July 2016
editorial fter battling the hunger pangs during Ramadan, the struggle of fasting slowly comes to an end. Within no time, we find ourselves prepping for one of the most auspicious occasions. From picking out the perfect clothes to whipping up a feast fit for kings, Eid-ul-Fitr evokes a great deal of love and unity among us. For those of us who are caught up in a 9-5 work regime, Eid serves as an escape from the concrete jungle to go back to our hometown. Despite the unrest that is prevalent in our country, reuniting with our families is what allows us to withstand any storm. Our Cover Focus looks into all the aspects that deem Eid a festive occasion for us (P.168). To celebrate Eid to the fullest, we’ve stitched up a special fashion spread for you this month. Zoan Ash by Sultana A takes centre stage in our portfolio for their exotic dresses which have won the hearts of many in Singapore at a fashion show. The clothing line gained popularity in a short span of time with signature elements such as embellishments on flowy dresses. Flip through our magazine to check out the various other fashion ensembles from some of the city’s finest clothing stores. A special thanks to our Fashion Editor Goutom Saha and Fashion Coordinator Tanzim Imran for putting up such a wonderful spread. We hope this Eid brings you close to your loved ones both far and near. Have a joyous Eid. Eid Mubarak!
P. 30 CONTENTS Eid Eateries Your guide to the best Eid spots you should visit this time
Fashion
Portfolios: P. 58 Cats Eye P. 64 Rina Latif P. 70 Plaire P. 78 Shwapno Life P. 86 O2 P. 93 Zoan Ash P. 104 Raw Nation P. 110 Pebbles P. 118 Anokhi P. 124 Kay Kraft P.130 Rezwan’s Design P.136 Sciccoso
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The Art of Food
Pretty up your meals at home and wow your guests
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168 Eid Essentials
Tales of tailor woes, Chaandraat and going back to your hometown
The Magazine That Reads You Closely Vol 13 No 07
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Nest in Style Partex’s take on what’s cutting edge and important in the home space
P. 12 Weaving New Threads Rina Latif sews heritage in style P. 14 Enviable Engineered Why Huawei P9 is the talk of the tech-town P. 20 The Saree Saga A chat with Sabiha Akond Rupa on Menka’s saree tales P. 24 Shine Bright Like a Diamond A glimpse of the glamorous night at The Lustrous Runway P. 26 World in a Platter The Westin Dhaka sets a delectable iftar treat this Ramadan P. 28 Bali, Here We Come Veet Girls-on-the-Go is headed to Bali P. 34 The Raw Confidence Raw Nation’s men’s collection is all about raw appeal
P. 36 Know Your Rights Legalities you need to know before starting a business P.48 Scenic Spaces Koncept makes your home a sanctuary with their modish furniture P. 54 Home Lighting Make your home or work place pop with Lumiere’s lighting choices P. 93 Sultana’s Dream Zoan Ash’s Sultana A on her creative musing behind the bespoke collection that won hearts in Singapore
July 2016
Publisher Abul Khair Chairman, Editorial Board Syed Shamsul Haq Director, International Publications Zeenat Chowdhury Executive Director Nawshin Khair Managing Editor Tawhidur Rashid Fashion Editor Goutom Saha Deputy Editor Tanuva Aumia Khundkar Assistant Editor Natasha Rahman Sub-Editor Rubab Nayeem Khan Sub-Editor Raisa Rahim Staff Writer Aidha Cader Senior Designer (In charge of Graphics and Layout)
Jason Sabbir Dhali Designer Md. Mainul Islam Senior Marketing Executive Asif Iqbal Marketing Executive Iftekhar Alam Finance and Accounts Md. Abdul Alim Sales and Distribution Md. Manik Mollah
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On the cover
P.142 Withstanding the Test of Time Marina Tabassum’s vision on her groundbreaking mosque project P. 156 The Beauty Within Aidha Cader discusses the importance of loving herself P.182 Through their lenses A photostory that shows work, play and the little nuances of life P.194 Events News and reviews of local events
P. 164 EID A-Z
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Weaving
New Threads Fashion designer Rina Latif’s ridiculously gorgeous collection for the fashion show “Threads of Heritage” in Bangkok was a pure crowd pleaser It all started when Bangladesh’s ambassador in Thailand H.E Saida Muna Tasneem approached her with the idea of showcasing Bangladesh’s textile heritage; a dialogue between the two countries. “I immediately jumped on board,” Rina exclaimed. Without a second thought she entailed into the idea of actualising such a refreshing and exciting concept. “Also, since Bangladesh and Thailand share a common textile in the form of woven silk, I was curious to explore it further,” She elaborated with repletion. Rina believes that the dialogue will be a fruitful one because a conversation always makes more sense and happens to be more constructive when the two parties share something in common. “The feedback from the show was fantastic,” Rina says in a joyous voice. The show not only managed to
generate a buzz but also represented Bangladesh and its culture in an avatar that was unknown to the Thai crowd. “We gave it our all and put out our best show,” she said in excitement continuing to say, “and consequently, the show hit a home run. I'm proud that I was able to do what I set out to do.” “It's sad when age old techniques face the threat of a slow demise in the face of progress, however, it is inevitable,” Rina asserts. She further contends that silk will always be in demand because it is part of our culture and that it is our duty to ensure that we do not let it die. She believes that we have certain responsibilities towards our weavers and that we integrate them with the changing times. Our artisans and craftspeople ought to be given high priority and the framework should definitely be more formal in terms
of how their rights are being protected. And also, that we need to show a lot more respect for our craftspeople and appreciate their artworks. “As a nation, we should really start taking pride in who we are. We should start evolving our own sense of style instead of blindly following the culture and trends of our neighbouring countries,” Rina emphasises. “There really is nothing more chic than our hand woven pure fabrics such a cotton, khadi and silk,” says the designer. She believes that in order to promote unique Bangladeshi fashion, we need to establish and enforce copyright and intellectual laws if we are to strengthen our fashion industry. “When there are counterfeits available so readily, a sustainable industry can never develop,” she ends on that note.
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Huawei P9 making sense with Leica camera
Enviably Engineered With the emergence of digital camera technology and high-end smartphones, photography has become a part and parcel of modern lifestyle. When it comes to choosing a smartphone camera, there’s an abudance of options in the market. But there is an old saying that the best camera you have is the one you have on you. Chinese technology giant Huawei’s latest flagship device P9 is a major leap in the future of smartphone photography. Together with iconic camera manufacturer Leica Camera AG, Huawei has set a new landmark in the world of photography incorporating Leica’s precision and craft in photography with its top-notch smartphone technology. The Huawei P9 is a piece of art that traces back to over 100 years when Leica emerged in the world of photography to change it forever. With the launch of the
P9, users now will be able to carry a Leica in their pocket without spending a hefty amount of money. Apart from the cutting-edge technology and eye catching style, Huawei P9 has a ground-breaking dual-lens camera capable of capturing more light and offering better clarity, in a true Leica style. Professional photographers have now the option to tweak camera settings, as the P9 offers full manual control over ISO adjustment, exposure compensation, shutter speed, metering mode, autofocus mode and white balance. Plus, there are options to take photos in RAW format which will give its users an edge over other smartphones. Moreover, Leica’s manual blackening of lens edges will ensure that photos taken with the P9 will not catch unwanted flair. The interface is simple and there are direct camera control so that photographers can focus on the image rather than browsing a plethora of camera settings. Each photo taken with the P9 has accurate contrast and saturation, and when it comes to monochrome, the separate sensor produces superior result compared to a color image into converted to black and white The Aperture mode lets users take photos with different depths of field, and lets them change the aperture all the way from f/0.95 to f/16. If we put aside the technical discussion, Huawei and Leica have done an incredible job of combining art and technology in a 5.2 inch android device that is the P9.
in a Platter
eyes stopped on the dim-sum station. The chef custom prepared each and every dim-sum with the desired condiments giving the experience of any dim-sum bar that would be prevalent in the streets of Hong Kong. The Asian tour concluded with a sushi station that offered a wide range of sushi from salmon and tuna to vegetarian options. The succulent lamb and exquisitely tender rib eye satiated the most ardent meat lovers. After such a decadent meal, it was refreshing to snack on their crisp salads. Treats offered a variety of salad from shrimp mango to chickpea salad; we had the option to recreate our own salad with dressings of our choice, garnishing the final touches with capers, olives and anchovies. No meal is complete without ending on a sweet tooth. The creamy mousses, syrupy baklava and gelato station were just some of the rich array of desserts. The cheese platter offered a sharp cheddar or creamy brie with fresh bread or the freshest fruits. With over 90 items, the iftar was indeed a global experience at The Westin Dhaka. By Shaikh Ashfaque Zaman
Photographs by Kazi Mukul
The World
From the hustling traffic of Beijing, the Blue Mosque of Istanbul, to the windy city of Chicago; Muslims around the world gather during the Holy month of Ramadan to create a culinary experience that is truly unique of their destination and their palette. It is the season that brings families together, and what better way to enjoy this festivity than to taste delights from around the world. On that note, Westin catered a premium Iftar offer at Treats. The comestible journey started with the ever-familiar smell of sugary fresh jilapis and other local iftar staples. Navigating through Asia, starting with the essential Indian food such as palak paneer and chicken biryani, we travelled further West, to the the Middle East with signature kebabs and the fluffy rice. The fall of the bone mutton of their Laham Mandi was where our hearts stopped; Westin left us feeling like a Persian King. Following that were fried rice, cashew nut chicken and stir fried beef, which made their mark from East Asia to the rest of the world. Next, our
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After Veet’s successful event in Cox’s Bazaar, Veet is now plunging into their much-hyped global contest. Yes, VEET Girls on-the-go is going to Bali! The contest has been channeled through their Facebook Page Veet Bangladesh and the response has been enormous. Participants have sent in their girl group photos in hopes to party with Shraddha Kapoor in Bali’s beach party. Renowned Veet celebrities around the world will join them as well. The winning group of 4 are
selected by renowned celebrities based on the most unique photo and creative answers to why an all girls trip is a great idea. In a country as conservative as Bangladesh, an initiative as such is risky yet commendable. We caught up with Tinker Jannat Meem, Founder Admin of Pop of Colour, Makeup and Fashion YouTuber Ashfi Onadi and Owner and Designer of Glamgrl Shabnoor Ahmed to share with us their thoughts on this event. Jannat says, “As a mentor, it was my responsibility to motivate the girls and help them find clues when we went on a treasure hunt. I was ecstatic when we won, but what made me happier is the joy in their faces,” she shares. Women empowerment is usually
bogged down with heavy jargons about rights and equality, but empowerment can simply mean letting your hair down and having a good time. Ashfi comments, “Empowerment to me is all about being independent. I think it’s necessary for girls to travel more often and experience the world. I am thankful to Veet for inspiring this positive change in the girls.” Shabnoor Ahmed, too had a say in this. “The best thing about the campaign was the respect which Veet showed to the girls. The participants were our everyday girl-next-door, but Veet made them feel like queens. It’s an extremely generous platform which allowed the girls to explore and enjoy among themselves.” Keeping all that in mind, Veet is now ready to take Bali by storm and we wish them all the best!
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Eid Eateries
The clock is ticking as you ponder over which eatery you can try out on your most favourite occasion, Eid. Fret not and let us do all the scavenging and cherry picking. Rolled out for you we have some of the best places you, your family and friends can spend a wonderful Eid at.
Favola Cuisine: Italian Ambience: Lively, Colourful Setting: Indoor Address: 79/A Commercial Area, Airport Road, Nikunja 2, Khilkhet Lively, spacious and inviting, Favola is at par excellence when it comes to both dĂŠcor and dining. Importing the finest Italian spices and produce, their fire-oven baked pizzas and succulent pastas stay true to their Italian flavours.
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Bistro E
Cuisine: Continental Ambience: vibrantVibrant, colorful Setting: indoor Address: Bay's Edgewater, North Avenue Gulshan 2 Nestled in Bay’s Edgewater in Gulshan 2, Bistro E is ambient yet serene. Make it a night to celebrate with close friends and family, this restaurant with their thought-out menu of gourmet burgers, steaks and desserts.
Izumi
Cuisine: Japanese Ambience: Fine-dining, elegant Setting: Al fresco, Indoor Address: House 24, Road 113, Gulshan 2 For a special occasion like Eid, Izumi doesn’t disappoint. Japenese paintings on the wall, wooden furnitures, and soft lights illuminate the place enough for you to enjoy both the company of a loved one or a few friends. Their menu too is exquisite; salmon avocado salad, spicy tuna rolls and rice bowls are share-worthy meals.
North End
Cuisine: Coffee Ambience: Calm, friendly Setting: Indoor Address: KHA-47-1 Pragati Sharani, Badda To avoid the maddening chaos this Eid and enjoy a good cuppa, find yourself in North End. Offering coffee and a cozy seating arrangement makes it even better. A place where you can sip away your lattes and freshly brewed cappuccinos, North End makes for quiete conversations and lots of fond memories. Tag along with your friends and try their brownies; they are supposedly the best in town!
Lucknow
Cuisine: Indian Ambience: Colorful, well-lit Setting: indoor Address: E, 60 Kemal Ataturk Avenue If curry is what rocks your world, Lucknow is your go-to place. It promises to serve the best of the Awadhi cuisine such as the famous galawti and their naushijaan biryani. Boasting of paintings all over the floor and classical music in the background, you shall be transported to a time of the Mughals
Butlers Chocolate Cafe
Cuisine: chocolate Ambience: Natural, lively Setting: indoor and outdoor Address: 175 Gulshan Ave Who doesn’t love chocolates? The only chocolate cafÊ in town, Butlers is a paradise for dark chocolate lovers. For those not into chocolates, we found their best kept secret - the seafood pizza. Their ambience is definitely a mood-setter, and one of the few places you definitely want to be seen at.
Holey Artisan Bakery
Cuisine: Bakery Ambience: Homely and rustic Setting: Indoor and courtyard Address: Road No 79, house 5, Gulshan 2 Enjoy the wind on your face and the sprawling garden setting. The only true artisan bakery shop in Dhaka, their menu ranges consists of freshly baked breads and desserts. Their sourdough and baguette are the stars of the bakery
How does the name Raw Nation represent your apparel line? “Raw Nation” represents the youth of our beautiful country Bangladesh. Our current generation is much more dynamic than ever before. At this age they are raw and are willing to learn and grasp new ideas. Our apparel line is also fresh and it depicts a strong and positive outlook.
Confidence
What inspired you to bring out a junior exclusive collection and how has the response been so far? Over the years we have seen that our junior boys and teens of ages 1 to 16 are unable to find their desired clothes. The choices are very limited in the present market. So our aim is to fill this gap and add a little bit of happiness by providing them choices of apparels exclusively for them.
Creative Director of premium fashion brand Raw Nation, Maroofa Islam shares her thoughts on the brand and what sets them apart in the men’s clothing industry
What are the major criteria you focus on when designing denim (cut, fabric, stitch and distress)? How does raw nation’s denims set
The Raw
itself apart from other local brands? We choose the best fabric made of a special yarn T400, which provides most comfort and durability. To produce the best quality, denim is always our main focus. We have tie-ups with international laundries to achieve premium finish with the best chemicals in the market to produce these denims. Also keeping in mind the weather conditions, we have chosen a light weight fabric which stretches comfortably and also has an easy fit. Who are your design icons that you draw inspiration from? Abercrombie and Fitch, Diesel, Replay, Massimo Dutti and Zara are our benchmark brands. Who is the Raw Nation MAN? Raw Nation MAN is someone who is positive and strong. He is intelligent and full of confidence. He loves to explore the world and break out of his comfort zone.
Legal Wise
Know
your Rights
Benazir Alam gets informed on legal issues regarding starting a business and forming partnerships
Q Barrister Sarjean Lian
Barrister Syeda Faiza Hossain
How to dissolve a partnership in business? A partnership business may be dissolved with the consent of all the partners of the firm or in accordance with a contract between the partners. A firm may also be dissolved-by the adjudication of all the partners or of all the part¬ners but one as insolvent, or by the happening of any event which makes the business of the firm unlawful. But if a firm has more than one undertaking, some of which be¬come unlawful and some remain lawful, the firm may continue to carry on the lawful undertakings. Further, subject to contract between the partners, a firm may be dissolveda. if constituted for a fixed term, by the expiry of that term b. if constituted to carry out one or more adventures or undertakings, by the completion thereof: c. by the death of a partner d. by the adjudication of a partner as an insolvent. e. by notice f. by dissolution by the Court on the application of suit by partner(s) 7. What legal remedy does an individual or a company have if somebody uses its business name or logo? If someone uses the name or logo of an individual or a company, which has been properly registered, such individual or company may take legal action against such person under the Trade Marks Act 2009 as amended by Trade Marks (Amendment) Act 2015
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aintaining a business, be it with a partner or without, takes hard work and dogged determination. Before venturing into a business, a stern knowledge of all the legalities is necessary. Keeping that in mind, Barristers Syeda Faiza Hossain, Sarjean Rahman Lian, Anam Hossain and Belal Chowdhury at Fox Mandal Associates address the following partnership business issues.
Barrister Anam Hossain
Barrister Belal Chowdhury
(hereinafter jointly referred to as “TA”) read with Trademark Rules 2015.A registered name or logo i.e. the trademark, cannot be used by someone to whom it does not belong by way of either falsifying the trade mark or falsely applying the trademark. The accused person, if proven guilty, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 (two) years but not less than 6 (six) months or with fine which may extend to taka 2 (two) lac but not less than 50 (fifty) thousand or with both and for a second or subsequent conviction, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 (three) years but not less than 1 (one) year, or with fine which may extend to taka 3 (three) lac but not less than 1 (one) lac, or with both. 8. How to protect intellectual property? Ex. Art work, music, publication etc. In order to protect intellectual properties e.g. art work, music, publication etc. by law, they must be registered either through trademarks, copyrights and/or patents. Trademark Protection In order to register a trademark, the property or logo or name shall be registered under the ‘TA’. A trademark may be registered in respect of certain class of goods, or, service by complying with the requirements determined for the respective class or classes. Any question arising as to the class of any goods or services shall be disposed of by the Registrar whose decision in the matter shall be final. TA prohibits registration of certain types of goods which
comprise comprise oror consist consist ofofany any scandalous scandalous oror obscene obscene matte matteororthetheuse useofofwhich whichwould wouldbebecontrary contrarytoto any anylaw lawforforthethetime timebeing beingininforce, force,ororthetheuse useofof which whichwould wouldbebelikely likelytotodeceive deceiveororcause cause confusion confusionororwhich whichcontains containsany anymatter matterlikely likelytoto hurt hurtthethereligious religioussusceptibilities susceptibilitiesofofany anyclass classofof thethecitizens citizensofofBangladesh Bangladeshetc. etc. Any Anyperson personclaiming claimingtotobebethetheproprietor proprietorofofa a trademark trademarkused usedororproposed proposedtotobebeused usedbybyhim, him, who whois isdesirous desirousofofregistering registeringit,it,shall shallapply applyinin writing writingtotothetheRegistrar Registrarininthetheprescribed prescribedmanner manner forforthetheregistration registrationofofhishistrademark. trademark.Separate Separate applications applicationsshall shallbebemade madeininrespect respectofofevery every class classofofgoods goodsororservices servicesand andthetheapplications applications shall shallbebeconsidered consideredaccording accordingtotothetheserial serialofof receipt. receipt. Every Everyapplication applicationmay maybebefiled filedatatthetheHead HeadOffice Office ofofthetheDepartment Departmentororininany anybranch branchoffice officeofofthethe Trademarks TrademarksRegistry Registryhaving havingterritorial territorialjurisdiction jurisdiction over over thethe principal principal place place ofofbusiness business inin Bangladesh Bangladesh If there is any ofofthetheapplicant. applicant. personal injury Any Anyperson personmay, may,within within2(two) 2(two)months monthsfrom fromthethe or financial loss date dateofofthetheadvertisement advertisementofofananapplication applicationforfor or trauma or registration, registration,and andononpayment paymentofofthetheprescribed prescribed psychological fee, fee,give givenotice noticeininwriting writingininthetheprescribed prescribed damage or manner manner toto thethe Registrar, Registrar, ofof opposition opposition toto damage to registration. registration. movable or On Onthetheregistration registrationofofa trademark, a trademark,thetheRegistrar Registrar immovable shall shallissue issuetotothetheapplicant applicanta acertificate certificateininthethe property or any prescribed prescribedfrom fromofof thetheregistration registrationthereof, thereof, possibility of impressed impressedwith withthetheseal sealofof thetheTrademarks Trademarks such damage or Registry. Registry.The Theregistration registrationofofa trademark a trademarkshall shallbebe loss as a result of forfora period a periodofofseven sevenyears, years,but butmay maybeberenewed renewed domestic from fromtime timetototime. time.The TheRegistrar Registrarshall, shall,onon violence, he/she application application made made byby thethe registered registered proprietor proprietor ofofa a may file a claim trademark trademarkininthetheprescribed prescribedmanner mannerand andwithin within for thetheprescribed prescribedperiod, period,renew renewthetheregistration registrationofof compensation. thethetrademark trademarkforfora period a periodofof10(ten) 10(ten)years yearsfrom from thethedate dateofofexpiration expirationofofthetheoriginal originalregistration registration ororasasthethecase casemay maybe,be,ofofthethelast lastrenewal renewalofof registration. registration. The Theregistration registrationofofa aperson personininthetheRegister Registerasas proprietor proprietor ofofa trademark a trademark inin respect respect ofofany any goods goods ororservices servicesshall, shall,if ifvalid validgive givetotothat thatperson personthethe exclusive exclusiveright righttotothetheuse useofofthethetrademark trademarkinin relation relationtotothose thosegoods goodsororservices, services,asasthethecase case may maybe,be,and andtotoobtain obtainrelief relief ininrespect respectofof infringement infringementofofthethetrademark. trademark.No Noperson personother other than thanthetheregistered registeredowner ownerofofa atrademark trademarkinin relation relationtotoany anygoods goodsororservices, services,asasthethecase casemay may be,be,shall shalluse usethat thattrademark trademarkwithout withoutthetheconsent consent ofofthetheregistered registeredowner. owner. Copyright CopyrightProtection Protection Copyrights Copyrightsarearethetheauthor’s author’sright righttotoprotect protecttheir their own ownworks workssuch suchasasliterary literaryworks, works,scientific scientific
revelations, revelations,musical musicaldomains domainsetc. etc.from frombeing being copied copiedororaltered alteredwithout withoutconsent. consent.Copyright Copyright registration registrationshall shallbebedone doneunder underthetheCopyright Copyright Act Act2000 2000read readwith withCopyright Copyright(Amendments) (Amendments)Act Act 2005. 2005.The Theterm termofofprotection protectionunder underthis thislaw lawis is6060 years. years. Patent Patentand andDesigns DesignsProtection Protection The Thelaw lawrelating relatingtotopatents patentsand anddesigns designsis is regulated regulatedbybyPatents Patentsand andDesigns DesignsAct Act1911 1911 (hereinafter (hereinafterreferred referredtotoasasthethe‘Patent ‘PatentAct’). Act’).AnAn application applicationforfora apatent patentmay maybebemade madebybyany any person personwhether whetherheheis isBangladesh Bangladeshcitizen citizenorornot not and andwhether whetheralone aloneororjointly jointlywith withany anyother other person. person.The Theapplication applicationhas hastotobebemade madeininthethe prescribed prescribedform formand andmust mustbebefiled filedwith withthethe Department DepartmentofofPatents, Patents,Designs Designsand andTrademarks. Trademarks. The Theapplication applicationmust mustcontain containa declaration a declarationtotothethe effect effectthat thatthetheapplicant applicantis isininpossession possessionofofanan invention inventionwhere whereheheclaims claimstotobebethethetrue trueand andfirst first inventor inventorororthethelegal legalrepresentative representativeororassign assignofof such such inventor inventor and and forfor which which hehe desires desires toto obtain obtain aa patent, patent,and andmust mustbebeaccompanies accompaniesbybyeither eithera a provisional provisional oror complete complete specification specification accompanied accompaniedbybythetheprescribed prescribedfee. fee. The Theterm termlimited limitedininevery everypatent patentshall shallbebe1616 (sixteen) (sixteen)years yearsfrom fromitsitsdate. date.A Apatentee patenteemay may present present a petition a petition toto thethe Government Government praying praying that that hishis patent patent bebe extended extended forfor a further a further term term but but such such petition petitionmust mustbebemade madetotothetheDepartment Departmentofof Patents, Patents,Designs Designsand andTrademarks Trademarksatatleast least6 6(six) (six) months monthsbefore beforethetheexpiry expiryofofthethepatent. patent.The The petition petitionmust mustbebeaccompanied accompaniedbybythetheprescribed prescribed fee. fee. A Apatentee patenteemay mayinstitute institutea asuit suitininthetheDistrict District Court Courthaving havingjurisdiction jurisdictiontototrytrythethesuit suitagainst against any anyperson personwho, who,during duringthethecontinuance continuanceofofa a patent patent acquired acquired byby him him inin respect respect ofofanan invention, invention, makes, makes,sells sellsororuses usesthetheinvention inventionwithout withouthishis license, license,ororcounterfeits counterfeitsit,it,ororimitates imitatesit.it.The The remedies remediesavailable availableforforbreach breachofofthethePatent PatentAct Act areare injunction, injunction, delivering delivering upup ofofinfringed infringed patented patented product productand anddamages damagesforforananaccount accountofofprofits. profits. With With regards regards toto design design protection, protection, thethe registration registration formality formalityis issimilar similartotothat thatregistering registeringa apatent. patent. The Thesame samedesign designmay maybeberegistered registeredininmore morethan than one oneclass. class.The TheRegistrar Registrarshall shallgrant granta certificate a certificateofof registration registrationtotothetheproprietor proprietorofofthethedesign designwhen when registered. registered. If If any anyperson personacts actsinincontravention contraventionofof thethe registered registereddesign, design,heheshall shallbebeliable liabletotopay paytotothethe registered registeredproprietor proprietorofofthethedesign designa asum sumnot not exceeding exceeding500 500(five (fivehundred) hundred)taka takaforforeach each contravention; contravention;thetheproprietor proprietormay mayelect electtotobring bring suit suitforforthetherecovery recoveryofofdamages damagesororforforanan injunction injunctionagainst againstthetheperpetrator. perpetrator.
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Sultana’s Dream
Photograph by Riyad Ashraf
Owner and designer of Zoan Ash, Asma Sultana on embedding cultural heritage in her design and how she is preparing for the upcoming LA Fashion Week in October Compared to the other South East Asian countries, Singapore is relatively up to date with fashion and culture. “This is one of the reasons why I decided to showcase my line there initially. The Singapore Polo Brunch was a trunk show and it being a socialite event, I feel my collection was welcomed very well. There were people from other countries as well in that event,” she shares. Hence I got well deserved exposure with the event. Her new collection took a lot of time and creativity, and her efforts paid off with the kind of response her line garnered. “My major inspirations revolved around the Oscars, the fashion runways, the royal socialites and even the Kardashians! I love how glam is incorporated into designs,” she explains. Sultana hopes that when women notice her designs and selects it for themselves, they should feel empowered and visualize that they are part of a glamorous lifestyle. “Currently, I am preparing my collection for LA fashion week which is scheduled in October and will be experimenting with our national heritage fabrics as a means to take a bit of Bangladesh with me internationally,” the designer reveals. Sultana observes the rise in
demand for unique and gorgeous dresses, and this keeps her constantly on her toes. “Living in a culture such as ours we have frequent festive occasions. As fashion changes frequently, the challenge lies in understanding the clientele needs and people’s change in taste as well,” Sultana comments. “There are some clients that like to stick to classics whereas others like to experiment with style so it’s always important to keep these aspects in mind,” she says. To describe her latest collection she says it should personify a walk through a glamorous garden. “My collection features a lot of floral embellishments, leafy vines and three dimensional flowers,” she reveals. Her signature style will revolve around florals, however, she is experimenting with tulle fabrics and sequins embroidered onto them and even two toned sequined fabrics. “I am also implementing more runway inspired cuts such as cape dresses, halter necks, off shoulder dresses, empire waist, ball gowns, sheath, pencil cuts and cocktail dresses. Simultaneously Sultana is also using Bangladesh’s heritage fabrics to bring out something truly unconventional.
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Withstanding
The Test of Time Aidha Cader sits down with globally renowned Bangladeshi Architect Marina Tabassum and discusses her groundbreaking mosque project
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“It’s important that people don’t see the small budget but the grandness of the space and light, which is vital for me as an architect.”
ocated within the urban hub of Uttar, with its ever-changing skyline and unplanned development stands the Bait Ur Rouf Mosque. Built on a contemporary design using the cornerstone material of Bangladesh, the clay fired brick embodies local culture and resonates spiritual functionality. It was recently nominated for the 2016 Aga Khan Award for Architecture. “I was commissioned by my grandmother who owned the land and wished it to be used as a neighbourhood mosque,” says Marina Tabassum. The project, which began in 2008, stumbled along many hurdles and the most challenging was to raise funds. For Marina it was a personal task and she shouldered the responsibility, not only as the architect and designer, but she also solicited the finances, clients and builders. The mosque was completed in 2013 and stands as a testament of Marina’s vision of artistic and architectural perfection. Working within limitations as in this case, the budget stretches ones intellect to think beyond the box and create something that is beautiful, functional, cost effective and low maintenance. It’s important that people don’t see the small budget but the grandness of the space and light, which is vital for me as an architect,” she adds. This being her first mosque project, Marina, who is also the Director Academic of Bengal
Institute of Architecture, Landscape & Settlement, extensively researched on the subject from both local and international source materials. Her work in presenting the guidelines for the Abu Dhabi mosques gave her an in-depth understanding of the architecture and the functionality of a mosque space. Her personal preference was the Sultanate period mosques built in Bangladesh, which influenced her design element. The most striking feature is that it is void of any traditional symbolism attached to mosque architecture. There are no domes, minarets, moon and stars as decorative elements. This was a conscious decision by Marina to break free from our need to feel attached to the divine space with symbolisms. “The quintessential of tradition is not in the ashes but in the fire,” Marina shares. She further explains that the the ashes are mere symbols but the fire signifies spirituality. The Bait Ur Rouf Mosque is more than just a mosque for congregational prayers. Its layout is designed to create community centres to facilitate Islamic lectures, and other communal activities. With regard to a separate section for women Marina says, “Women attending the mosque in that locality were not prevalent, however, if and when the need arises, we can construct an upper floor so that they can have a full view and yet be separated.” The base structure is at a thirteen-degree angle to the Ka’aba direction. The exterior
structure is a square with a tubular shape inserted into the interior. This creates a rotation of the prayer hall, forming light courts on the four sides. The congregational hall is raised on eight columns. Auxiliary functions are located in spaces created by the outer square and the cylinder. A key element is the play of light and shadow. The glass openings on the ceiling breathe in natural light, thereby creating an artistic perfection and cost effective lighting. Also, the architectural torrents enhance the airflow, which provides an environmentally sustainable ventilation system. “We have designed the walls as breathing walls with perforated and pours bricks,” says Marina. The Mihrab is highlighted as a shaft of natural light and enhances the interior space. The interior, much like the exterior, void of any form of ornamentation and artistic precision, is achieved by the effective use of light shaft set across the backdrop of clay bricks. “The nomination for the Aga Khan Award is a very prestigious platform,” confirms Marina. Unlike other awards the nominee is recommended by a third party and the project is evaluated by an
independent review board representing the Aga Khan Foundation. On site evaluation, video, photographs, analysis of many criteria including its social and environmental contexts are thoroughly scrutinised before the review board. This is Marina’s second nomination the first being the Architect’s house, a joint project with with Kashef Chowdhury in 2005 as part of URBANA. “I don’t have a signature style. I believe every project requires a different element mind-set and design,” says Marina. Being a woman in this industry was personally never a challenge for her. She feels that though over 50% of girls are entering the field of architecture, only a nominal few are committed to strive further. “If my work and such nominations can encourage the next generation of young women architects to hold firm in the practice of the profession, I would feel accomplished,” smiles Marina. To be an inspiration for the next generation is as important as the structural monuments that stand the test of time, a core value for Marina Tabassum.
Photographs of the mosque from MTA, Sandro Di Carlo Darsa and Hasan Saifuddin Chandan Marina Tabassum’s Portrait by Kazi Mukul
“The quintessential of tradition is not in the ashes but in the fire.” Marina Tabassum
Recipes
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Salad Cake cake
Ingredients 1 carrot par boiled and grated 1 beetroot boiled and grated Ÿ cup of cauliflower florets steamed and finely chopped 30 g butter divided into 3 3 tsp mustard paste divided into 3 3 tbsp mayo divided into 3 A few drops of green food colouring 4 slices of bread cut into a circle ½ cup mashed potatoes mixed with butter, grated cheese and a drop of pink food colouring
The Art of Food Taking a break from traditional recipes Aidha Cader gives you tips on how to create art on your dining plate.
Preparation Mix each vegetable with mustard paste butter and mayo and set aside. Add the green colouring into the cauliflower mixture. Place a slice of bread and apply the vegetable spread sandwiching each layer with a slice of bread. Spread the mashed potato as an exterior coating and decorate the surface with red and yellow bell peppers cut into butterfly shapes. Other salad cakes are a combination of prawn with thousand-island dressing, cucumber spread on brown bread. The exterior is iced with a mixture of cream cheese and sour cream spread. Also a combination of red, white cabbage and boiled egg layers with mayo. Outer surface is iced with cream cheese and sour cream spread.
Salmon Roll
Ingredients 1 ladle American style pancake batter A drop of green colouring 4 sliced of smoked salmon 2 tbsp cream cheese 2 tbsp sour cream A handful of steamed spinach A few basil leaves. 1 tsp of caviar I tsp olive oil
Preparation Add green colouring to half of the batter. Heat a non-stick frying pan with oil and simultaneously swirl the green and white batter to create a marble effect. Toss over and cook on both sides. Place the pancake over a cling wrap and add the slices of smoke salmon over it. Mix the cream cheese, sour cream, spinach and basil together. Spread it over the salmon. Roll the pancake inwards along with the cling wrap. Secure the sides of the cling wrap and set the roll to firm up in the refrigerator. Once chilled cut slices and decorate it with caviar.
Marmalade Chicken Ingredients 1 thigh piece of the chicken cooked in orange juice, marmalade jam and a few slices of red chillies. Âź cup of pumpkin puree mixed with butter A few slices of carrots, beetroot and potatoes 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated A sprinkle of oregano and pepper 1 tsp butter , egg wash, a few basil leaves
Preparation Make the vegetable roses by placing the fine slices of carrots, beet and potato into a small greased muffin tin. Place then in formation of circles within each tin. Put the cheese between each circular row and add the butter over. Sprinkle with oregano and pepper. Coat each flower with a dab of egg wash and bake in a moderate over until the vegetables are cooked and golden brown on the surface. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the tin. Add the pumpkin puree into a piping bag and create a swirl design on a plate. Place the chicken in the centre. Remove the vegetable roses from the tin and place it on the plate with the basil leaves.
Braised Veal veal Steak steak Ingredients 1 veal round steak cut into three and cooked in mint sauce. Âź cup green peas puree mixed with butter and cream Âź cut of can corn puree mixed with butter and sour cream A handful of purple spinach leaves A few sprigs of basil leaves A few cherry tomatoes cut to look like tulips 2 to 3 shiitake mushrooms soaked in hot water
Preparation Fill a piping bag with the green pea puree and decorate the plate followed by the corn puree. Place the spinach and basil leaves at the base of the plate. Add the braised veal and pour the jus over the steak. Further decorate the plate by adding the cherry tomato flowers and the mushrooms.
Seafood Special
Ingredients I small octopus cooked in Thai red curry paste. 5 pieces of squid with crisscross insertions on the inner surface, cooked in garlic and butter 2 tbsp. hot chilli sauce 2 tbsp grape reduction 2tbsp olive oil 1 tsp chilli flakes, dry
Preparation Place the octopus on the plate followed by the arranging the squid around it. Splash the sauce, grape reduction and oil across the plate. Sprinkle the chilli flakes over randomly.
Eid Cookies Ingredients 500g cookie dough 200g icing sugar 4 tbsp corn flour A few drops of hot water A few drops of food colour
Preparation Roll out the cookie dough and cut shapes using cutters. Place it on a greased tray and bake in a moderate oven until lightly golden. Mix the corn flour with the icing sugar and divide it into separate bowls. Add required food colour to each bowl and a few drops of hot water. Mix well. Then, pen the design on the cookie with yellow food colour using a fine paint brush. Using a tooth pick fill in the design with appropriate coloured icing. Let it dry before adding the adjacent icing colour on the cookie.
Culture Vulture
‘Let's Break the Rules of Beauty’: The Dove Campaign
The Beauty Within Staying within the fringes of mainstream cultures, Aidha Cader, ICE Today’s culture connoisseur has inculcated an appreciation for food, history, travel and art beyond her comfort zone
On June 14, the US first lady Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey joined hands through ‘United State of Women Summit’ at the White House to shed light on the issue of confidence, mentorship and women empowerment. The summit welcomed a pool of diverse women from different backgrounds and professions who shared their respective journeys, celebrated their progress and promoted further change. Some of the key points touched by Michelle Obamad struck a chord among the women including myself.
“To know yourself and to love yourself is your first job in life,” stated the US first lady. She also emphasised that, often times we get so caught up in trying to please and satisfy others and expecting them to reciprocate and appreciate us that in the process, we let them define who we are and stagger our potentials. Michelle Obama also mentioned: “Once you start liking yourself, you begin to understand the value of your time and become more aware of your worth.” This notion helped her secure a higher paying job
after she was blessed with her daughters. She elaborated that our goals are constantly evolving therefore we cannot be stagnant; we need to move forward and adjust to these changes. “Knowing your worth and what you have to offer to the world and your society can be very challenging, especially when you don’t have a good understanding of youself. Once you discover yourself and your fullest potentials, it will be easier for you to discover things that excite and motivate you,” she told Oprah. For many women, self worth is what they see in the mirror. “Often times it’s our outwardly image that we are focused on perfecting,” says Sana Habib, an educationalist. In her early thirties, her hair started greying, however, she didn’t let her silver locks define her age or appearance. “I never thought it was important for me to dye my hair since I felt confident and beautiful despite my premature greying,” she adds. Sana also highlights that for many women be it, hair, complexion, body weight or other outwardly appearances weighs down 156
their self-worth. Accepting your flaws is a journey to loving yourself.
It is ironic how we rummage through the glossy pages of fashion magazines and ask ourselves - What is beauty? What is our self-worth? And do we love what we see in ourselves?
United State of Women Summit
Sana Habib
Photo: Internet & Sana Habib
At the forefront of brands that promote women empowerment is Dove. Their recent short film, Let's Break the Rules of Beauty, portrays the diversity among Indian women and raises awareness about disregarding beauty stereotypes. The add campaign is gaining popularity and is reflective of the current scenario, be it India or any other part of the world. The social media revolutionising the use of filters and photoshop feeds the ever escalading cycle of image perfecting. The research done into building the Dove campaign in India found that over 76 % Indian women believe that in today's society it is critical to meet certain beauty standards. They also expressed that they need to look a certain way to succeed in life. "This campaign is designed to encourage women to embrace their uniqueness and spark change against the variety of pressures and influences that keeps narrowing down the ideals of beauty,” said Sjardin, Brand Ambassador at Dove India to Adweek. This is not the only campaign by Dove that deals with such a sensitive issue. Over the years, they have run a series of successful campaigns globally. In 2006, the video ‘Evolution’ went viral; in 2013, they launched ‘Real beauty sketches’ that showcases women who describe their appearances to a forensic sketch artist; and recently the ‘Dove chooses beautiful,’ campaign which highlighted how insecure women felt about their looks. Many of the advertisements are now shown in classrooms to discuss image positivity with teenagers in order to start a dialogue about image and self worth.
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The Night of the New Moon Eid is approaching and everyone is in anticipation of this holy and joyous festival. After a seemingly endless month of fasting, a thin sliver of moon will show itself, signifying the end of the lunar cycle, and with it, the end of the month of Ramadan. The night of the sighting
Photographs by Ashraf Uddin Apu
of this new moon is called Chandraat and it is very significant to the followers of Islam. Munira Fidai charts down the significance of the night.
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Gratitude and forgiveness hold special importance because it is believed that the month of Ramadan rains blessings on all Muslims and God is ever merciful to forgive the mistakes of believers
handraat has held religious significance for a long time but it has never before been celebrated with so much gusto, especially in the Indian subcontinent. The lunar cycle ends every month and therefore, while Chandraat takes place each month as well, it is never held to be more significant or more anticipated as it is, before Eid-ul-Fitr. The reason for this is fairly simple. The beginning and end of Ramadan depends on the lunar cycle. Hence, the month of Ramadan may last 29 or 30 days depending on Chandraat. The exact date of Eid-ul-Fitr is never surely known until the sighting of Shawwal’s first lunar crescent. The anticipation and expectation of the moon is what lends Chandraat its charm. It is seen as a reward for the long month of abstinence (Sawm) in the form of Ramadan and a prelude to the Eid celebrations the following day. While Chandraat is equally revered on Eid-ul-Azha, it is not looked forward to so impatiently as it is on Eid-ul-Fitr. This is because Eid-ul-Azha is usually announced 10 days before it is to be celebrated, dissipating anticipation. Some may compare this night to Christmas Eve, to make it easier to understand. Once the new moon is sighted, cries of Chand Mubarak are heard all around and the Ummah, almost suddenly shifts gears from regid to festive mode. And why not? After all, while Chandraat bids farewell to the holy month of Ramadan and brings in the month of Shawwal, it also signifies the end of fasting and the beginning of feasting. After a hard month of fasting, celebrating with some worldly indulgence is well deserved, it seems! While it is good to offer prayers of gratitude and forgiveness after successfully completing Ramadan, there is no specific way decreed as to how to properly pay respect to this night. Gratitude and forgiveness hold special importance because it is believed that the month of
Ramadan rains blessings on all Muslims and God is ever merciful to forgive the mistakes of believers. Some prefer to offer special prayers for the deceased members of their kith and kin on Chandraat. In keeping with the ethics of Ramadan, most people prefer to keep the spirit of charity alive in their actions on Chandraat as well. In addition to offering alms to the needy, many provide new clothes to their domestic help and street children on this night. Many, again, also prefer to feed the needy on Chandraat and maximise blessings from the last night of Ramadan. While quite obviously Chandraat signifies the end of fasting, moderation in the way it is celebrated is encouraged. Instead of jumping straight into food and drinks, it is better to ease into the new eating routine. It is scientifically proven that a month of fasting acts like a cleanse or detox for your body. Anyone who has experienced detox before knows how difficult it is for your body to suddenly change the way it has worked for a full month, which is (hopefully) with prudence and in a matter of hours go back to hogging. So for those who want to enjoy the actual festival of Eid to the fullest, it is good to abstain from gluttony on this night, Ramadan or not! Not only this, many nowadays feel the need to celebrate Chandraat by wearing loud clothes and going to the most happening hangout areas. This sort of behavior is discouraged for two reasons. Of course, there is the safety aspect to think of. Ramadan, being the holiest month, sees the most charity. It also sees the most street crime. Especially in the metro city of Dhaka, chances of being car jacked or mugged increase by a good mile in the month anticipating Eid. The more gaudy and decked up you look, the more chances that muggers and those intending harm will have, to single you out for their crimes. Some with cars usually act irresponsibly with speed limits on this night. This is
While no way is set in stone to celebrate this joyous occasion, it is only sensible to observe Chandraat in a way that is in line with the good habits made during Ramadan
especially true for Dhaka city, which almost always becomes very empty closer to this Eid, because people go to their native villages to celebrate. This encourages people behind the wheel to step hard on the accelerators, often resulting in bad news. One must remember that Chandraat is a time to enjoy with loved ones responsibly. Extravagance here too, must be checked, especially when it borders dangerously close to mortal peril. Those who have religiously followed the dos and don’ts of Ramadan should remember that festive times can make you forget the more important thingsin this case, the Isha prayers. You do not want to be marked absent on the prayer list, first thing after Ramadan. Chandraat, therefore, teaches us to
remain conscious and in touch with all the good habits that we take up during Ramadan, all through the year. In a nutshell, Chandraat is a night of the culmination of the efforts of charity, sexual abstinence (during the daytime) and fasting throughout Ramadan. Needless to say, it is the one night that is looked forward to with much pleasure and reverence. While no way is set in stone to celebrate this joyous occasion, it is only sensible to observe Chandraat in a way that is in line with the good habits made during Ramadan and to consider the feelings of the less fortunate while we rejoice and make merry. It is best to treat Chandraat as a prelude to the main festival of Eid, the following day, rather than a festival on its own. Chandraat and Eid Mubarak!
The Ladies' Man Chandni Chowk, Gausia, Priyangon Market and New Market are exceedingly familiar to Dhakaites. Despite the rise of innumerous plush markets nationwide, these markets have been popular among the masses for generations. From finding the right fabric to matching embellishments, these markets make the perfect places for shopping. Although haggling may be tantamount, the day long struggle of finding a dress of your choice is well worth it. Mehrin Mubdi Chowdhury visits the tailoring hubs in the city to find out how they tackle the fervour of Eid
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ven after picking out the necessary details, tailoring remains a dilemma to many. But thanks to the prevalent dressmaking culture in Bangladesh; the standard of stitching and tailoring has gained recognition internationally. Over the years, local fashion has changed immensely given the wide range of global influences. While we pick out and chuck out all our choices, the tailors prepare themselves to bear the brunt of our numerous demands. With Eid right around the bend, the work for these craftsmen increases tenfold. Despite the change in trends, the relationship between tailors and customers remains the same. Some of the deshi tailors were asked how their ways of interacting with the customers changed over the years. Upon speaking to a few tailors at the previously mentioned markets, it was found that the tailoring business in itself has been a blessing for both vendors and customers. Anwar, owner of a prominent tailoring
store at Priyangon Market, prides upon being a tailor. “My father used to be a tailor and so was my grandfather. The tradition of making clothes has definitely changed; during my grandfather’s time women barely came out of their homes to get their clothes stitched. Either they did it by themselves or they called us to come to their house and pick up their unstitched clothes,” he recalls. Anwar also states that back in the day, men too had their clothes picked up in order to have their suits or Panjabis stitched. His apprentice Jafar too looks at the work pressure and the dramatic shift of trends today during Ramadan. “People today are more conscious about what they wear during the week of Eid. Hence the demand for having a new dress daily follows for a week or more,” he shares. A store owner at Chandni Chowk who sold materials and tailor-made dresses discussed customer preferences for certain types of fabrics. “We work with many different fabrics from cotton to georgette to chiffon and even brocade.
The tradition of making clothes has definitely changed; during my grandfather’s time women barely came out of their homes to get their clothes stitched
However, recently, ladies have turned to Pakistani lawn pieces based on comfort and superior designs. Every season, the markets stock up with Pakistani lawn pieces which apart from being stylish, is available at a reasonable price. In addition to that, the dresses are adorned with nitty gritty details such as laces and yolks as a final touch to the ensemble. As a result, ladies do not have to wander around to get the superfluities.” Shamim, a master tailor, at a famous New Market tailoring store was asked how they handled the rising pressure of international trends when it hit the local market. He added, “Whenever there’s a new Hindi movie or even Bengali movie release, ladies want to copy the exact style of the heroines in those films. We ask our clients to provide us with a picture, either they print it for us or they show it to us via Whatsapp, Viber or Facebook and we sketch it for them. Then we style the dress according to the drawings.”
We never worked on the day of Eid; all of us follow a system; if we have too much work on our plate, we refrain from taking new orders from clients. We know that being unable to meet deadlines would decrease our goodwill. Even if we take some orders and cannot make them on time, we call up our clients and apologise to them by returning their clothes so that they can go to another tailor. Some of us work till the wee hours of midnight before the Eid day popularly known as ‘chaandraat.’ But for Eid, we take a breather, no matter what. Most of us go back to our hometowns. For those of us who do not celebrate the festivities, take a break on that day and at least three days afterwards.” Despite the rush of Eid, these craftsmen muster up the patience to complete all their tasks before Eid. *Some identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals
Take Me Home
Monowara Chowdhury looks into the joys of Eid Holidays
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or many, going back home during Eid-Ul-Fitr, is a cause for celebration; this is a way in which they become one with their roots. After an entire month of fasting, people want to break free from the urban jungle to share their happiness with those who are living away from them. Be it the smell of burnt clay or the gentle breeze in remote village areas, every one of them is reason enough for a quick getaway to the land that raised them. Thus, they are ready to brave all the challenges that come with the journey in order to reunite with those they love and miss. In the spirit of Eid, some of them voice their feelings about returning home, even if it’s for a few days and share how they make the most of this opportunity with utmost fervor. “I always look forward to spending Eid-ul-Fitr with my family and friends. Recently, we have been trying to plan more family holidays but I usually just stay in Dhaka and use the time to visit my siblings, aunts and uncles here. However, I do prefer visiting my hometown in Nilphamari during Eid-Ul-Azha,” shares Cultural Minister, Asaduzzaman Noor. He further elaborates, “I spent my entire childhood and college days in Nilphamari and have grown an emotional attachment to the place where I grew up. All my friends and family are generally a close-knit community. Eid is a good opportunity for me to interact with the people in my constituency and share food together in the spirit of the day.” According to Abdul Selim, the Vice President of Bangladesh Theatre Association and member of Bangladesh Oscar
Committee, “Returning home is like going back to your mother; it gives us immense peace, and also energises us for the post-Eid stress and struggles of another long year in the mechanical urban life.” He also says that his happiness gets doubled when we celebrate the occasion with our loved ones. “We’ve grown up seeing our parents go back to their villages during Eid and we’ve made it a ritual to follow their footsteps,” prides Selim. Some go beyond their comforts to go back, as though it’s their last chance to meet their relatives. On this note, Adib Hossain, Branch Manager of City Bank, Banani, says, “The sighting of the moon is a festivity in itself and this is one of the reasons for visiting my hometown. It’s great to watch the moon with your relatives and family members in the clear sky of your land instead of a crowded city. The happiness comes from within as you relish the most amazing homemade foods.” Of course, after a month of fasting, food takes centre stage. However, the tradition of praying in the mosque with your close ones has a charm of its own. G.Sumdany Don, Chief Inspiration Officer at Don Sumdany Facilitation & Consultancy, says, "Getting intimate with family, sharing traditional food among your loved ones work as a therapy to establish a strong bond with your family. It helps to reduce stress and come out from any sort of depression, which is a dormant notion.” The biggest festival for Muslims, Eid-ul-Fitr, blesses people with the opportunity to take a break from all the hustle and bustle of the city to get the peace of mind to return to our hectic lives with a renewed spirit.
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Events
Familiarisation Trip By Etihad
Etihad Airways has recognised some of its leading travel trade partners in Bangladesh by hosting them on a familiarisation trip to England. The travel agents who took part in the fam trip were: Mohammed Kausar Hossain Afrad, Managing Director and CEO of Horizon Express Ltd; Mohammed Jalaluddin, Managing Director of Talon Corporation Ltd; HBM Shoave Rahman, Managing Director of Air Concern
International; Mahmudul Hassan, Managing Director of East West Travels Tours (Pvt.) Ltd; Nirmal Chandra Bairagi, Managing Director of Hajee Air Travels; Mohammed Faizul Islam, Managing Director of Heritage Air Express; Mutaher Hussain, Proprietor of Suma International Services; Mohammed Billal Hussain, Managing Partner of Dynamic Travels; and Mohammed Faruq Rabiul Karim, Proprietor of Valencia Travels.
Launching of Fortune Basmati Rice Fortune Basmati Rice product unveiling by: (from right) Shoeb Md. Asaduzzaman, Head of Sales & Marketing & Faisal Mahmud, Marketing Manager, BEOL; Hasina Irfan, Runner-up & Rafia Ahmed, Champion, Rupchanda-The Daily Star Super Chef 2016; Abdullah Al Muhin, Brand Executive, BEOL
Esquire Electronics opens a new showroom Esquire Electronics Ltd, the sole distributor of Japan's renowned electronics brands like SHARP, GENERAL and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd, recently opened a new show room at 80 Bangabandhu National Stadium Market, Dhaka. Md Mofazzal Hossain,
Honorable Chairman of Esquire Group, inaugurated the showroom. Arifur Rahman, Honorable Managing Director of Esquire Electronics Ltd, along with high official of the company and renowned business personnel were all present at the ceremony.
Step Footwear signs contract with Ad Sign Step Footwear signed a contract with the new advertisement agency Ad Sign which is an advertisement agency for saris. The add will have a nice jingle to it and the model who was signed for this add is the famous actress Anika Kabir Shokh. Ramp models Farhan and Arif will be joining her as well. The ad will be directed by Shahin Sarkar. The jingle has been composed by India's jingle specialist Dev Jeet.
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Six Seasons Hotel Earns 2016 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Six Seasons Hotel, Dhaka’s premier luxury boutique hotel, received the TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. The certificate recognises hospitality businesses, which have earned great reviews on TripAdvisor over the past years. Certificate of Excellence recipients will get accommodations and eateries located all over the world. “We try to not only provide our customers with the best service and products but also ensure that we are continuously giving back
in terms of helping our team members and the society around us,” said Kazi Aaquib Shams, Director at Six Seasons Hotel. The Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travellers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a certain number of reviews and must be listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.
SSG holds prize distribution ceremony for retailers
SSG organised a ceremony to give recognition to their retailers through a prize giving ceremony. Harun Ar Rashid, DMD, Aftab Mahmud Khurshid, CMO, Sakhawat Hossain, Head of Sales and other high officials of the company were present on the occasion.
Daraz brings you Mobile Week, the biggest mobile sale of the year Daraz.com.bd brings you the biggest Mobile sale of the year during Mobile Week starting from June 22th– 28th, 2016. Many brands like Microsoft, Apple, Samsung, Lenovo and HTC will give you their best prices with discounts up to 64%. For more information, see www.daraz.com.bd/mobile-week/ It is the week of the year where you will find the best deals on the most well known brands in Bangladesh. For more information follow our Facebook page www.facebook.com/DarazBangladesh/ You can go to daraz.com.bd or download our app to access your preferred mobile or accessories. To find out more about this
campaign please visit www.daraz.com.bd/mobile-week/ Daraz is the leading e-commerce platform in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar. The company started in Pakistan in 2012 as an online fashion business, but since then has expanded its business model to a general marketplace for quality brands within electronics, home appliances, fashion and many other categories. Daraz is owned by CDC Group – the UK Government’s Development Finance Institution (DFI) focused on supporting and developing businesses in Africa and South Asia – as well as the Asia Pacific Internet Group (APACIG), which supports some of the leading Internet companies in the region.