The pages 7th Issue

EDITOR’S LETTER

EDITORIAL This is the time for change, a change in the weather, a change in our relationships and most importantly change as a nation.

With winter, the year officially bids goodbye and signals the inevitable coming of what we all hope will be a much more prosperous new year.

This month holds special significance for us as Bangladeshis. It is the month of victory and of remembrance.

Each year we remember our freedom fighters who without hesitation gave their lives and fought bravely for an independent Bangladesh - so that we may live in peace and enjoy freedom. Although we have made great strides in some sectors, there is still a lot left to be done.

The gist of each and every religion is peace, harmony, cordiality and so on. We the Bangladeshis irrespective of caste, color and creed leading our life based on this gist. Now it is the time of red and green decorations, silver bells, and colored lights. It is also a time of Santa’s calling out their mantra, “Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas!”

Apart from being a religious festival for the ‘Christians’, it is also an occasion for reunion. People irrespective of religion and cast join in with the greeting, “Merry Christmas!”

Let us all celebrate this winter season and the holidays with our loved ones and make a commitment to build a nation that our freedom fighters dreamed of. Be safe and happy celebration.

Tauhidul Islam

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Behind The Magazine EDITORIAL

FEATURE WRITERS

Editor Tauhidul Islam Apu Deputy Editor Sayed Jishan Managing Editor Tanveer Ahmed Shamrat Associate Editor Abu Abid Tipu Creative Editor Md. Amzad Hossain Business Editor Fahimul Islam Bhutto Mir Nasimul Islam Salim Style Editor Syeda Jemrina Zaman Walli Ahmed Sujan Editor of Media & Communication Md. Khaled Hossain Chy (Sujon) Feature Editor Muntaquimul Chowdhuri Sayef Planning Editor Mehedy Hasan Albakar Literary Editor Rasedul Islam Lalin Lifestyle Editor Nur Seth Contributing Editor Ziaul Karim Sub Editor Md. Asifur Rahman Tusher Imran Saif Fuad Bin Mostafiz Sekander M A Dipu Jahirul Islam Bhuiyan Russell Mahbub

Hamidul Islam FCA Omar Khaiyam MBA Tanveer Ahmed Shamrat Prof. Dr. M. Mizanur Rahman Rezaul Karim Mohammad Rabiul Rasedul Islam Lalin Firoz Hasan Siddquee Architect Dipozzwal Sen Rokon Azam Md. Lutfur Rahman Raj Babu Liza Akter Salahuddin Howlader Md. Hosne Mobarak Apu Mir Siam

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COVER STORY

All Roads lead to an Icon -Imran Saif

Style

like all other art forms is limited only by the imagination. From the subdued to the outrageous, there is never an end to what is conceivable. For some it is too difficult to master, for others it seems as effortless as putting on something that fits well. The common misconception is that not everyone can look stylish or look good. The wrong hat or shoe worn with classy suit can make the whole combination look disastrous, similarly a great shoe worn with an average getup can sometimes work well too. There are infinite possibilities so there are infinite good and bad looks.

The easiest way to be sure that you lean towards the former is by choosing and emulating your style icon. A style icon may be your favorite singer, actress, model, leaders of countries or even someone a lot closer to you. It may be a member of your family or a friend. Simply put, it is someone who presents themselves to others in a way they want to. They are influencers, trend setters, they push boundaries and set new ones. They inspire others by being themselves. Each of them have their signature look, a style that they call their own. You must find something that reflects your personality.

Imagine you are the canvas and the clothes are your paint and brush. Now start to imagine and put down what you feel. A mirror does not lie, stand in front of it and you will see what others will see. Now imagine what your style icon looks like. Does your style represent you as much as your icon’s style represents him or her?

Highlight your best feature, make sure everyone is focused where you want them to. Those who are fashionable know this and use this to their advantage. Your fashion choices have to compliment or exaggerate your best feature(s). Your eyes, your lips, your smile, etc. these are what often express the uniqueness about you and holds the key to finding your style identity.

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The noted Bengali actress Indrani Halder, winner of the best actress award at the Madrid International Film Festival 2008 for ‘Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo’, is a style icon that many look up to. She carries herself with utmost grace and it is reflected in her overall style. She is definitely someone the young generation wants to emulate.

Her beautiful long hair and her impeccable taste in accessories and clothes captivates young girls who aspire to be like her.

The young among you are especially vulnerable to mishaps when it comes to fashion choices. You tend to be bombarded with countless options and the result is often confusion and loss of identity. Therefore it helps to have an icon who they can follow and learn from. Eventually they develop their own style which evolves into a more refined one over time. It is also important to observe trends and keep up with them.

Doing this will ensure that you are never caught out of fashion.

Dressing appropriately for an occasion is half the battle. You must understand the context of each event and make sure you are not crossing any lines when it comes to selecting what you want to wear. If you are unsure then look no further than your style icon.

Observe how they look when walking about in public, when at a party or during awards night. Granted, they have the benefit of personal stylists, makeup artists and brands lining up to have them wear their dresses. But you have the advantage of being an observer and student of fashion. Look at each new style as a fresh new lesson for you to absorb and add to your knowledge.

Now, when it comes to winter, people are divided. Some camps love the cold while others long for sunshine and warmth. Warmer climates also make it possible for you to wear less and be more stylish. But winter, true to its cold nature allows for no such thing. It’s a season when people prefer to stay indoors and snuggle up under blankets to stay warm and save themselves from the chilly embrace of harsh winter winds. One might be forgiven in thinking that style is the last thing on people’s minds when they are battling the climate and hoping for a hint of the sun which has now all but abandoned them. But don’t despair!

You get ample opportunities to look stylish in winter. Among the exciting options available to you are boots, hats, scarves, sweaters and leggings.

You can wear long sleeved clothing that fits well in order to wear a denim jacket or cardigan. For girls, you can’t go wrong this season with a simple boatneck style cashmere sweater.

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“They are influ-

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They inspire others by being themselves.

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COVER STORY Admit it, you always wanted to wear boots and winter finally gives you that opportunity. For both guys and girls, when selecting boots go with brown and avoid darker colors. Tall boots for girls look incredibly stylish when worn with knee high socks. Scarves are the perfect accessory which gives you that extra element of style while keeping you warm and comfy. Try to avoid fur as it does not get cold enough to pull that off. Also there is a bit of controversy about mistreatment of animals when it comes to fur. Leather is making a comeback this winter and you won’t be caught out of style if you wear a leather jacket or skirt. On the plus side it will keep you quite warm.

As far as coats go, you will do well to invest in a knee length pea coat which will be effective in fighting of cold winds while making you look incredibly stylish. You can be braver and go with a calf length coat. Thin long cardigan sweaters, when you match it with jeans or leggings, look great and is usually a safe bet. Keep in mind that you need to color coordinate what you wear.

Of course, looking stylish won’t mean anything if you fall sick during winter.

Enjoy the seasonal fruits and vegetables while staying committed to a healthy diet. In Bangladesh winter vegetables include: cauliflower, cabbage, radish, carrot, bit, turnip, tomato, leafy spinach and red spinach – All of which can be extremely beneficial to your health and delicious when prepared correctly. Plenty of rest is also just as important. This means going to bed when you feel exhausted and waking up early feeling refreshed.

You need to be ready to combat any onslaught on your weakened immune system – effected by the cold. Because the immune system is vulnerable, it is important to constantly wash your hands, discard used tissues, avoid sharing food and drink containers and avoid getting too close to those who are sick by keeping a safe distance from them when you are with them.

There is no magic potion that helps your style icon stay in good health and looking fit. Search a bit and you will discover that they follow a strict lifestyle which enables them to stay radiant and looking good. The importance of exercise cannot be ignored, especially in winter. Icons hit the gym or exercise to stay in shape and you should too. Ultimately, you will succeed in looking good and feeling great with a little bit of observation, inspiration and personal touch.

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Indrani Halder and Sukalyan Bhattacharya

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Bangladeshi Wedding

Wedding is the most important event in our life, particularly in South and Southeast Asia. In Bangladeshi bride-groom expect to make many changes to their life after getting married, the most difficult being moving out of her parents' home and moving in with her new in-laws.

Despite any hardships that come with marriage, though, most girls grow up dreaming about the big day when they will marry their prince.

Bridal Photography with Clothing, Makeup, Jewelry & Mehndi

- Soheli Mollik

Bangladeshi wedding is comprised of multiple rituals and ceremonies. Before the wedding, there is an engagement ceremony. This is followed by a Holud, or turmeric ceremony, in which the bride's family gathers to eat and apply turmeric paste and henna to the bride-to-be.

The bride also attends a Mehendi or henna decoration ceremony before finally having her wedding. Some weddings have an additional reception put on by the groom’s family. A traditional Bangladeshi wedding takes months of preparation, and immense attention is paid to the details of the bride's clothing, makeup, and jewelry.

Before a woman gets married she usually does a lot research into what to wear on her wedding day. This gallery will help soon-to-be brides & grooms decide if they will clothe and how they can best complement red wedding garments with jewelry and makeup.

Bride- Lamisa Make over- Zahid Khan

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Bangladeshi brides look absolutely stunning in red bridal sarees. One popular trend right now is the bridal katan, which is a very traditional wedding saree. Katan sarees have a silky base with gold or silver zari work all over the saree. Many brides nowadays are going for heavy bridal lehengas for their weddings. A lehenga is a three-piece garment consisting of an elaborately designed skirt, a blouse, and a beautifully decorated duppatta (a big piece of cloth that drapes over the head like a veil).

Lehenga skirts come in different shapes, such as a-line, fish-tail or mermaid cut, or voluminous full skirts.

A lehenga blouse can be just short enough to cover the bosom, long enough not to show any midriff, and some can almost reach the knees.

In case of the bridegroom the preferable wedding wear in Bangladesh is Kurta-payjama or traditional Bangladeshi sharwany, shirt, pent, coat, Panjabi etc. In Hindu culture it turns into dhuti-panjabi or sharwany. The bridegroom in both culture wear a common hat known as topor.

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Bridal Attire, Makeup, and Jewelry

From the bridal photography above, it is evident that brides like to wear red lipstick to match their red clothes.

Bridal makeup in Bangladesh is very elaborate. Brides often sport sweeping false lashes on beautifully painted eyes. There are many beauty parlors in Bangladesh that do bridal makeup, but brides trust only a few top-rated beauticians to do their makeup on their special day.

In Bangladesh, brides wear a lot of gold jewelry on their wedding day to complement their ornate wedding attire.

Brides often wear multiple heavy gold necklaces, big earrings, head jewelry, and lots of gold bangles. Beautiful gold jewelry is given as a gift to the bride by her family and the groom's family.

Many family heirlooms are passed on to brides on their wedding day. It's also important for brides to have beautifully done hair and makeup.

These images highlight the intricate hairstyles and impeccable makeup favored by Bangladeshi brides.

Bridegroom can wear stylish wrist watch.

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Bridal Mehndi

A bridal looks incomplete without mehndi because it is an old tradition of almost every asian country. It provide uniqueness to the beauty of a bride which attracts other towards her. There are many types of mehndi but three of them are very popular which include Arabic, Pakistani and Indian mehndi designs. The other name of this beauty product is henna and this name is usually called in USA and UK. Every girl wants to look very beautiful and awesome on her wedding day. In order to complete her that wish it plays an important role.

Photography By: M H Bipu

Model Tisha, Make up- Zahid Khan

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WINTER CLOTHING

AMBER LIFE STYLE The sober sky of autumn has been lost behind a layer of fog. We can often hear a melancholic tune of departure in the midst of the solitary woods. Elderly people also wake up early in the morning and patiently wait at the yard. Don’t worry! It’s nothing disheartening. It’s just a glimpse of sunlight that they wait for.

True, a few depressing words have been used in the introduction, but that doesn’t reflect the complete picture of winter.

Yes, dry skin and rough natural conditions are some regular elements of winter. But, at the same time, winter comes with a variety of occasions and reasons to celebrate.

You may even get to add some color to your life thanks to the new stylish jacket you just bought.

Not only jackets -sweater, blazer,

poncho or shrugs are among the many style options which can make winter a season of joy.

When it comes to winter clothing, outer wear is the first to come to mind naturally. In this regard, Hollywood icons, singers or other celebrities usually act as the trend setter. We have seen megastars like Justin Bieber or Kate Middleton change trends overnight while out on a leisurely walk.

Hollywood or Bollywood- no matter where the trend comes from, customers prefer the local trend, especially when it comes to clothes.

According to of Amber Lifestyle, locally produced export quality clothes which making for European and American market but according

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to local peoples fit and comfort have always been the first choice for customers. As we have not winter like western countries our people don't need to wear heavy clothes to protect them from cold. And it's only for few months. Other than heavy wool amber prefer to make remi cotton with a percentage of Lycra to get worm and comfort. Cottonviscose blend, cotton-Lenen blend, linen blazer, bottoms with little heavier than summer with elasticity but maximum recovery should be there to attach with body all the time. As the life is colorful amber mixed the color in bottom wears.

Long gown with simple but smart stone set on collar looks really great.

Knit is always better but it has to be doubling mercerized which feels the

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body more relaxed. Viscose and moral is the good option instead of cotton and also both may mixed.

For teenagers and young adults, Amber Lifestyle focuses on Hoodie/ Jacket-Hoodie. Leather jacket, denim jacket with comfort stretch make a man or woman more stylish and confident. For females, Kate Middleton fever is still going strong.

Overcoats with a princess line cut has become extremely popular. This year, Amber Lifestyle is offering variations such as the flair shape cut, align flair shape, panel line and so on. Besides that, full sleeve tops in semi-long patterns have become immensely popular among the young demographic. We have seen the demand for sweaters with asymmetric cut as well. Long denim shirts with upto knee for ladies are really awesome.

For those who like boots, this is the most appropriate season topacify the plea. People generally prefer to stick to the safe and conventionalonce they go through some serious phases of experimentation. Last year we have seen different fashion houses conduct massive experiments when it comes to colors, such as: color blocking, vibrant colors or dense printing. So this year we might see some conventional colors such as black, ash, shades of grey or brown making a come back.

Along with color, lots of other trends are coming back. We have already seen young entrepreneurs like Mark Zuckerberg or Salman khan attending office meetings in some relatively

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casual outfits. The trend pushed the designers to reopen their scrapbooks on V-neck sweaters and cardigans.

However, some designers this year are working on Shawl collar sweaters by keeping a rolled collar and lapel in one piece.

For those who prefer a formal look, blazers in solid colors never go out of fashion. We have already seen different fashion houses coming up with their winter clothing collections.

No matter what you choose to wear, make sure it reflects the spirit of winter and goes with the current trend of colors and style. Have fun with combinations that make you look good, keeps you warm and comfy, and most importantly, makes you feel confident and happy. Now go out smiling and enjoy the wonderful season!

PRESS RELEASE

TELCO WARFARE 2014 Mir Siam

The 3rd Season of TELCO Warfare 2014 took place on the 3rd of December 2014 at East West University. It was organized by East West University Telecommunications Club (EWUTC) and presented by Grameenphone. Professor Sekander Hayat Khan, Pro Vice Chancellor of East West University, inaugurated the festival in the presence of special guest Ms. Tareen Hossain, Director of The Daily Ittefaq. Professor Sekander Hayat Khan delivered the opening speech while Ms. Tareen Hossain delivered an inspirational speech for the young generation to motivate our youth.

The highlight of the 1st day was the PRO WAR, a contest on project exhibition where 8 teams participated. The days’ next competition was the TELE WAR, a quiz competition. After that there was a seminar

titled “Career Talk with Grameenphone” conducted by Mohammad Naimuzzan, General Manager, Leadership & People Development, Grameenphone and Syed Masud Mahmood, Employer Brand Manager, Grameenphone. They talked about career prospects and encouraged undergraduate students for their future career planning and also a potential career with Grameenphone.

On 2nd day, two contests were held, NET WAR and APPS WAR. The first saw participants attend a quiz and solve problems related to networking packet tracer software, while the latter saw participants create mobile apps for the major platforms and present them for audience and judges. In the afternoon, Mr. Munir Hasan, Coordinator, Youth Programme at Prothom Alo and Fayaz Taher, Co-Founder

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and CFO, Startup Dhaka, conducted a seminar on Youth Entrepreneurship.

The 3rd day saw an event called QWAR which is a quiz contest for the continuing college level students.

The closing ceremony was held on the 4th and final day which was on the 6th of December 2014, notable guest included the Honorable Minister of Information Mr. Hasanul Haq Inu as Chief Guest among others. The Winners of all the Events of TELCO WARFARE 2014 were announced on this day and a cultural program and the closing ceremony marked the successful end of the event.

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The War is over, the freedom fighters held a procession of celebration and slogan. The insomnia, starvation and anxiety of the past 9 months did not bring even a little bit of fatigue to anyone’s body. There is overwhelming joy in each and every home across all of Bangla. Every rooftop is proudly flying an independent country’s flag.

People are embracing each other, hugging each other. They are bowing and kissing the ground. Every so often the slogan of “Joy Bangla”, with a heaven and earth shattering cry, can be heard. Today the sun is different from the one that rose yesterday, today there is freedom songs in the air, and tunes of freedom in the heart.

From today onwards, Bengali belongs to a free country.

Even in this victory, there is anticipation on the mind of the mother who has lost her child; when will my son return!

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There is restlessness in the mind of the wife; when will she see her darling husband!

There is uncertainty in the mind of the sister, whose brother had to run away from home during the war.

These dearly loved children might never return to their mother’s loving arms. Neither will the married men, who wed just before the war, return to see their young wife’s face. In this vast land of Bangla, maybe they fought and became martyrs. The motherland has taken them deep into her heart and loving embrace.

In thousands of homes across Bangla, from within the cries of those who have lost their fathers, brothers and husbands bursts out the red sun of victory and shines bright proudly in the sky. After losing too much, they have at last tasted victory.

Today when I see that dirt covered face of the teenage freedom fighter, a question arises, will we be able to live up to the cost of this struggle?

When I see the sweating farmer turned freedom fighter and his blank stare, a question arises, will we be able to do anything about his helplessness?

Will we be able? That student who ran away from home to join the war, that youth who put the country before his dearest ones, that middle-aged man who kept his family and children waiting because of his homeland, will we ever be able to repay their debts?

The question remains …

I know that these people who bet their lives on the country, went to war without expecting anything in return.

Some work still remains after 43 years, even today there are those opposing the independence of the country roaming this land, taking part in politics. Without vanquishing them from politics, society and without cutting off their finances, it is not possible to make the Shonar Bangla that the freedom fighters envisioned … To devalue and disregard the resistors to the independence of the country is our commitment for this Victory Day! Omi Rahman Pial (Picture) www.jonmojuddho.com

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Bringing Bringing Beauty, Beauty, Peace Peace and and Harmony Harmony Bengal BengalClassical ClassicalMusic MusicFestival Festival2014 2014 Tanim TanimAhmed Ahmed Broadcast BroadcastJournalist, Journalist,Channel-9 Channel-9

Bengal BengalFoundation Foundationorganized organized aafive fiveday day(27th (27thNovember November– –1st 1st December) December)classical classicalfestival festivalinin the theArmy ArmyStadium.

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Focusing on program

Bengal Classical Music Festival 2014 wrapped up on a high note with the magical performance of legendary sarod genius Ustad Amjad Ali Khan.

The maestro started off with offering Raga Khamaj. Next, starting with raga Bhairavi, the maestro played Bilashkhani-ang alap for five minutes.

He later returned to playing raga Bhairavi and recited a gat set on Raga Todi on teentaal and drut ektaal. The sarodia fashioned a musical high through weaving a garland of melodies with several ragas – Jogia, Gunkeli, Lalit, Bhupal Todi, Bairagi and Anand Bhairavi. The performance appeared transcendental as tabla artiste Satyajit Talwalkar and pakhawaj artsite Pt. Fateh Singh Gangani generated divine rhythms.

Dedicated to Polli Kabi Jasimuddin

This fastival dedicated to Palli Kabi Jasimuddin. The world's largest classical music festival in terms of number of performers on a single stage, audience capacity and duration, held this year bigger and better! This time around, the Festival goes on all night, for 5 consecutive nights. The list of performers include names such as Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Vidushi Kishori Amonkar, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Pandit Ajoy Chakra arty, Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan, Kaushiki Chakrabarty amongst many more.

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Rhytm for Music Lover

This third edition of the Bengal Classical Music Festival ended with great enthusiasm of thousands of classical music lovers. Every day over 50,000 audience enjoyed performances of the leading classical singers and dancers of Bangladesh and India at the festival. A total of 160 artistes, including 75 local and 85 Indian artistes, performed in the dusk-to-dawn shows during the five days of the festival. The big names of this festival included Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Vidushi Kishori Amonkar, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty, Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan, Kaushiki Chakrabarty and others, along with noted local artistes like Asit Roy, Mohammad Moniruzzaman and Amit Chowdhury.The last day’s performances were dedicated to the eminent artist Magnetic part of festival Legendary musician Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia kept the audience spellbound with an early morning raga on his mystical flute at Bengal Classical Music Festival.

The most anticipated performances of the night were given by sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and celebrated vocalist Vidushi Kishori Amonkar.

A number of eminent Bangladeshi artistes including Farida Parveen, Khairul Anam Shakil and Kiran Chandra Roy rendered three songs in

chorus to set off the closing day's performances. Kathak prodigy Vishal Krishna came next, enthralling the audience in a scintillating display of fluidity, speed and grace as he performed Shiv Bandana and various other compositions.

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Fashion in Action

‘Inspiring women to have a strong point of view, while maintaining their femininity’- was at the core

of their belief. The attitude inspired them to come up with the dream platform. This year’s Pond’s “Lustrous Runway” showcased the exclusive collection of Paera, Studio Omana, Nova Genuine Swarovski, Sarah Karim, Nuzat Nawar, Kimaya Design Studio and Purvi Doshi along with the presence of the gorgeous Malaika Arora Khan and Shishir Al Hasan, who walked the ramp as celebrity showstoppers.

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FASHION IN ACTION Pond’s

presents The Lustrous Runway is a calendar of fashion event for the most prominent as well as talented young fashion designers.

This platform and the entire idea were introduced in 2010 by Ali Faiyaz Shoumo & Karishma KhanIt is a unique platform that challenges fashion designers to cross the borders of creativity.

season was held on Friday 28th Nov at Radisson Ballroom. It had 7 renowned and young designers-

Pond’s believes in inspiring women to have a strong point of view, while maintaining their femininity. Pond’s along with Infinity strive to give these designers a dream platform to showcase their talent and to take the fashion industry of Bangladesh to a higher echelon.

The 5th Edition of the show this

Nova Genuine Swarovski, her main goal was to give the fashion conscious women in Bangladesh something new and unique. That is why our designer Farzana Nova chose Swarovski Crystal.

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Nuzat Nawar was our youngest designer participant who worked with shades of grey with flowy cuts and long dresses. She feels the clothes we wear are an art form for self-expression.

Paera participated in this platform for the 3rd consecutive time and she

had a collection which was emphasized in Jute and blends of cotton, the designer also introduced a new bag line Kaaruj in the event.

Kimaya has showcased their marvelous designs on the runway, their festive collection outfits in classic black with splash of eye catching colorful hues, unique cuts and beautiful design embellishments that made everyone fall in love with the collections.

Studio Omana epitomizes design, class and style in an affordable and trendy range.

The jewelry experienced on the runway were by Sasha Exclusives-

“Sasha Exclusives thrives to introduce the craftsmanship of silversmiths of Bangladesh right here at home and all over the world. Its inspiration of making jewelry has been, and still is, an exciting and intense experience."

The brand Sarah Karim for Esqué is embellished with decades of experience specializing in detailed zardozi, kundan work, gotapatti and embroidery that dates back to the Mughal Era. “Purvi Doshi”- the label by Purv Doshi is an inspiration, which combines traditional techniques with contemporary designs and even some very modern ensembles.

To enhance more glamour to the show, they had the gorgeous Malaika Arora Khan and Bangladeshi Shishir Al Hassan as the celebrity showstoppers for the event.

Event sponsors were - Title sponsorPond’s, powered by- Bmw, Co-sponsors- MasterCard, Jet Airways, Gitanjali, Oriental Group, Villa Shanaya, The Orchard Suites, Prive Spa & Salon, Elite Force, Apnar Ticket.

Pond’s as the title sponsor always helps to reinforce this outstanding fashion platform to perfection and success. Pond’s is a beauty brand that delivers beauty transformation through revolutionary product innovations making a real difference to women’s skin and the way they live their lives.

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JUSTIN BIEBER THINKS HE CAN GET SELENA GOMEZ BACK ANYTIME HE WANTS!

Justin Bieber, 20, must be feeling pretty good about himself these days! The famous Canadian, who loves sharing pics of his abs and muscular arms on social media, Justin hopes Selena saw the photos. He wants her to see how good he looks, how healthy he is and that he’s changing for the better. He hopes the pics impress her.

ANGELINA JOLIE BEEN BROKENBY CHICKENPOX!!

Angelina Jolie's officially a scratch from all her upcoming media events ... because she's come down with a case of chickenpox.

Angelina just posted a video announcing she will be "home itching" instead of walking the red carpet Monday night in Hollywood for "Unbroken" -- which she directed.

The 39-year-old says she was diagnosed Thursday night.

Also, Amitabh Bachchan’s celebrity factor was enhanced by his 12 million Twitter followers. Shah Rukh Khan’s undiminished brand value raked in Rs.202 crore, but he trailed at No 7 for fame. Dhoni, Kohli and Tendulkar are the only non-Bollywood personalities in the top 10.Preity Zinta, in the limelight for her spat with former boyfriend Ness Wadia,was a surprise at No 14, despite her relatively insignificant earnings.

SALMAN KHAN TOPS FORBES INDIA CELEBLIST, BIG B, SRK IN TOP 3

For the first time in its three-year run, two-time topper, Shah Rukh Khan was toppled from the top slot by 'friend' and fellow Bollywood actor Salman Khan.

Shah Rukh was displaced from top slot as he did not have a movie in the relevant period. Meanwhile, Salman has topped the charts both in revenues and fame – a first for Forbes India celebrity list.

AMITABH AND RANBIR IN AYAN’S NEXT? After casting Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt for his next film, director Ayan Mukerji is planning another casting coup. It seems Ayan is rather keen on casting Amitabh Bachchan for a crucial role in his film. It he does manage to pull it off, it will be the first time Ranbir will be seen on the screen with the Big B. Doesn’t get bigger!

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Bollywood Top Chart

Upcoming Movies also directed the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.

MUSIC TOP CHART 1. Blank Space Taylor Swift 2. Take Me To Church Hozier 3. All About That Bass Meghan Trainor 4. Animals Maroon 5 5. Uptown Funk! Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars

Lingaa is an upcoming Tamil action thriller film being directed by K. S. Ravikumar, who also scripted the film in collaboration with the film's dialgoue writer, Pon Kumaran. The film stars Rajinikanth plays dual role, Jagapati Babu, Anushka Shetty and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead roles.

Music is being composed by A. R. Rahman while cinematography is being headed by R. Rathnavelu.

Hollywood Top Chart

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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (originally known as The Hobbits: There and Black Again) is an upcoming 2014 epic fantasy adventure film and the third and the final installment of The Hobbits Film Trilogy. Like its predecessors The Hobbits: An Unexpected Journey and The Hobbit: the Desolation of Smaug, the film will be produced and directed by peter Jackson, Who

6. Shake It Off Taylor Swift 7. I'm Not The Only One Sam Smith 8. Lips Are Movin Meghan Trainor 9. Jealous Nick Jonas 10. Love Me Harder Ariana Grande & The Weeknd

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HEALTH TIPS

ADD ON A BIT TO YOUR DIET AND GET READY TO BE YOUNGER !!

M.A JALIL KHAN Manager Marketing & Business Development, Square Hospital

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the benefits of your workout and burn more fat, faster, with these seven smart food choices.

Add some foods to your daily diet and you can shed about 10 pounds over the course of a year.

Water with lemon A California study of 240 women found that dieters who replaced their sweetened drinks with water lost an average of 3 pounds more a year than those who didn't. Subjects who

sipped more than 4 cups of water a day lost 2 additional pounds,

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compared with those who drank less. Plus, the phosphoric acid in soda may contribute to bone loss and osteoporosis by changing the acid balance in your blood.

High-fiber granola bars A small British study found that women who eat a fiber-rich, high-

crab breakfast burn twice as much fat during workouts later in the day as those who eat more refined (lower-fiber) foods. Try a granola bar with at least 4 g of fiber, like Kashi, instead of the typical bar that

contains just a single gram. Refined carbs spike your insulin levels, which limits your body's ability to use fat as fuel, explains Lisa Dorfman, R.D., adjunct professor at the University of Miami.

Ground flaxseed Flaxseed is rich in fiber and healthy fats, which help stabilize blood sugar, so you're less likely to binge.

Some research suggests flax can also help soothe symptoms of hormone swings because it's high in

plant estrogens. Ground seeds are easier to digest. Sprinkle them over

cereals, soups, or salads; add them to smoothies; or substitute 1 cup of ground flaxseed for 1/3 cup canola, corn, or other oil or shortening in muffins and cookies. Note: Lower oven temperature slightly, since baked goods brown faster with flax.

much as 32 percent. One theory: Capsaicin, the chemical that gives chilies their fire, may improve the

Walnuts

anything else. You'll also be doing your heart a favor as protective estrogen levels decline. Pakistani researchers found that 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon a day could lower heart-damaging cholesterol by 18 percent and triglycerides by 30 percent.

Salmon

Instead of snacking on some chips, open up a bag of nuts. Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which

body's ability to clear insulin from the bloodstream after you eat, so you're more likely to burn fat following a meal spiked with Chile peppers than after one that isn't packing heat.

Just 3 ounces of canned salmon delivers 530 IU (more than the daily value) for vitamin D and 181 mg of calcium, a power-packed nutritional combination that may be just what your waistline needs as you get older. In a 7-year study of more than 36,000 women ages 50 to 79, researchers at Kaiser Permanente

Cinnamon may keep you feeling fuller longer.

In a one-year study of people with diabetes who were following a low-fat diet, Australian researchers discovered that those who included 8 to 10 walnuts a day lost more weight and body fat. The subjects also reduced their insulin levels, which helps keep fat storage in check.

Sweeten your oatmeal or frothy coffee drinks with this sweet spice instead of sugar (which has 16

found that those who took both calcium and vitamin D supplements gained less weight after menopause than those who took a placebo.

Other research shows that without enough vitamin D, our appetiteregulating hormone lepton can't do its job. Other fatty fish choices include tuna, sardines and mackerel

Hot sauce Forget bland condiments if you want to burn fat, spice things up. In a study of 36 men and women, Australian researchers found that following a spicy meal, levels of insulin the hormone that triggers body fat storage were lowered by as

calories per teaspoon) and you can save a couple hundred calories a week, enough to shed 2 to 3 pounds in a year without doing

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PRESS RELEASE

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) – 2014 of Kohinoor Chemical Co. (BD) Limited The 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Kohinoor Chemical Co. (BD) Limited was held on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at officers Club, 26 Baily Road, Ramna, Dhaka-1000. Mr. Mohammad Obaidul Karim - Chairman, Mr. Md. Ebadul Karim – Director, Mr. Md. Rezaul Karim - Managing Director, Lt. Col. Kamal Ahmed PSC (Retd)- Independent Director, Mr. Md. Abul Khair- Director (Corporate) and Mr. Md. Ferdous Jaman- Company Secretary were present in the Meeting. In presence of significant number of Shareholders, the Audited Accounts for the financial year 2013-2014 were presented. The Shareholders unanimously approved the Audited Accounts in the AGM. The declaration of 25% Stock Dividend for the year ended June 30, 2014 also approved in the said AGM.

QATAR AIRWAYS CELEBRATES NATIONAL DAY IN THE SKIES Qatar

Airways has programmed a schedule of inflight entertainment rich in Qatari and Arabic content for its passengers to celebrate National Day. Throughout the month of December passengers can enjoy a wide selection of documentaries and music from their favourite regional and Qatari national stars as they travel around the world.

“Qatar Airways is very proud of its national culture and heritage, and we celebrate Qatar National Day in many different ways as an airline,” said Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Mr. Akbar Al Baker.

Passengers wishing to sit back and relax to some of their favourite Arabic music will find a compilation of hits put together exclusively for Qatar Airways to celebrate National Day, including songs from legends such as Fairuz Al Baher and Qatari singer Essa Al Kubaisiand much more on board their Qatar Airways flights.

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COMMODITY

THE OSCARS OF THE CURRY INDUSTRY

BRITISH CURRY AWARD 2014 Jahirul Islam Bhuiyan

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of the UK's most popular dishes was celebrated in London last night at what Prime Minister David Cameron has called 'the Oscars of the curry industry, the 2014 British Curry Awards.

A Lifetime Achievement Award was announced by British Prime Minister David Cameron through a video message, was given to Alhaj Shamsuddin Khan for his contribution to the curry art in the United Kingdom.

The program had given out 13 awards this year. Among them, a total of 7 were bagged by Bangladeshi curry restaurant owners.

A pioneer in the UK catering and hospitality sector, the British Curry Awards has been lauded as a national institution in its own right – the first landmark event to celebrate the industry's achievements. The event is eagerly anticipated by the industry and restaurateurs alike, with winning restaurants realizing lifetime dreams through being awarded top honours.

As well as Mr. Cameron, notable figures at the ceremony included home secretary Theresa May, former footballer David Seaman and comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli.

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PRESS RELEASE

BONIK BARTA-BIDS HONORS ECONOMIST WAHID UDDIN MAHMUD As

a vigilant partner to the people in their unbending march towards progress and prosperity, Bonik Barta has stepped into its fourth year of exceptional professionalism and journalistic workmanship.

To commemorate the remarkable moment, Bonik Barta, a concern of BizBangla Media Limited in a joint effort with BIDS, acclaimed the eminent economist of the country Wahid Uddin Mahmud for his outstanding contribution in the field economics, development studies and policy making. He was handed over with an uttoryo, a portrait and a crest by DG of BIDS Dr Mustafa K Mujeri and editor of Bonik Barta Hanif Mahmud at an event held today.

The high up event took place at the Ball Room of Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel at 7:00 pm this evening.

A host of business officials, educationist, government and

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non-government dignitaries, including the media attended the ceremony marking the fourth year of the leading business daily Bonik Barta.

It all started off with an eye-catching performance by reputed artist Shameem Ara Nipa. Editor of Bonik Barta Hanif Mahmud gave the welcome speech. Spoke among others were Advisor to the hon’ble PM Dr Moshiur Rahman, Planning Minister AHM Mostofa Kamal and State Minister for Finance and Planning M A Mannan.

The veteran economist Wahid Uddin Mahmud in his speech expressed his gratitude and said, I am elated, yet uncomfortable a bit as well. I had been a teacher all my life. So, it is just unnatural that I would feel embarrassed. They needn’t have gone this far just for me. My parents would be happy had they been here today. My primary school teachers would have been proud too. I am into research work these days. The

topic is the co-relation between good governance and economic growth.

Please pray for me.

On the same line, the genial occasion recognized and awarded crest to the two prospective entrepreneurs of the country, Goshtho Chandrapal and AKM Selim, for their remarkable feat and success. They were awarded by Planning Minister AHM Mostofa Kamal and State Minister for Finance and Planning MA Mannan.

Present among others were, former caretaker government advisor Rasheda K Chowdhury, former diplomat Mohammad Zamir, human rights activist Hamida Hossain, economist MM Akash, women leader Khushi Kabir, journalist Abed Khan, educationist Dr Simin Mahmud, Professor Abdul Bayes, columnist Abul Moksud, singer Maqsood and maker Giasuddin Selim.

Café 101 Invites All to ‘Good Food, Good Music’ Café 101 at 101/B Malibagh Chowdhury Para (Opposite of South Point School & College) officially opens up its doors for all food lovers in city over a Grand Celebration this evening that at its own premises.

A wingding of underground music talents besides, all-time-favorite Sharmin Lucky, precious Maria Nur and evergreen Musician Shahed also joined the revelry to perform and celebrate the roll-on.

Café 101 inspired by `good food, good music’ is a gorgeous, hidden gem with a menu and presentation that is tasteful and elegant. Add to it a soul-soothing music to compliment the meal, cozy and comfortable seating, beautiful artwork, umm, with some sunlight also streaming in.

Café 101 is a great hideaway to come, read, write or have an intimate catch-up with friends for lunch.

Food is nicely prepared, creatively flavored and they offer a menu varied slightly depending on the dayincluding pizzas, swarmas, burgers, wraps, pastas, sandwiches, meals and sweet custard tarts all available at a very friendly price.

Café 101 remains open all days of the week from 10 am to 10 pm.

The best part of café 101, though, is its high-speed wifi-domain that allows you to stay connected and browse free or check email when you're on a break.

Photography: Lalin

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HAY FESTIVAL 2014

WHERE THE WORLD AND YOUR IMAGINATION MEET The history of literature in

Bangladesh is a rich one dating back centuries. Both pre and post independent Bangladesh has seen the creation of many forms of literature, from exquisite poetries to thought provoking novels. It is fitting then that there be a festival to celebrate and push forward arts and literature within the country, while providing crucial international exposure to broaden minds and explore new possibilities, and take it to new heights - with each generation giving rise to several geniuses whose works will inspire aspiring writers and thinkers into creating the next masterpiece.

The Hay Festival of Literature and Arts is an annual festival that was devised by Norman and Peter Florence in 1988. Former US president Bill Clinton described it as the “Woodstock of the mind” back in

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2001. The festival has since expanded to include musical performances and film previews and it now has sister festivals around the world, from the Americas to Asia.

Bangladesh. The festival was free to all, there was no need to register or obtain tickets. This provided a wonderful opportunity for everyone to visit and participate.

Since it was founded, the Hay Festival has established itself as one of the world’s top literally festivals and has emerged as a significant literally platform in Bangladesh for our local writers, especially those who are writing in English.

Hay 2014 brought together writers, poets, artists, philosophers and scientists from the region and many countries. Some of the highlights were appearances by: Shashi Tharoor, Syed Shamsul Haq, Jung Chang, Joy Goswami, William Dalrymple, John Ralston Saul, Javed Jahangir, Marcus du Sautoy, Zia Haider Rahman, Rana Dasgupta, Mirza Waheed, Lucy Hawking, Shaheen Akhter and Gideon Haigh.

With the slogan “Imagine the World”, the Hay Festival concluded successfully in Dhaka after being held from the 20th to the 22nd of November 2014. The Festival is held annually in the country and this was its 4th year since the pilot festival was held in 2011. Back then it brought together writers and thinkers from Bangladesh and Britain in order to celebrate the life and spirit of Rabindranath Tagore on the occasion of his 150th anniversary.

The historic ground of the Bangla Academy played host to the 2014.

The Bangla Academy, established in 1955, is the academy for promoting the Bangla (Bengali) language in

The Festival received amazing response when it was first held back in 2011 and since then has only grown both in the scope and scale. Having the opportunity to interact and engage with vibrant, energetic and politically savvy audience is one of the key ingredients that make this such an exciting festival for many.

The themes in 2014 were: telling stories in different ways and pushing the boundaries of the mind. It included multiple ways of storytelling, intersection between the personal and the political, and pushing the limits of the mind to discover possibilities.

There were panel discussions at the festival and it covered urban metamorphosis with all its inherent tensions. Speakers celebrated the pursuit of knowledge and the constant search for the truth via both scientific thinking and ancient wisdom. Interactive panel discussions, poetry performances, book launches, medleys of Shakespearean plays in translation, and much more were highlights at Hay 2014.

Apart from the serious themed events for grownups, the Hay Festival Dhaka also had exciting events for kids, which ranged from adventures in folk myths and different galaxies.

The focus was on the diversity of imagination expression and the power of writing. The Festival has also received positive response from sponsors, with Kazi and Kazi Tea and The British Council acting as key sponsor.

Be sure not to miss the festival next year!

Since it was founded, the Hay Festival has established itself as one of the world’s top literally festivals and has emerged as a significant literally platform in Bangladesh for our local writers, especially those who are writing in English.

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PUBLIC PUBLICRELATION RELATION

Moinul Islam Moinul IslamMoin Moin An AnInspiring InspiringMarketer Marketer

Jahirul IslamIslam Bhuiyan Jahirul Bhuiyan

If Ifyouyouhave a look at at thethe World Marketing Congress have a look World Marketing Congress

webpage apportioned for for thethe category of of thethe most talented webpage apportioned category most talented global marketing leaders, youyou may findfind flags from different global marketing leaders, may flags from different neighbor countries dispersed all all around. neighbor countries dispersed around.

While skimming through, youyou may intermittently findfind a few While skimming through, may intermittently a few flags proudly representing thethe People’s Republic of of Banglaflags proudly representing People’s Republic Bangladesh.

AKM Moinul Islam Moin is one of of those luminaries desh.

AKM Moinul Islam Moin is one those luminaries who hadhad hishis battle with all all thethe talented marketing leaders who battle with talented marketing leaders globally andand won thethe glory of of flying Bangladesh flagflag over globally won glory flying Bangladesh over there. there.

The world Marketing Congress Research Cell gathered a a The world Marketing Congress Research Cell gathered team of of academic andand research experts andand undertook a a team academic research experts undertook research project to to findfind outout thethe 100100 Most Talented Global research project Most Talented Global Marketing Leaders.

Once thethe research cellcell come up up with thethe Marketing Leaders.

Once research come with shortlist, a jury comprising of of senior professionals representshortlist, a jury comprising senior professionals representinging various marketing andand business functions across thethe various marketing business functions across world, select thethe winners by by assessing their marketing world, select winners assessing their marketing competencies, strategic perspective, track record, integrity, competencies, strategic perspective, track record, integrity, ethics andand commitment to to sustainability. ethics commitment sustainability.

AKM Moinul Islam Moin is a Marketing Professional AKM Moinul Islam Moin is Brand a Brand Marketing Professional andand Communication Strategist with 13 13 years in in Management, Communication Strategist with years Management, Integrated Communications, Marketing Strategy as as well as as Integrated Communications, Marketing Strategy well sales.

Winner of of thethe “Best Brand Award 2013” andand “Srijonsales.

Winner “Best Brand Award 2013” “SrijonSomman Award (India) 2014”, “Best Brand Award-14”.

Have Somman Award (India) 2014”, “Best Brand Award-14”.

Have gained a cross category exposure in in FMCG working across gained a cross category exposure FMCG working across Carbonated Soft Drinks, Malt Beverages, Confectionary, Carbonated Soft Drinks, Malt Beverages, Confectionary, Biscuits, Juice, Snacks andand Chocolate.

Have successfully Biscuits, Juice, Snacks Chocolate.

Have successfully developed strong brand communication andand strategic developed strong brand communication strategic planning working with renowned Corporate.

Proven track planning working with renowned Corporate.

Proven track record on on turning consumer insights andand trends intointo product record turning consumer insights trends product innovation andand persuasive communications, pragmatic innovation persuasive communications, pragmatic leadership, brand strategy development andand driving results. leadership, brand strategy development driving results.

Currently heading thethe marketing andand brand of of wide brand Currently heading marketing brand wide brand portfolio of of confectionary category as as Head of of Marketing in in portfolio confectionary category Head Marketing Bangladesh’s largest FMCG Company, PRAN-RFL Group Bangladesh’s largest FMCG Company, PRAN-RFL Group HeHe is now focusing on on thethe toptop lineline andand bottom-line growth is now focusing bottom-line growth along with thethe issues such as as revenue andand profit growth, along with issues such revenue profit growth, market share improvements andand building long-term brand market share improvements building long-term brand equity. equity.

In In thethe long stretch, wewe have seen thethe impact.

Today, Pran long stretch, have seen impact.

Today, Pran is known as as oneone of of thethe most renowned brands of of Banglais known most renowned brands Bangladesh operating both locally andand internationally.

Recently, thethe desh operating both locally internationally.

Recently, pages team hadhad thethe opportunity to to sit sit for for an an interview pages team opportunity interview session with AKM Moinul Islam Moin, there Mr.Mr. Moin was session with AKM Moinul Islam Moin, there Moin was frank enough to to share all all thethe secrets andand knowhow of of hishis frank enough share secrets knowhow wisdom. wisdom.

The Pages: First of of all,all, heartiest congratulations on on your The Pages: First heartiest congratulations your achievement.

You areare now oneone of of thethe 100100 Most Talented achievement.

You now Most Talented

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My idea is to deal any challenge isjust start with positive determinations and never give up.

Moinul Islam: Main factor of my inspiration is my Passion on brand and marketing. I never took my responsibility just as office work. I love my works, I made it my habit and passion. I always try to set and compare my brand strategy with global brands. Some of the global brands activities inspire me more to do the best and setting the benchmark.

The Pages: When it comes to the basic 4p’s- how do you prefer to blend your strategies?

The Pages: What has been your most challenging moment in career and how did you deal with it?

M I: I worked with diversified products category like snacks, beverage, confectionery, juice, biscuits. Every time I faced different challenges as every products category have different dynamics.

Moreover, Market is changing fast, consumers preference level vary rapidly, people are being more urbanized. So, everyday is marketers’ challenging day.

At our work place we deal with different projects and each projecthas separate objectives and challenge. Last year, I got an additional responsibility of Sales department. Now I’m looking after the confectionery’s sales department along with confectionery marketing department. We have 5 sales channel for confectionery business where 2,150 sales people are working. I’m heading those 5 sales channel. It’s definitely new venture and challenge for me. I’m doing this additional responsibility full heartedly and already made record sales.

Hopefully we are going to close this year with an unprecedented sales growth.

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M I: Actually it depends on product category & business objectives. For instance, in the case of impulse products we focus on place and promotion but for commodity products we focus on price. On the other hand, for market leader or market challenger or market follower, every player should have different blend of 4Ps. The Pages: If could start again, what would you do differently?

M I: If I could start again my life, I would be a professional theatre artist and cultural activist. More than 12 years I was fully involved with different cultural activities. I was president of TSC, DU based recitation group (SwarakalpanAbritichokro), I was an executive member of a theatre group (Prangonemor). But due to professional busyness I couldn’t continue my cultural activity.

The Pages: What invaluable advice would you give to people seeking a career as a marketing professional or communication strategist?

M I: A good starting point is to undertake a personal SWOT analysis and follow the following points: • Find your niche where you are best • Passion for interested area of marketing • Deep knowledge on core subjects • Learn to sell yourself • Find one or two mentor • Be good in basic calculations • Think differently and analytically • Improve presentation skills

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Market is changing fast, consumers preference level vary rapidly, people are being more urbanized.

My idea is to deal any challenge is- just start with postive determinations and never give up.

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Global Marketing Leaders. Who are the people or what are the factorsthat inspired you most?

HEALTH TIPS

DANDRUFF NO MORE !!

M.A JALIL KHAN Manager Marketing & Business Development, Square Hospital

Dandruff Symptoms The scales from the scalp fall when the hair is combed or brushed, or when the scalp is scratched, the scales from the scalp fall like snowflakes and settle on the eye brows, shoulders, and clothes. These scales sometimes appear as lumps or crusts on the scalp. Itching is there and scalp may become red: Often there is itching as well and the scalp may become red from scratching.

Seeds the use of fenugreek seeds is one of the most important remedies in the treatment of dandruff. Two tablespoons of these seeds should be soaked overnight in water and ground into a fine paste in the morning. This paste should be applied all over the scalp and left for half an hour. The hair should then be washed thoroughly with soap-nut

Dandruff treatment using Green Gram Powder

Dandruff Causes Impairment of general health, wrong food intake, constipation The main causes of dandruff are impairment of general health, development of a toxic condition mainly due to taking of wrong foods, constipation, and a low vitality due to infectious diseases. Emotional tension, harsh shampoos, general exhaustion other factors contributing to this disorder are emotional tension, harsh shampoos, exposure to cold, and general exhaustion.

Home Remedies for Dandruff

Dandruff treatment using Fenugreek

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A valuable prescription for removal of dandruff is the use of green gram powder. The hair should be washed twice a week with two tablespoons of this powder mixed with half a cup of curd. (ritha) solution or acacia concinna.

Dandruff treatment using Lime The use of a teaspoon of fresh lime juice for the last rinse, while washing the hair, is another useful remedy. This not only leaves the hair glowing but also removes stickiness and prevents dandruff.

Dandruff treatment using Beet

water after shampooing also helps to disperse dandruff.

Beets have been found useful in dandruff. Both tops and roots should

bles. Further short periods of an all-fruit diet for three days or so may be necessary at monthly intervals till the skin's condition improves. Avoid strong tea/coffee, pickles, refined and processed foods, Meats, sugar, white flour, strong tea or coffee, condiments, pickles; refined and processed foods should all be avoided.

Other Dandruff treatments

Dietaries for Dandruff be boiled in water and this water should be massaged into the scalp with the finger tips every night.

White beet is better for this purpose.

All-fruit diet with three meala a day of juicy fruits diet plays an important role in the treatment of dandruff. To begin with, the patient should resort to an all fruit diet for about five days

Dandruff treatment using Snake Gourd The juice of snake gourd has been found beneficial in the prevention

and take three meals a day of juicy fruits. Avoid citrus fruits, bananas, tinned fruits, Citrus fruits, bananas; dried, stewed, or tinned fruits should not be taken. and treatment of dandruff. The juice should be rubbed over the scalp for this purpose.

Dandruff treatment using Other Remedies Dandruff can be removed by massaging the hair for half an hour with curd which has been kept in the open for three days, or with a few drops of lime juice mixed with Indian gooseberry juice every night, before going to bed. Another measure which helps to counteract dandruff is to dilute cider vinegar with an equal quantity of water and dab this on to the hair with cotton wool in between shampooing. Cider vinegar added to the final rinsing

Well-balanced diet after the all-fruit diet, the patient can gradually adopt a well-balanced diet,

Keep hair and scalp clean to avoid accumulation of dead cells the foremost consideration in the treatment of this disorder is to keep the hair and scalp clean so as to minimise the accumulation of dead cells. Hair should be brushed daily to improve circulation the hair should be brushed daily to improve the circulation and remove any flakiness.

The most effective way to brush the hair is to bend forward from the waist with the head down towards the ground, and brush from the nape of the neck towards the top of the head. The scalp should also be thoroughly massaged everyday, using one's finger tips and working systematically over the head. This should be done just before or after brushing the hair. Like brushing, this stimulates the circulation, dislodges dirt and dandruff, and encourages hair growth. Exposure of the head to the rays of the sun is also a useful measure in the treatment of dandruff.

Warm-water enema During the first five days of the treatment when the patient takes an all-fruit diet, a warm-water enema should be taken daily to cleanse the bowels. Simultaneously, an attempt should be made to keep the body in good health.

How to Cure Dandruff

with emphasis on raw foods, especially fresh fruits and vegeta-

Dandruff is due to the excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp. As it is normal for skin cells to die and flake off, a small amount of flaking is normal and in fact quite common. Some people, however, either chronically or as a result of certain triggers experience an unusually large amount of flaking, which can also be accompanied by redness and irritation.

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BRB Air is specialized in meeting the need of those travelers who expect the safest and most advanced travel options. BRB Air has excelled by offering a demanding clientele, unmatched safety record, a first-class fleet, and top-end cabin appointments. The BRB Air experience, from reservation to destination is great. Initially, the fleet consisted of one new Bell 407GX single-engine helicopter, and now plans to add highly technologically advanced helicopters in future.

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Since the dawn of time, gathering over food has been a crucial aspect for mankind.On the quest of gathering food, men hunted almost every possible nock and corner- water, land, forests, desert even mountains.

At the end of the day, they returned with foods from different places.

Gradually, they learned the usefulness and impracticality of different sort of foods. Different foods contain different sort of nutrition or ingredients.

Oil is an integral part of our regular cooking process. No kitchen is complete, if there is no oil available for cooking.Edible oil is produced through the extraction of seeds.

Different types of seeds usually produce different kind of edible oil.

The same way, soybean oil is extracted from soya seeds. Soya fruits look a lot like pea-pods. Every fruit has two to four grains. Soybean oil has Iodine, vitamin E. Iodine helps against diseases like thyroids.

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In many countries around the world, soybean is commercially cultivated.

The biggest soybean producing countries are USA, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, China, India, Australia, Bolivia and Paraguay. Almost

desh, some soybeans are cultivated in LaxmipurNoakhaliBhola, Barisal district and northern areas. But it’s very little in quantity. Soybean mashed is really delicious. Soya milk is also nutritious. Biodiesel can also

3,130,000 million metric ton soybean is produced in the world. In Bangla-

be made from this. Even nail polish remover use soybean oil.

CRADLE TO GATE (Farmer To Product)

The soybean oil we use to cook, we get it after refining. In our country, the oil we get is crude. We import crude soybean oil from different exporting countries via ships. It’s also known as CDSBO or crude degummed soybean oil around the world. This CDSBO goes through Chittagong seaport and into our country’s oil refineries to be refined.

CDSBO has a lot of elements mixed that can be harmful to the human body. Crude has gum that can be very harmful to humans. The gum is extracted by heating the crude with phosphoric acid or caustic. Then cholesterol level is decreased to the point where the human body can tolerate. After that, by continuing filtrations, it’s made edible.

All over the world, soybean oil is presented in the market in two ways.

The oil stored in open drums is

called loose oil. This oil is also packed into poly pack and cans and brought to consumers. Loose oil is not safe for health because it can be adulterated. Especially when imported crude is unloaded at Chittagong, then some dishonest local workers, smugglers sell that crude with the help of some dishonest oil businessmen. These businessmen only mix garlic with the crude and heat it before selling it in the market. To be safe from this type of unhealthy oil, you should buy oil from companies that sell double refined oil with double sealed security cans. From 1991, a multinational company called Bangladesh Edible Oil Limited has been renowned to be providing this service.

Scientists who study nutrition has

said that because of having Omega 3 and 6, soybean oil helps to keep high blood pressure under control, provides the necessary nutrition for children during pregnancy, saves the health of hair and helps to prevent and cure eyes’ glaucoma disease.

Soybean, that is to say soybean oil has lots of nutritious qualities.

Soybean oil became popular in Bangladesh during the 1960s. Then, direct refined oil had to be imported.

Two to three refineries were also established. At present, there are thirteen to fourteen companies that are involved in edible oil business and there are almost 32 refineries.

But because of increase in population, the demand can’t be fulfilled completely. There is also a big difference between the price and people’s capability to buy that creates dissatisfaction. But because

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of increase in crude price in international market, our country’s mill owners are forced to raise the local price.

Finally, the nature and climate of Bangladesh have been proven very suitable for cultivation of soya tree.

There is a natural scope for the farmers and commercial producers.

Therefore, a little attention and care from the governing bodies would definitely put the name of Bangladesh forward along with top producers such as USA, Brazil and Argentina.

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Oil is an integral part of our regular cooking process. No kitchen is complete, if there is no oil available.Soybean oil is extracted from soya seeds which contains Iodine, vitamin E. Soybean mashed is really delicious. Soya milk is so full of nutrition’s. Biodiesel can also be made from this. Even nail polish remover can be made from soybean oil.

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global warming is an issue that calls for a global response. The rapid change in climate will be too great to allow many eco-systems to suitably adapt, since the change have direct impact on biodiversity, agriculture, forestry, dry land, water resources and human health. Due to unusual weather pattern, rising greenhouse gas, declining air quality etc. society demands that business also take responsibility in safeguarding the planet. In addition, Bangladesh is one of the most climate change vulnerable countries and floods, tropical cyclones, storm surges, droughts are likely to become more frequent and severe in the coming years. Banks/Financial Institutions (FIs) in Bangladesh need to protect their financing from the risks arising out of the deteriorating environmental scenario and climate change. The development of financial products to respond to environmental

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challenges has reached a stage such that environmental finance can be recognized as an emerging field of research and practice.

A Green Bank is an ethical bank, a socially responsible bank or a sustainable bank. Green bank is to provide innovative green products to support the activities that are not hazardous to environment and help conserve environment. Green finance as a part of GreenBanking makes great contribution to the transition to resource-efficient and low carbon industriesi.e. green industry and green economy in general. Green banking is a component of the global initiative by a group of stakeholders to save environment.

In response to the above, urgent measures are required by stake holders for sustainable development and thereby save the planet.

Banks/FIs as financial intermediary hold a unique position in an economic system that can affect production, business and other economic activities through their financing activities and thus may contribute to pollute environment.

Moreover, energy and water efficiency and waste reduction are of high concern for FIs. Green FIs or environmentally responsible FIs do not only improve their own standards but also affect socially responsible behavior of other business.

To make Pollution Free Healthy Green Bangladesh, now it is the high time for the banks to adopt a comprehensive Green Banking Policy in a formal and structured manner in line with global n orms so as to protect environmental degradation and ensure sustainable banking practices. With a view to developing green banking practices in the

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country, an indicative Green Banking Policy and Strategy framework has been developed by Bangladesh Bank (BB). BB advised all Banks/FIs to adopt a comprehensive Green Banking Policy and also instructed to implement the same within the time frame. As directives of Bangladesh Bank, Green Banking Policy needs to be covered through time frame work which will be segregated into three phases Under phase one Banks are to develop green banking policies and show general commitment on environment through in-house performance. A high powered Committee comprises of directors from the Board in should be responsible to review the banks’ environmental policies, strategies and program. Banks shall approve a considerable fund in their annual budget allocation for green banking.

Banks are required to establish a separate Green Banking Unit or Cell having the responsibility of designing, evaluating and administering related green banking issues of the banks. A senior executive should be assigned with the responsibility of heading the unit. The unit will report to the high powered committee time to time.

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Eco friendly business activities and energy efficient industries will be given preference in financing by banks. Environmental infrastructure such as renewable energy project, clean water supply project, wastewater treatment plant, solid and hazardous waste disposal plant, bio-gas plant, bio fertilizer plant should be encouraged and financed by banks.

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Bank shall incorporate Environmental and Climate Change Risk as part of the existing overall credit risk methodology prescribed to assess a prospective borrower from both credit and environmental risk point of view.

Banks shall prepare an inventory of the consumption of water, paper, electricity, energy etc. by its offices and branches in different places.

Then it should take measures to save electricity, water and paper consumption. A 'Green Office Guide' or at least a set of general instructions should be circulated to the employees for efficient use of electricity, water, paper and reuse of equipments. Eco friendly business activities and energy efficient industries will be given preference in financing by banks. Environmental infrastructure such as renewable energy project, clean water supply project, wastewater treatment plant, solid and hazardous waste disposal plant, bio-gas plant, biofertilizer plant should be encouraged and financed by banks. Banks should finance the economic activities of the flood, cyclone and drought prone areas at the regular interest rate without charging additional risk premium through creation Climate Risk Fund.

Bans shall introduce green marketing. Green marketing is the market

ing of products that are presumed to be environmentally safe. Bank shall ensure online banking and supporting Employee Training, Consumer Awareness and Green Event.

Reporting relating to Green Banking to BB should be ensured.

Under phase two Banks need to formulate strategies to design specific policies for different environmental sensitive sectors. A bank should determine green targets to be attained through strategic planning and Setting up Green Branches as per criteria of Bangladesh Bank. A bank should develop and follow an environmental risk management manual or guidelines in their assessment and monitoring of project and working capital loans.

Under phase three Banks are expected to introduce environment friendly innovative green products to address the core environmental challenges of the country. Banks should publish independent Green Annual Report following internationally accepted format like Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI) targeting their stakeholders. Banks shall report their initiatives/activities under the said program to Bangladesh Bank.

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Bangladesh Bank has created a fund of Tk.200.00 Coriander which the Banks will get refinance from this fund at interest rate of 5.00% (Bank rate) for financing green products. The Banks are allowed to finance the green products under this refinance scheme of Bangladesh Bank at interest rate of 9.00%. The Bangladesh Bank would allow maximum Tk.1.75 Lac for solar home systems, Tk.150.00 Lac for solar mini grid , Tk.35.00 Lac for solar irrigation pumping systems, Tk.600.00 Lac for solar PV assembly Plant, Tk.0.50 Lac to Tk.25.00 Lac for bio-gas plant, Tk.100.00 Lac to Tk.400.00 Lac for ETP, Tk.35.00 Lac for lime oven modernization , Tk.0.90 Lac to Tk.2.90 Lac for vermicompost, Tk.50.00 Lac for hydro-electricity plant , Tk.500.00 Lac for PET bottle reprocessing plant , Tk.100.00 Lac for solar battery reprocessing plant, Tk.500.00 Lac for

LED bulb production plant, Tk.50.00 Lac to Tk.500.00 Lac for Hybrid Hoffman Kiln (HHK)/Tunnel Kiln, Tk.300.00 Lac for renewable energy , Tk.2000.00 Lac for green industry and Tk. Tk.100.00 Lac for work place safety.

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Banks shall prepare an inventory of the consumption of water, paper, electricity, energy etc. by its offices and branches in different places.

Then it should take measures to save electricity, water and paper consumption.

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is said that some good things must not be shared, but when it comes to good food, it should never be enjoyed alone. Truly it is so everlasting that I feel that I can’t keep my eyes long enough to experience it all. Thank you to Cloud Bistro for presenting us this delicious recipe. Let’s find out how it is prepared.

ASIAN STYLE CHILLI & CRAB SERVED ON A BED OF EGG FRIED RICE AND ASIAN GREENS INGREDIENTS 2 whole crabs cut into pieces For the sauce:

2 table spoons Sesame Seed Oil 2 table spoons Vegetable Oil

2 table spoons Tamarind (Concentrated) 3 table spoons Red Chili Sauce

1 table spoon Sweet Chili Sauce 5 grams Coriander Leaf 5 grams Shallots

5 grams Minced Garlic

5 grams Minced Ginger 5 grams Lemon Grass 5 gramsChili Flakes For the rice:

1 cup Rice (one day old cooked rice) 1 pc Egg

10 gm Butter

5 gm Shallots For the Bokchow:

Bokchow – 2 heads

Oil – 1 table spoon

Soy Sauce – 2 table spoons

Alex The Food Hunter: For the garish:

10gm White Sesame Seed

Md. Sarwar Jahan (Alex) DIRECTIONS

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First, cook the crab with two tablespoons of oil and a little bit of garlic. In the meantime, cook the sauce– heat the pan and pour sesame seed oil. Add in garlic, ginger and lemon grass. When it turns fragrant add in chili sauce, followed by tamarind paste, and then a little bit of water. Add chili flakes. Bring them to a boil. Next add in the crab Hello Friends, and sweet chili sauce. Toss in the roughly chopped coriander and shallots. Turn off the heat.

I am Md. Sarwar Jahan (Alex). I am a film maker by profession. Just as you have many interests, my interests are local Forand thetravel. rice, heat the pan and add half the butter in the pan. Then toss in the rice with the butter. Create a space in food the rice and add butter in the pan followed by the egg. Let it cook for 30 seconds and then mix it with the rice and season it. love The texture the rice should a crazy bit softabout and sticky (gooey).

Sauté the Bokchow oil as andI soy sauce,you Who doesn’t to eat? of People of all agesbeare food-from Teknaf to Tetulia, join me,with Alex, introduce add just a hint of garlic. Serve on a plate. to and the local delicacies.

Just as there are no limits to discovering new things you like, finding and eating good food is also an endless adventure.

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Budhu Biryani is one such historic restaurant that for the past 72 years this delicious and clean place is continuously serving food. From big politicians to film directors, actors, actresses and even the American Ambassador is a big fan of this Budhu Biryani house’s Chicken Pulao. I managed to find out some fun facts about this delicious dish from the cooks here. The address is No. 56 Haricharan Rai Road, Faridabad, Dhaka, 1204. Let’s explore how this recipe is prepared.

MUROG PULAO INGREDIENTS 1 kg Dinajpur Irfan Rice ½ litre Water

150gm Soyabean Oil 2 teaspoon Salt

According to taste Cinnamon

According to taste Green Cardamom According to taste Nutmeg (Jaiphal) According to taste Mace (Javitri) 1 tea spoon Ginger Paste 1 cup Sliced Onion

1 cup Powdered Milk

20gm Ground Nut Paste

DIRECTIONS

For the Chicken: After the onion is made into a paste, use the ginger paste, garlic paste, nutmeg (jaiphal), mace (javitri), cinnamon, green cardamom and salt to marinate the chicken well. Then you have to cook the chicken.

For the Rice: Begin by pouring some soybean oil in a pan and turning the heat up to high. Once it is heated add in the

sliced onions and wait until they turn golden brown. Remove half of the sliced onions and keep aside. Add in the nut paste and stir well, then add the ginger paste and salt. Keep stirring well for at least 3 minutes. Add in a little water followed by milk and finally the pre-soaked (for 30 minutes) rice.

Soak a newspaper and cover the top of the pan with it. Then place a lid on top and cook for 10 minutes. Place another pan at the base of the pan and keep cooking for 15 more minutes until ready to serve.

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have turned a little bit devilish, because as soon as the sun sets no one can stop us from going out. We feel restless and our hunger is amplified, we refuse to be stopped by anything standing in our way. We remain unfulfilled if we don’t taste something new. That’s why our search led us to TBW Fish and Chips. I am astonished to see their dedication to cleanliness.

Friends, you may close your eyes and eat here without fear of getting sick.

Friends, this is all for now. I, Alex, will be back again in the next issue with more mouth-watering food.

If you want, you may share your opinions on our Facebook fan page: https://www.facebook.com/alexthefoodhunter

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SPECIAL FEATURE It

is said that some good things must not be shared, but when it comes to good food, it should never be enjoyed alone. Truly it is so everlasting that I feel that I can’t keep my eyes long enough to experience it all. Thank you to Cloud Bistro for presenting us this delicious recipe. Let’s find out how it is prepared.

ASIAN STYLE CHILLI & CRAB SERVED ON A BED OF EGG FRIED RICE AND ASIAN GREENS INGREDIENTS 2 whole crabs cut into pieces For the sauce:

2 table spoons Sesame Seed Oil 2 table spoons Vegetable Oil

2 table spoons Tamarind (Concentrated) 3 table spoons Red Chili Sauce

1 table spoon Sweet Chili Sauce 5 grams Coriander Leaf 5 grams Shallots

5 grams Minced Garlic

5 grams Minced Ginger 5 grams Lemon Grass 5 gramsChili Flakes For the rice:

1 cup Rice (one day old cooked rice) 1 pc Egg

10 gm Butter

5 gm Shallots For the Bokchow:

Bokchow – 2 heads

Oil – 1 table spoon

Soy Sauce – 2 table spoons For the garish:

10gm White Sesame Seed

DIRECTIONS

First, cook the crab with two tablespoons of oil and a little bit of garlic. In the meantime, cook the sauce– heat the pan and pour sesame seed oil. Add in garlic, ginger and lemon grass. When it turns fragrant add in chili sauce, followed by tamarind paste, and then a little bit of water. Add chili flakes. Bring them to a boil. Next add in the crab and sweet chili sauce. Toss in the roughly chopped coriander and shallots. Turn off the heat.

For the rice, heat the pan and add half the butter in the pan. Then toss in the rice with the butter. Create a space in the rice and add butter in the pan followed by the egg. Let it cook for 30 seconds and then mix it with the rice and season it. The texture of the rice should be a bit soft and sticky (gooey). Sauté the Bokchow with oil and soy sauce, and add just a hint of garlic. Serve on a plate.

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Budhu Biryani is one such historic restaurant that for the past 72 years this delicious and clean place is continuously serving food. From big politicians to film directors, actors, actresses and even the American Ambassador is a big fan of this Budhu Biryani house’s Chicken Pulao. I managed to find out some fun facts about this delicious dish from the cooks here. The address is No. 56 Haricharan Rai Road, Faridabad, Dhaka, 1204. Let’s explore how this recipe is prepared.

MUROG PULAO INGREDIENTS 1 kg Dinajpur Irfan Rice ½ litre Water

150gm Soyabean Oil 2 teaspoon Salt

According to taste Cinnamon

According to taste Green Cardamom According to taste Nutmeg (Jaiphal) According to taste Mace (Javitri) 1 tea spoon Ginger Paste 1 cup Sliced Onion

1 cup Powdered Milk

20gm Ground Nut Paste

DIRECTIONS

Perfect for Winter

For the Chicken: After the onion is made into a paste, use the ginger paste, garlic paste, nutmeg (jaiphal), mace (javitri), cinnamon, green cardamom and salt to marinate the chicken well. Then you have to cook the chicken.

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For the Rice: Begin by pouring some soybean oil in a pan and turning the heat up to high. Once it is heated add in the process from librarian.

But, ofhalf course it is neveronions as filmmaking sliced There onionswas and relatively wait untilhigh theyexpectation turn golden brown.

Remove of the sliced and keep aside.

Add in the nut paste for the movie “Ek Cup Cha” based simple as that. I will spare you the pre-production up to its release in and stir well, then add the ginger paste and salt.

Keep stirring well for at least 3 minutes.

Add in a little water followed by on the buzz going around the social spoilers as many of you might not theatres. milk and finally the pre-soaked (for 30 minutes) rice.seen it yet. media circles, especially prior to its have He was overwhelmed by the release on the 14th of November across theatres in the country. Film The starring roles are played by: response when the film first hit the Soak a newspaper and cover the top of the pan with it. Then place a lid on top and cook for 10 minutes. Place another pan actor turned producer Ferdous Ferdous, Mousimi, Rituparna theatres and movie lovers flocked to at the Ahmed’s base of the pan keep cooking more minutes until ready to serve. see it. He said that his ambition to debut asand a producer was for 15 Sengupta, Ejajul Islam and Indian one of the reasons for it. It is a Actress Munira Mithu. Other notable be a producer came from senior actors who took the same route. He good effort from his director-also a stars include Afzal Hossain and have turned a little bit devilish, because as soon as the sun sets no one can stop us from going out. We feel restless highlighted the importance of debutant directing his first big screen Nipun. The actors gave good and our hunger is amplified, we refuse to be stopped by anything standing in our way. We remain unfulfilled if we don’t taste film-Noieem Imtiaz Niyamul. performances throughout the movie understanding and chemistry necessomething new. That’s why our search led us to TBW Fish and Chips. I am astonished to see their dedication to cleanliness. by staying committed to their roles sary between a producer and a Friends, you may close your eyes and eat here without fear of getting sick. director. He found that in Noieem The story and script was written by and supported the direction effort.

Basu Chatterjee, who was responsiImtiaz Niyamul and decided to work Friends, this is all for now. I, Alex, will be back again in the next issue with more mouth-watering food. with him. ble for catapulting Ferdous Ferdous mentioned in interviews that Ahmed’s acting career with “Hotath he was delighted that he got to If you want, you may share your opinions on our Facebook fan page: https://www.facebook.com/alexthefoodhunter Brishti”. experience the entire

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The story revolves around an affair of a professor with a

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On the hype generated by the movie prior to its release, Ferdous said that he was a bit worried that the film got overhyped and the audience might be expecting too much when going in to see it.

Coming back to the director, Noieem Imtiaz Niyamul, it seems that he has successfully made the transition from the small screen to the big screen.

It feels like an honest and a good first effort. Although not as well thought out and polished experience as it could have been it still makes for entertaining viewing. He had several well received small screen efforts and Ferdous took a big risk by letting him direct his first film as a producer. This might have been a bold move for him considering the anticipation from those who wanted watched the film. Given how quickly the word spreads in today’s oversharing always connected world, it will not be a mistake to think that the movie will earn back the cost of making the film and do well. This goes with the recent trend of local films doing well at the theatres

Ek Cup Cha may not have been a benchmark setting reflection of the rich arts culture and heritage of Bangladesh, but it will satisfy fans of the lead stars and provide an important foundation for the director to build and expand from.

Another positive that can be taken away from Ek Cup Cha is the music -which includes a song penned by the late great Humayun Ahmed. The credit for the music largely goes to the composers and artists performing the music. The father daughter duo of Alamgir and Akhi Alamgir were among those who worked on the project.

It is easy to recommend this film as something more than a casual time killer. Hopefully we will see better efforts from the director and expect better quality productions from Ferdous Ahmed-as this was their first effort in new roles and they can only improve and keep their fans expectant for their next projects.

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The story and script was written by Basu Chatterjee, who was responsible for catapulting Ferdous Ahmed’s acting career with “Hotath Brishti

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year starts off so hot and high-energy, Aries, that you may sometimes look in the mirror and wonder who that person is! Your true New Year, Aries, begins the day after a Solar Eclipse (March 21 - the day the Sun enters your sign), with Uranus and Mars both conjunct the Moon. Feelings may run rampant for a few weeks, but life will settle down to a subdued roar and thunder, leaving you to feel like you could succeed at just about ARIES anything. Use that confidence and energy while being wildly creative, social, and happy in August when the Sun meets Jupiter in fiery Leo. The September 13 Solar Eclipse is a brief but intense moment to look back. Are you staying healthy and on track? In November, be willing to take on more responsibility and authority, and afterward find yourself to be a more matured, refined person. This helps greatly in any career or business situation that might attract you later.

2015 is a great year for Taurus to begin something new and maybe choose a new direction for some part of

your life. Mentally, you may have been preparing, and now's the time. The Sun and Moon are both in Taurus as your year starts, so April and May could be the most agreeable for your plans. Love and relationships in general may take a slight hit in July and August when Venus goes retrograde from July 25 until September 6. Sometimes you need to go extra slow with people and affairs of the heart, that's all. Be extra creative and you'll be popular all summer long. The Mercury retrograde in Libra (September 17 to October 9) might stress relationships, but Venus rules here, too, and Taurus knows how to be sweet. Be healthy, happy, and good to yourself, especially in November and December!

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015 is an exciting year, Gemini, when relationships bloom, opportunities for personal growth and maturity abound, and friends and family become more cherished. As blazing and energetic as the year begins, you have plenty of built-in pauses to stay on track and take care of all those people and things you love. Mercury retrograde (all in Air signs) is your friend. Yes, really! January 21 to February 11 (Mercury in Aquarius) is a calmer social GEMINI period; May 18 to June 11 (in Gemini) lets you mentally regroup and rethink what might have been done with too much haste the month before. September 17 to October 9 (in Libra) offers a chance to take a second look at any agreements or commitments you made or that were made to you earlier in the year.

Socially, Gemini is running in high gear all year. Eat healthy and get enough rest, and moderate those social indulgences. Friends and family are there to remind you how important you are, especially in the July. It is a fun, fabulous year!

You may feel a bit like a sea creature out of water this year, with only sensitive Neptune in a fellow Water

Sign (Pisces). This will illuminate your instincts, feelings, and intuition compared to all the other signs. Keeping your emotions controlled may be the biggest challenge in late June and July, when the Sun and Saturn move into Water Signs, too. The first two months you will be focused more on others, but make sure you also take good care of yourself so you can properly be there for loved ones or friends if they need you. People keep you busy with fun in May and June. Your mind may motor in high gear while your attention zooms in on family, home, and what you love best. Things should calm down after the Sun-Mars conjunction on June 14.

With the Moon in Leo square Saturn in Scorpio on the Summer Solstice, you may not feel charming, but everyone will see your charm throughout the rest of the year!

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have a well-balanced year ahead, Leo, with plenty of passionate Fire, sensitive Water, practical Earth, and diplomatic Air energies at your fingertips. Neptune will offer you illusions and comfortable escapes in February. Uranus will surprise and energize you in April. Mercury and Mars will tug at your heartstrings and family in July. Venus will make daily life more pleasant and comfortable than ever in September. What a year! Jupiter spends the first half of 2015 in your sign, Leo, bringing good luck and abundance, but also the temptation to enjoy the good things in life in excess. Try to use moderation in all things, especially eating, spending, and socializing, and simply share the wealth. Jupiter is retrograde until April 8, so be aware of maintaining or improving your personal integrity. Energy might sag and minor health concerns could become a concern in November, when the Sun (the ruler of Leo) encounters Saturn. Balance and good sense can fix all. Take good care of yourself and enjoy each day to its fullest!

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015 is a year of great luck and abundance, Virgo. There will also be strong feelings, opinions, and a great drive to succeed. It may be hard to think straight all the time amidst so much activity and bustling daily life, but you'll do your best. Expect opportunities and congenial people around you from January 1, as your ruling planet Mercury is in Capricorn along with the Sun, Venus, and Pluto. Capricorn is an Earth Sign and very compatible with you, Virgo. Jupiter enters Virgo on August 11. From then on, amplified good luck and prosperity VIRGO should blossom. Friends and family (particularly siblings) may be extra generous. It's a year to bring each other many happy times. Enhanced creativity, good times with groups of people (especially large gatherings), and a trip or two are all smiled upon this year. Be healthy, active, eat and rest well, because it's a busy year!

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015 gives you a deeper desire for material security and luxury. This means you'll have greater motivation and ambition. In your gentle, agreeable Libra way, you'll accomplish more and attract more compatible people into your camp. You'll be extremely lucky with people, so network away! Then put social activities on pause during August, rest up and re-energize. Mercury goes retrograde in your sign (September 17 - October 9) and this is a great thing, too. Consolidate your team of friends and family members now, and see clearly who your truest supporters are. November and December are powerful times for you as well, particularly the last two days of December when your planet Venus moves into glorious Sagittarius.

owerful good luck and instant energy are at your fingertips in 2015, Scorpio. Given your natural level of

intensity, you'll need extra effort almost every day to not burn out or frazzle the people around you. Be cool and a bit distant if necessary in February and March when instincts are tested and people become harder to read. Reserve judgment about others but don't over-idealize them - namely friends and family.

SCORPIO When Mars conjuncts Uranus (March 11) and when the Sun conjuncts Uranus (April 6), the Moon will be in Scorpio, affecting you more strongly than most other signs. Be braced for surprises. Respect your physical limits, avoid overexertion, and be healthy and ambitious. Such a fiery year can be hard on a Water Sign like you, but 2015 gives you plenty of Earth energy to anchor and get you through!

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a great year to be a Sagittarius! With so much admiration, respect, and authority coming your way, it could be hard to remember to be modest. Make the effort, though, be gracious and understated, and people will regard you all the more. Be methodical and then trust your sound, critical judgment. Emotional judgment is strong and true, too, especially in February. Saturn in Sagittarius this year adds to your patience and careful STGITTARIUS treatment of people and situations. Family and friends will think well of you no matter what, and could lavish extra affection on you in the springtime. Be well, active, and avoid too many extra calories too often, however yummy. This could be an ongoing challenge after early April, when Jupiter's retrograde ends. It's quite a delicious year, Sag!

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a major new start in 2015, Capricorn, or perhaps several minor ones. Let your heart and passion be your guides. Then be your own best friend rather than your own worst enemy. (All unlike you, I know!) Trust your gut. A slowly forming Jupiter-Saturn square (not perfected until August) will help keep you from going too far, too fast, or off track. Family supports you in a big way, perhaps wondering what took you so long.

CAPRICON You have great ambition and energy for your work this year, and also great compassion. Your Capricorn year actually starts with the Capricorn New Moon (December 21, 2014). The day before, a Mars-Uranus sextile guarantees that you'll try your best and invent whatever you need, and the Venus-Pluto conjunction makes sure that you're noticed. Go out there and be amazing! Find healthy ways to de-stress and to nurture and encourage yourself. This becomes increasingly important as the year progresses. Remember, it's not failure if it doesn't work the first time. Persist!

2015 sees you firmly in control of your own world, Aquarius, as well as prominent and lucky in public. Jupiter

is at the top of your chart all year. You can keep your private goals and desires private and still shine and work wonders for others. Any nervousness won't show in your appearance or how you present yourself. Saturn in fiery Sagittarius supports you. Friends and family will see how hard you work and won't slow you down.

But if you want help, just ask. Mercury and Venus in Aquarius oppose Jupiter and anchor your chart for the AQUARIUS year. Mercury goes retrograde in Aquarius (January 21-February 11), making you sharper and more cautious.

Your health looks strong, but overdoing things will be an ongoing concern. Be safe and avoid silly, careless accidents. It's a very well-balanced but high energy year, Aquarius!

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f you've ever dreamed of taking a step up and being a bigger, better you, 2015 is your year! Fresh, unexpected opportunities are everywhere, and doors will magically open for you, Pisces. Be sensible, not giddy. Take all this good luck seriously, and say "thank you" often. Give yourself enough attention and be healthy, especially in January through April. January and February (with the January 19 Mars-Neptune conjunction and the February 21 Venus-Mars conjunction) will keep you busy but happy. Family and friends help you keep a lid on the wild times and offer sanity, harmony, and gentle fun and relaxation close to home.

People may have high expectations of you, especially in the summer, and you may overextend yourself trying not to disappoint anyone. Focus as much on yourself as others and become all that you want to be!

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Jashtimadhu, Sapistan, Khubbazi, Kathmi/Suprava, Banafsha, Gawzaban, Unnab etc.

Indications • Common cold • Cough • Catarrh • Catarrhal fever • Bronchitis • Tonsillitis • Headache • Hoarseness of voice • Sore throat Dosage & Administration

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