashion career
a world that is in much need of a spicy
is a risky venture in any
face-lift.
country, but the challenge is doubled in ours, where one
Turn the clock back eight years, to a time when shopping for menswear
is left contending with the RMG sector,
meant hitting the racks or taking a
which is often erroneously collated
trip to your trusty tailor to get fitted
with the fashion industry. And there’s
for your choice of suit from a few
the fierce competition from the Indian
templates he had on hand. Fresh
and Pakistani products flooding the
out of London with a BA Honours
market. All that is there to achieve falls
degree in Marketing and Fashion
on the individual. Samuel Hoque is a
Design from the London College of
battle tested veteran who still argues he
Fashion, London University, and a
has much to learn, but has achieved a
specialisation in Menswear Fashion
significant amount. Now in his mid-30s,
from St Martin’s College, London,
Samuel knows exactly what he wants
Samuel Hoque exploded into the scene
and how he wants to share his passion
with his eponymous label “Samuel H”,
with the rest of the world. Now, it’s not
which featured traditional, fusion, and
about what he has done, but more of
Western menswear, as well as bespoke
what he will do for the fashion seen in
designer wear.
the years to come.
Such was his success that he almost immediately bagged a spot
“Don’t call it a comeback, I’ve been
for his collections at what was then
here for years!”
Etc’s Fashion Exclusives in Gulshan,
~ LL Cool J ~
which was at the time curating mostly
Samuel is no novice, nor is there a
high-end couture from the likes of
genuine comeback as if he hung his
Sabyasachi and Manish Malhotra
stylish boots. It’s his reintroduction to
(India) and Deepak Perwani (Pakistan),
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Photo: Courtesy
Samuel is determined to take men outside their comfort zones. He dares the locals to embrace their stylish sides, and dares to be bold. No matter the city, London, Dhaka, Singapore or Dubai, painting the town red without raising alarms will seem effortless
DIY face masks | Tempt to name a few. Two major fashion
his magnetic personality draped on
shows with Dia Asiana quickly
his preferred fabrics. The man himself,
followed, as well as a number of
however, prefers to let his magnificent
collaborations with local print media,
work do all the talking. He’s the
before he joined the editorial board
man behind the camera, directing a
of the Dia Asiana magazine. While
masterpiece every time he breathes life
the chips were falling into place for
into his designs. His experience over
a fashion coup at home, London
the years has had a great affect on his
came calling with an offer he couldn’t
maturity as a designer, channelling a
refused, and off he went. The conquest
balance between humility and pride in
of Dhaka would have to wait a little
the process.
longer...
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It is precisely when he is feeling invisible that disaster strikes. His father
Trial by fire The next chapter begins in London,
is diagnosed with cancer. Between 2012-2015, Samuel spent
where Samuel has gone to specialise
all his time shuttling between London,
in textile design and printing, when
Singapore and Dhaka, juggling his
opportunity knocks in the form of a
training and work commitments, as well
lengthy contract with a London based
as being there for his ailing father, was a
fashion store (with certain contractual
sobering experience, which culminated
details pending, he was reluctant to
when his father finally succumbed to the
drop names), which the young designer
disease in February last year. “It was like
fondly remembers as “invaluable
my house of cards had come tumbling
learning experience” as well as a
down” he tells us, loathe to elaborate.
tremendous amount of international exposure for his work. His aesthetics happen to resemble
Taking some time to re-compose himself, it was time to get back into the fray.
and creativity collide. Usually, there
“Good clothes open doors”
might be a natural urge to compare
~ Samuel Hoque ~
one designer to the other. Who they
Back in town to blaze a trail, this time,
might remind you of or how their style
Samuel means business. With a capsule
mimics another lead designer. Samuel
collection ready to launch during
Hoque is a force on his own.
Ramadan, and a spanking new outlet
Inspired by the likes of Dolce & Gabbana and Dior, his presentation is filled with joy and out of the box
Photo: Bigstock
a celebration of life, where passion
putting the final touches ahead of its opening, he gets right to it. Reflected through his new menswear
thinking. Talk about bringing in the life
collection, as well as something
of the party, and you’ll end up feeling
special for the juniors, his return to
the local fashion scene is a refreshing
looking classy. This is what Samuel
one. Although, his work still remains
brings into a thriving scene. He pours
grounded to the roots. His designs are
in the right amount and the proper
amplified in the subtlety of his details
sophistication into the loud and vibrant
and fitting. At the same time, he makes
world he has developed.
it quite apparent that his creations are filled with youth and joy. It’s like making a statement without muttering a single
the locals to embrace their stylish
word. Each line of flawless stitching is
sides, and dares to be bold. No matter
a representation of the link between
the city, London, Dhaka, Singapore or
generations. No matter the age group or
Dubai, painting the town red without
class, everyone deserves to look good,
raising alarms will seem effortless.
which is as important as feeling good.
And that’s how men should express
That is another significant message he is
themselves, approach style with
crystal clear about.
plenty of attitude and unwavering
“Good clothes open doors,” are the
Photo: Bigstock
Samuel is determined to take men outside their comfort zones. He dares
grace. He’ll be catering to a particular
words he lives by, and rightfully so. It’s
demographic. The type of people who
done with confidence, fun and plenty
can truly appreciate authenticity and
of flair. It’s not about walking into a
innovation in the world of fashion. The
room like you own it. It’s about about
kind of people who not only want to
walking into a room as if you’ve always
look good but feel as if they’ve turned
belonged. While he prefers to be hidden
back the hands of time. A splash of
from the bright lights and cameras,
various shades in a meticulous order
he doesn’t shy away from the passion
is almost unheard of. It’s like making a
bleeding through his collections.
tasteful intimate scene, accepting and
Whether its his ready-to-wear or the
becoming the extraordinary and not
impeccable bespoke work, it’s all about
apologising for it. n
bending (or breaking) the rules while
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6 Cook your own way | Kitchen chronicles
Munchies Delectable iftar options Farzana Romine
A
fter fasting the whole
• For the dipping sauce:
plastic wrap and set aside for one hour.
the gyoza like an expert. However, as
day, nothing is more
• 3 tbsp soya sauce
In the meantime, prepare the filling.
long as your seal is tight, your gyoza
satisfying than enjoying
• 1 tbsp honey
a lavish spread of golden-
• 2 tsp rice vinegar
pan. Add the garlic and onion. Sauté
brown, crunchy fried foods. However,
• 1 green or dried chilli, finely minced
for two minutes or until softened. Then
three tablespoons of oil in a flat frying
sometimes we need to take a break
• 1 tbsp roasted sesame, coarsely
add the carrot. Cook for an additional
pan over a medium heat. You may need
two minutes, until tender. Now, you
more oil depending on the size of your
from the beguni, piaju, and aloo chop
ground
Heat two tablespoons of oil in a large
will come out delicious. To fry the gyoza, first heat two to
present at all Bengali iftars. To mix it up
• 1 tbsp dashi (optional)
can add the rest of the vegetables and
pan. Arrange the gyoza in a single layer
a little bit, try these Asian snacks. These
• For the filling:
remaining ingredients. Mix well. Cook
on the pan.
recipes are very easy to make and will
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
for another three to four minutes.
be a definite crowd pleaser at your iftar
• 1 cup cabbage, shredded
Taste and adjust the seasoning to your
be just enough to prevent the gyoza
table this upcoming month.
• 1/2 cup broccoli, finely chopped
preference. Let the filling cool down
from sticking to the pan. Do not
• 1 cup tofu, finely chopped
completely before wrapping.
submerge the gyoza.
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
(This amount yields about 15 gyoza)
wrappers. While rolling the gyoza
bottom is crispy and brown. When the
• 1 tsp green chilli, minced
wrappers, be sure to coat the wrapper-
gyoza reaches that state, add half cup
•
surface with cornstarch.
of water and cover the pan with a lid
2 tbsp soy sauce
You can use one of two different
immediately.
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
methods for rolling your gyoza. You can
• 1 spring onion, chopped
either roll the dough into a large, thin
three minutes until all of the water
• A pinch of black pepper
circle and cut it with a round cookie
evaporates. Uncover and let it cook for
• 1/2 tsp sugar
cutter, or you can cut the dough into
one more minute.
small pieces and roll individually. No
Let the gyoza steam for two to
To make the dipping sauce, combine all
Directions:
matter which method you choose,
of the dipping sauce ingredients together and serve alongside the hot gyoza.
To make the wrappers, combine the salt
your wrappers should be 2-3 inches in
Ingredients:
with the flour and gradually add the hot
diameter and as thin as possible.
• For the wrappers:
water while stirring. Water should be
• 2 cups all purpose flour
very hot, but not boiling.
• 1 tsp salt
Fry the gyoza on one side until the
• 1 tbsp onion, minced
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
Vegetable Gyoza (Pot stickers)
You must first roll out your gyoza
Warning: The amount of oil should
Mix with a wooden spoon first then
Once you are done rolling, place
Tip: You can freeze the wrappers for
one tablespoon of filling in the middle
later use. Layer the wrappers and
of your wrapper and pinch the two
place generous amounts of cornstarch
• 1/2 cup hot water
knead the dough for few minutes to
opposite sides together. I must admit,
between each wrapper. Pack them
• Cornstarch for rolling
form a smooth ball. Wrap the ball with
I am not good at pinching and shaping
tightly with plastic wrap.
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Photos: Farzana Romine
Directions:
Soy Honey Chicken Wings
If the wings burn, the tray will be very
fully combined.
hard to clean later.) Bake the wings for
Mix the egg, water and flour
30 minutes.
together to make batter.
Brush the chicken with the marinade
In a medium pan warm two
every 10 minutes. If you still have
tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
marinade left after 30 minutes, which
Now add the spring onions to the pan
I had, just put the excess marinade
and spread out.
in a pan, heat it, and toss the cooked
Cook for one to two minutes until
Korean Pancake
place them on a baking tray. (Use foil.
Mix all of the sauce ingredients until
chicken with the marinade. This will
onions are slightly soft. Now pour the
Ingredients:
batter over them.
• 8 chicken wings, whole, drumsticks,
Cook for about three minutes until
or flats
make the chicken wings stickier. Once the wings are cooked, sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds and
the pancake is golden and crispy on
• 1 tbsp ginger paste
Ingredients:
one side. Flip, and cook the other side
• 1/2 tbsp garlic paste
• 1 bunch spring onion
for three minutes more, or until golden
• 2 tbsp honey
stove. On a heavy skillet, heat two
• 1/2 cup flour
and crispy.
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
to three tablespoons of oil. Drain the
• 1 tsp black pepper
wings and fry them over medium
• 2 tsp tabasco (more if you like spicy.
heat until cooked through. Add the
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
Serve hot with the dipping sauce.
• 1/2 tsp salt
chopped scallions on top and serve hot. You can also make these over the
• 1 egg
Tip: Why stop with scallions? Shredded
You can substitute tabasco with 1/2
marinade and increase the heat. Make
• 1/2 cup cold water
cabbage, carrots or other crunchy
tsp chilli powder)
sure to thoroughly coat the chicken
• 2 tbsp oil
veggies complement these pancakes
• Salt to taste
wings in the marinade. If the wings
• For the dipping sauce:
well. Shrimp also tastes amazing in
• 2 tbsp oil
have a sticky, glaze-like texture, then
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
this pancake. Simply cook your extra
• 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
ingredient with the scallions and pour
Directions:
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (or less if you
the batter on top. If you can dream it,
Mix all ingredients (except the salt)
you can add it to this pancake!
and let the chicken marinate for two to
want milder pancakes) • 1 tsp toasted sesame • 1/2 tbsp honey
you’ve followed this recipe correctly. n
three hours in the fridge. Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C. Add the salt to the marinating wings. Take the wings out of the marinade and
Farzana Romine is a food lover and travel enthusiast whose mission is recreating restaurant quality dishes at home and she invites you to come along for the ride
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Art Weekend 2016 | Photo Story
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United in art The Ambassadors of Brazil, Denmark, Germnay, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland and the High Commissioner of Canada jointly hosted Art Weekend 2016 on May 27 and 28 at their respective residences. The two-day event exhibited and highlighted the works of mainly Bangladeshi artists, with an aim to enhance the contact between the Bangladeshi art scene, the international community and art lovers of Bangladesh. This week’s photo story features photos from the premises of the exhibition as well as some of the exhibits.
Residence of Canadian High Commissioner
Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
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10 Photo Story | Art Weekend 2016
Exhibit at the German Ambassador’s residence
Exhibit at the Danish Ambassador’s residence
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Photo: Noor Ahmed Gelal
Photo: Manashi Banik
Exhibit at the German Ambassador’s residence
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Exhibit at the German Ambassador’s residence
Photo: Noor Ahmed Gelal
Photo: Noor Ahmed Gelal
Residence of Canadian High Commissioner
Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
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12 Event | Art Appreciation
A weekend of art - || The second edition of Art Weekend N Anita Amreen
O
nce again, for the second year in a row, ambassadors opened up their residences for an intimate exhibition
of their favourite, local works of art. Last year it was the Ambassadors of Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Switzerland that jointly hosted Art weekend. This year, the Ambassador of Denmark and
‘The idea of Art Weekend doesn’t belong to anybody in particular. We all came together and decided to host these artists together as one person cannot do this alone. I think it’s a great way to reach out so that we can have an interface with the public and Bangladeshi artists’
A few houses down the road was the German ambassador’s exhibit, which hosted photographs by international award winning photographer Noor Ahmed Gelal. A recipient of the Siena International Photography award (Italy, 2015), Gelal’s photographs struck a chord with German Ambassador Dr Thomas Prinz when he stumbled across his work in a magazine. He later
the High Commissioner of Canada
asked his Press Officer to find Gelal
joined in, bolstering the collection of
so he could have his work exhibited
emerging artists bringing in works by
at his residence. The ambassador sat
photographers, painters, sculptors and
down with his colleagues and voted
photojournalists. The weekend of art
on the best photographs from a range
opened to art enthusiasts on May 27, to
of 80 to finally select those that would
help highlight and exhibit the works of
be exhibited at his home. As a travel
Bangladeshi artists - both young talents
photographer that touches on the
and established artists.
different dimensions of life - Gelal has an eye for capturing its nuances - a
“The idea of Art Weekend doesn’t belong to anybody in particular. We
smiling Murong lady and her kids in
all came together and decided to host
Bandarban, the carefree life of children
these artists together as one person
flying kites in the midst of a mustard
cannot do this alone. I think it’s a
field or even the aerial shot of Hindus
great way to reach out so that we
waiting to break their daylong fast in a
can have an interface with the public
local temple in Swarnibag, Dhaka. “I think the title photo is my
and Bangladeshi artists,” shared the art enthusiast Merete Lundemo,
favourite - the small boat in front of
Ambassador of Norway. A walk
the dark sky. It’s such an impressive
through her Gulshan 2 home revealed
shot,” shared the ambassador. The
a driveway that was converted into an
photo shows a lone boat in the middle
exhibit space - the walls were lined
of the sea, with a storm brewing in
with a row of vibrant artwork, with the
the background, but the sea calm and
exhibition continuing inside her home.
bright in front. “Although it’s hard to choose from my work, this photo is also
“I love art, I enjoy art, I buy art and I want to have art around me,”
one of my favourites,” expressed Gelal.
she shared. Her bungalow hosted 35
50 of this travel photographer’s work
artworks by Jamal Ahmed, Professor
has been compiled for a book titled
and Chairman of the Department of
Bangladesh: A different perspective. While the Norwegian Ambassador
Drawing and Painting, University of Dhaka, along with the work of six of
chose paintings and the German
his talented students. As someone
Ambassador chose travel photography,
who believes in giving young emerging
Ambassador of Denmark Hanne
artists a platform to grow, Lundemo
Fugl Eskjær chose an interesting
wanted Ahmed to bring in artwork from
combination of traditional bronze
his best students. When asked about
statues, folk art and household goods
her favourite painting from the lot, her
by Dhamrai Metal Craft, a 200 year
impassioned response was: “I think I
old family owned artisan production
would give these impressive students
founded by Sukanta Banik. “The reason I chose metal crafts
a collective prize.” Jamal Ahmed and his students Afiea Abida Sultana,
is because it’s an important part of
Aongthowai Marma, Sania Khanam,
Bangladesh’s culture and heritage.
Shipra Biswas, Md Soikat Hossain and
Dhamrai used to be a centre for exports
Shaik Faizur Rahman were also present at the exhibition.
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A bronze statue by Dhamrai Metal Craft, a 200 year old family owned artisan production founded by Sukanta Banik, exhibited at the Danish ambassador’s residence.
and many families had their livelihood based on these crafts. Now, there
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Ambassador of Denmark Hanne Fugl Eskjær seated infront of one of her favourite paintings Kanak Chanpa Chakma. Photo: N Anita Amreen
International award winning photographer Noor Ahmed Gelal with German Ambassador Dr Thomas Prinz at the ambassador’s residence. Photo: N Anita Amreen
A renowned artist and young talents at the Norwegian residence. From left: Afiea Arin, Rokeya Sultana, Ambassador Merete Lundemo, Nabila Nabi and Shipra Biswas. Photo: Terhi Width
Canadian Ambassador Benoît-Pierre Laramée at his residence during the Art Weekend. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
aren’t that many families that practice
Kanak Chanpa Chakma and late Khalid
have it heard around the world. “The
talents and Bangladeshi miniaturists
these skills and I felt like Bangladeshis
Mahmood Mithu. Chakma’s paintings
photographs people usually see on my
as a tribute to the late artist, who
really need to know about them.” The
depict the lives of Bangladeshi ethnic
page - the portraits of my subjects with
dedicated his life to organise and
ambassador visited Dhamrai and was
minorities, focusing on the subjectivity
their stories included, are a collection
professionalise miniature artists in
taken by the impressive skills of the
and centrality of women, while
of some twenty years’ worth of work.
the country. The ambassador of the
artisan, feeling compelled to find a way
Mithu, a renowned filmmaker and
This time around, I wanted to take the
Netherlands’ residence featured works
to give their work more exposure.
painter, used his paintings to reflect
focus off the faces and take a wider
by four diverse artists – Samsul Alam
his intentions to address certain social
look at culture; the photographs are
Helal, a documentary photographer
causes.
meant to celebrate the various aspects
and recipient of the World Press Photo
of Bangali culture,”Akash said.
Joop Swart Masterclass 2016; Petra
A large sleeping Buddha figurehead reclined at an angle, right next to the sculptures of carefully crafted birds.
One of the most interesting
A table inside her home had a spread
additions to the weekend of art was
The Brazilian Ambassador’s residence
de Vree, a Dutch sculptural artist
of smaller sculptures - household
the photographs by GMB Akash at
hosted artwork by the Association
inspired by the universal strength of
goods, large bronze bowls, Buddha
the Swiss Ambassador’s residence.
of Miniature Arts of Bangladesh, a
women from around the world; Bridge
figureheads and intricately moulded
A photojournalist who has won over
group formed and organised by late
Foundation, a project that supports
jugs. “I bought three of the works
100 awards, Akash is better known
artist Khalid Mahmood Mithu, and
deaf artists and award-winning
myself - I couldn’t resist it,” she told us.
for his innate ability to capture the
directed by Kanak Chanpa Chakma.
photographer Rajesh Ramakrishnan. n
Her exhibit also included artwork by
lives and stories of the voiceless and
The exhibition brought forth 21 young
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14 Travel | Local wonders
Riding inside Ratargul swamp Mahmood Sadi Rowing adventures in the swamp forest Some facts about Ratargul swamp forest, it is actually very special - one of the very few freshwater swamp forests in the world, and of course the only one located in Bangladesh. Geographically, this evergreen forest is situated by the river Goain and linked with the cannel Chengir Khal. Most of the trees that grow here are ‘koroch’ trees (Pongamia Pinnata) and is a type of tree that botanists have always found to be interesting. The forest goes under 20-30 feet of water during rainy seasons and the rest of the year, the water level is about 10 feet deep. Facts aside, all I can tell you myself is that Ratargul was beautiful and unique, and had a spooky and almost thrilling atmosphere. While the boat slowly winded its way around the swamp, the low-hanging branches of the trees hit us and our got stuck a few times between the narrow gaps
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between trees, only adding to the sense of adventure. At other times, the
eople in Gwainghat call
The road to Ratargul
Ratargul forest. Since there has been
cryptic looking branches of the ‘koroch’
Ratargul swamp forest of
Sylhet always appears in my eyes to
rising demand to visit the swamp forest
trees reflects on the crystal clear water
Gwainghat Upazila in Sylhet
be a city full of ‘wise men’ trying to
in recent years, any boat you hire will
of Chengir Khal, making the Khal
their very own Sundarban,
smooth talk you into reaching a place
come at high prices.
look like a gentle, serene mirror from
because of its similarity to the famous
through the hardest possible route.
mangrove forest. While this writer does
Fortunately we had our own Sylheti
boats don’t give you the real feel of a
not have the botanical knowledge to
‘wise man’ Sajeeb, who ended up
traditional boat ride. If you want the
differentiate mangrove from Ratargul’s
earning the nickname Hi-Fi on the trip.
true experience, hop into the smaller
forest for two straight hours and
koroch trees, he can attest that it is very
In no time he arranged two CNGs (auto
ones, that are similar to rafts. Six of us
covering almost all of it, we decided
much a swamp forest, with the lower
rickshaws), which took us to Gwainghat
(including the boatman) could barely fit
to call it a day. By then, our faces were
part of trees submerged underwater
in two and a half hours.
into one of those and a little movement
coverd with spiders web, our clothes
made it shaky and gave way to fears of
were all soaked and we were tired out
and the whole forest looking
The ride was amazing. For a Dhaka
A lesson to remember here - engine
a distance and creating a mystic and beautiful ambience. After rowing our boat inside the
mysterious even under scorching
boy used to being stuck in traffic for
being drowned, which only added to
and overjoyed at having explored this
sunlight.
hours, simply the idea of finding
the excitement.
unique freshwater swamp. Well, all of
The good news is you can actually
yourself inside a CNG in full throttle
ride a boat right through the entire
for an hour is a big respite. Add the
forest, entering through one side and
grace of the green tea gardens on
getting out through the other. This
both sides, occasional glimpses of the
summer, my friends and I visited this
magnificent ‘Garo’ range at a distance
Sundarban of the North for a short trip.
and a suitable autumn sunlight shining
The route is easy enough.
on us at intervals, and there you have a
First, endure a ten hour bus trip to Sylhet on what should be a five hour
textbook joyous CNG ride! In Gwainghat, we hired a medium
ride, because of horrendous highway
sized boat. There were ten of us and
traffic. Ironically, getting out of Dhaka
the boat could have accommodated
now takes at least two hours, even
20 people, so we were happy with the
at midnight, because of the mega-
arrangement. The sun was scorching
structures that are under construction.
our backs now but the scenic beauty
From there, find a way to reach
on both sides of the river kept us
Gwainghat Upazila and hire a boat there
enchanted during the whole ride. After
to reach Ratargul forest. This should
two hours, we reached a sort of island-
be a piece of cake for the seasoned
like place, where several small boats
traveler.
were available to take people inside
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us except the boatman I think. n
Photos: H I Shumon
Musing | Society
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The not-so-shining future of the new urban poor All that glistens is definitely not gold Moumita Ahmed
E
ver noticed that friend of
pockets
newest restaurants in town. In order
Buying luxurious and trendy
yours who goes out to eat
Sadid Kamal, now 25, used to date a
to keep up and due to peer pressure,
commodities, going to the most talked
with you, but just orders a
girl who was the daughter of a minister
she always makes sure that she attends
about restaurants and cafes and posting
drink and sips from it slowly
and used to a certain standard of living,
these events. Thus, by the 20th of every
pictures with captions like “treating
all night; or that friend who wouldn’t
which involved spending money on
month she is broke, and has to beg her
myself to a chocolate soufflé”, have
eat all day but will nibble from others’
food and other non-essential things.
parents for extra money.
become the way of life for many
plates?
Sadid, coming from a middle-class
We sometimes jokingly call
family, used to survive on the pocket-
Due to many more reasons like this, a lot of people out there are trying to
living in the city. In the age of social media and over-sharing of personal information, people tend to judge you, not by your grades and merits, but by the number of likes that you get on a picture posted on Instagram or any other social media. This might bring momentary happiness and popularity, but we need to ask ourselves, is it really who we are, or are we just competing in the already lost race to portray our image of the perfect life? The solutions to this growing crisis are much simpler than we think. First and foremost, in order to fight this “21st century plague”, we have to become more conscious of our surroundings and try to understand what is happening. People should reflect on themselves rather than fixate on a few worthless bags, shoes and the oh-soglorious vapes. We should realise that it is way more importanto to develop our own individuality and work on our talents and hobbies, so that we survive
Photo: Bigstock
in the long run, rather than keep up pretences and eventually run out of
these friends misers or derogatively
money he got from his mother every
find different ways to earn that extra
‘Noakhaillas’, but in fact, they could be
week, but it wasn’t enough to keep up
money. Taking private tuition classes
suffering from the global phenomenon
with his girlfriend and the luxurious
or other part-time jobs, like working
independent, and lead a good life,
of the new ‘urban poor’. No, this term
gifts she expected every now and then.
in call centres, seem to be the most
but we also have to prepare ourselves
doesn’t apply to the poor people living
Hence, he would make extra effort to
popular way of doing so. Putting up
so that we can have a good life now,
on the streets of the metropolis.
save up by not buying food, travelling
appearances has become so important
and a much better one in the future.
to places on foot and scrounging and
in today’s materialistic era that many
This in turn will build our individual
scrimping wherever possible.
youngsters do not think twice before
personalities, and help us prosper in
missing a class or two. Living in the
the different phases of life that are yet to come.
Urban poor are those men and women in their 20s who feel pressured by their social surroundings, and
Another victim of this new trend
steam. It’s not a bad thing to work, become
spend a majority of their income on
of urban poor is Farhana Mahfuz, a
moment and following the latest
keeping up with certain lifestyles and
student of North South University.
trends has become so crucial that
appearances that they believe are
Originally from Chittagong, she now
many university students would rather
and focus on the momentary luxuries.
essential in order to fit in at work or
shares an apartment with her friend in
work, earn money, and buy “the good
Let’s all build a nation of smart and
socialise with their better-off friends.
Bashundhara. Being a brilliant student
things in life” than do their classes on
talented individuals, rather than
And if we look around, we will notice
and always coming first in her class has
time, pass their exams and secure their
sitting down and looking for the next
quite a few of our friends falling victim
earned her many friends. Every now
future.
opportunity to drain our pockets in
to this trend.
and then, she gets invited to high-tea
The pretences that drain our
parties thrown by her posh friends, or is asked to go out for dinner to the
Looking beyond the materialistic and mainstream
Let’s not just be ‘lit’ and be ‘savage’
our desperate attempts to follow the mainstream. So buckle up people, because we have got some work to do! n
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16 Anecdote | Consumer bahaviour
‘De-glamorise’ smoking through package design Mahmood Sadi It was just one incident but it gave me a definite idea of the implications
tobacco campaigners. The main aim of the plain packaging
of pictorial warnings. It is true that
with pictorial warnings is to get rid of
overpowering cravings for tobacco
this excitement and seductive allure,
make regular smokers overlook health
and make the idea of starting to smoke
warnings written in texts, but even for
less attractive. Deprived of billboards
a staunch smoker, it’s not an easy task
and TV ads, the tobacco industry
to overlook the pictures printed on the
has had to become increasingly
packets, showing the distasteful and
imaginative, condensing all its
dangerous repercussions of smoking.
messaging into the outside of a small cardboard box.
Plain packaging: the next step Anti-tobacco campaigners of the
Global shift towards plain packaging
country have been able to make these
After all, if plain packaging does not
implications clear to policy makers
deter some people from smoking,
after years of fighting. Now they are
then it is hard to understand why the
pursuing the next phase of the anti-
tobacco industry fought tooth and nail
tobacco campaign – plain packaging.
to prevent its introduction in Australia
Plain packaging means that all
– the country which first implemented
tobacco products’ packets will look the same, and printing of pictorial
A 2013 study by Australian Institute
warnings will continue to be
of Health and Welfare has found that
mandatory. The use of logos, colours,
the rate of daily smokers has decreased
brand images or any other promotional
to 12.8 percent from 15.1 percent within
information on packets will not be
a year after the implementation of plain
allowed, other than brand names and
packaging.
product names, displayed in a standard
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plain packaging policies in 2012.
Notably, the propaganda of tobacco
Photo: Bigstock
igarette packets with
“I will not take this packet. Give me
pictorial warnings do work
one stick.”
in staving off smokers. I didn’t learn it from all
After the government made it mandatory to have pictorial warnings
those methodical scientific studies
and cigarette companies started
which prove that as a fact, or from the
manufacturing and supplying those
vehement anti-tobacco campaigners
for the last two months, some small
who advocate for it. I learnt it from a
shops have continued to store a
small incident that I witnessed with my
limited amount of packets without the
own eyes.
‘grotesque pictures’. “I knew that the packets without
For generations, smoking and showing off packets of premium brands of cigarettes have represented classes and their measures of wealth colour and font style. There is no denying the fact that
companies about the expansion of illegal tobacco trades as a result of plain
packaging matters. A shiny golden
packaging could not stand due to lack of evidence.
Grotesque pictures: a true deterrent
the pictures will be of great demand,
packet of premium cigarettes can give a
It happened in Mohakhali. As it was
so I stored some. I sold the regular
smoker greater satisfaction and a sense
Plain packaging is suggested in
pouring heavily, I took refuge under the
packets with warnings for Tk210-Tk220,
of prestige over a bland, white packet.
Section 11 and 13 of the international
tin-shed roof of a small tea shop there.
whereas I sold the packets without
For generations, smoking and showing
treaty, Framework Convention on
A person from a nearby office building
pictorial warnings for Tk250-Tk280. I
off packets of premium brands of
Tobacco Control (FCTC). After Australia
came to the shop amid the rain. He
have found people very willing to pay
cigarettes have represented classes and
implemented plain packaging in 2012,
asked for a pack of cigarettes. When
an extra amount just to avoid seeing
their measures of wealth.
UK and France have recently followed
the shopkeeper gave him one with a
those pictures.”
pictorial warning, he replied, “Why these, don’t you have any more left?” The shopkeeper replied, “We’ve run out of those.” I witnessed a sense of disappointment on that person’s face.
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However, the shopkeeper said that
Bright colours and an appearance of sophistication can beckon young
and introduced plain packaging in May 2016.
the supply of the packets without
people into an adult world and in this
pictorial warning is no longer available,
context, the current health warning in
Finland, New Zealand, Canada,
since the companies cannot produce
massive letters – “Smoking Kills” – may
Singapore, Turkey and South Africa
those anymore. “My sales have
just contribute further to its appeal
have also made notable advances in
definitely dropped,” he assured me.
as forbidden fruit, believe some anti-
adopting plain packaging. n
Ireland, Norway, Hungary, Sweden,
Agony Aunt | Tell
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Letters to Mars I’m in a long distance relationship with T, a 26 year old woman for the last eight months. As a 32 year old man, I feel like I’m finally in a place where I have no time for petty fights and games. She works at an NGO and her work takes her to many places. Recently, she’s been regularly meeting with one of her boss’ and they’ve become fast friends. I’m not the kind of man that restricts his woman or makes unreasonable demands on her, but I do feel insecure about their relationship. They meet outside work too often and this makes me uncomfortable. I am jealous, to put it simply, but I don’t know how to tell her.
It’s totally natural for us
your feelings and let it slide, it may
humans to feel jealous
lead to you sounding aggressive or
and it’s also natural to
controlling. Express yourself in a calm
want to express that
and collected manner and tell her
jealously too. However, the problem
perhaps it may also be a result of your
is always about how to express
insecurities too, but whatever the
it right and how to be reasonable
case may be - you want her to help
about it. It’s important to let your
you overcome this feeling however
partner know that this situation
she thinks is right.
is making you uncomfortable and clarify the situation. If you supress Photos: Bigstock
Letters to Venus I’ve been married for eight
If you’ve been married for
years now but I feel like
eight years and you say
I’m married to a man who
you’ve always been feeling
just does not know how to
like this, why is it that you’ve
appreciate or compliment me. I feel
chosen this time to seek help? From
small and unappreciated. Very rarely
the sound of it, it seems this situation
does he have anything nice to say to
is frustrating for both you and your
me. Sometimes I can’t take the feeling
partner. Some people are not used to
of rejection and I cry it out. I’ve even
using language in the way you’d like
told him how much this bothers me and
them to. You’ve mentioned that he has
he’ll make efforts to compliment me but
tried to compliment you but it never
that never lasts. He says he hates to see
lasts. Maybe he tries to compliment you
me feel this way but when it comes to
but it doesn’t come naturally and you
fixing the situation there seems to be
end up dismissing his attempts as you
no solution. He says he’s afraid of not
feel dejected and frustrated. Either way,
knowing the right thing to say, or that he
the whole scenario seems scripted and
just doesn’t know how to be thoughtful
not natural and that maybe hampering
or appreciative. On top of all of this he
both of you. It’s best to approach the
never does anything to make me feel
situation with a little bit of love - make
good - he’s thoughtless and robotic and
requests instead of demands. Ask
it’s taking a toll on our marriage.
him how you can help him help the two of you and forge the way for open communication. Good luck! n
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to harm that person. Taurus (Apr 20-May20)- Your selfesteem could be fluctuating, which might leave you feeling a little insecure. You may not have too much luck if you were hoping to take out a loan. Gemini (May 21-June 20)- You could find yourself at the mercy of forces that knock you off the center. If you want to make progress, get some sound advice and come up with a plan. Cancer (June 21-Jul22)- Focusing on a more cloistered sector of your chart, you might be content to keep to yourself and enjoy a little ‘me’ time. But this may not be possible, as responsibilities could surface. Leo (Jul 23-Aug 22)- As much as you’d like everything to be perfect, it may not be the case in the days ahead. Dream all you like, but you might have to face demands that require a response.
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ACROSS 5 Revolutionary car dial switch (7) 6 I’m sad about golden King (5) 9 Organ moved to US city for cereal (7)
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amount you spend. Sagittarius (Nov22-Dec 21)- You could be an enigma to yourself this week, as a complex blend of energy leaves you feeling a tad confused and insecure. Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan19)- This is one week when taking time out for yourself could be essential. You could find that being alone gives you time to sort out the issues you’ve been battling. Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18)- You might feel confused by someone’s attitude, particularly if you’ve gone out of your way to help someone. Try not to take it personally. Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)- Although you could be faced with demands that leave you feeling overwhelmed, you’re still the master of your ship of destiny. You don’t have to do everything that’s asked of you.
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Weekly Planner June 4 June 3
Exhibition | Mayali Eid Sale 2016 When 5pm Where House 43/A Road 16 new (27old), Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka What Mayali is back this summer with bright prints, tassels, beads, sequins – the works. Saris, kameez, panjabi and children’s wear as well as accessories will be available there.
June 3
Exhibition | Go Pastel 2016 Concert | Chamber Music Concert When 7:30pm Where Red Shift Coffee Lounge, Radius Centre, 5th Floor, Bay’s Galleria, 57 Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka What An evening of chamber music concert will be presented by cello and piano duo, Razef Khan and Hugh Stevenson. The works will range from sixteenth to the twentieth century, illustrating the technical and compositional developments through time. The
central major work on the program will be the delightful variations on a theme from Judas Maccabaus by Beethoven. Works will also feature Boccherini, Weber, and contemporary French Composer, Eugene Bozza. Tickets are available for Tk600 at Red Shift/Radius or online for Tk660 at www.imdhaka.com or www.jetechao.com. Seating is limited so please book early.
June 4
When 3pm Where Shahrina’s, Road 113/A, House 19,20, Overseas center, Gulshan 2, Dhaka, Bangladesh What Designer and owner of Shahrina’s cordially invites you to view the new spectacular collection for the coming Eid-Ul-Fitr. She has worked with pastel colours and magnificent printed chiffon, georgette, silk, shamus and cottons. All the materials are imported from abroad. They maintain high quality fabric, fine stitching, and high graded embellish materials.
June 5
Exhibition | Inter University Photography Contest and Exhibition When 11am Where BRAC University, 66 Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh What BRAC university earth and environment forum (BUEEF) are going to celebrate ‘World Environment Day’ through a grand photography contest. Among all the photos selected, the best 30 will be exhibited at the BRAC University campus (Prangon). From the top 30, the honourable judges will select three best photos and the winning photographers will be given prize money accordingly. Registration fee is Tk200. Send your registration fee through B-Kash: 01744784161 For more information, call 01799437579
June 3-4
Exhibition | The Milkshake Collective Workshop | Career Development Workshop When 10am Where EMK Center, Midas Center Building (9th Floor) House 5, Road27 (old), Dhanmondi, Dhaka What The Office of Professional Development at BYLC is hosting a Career Development Workshop. This will be an excellent opportunity for BYLC alumni to stand out professionally. The workshop will consist of highly interactive exercises combined with knowledge sessions led by experts which will provide you with an
unparalleled learning experience. Their goal is to ensure that by the end of the workshop, you will have earned some of the most critical skills required for you to succeed. The regular registration fee for the program is Tk3000. They are offering a 50% discount for early bird applicants, at a total a fee of TK1500 only. To avail the discount, please register by June 2. Your registration will be complete upon the payment of the required fees.
When 5:30pm Where Cityscape Tower, 53 Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka What ‘The Milkshake Collective,’ is a blend of 22 local artists banding together for the ultimate art fair of their own creation. Flecked with pop culture, modern and street art, witness the visual explorations in method, medium and madness of these underground maestros. There will be prints, limited edition tees, merchandise, and more. So come mingle with the artists and share a collective bond at the calm and charmingly contemporary Cityscape International Ltd, in the heart of Gulshan, Dhaka.
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20 Tempt | Makeup
Glowy everyday wear makeover Karishma Rahman Step 1:
Step:5
Prepare – Wakeup, wash your face with
Conceal – At this point, I dab on bits of
warm water to open the pores and use
concealer under my eyes and anywhere
a nice cleanser or mild exfoliater. Finish
I may have acne spots or blemishes
off with splashing cold water to close the
glaring back at me. Little goes a long
pores again. The new cleanser that I got
way!
from NV Cosmetics by Skin Watchers is pretty damn divine! I’ve went through
Step:6
an entire day without having to touch up
Bake – This step is crucial for your
my face. And I usually ALWAYS have to
makeup to last you the entire day. I dab
touch up because of my oily skin.
on a sufficient amount under my eyes
The AC Foam Cleanser contains Tea Tree
and on my t-zone since I have oily skin.
Oil and Tea Tree Leaf Water which calms
I use my favourite Ben Nye Banana
and clears your skin. The 3 patented
Powder or the RCMA No Colour Powder.
Natural Compounds control oil and moisture balance. Hence it is excellent
Step:7
for acne prone/oily/combination skin.
Eyes – For my eyebrows, I’ll brush it out
Every time I wash my face with it, I start
with a spoolie or quickly fill it in with
radiating like the sun. I absolutely LOVE
a tiny bit of my Anastasia Beverly Hills
it.
Dipbrow Pomade – Chocolate. I use a
Step:2
highlighter along my crease and inner
in the prepping stage for your makeup
corner to add definition. Layer tons of
to sit nicely onto your skin. I have been
mascara on OR stick on these AMAZING
again using the Green Snail Hydrating
new mink lashes by JANDS. I’m wearing
Gel by Skin Watchers and I am actually
the style ‘Sylhet’ and these are the most
noticing the changes in my skin for the
comfortable pair of lashes. Period.
Step:8
skin feeling supple and bouncy.
Finish your face – Brush off the excess powder and set the rest of your face with a setting powder. I love my NARS
Primer – I feel that a primer is definitely
Velvet Pressed Powder or any loose
haka’s super humid weather,
essential to protect your skin. This also
powder. For a good local alternative, the
pollution and hectic
helps the make up last much longer.
Alix Avien Terracotta Face Powders are
timetables don’t always
And without a doubt and also because
great too! Sweep some bronzer along
allow us to indulge in some
NikkiTutorialssaidso I LOVE using the
the cheekbones and a dab of blush on. I
time consuming get ready sessions or
Nivea Post Shave Balm, nothing works
LOVE FratBoy by theBalm.
ones that last us more than……an hour
better magic for me. This product has
if we’re lucky. We’re always on the run,
aqua and glycerin which helps hydrate
Step:9
always in a hurry whilst trying to not
the skin and also allows the makeup sit
Lips – Add a nice tinted lip balm or
have our makeup melt away faster than a
onto our skin like a dream.
liquid lipstick. I used ColourPop Liquid
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I’ve always had to rush out and do a
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for oily/combination skin and leaves my
Step: 3
popsicle under the blazing sun.
My everyday makeover usually consists of more or less the same steps unless I have an extra minute to play around with something
lid and sweep on some bronzer and
Moisturise – This is a mandatory step
better. This is an amazing moisturiser
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bone coloured eyeshadow all over my
Step:4
Lipstick – Solow. Spritz on some setting spray like
million things and so it was necessary
BB Cream/Tinted Moisturiser – I will
the amazing Urban Decay All Nighter
for me to ensure that I had a face on that
usually not go for foundation unless
Setting Spray and you’re good to
would last me throughout. My everyday
it’s a big day. So I always opt for my
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makeover usually consists of more
NARS Tinted Moisturiser in the shade
or less the same steps unless I have
Alaska to give me a nice coverage. I’m
an extra minute to play around with
a full coverage girl and usually don’t
something. Add or minus the eyeliner
like tinted moisturisers as they do
it’s always the same and it never lets me
nothing for me but this product has
down. I’ll share with you my go to steps
great coverage and feels like heaven.
for the look I’ve created and once you
You can always go for a powder compact
get the hang of it, it usually takes about
foundation or BB/CC creams. Whatever
10-15 minutes!
works for you!