Bangladesh is gorgeous in Monsoon; the trees are happy sporting their green foliage, and the cloudy sky gives a respite from the stifling summers. The incessant rain or even the light drizzle quenches the scorched brown earth and our parched, fatigued souls.

To answer that, we have to travel much further back in time than the last century, before genesis (of the university) if you will.

The upcoming centenary of Dhaka University, on 1 July, is not only a monumental milestone for the institution, but also a matter of celebration for the whole country.

It is natural to feel possessive about things we love, and the sentiment applies to people, things and universities, and everything in between.

Colouring may seem like a very simple exercise of illuminating surfaces with hues, but its restorative and therapeutic aspects are many. It ranges from aid in the treatment of different psychological disorders to working as an ideal mental stress reliever.

If you are thinking of embarking on the fitness journey to work off all that lockdown weight or are already on board, here are a number of exercise apps that can be your best friend. They will give you a pretty decent workout experience and enable you to analyse your performance, so make sure to check them out.

Remember that familiar line that we heard growing up? “Mach-e bhat-e Bangali” — arguably the most correct description of our people’s food habit. While it is true that people are leaning towards new and different cuisine these days, the appeal of rice was never questioned for even a second in our country, and it is very likely to stay that way for the foreseeable future.

Chilli peppers are the fruit of capsicum pepper plants, notable for their hot flavour. They are members of the nightshade family, related to bell peppers and tomatoes.

For the first time in Bangladesh, Meena Sweets has come up with a unique product — Amalaki Biscuit.

We all love to shop. Some of us are shopaholics while others are not, but we all, from time-to-time, purchase things we do not need. While it is not always possible to make a shopping list every time we go shopping, it is a good idea to make a grocery list before you step inside a food mart or a kitchen market. Why? You will find out in a while.

Recently, Beauty Service Owners Association of Bangladesh (BSOAB) has received recognition from the Government of Bangladesh. Established in 2016, BSOAB has been working for the development of the beauty industry in the country.

In these trying times of the COVID pandemic, our frontline workers are fighting for our lives and security by providing emergency services, risking their own lives.

With an idea ignited in France and a vision carried out in Bangladesh, SaRa Lifestyle is a clothing outlet that combines style and versatility.

If you ever walk into a building tucked away in Italy, you will be marvelling at the remarkable interior décor and furniture pieces. Walk into KC’s design studio and you shall be greeted with the same aura, right here in Bangladesh.

It is no more just about comics and superheroes or being studious and introverted, it is about personality and vibrancy. The stereotypical nerd image is quite outdated for the 21st century and so, this subtle art of expression and fashion has become a part of almost everyone’s wardrobe.

Melbourne raised chef determinedly celebrates Bangladeshi cuisine on arguably the most popular food related TV show “MasterChef Australia”. It’s as if she wants to show the world the beauty of our food, the complexity of our cuisine, her heritage and the legacies she wants to pass on to the next generation.

At some point in our lives, we all had entertained the idea that once we get through our adolescent years, the painful pimples will leave us alone. Sadly, we could not have been more wrong and are still trying to figure out the best way around this problem.

To those who believe monsoon is for the dull and colourless, let me rectify the statement. It is indeed for the spontaneous and the most fashionable.

Monsoon is gradually arriving with its freshness and intermittent heavy rain showers. Weather during the rainy season can be pleasing, and tempt us to crawl further into the bed and relax. However, conducting daily tasks outside and navigating the streets during the monsoon can be tricky business, especially for city dwellers.

Most people unfortunately fail to consume the two recommended servings of fruits a day. Even if your daily midday summer treat consists of your favourite fruit,