#Perspective / Why rain and romance will always go together

15 June 2026, 14:10 PM Life & Living
Embrace the nostalgic magic of monsoon in Bangladesh through a beautifully narrative perspective. This text captures how raindrops inspire romance, prompting a youthful lover to choose a stunning white saree before meeting her paramour.

5 epic destinations in Asia that won’t cost a fortune

Discover budget-friendly Asian travel destinations from Bangladesh, exploring Nepal, Bhutan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand to experience breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and world-class street food while creating unforgettable memories without breaking your bank account.

Your favourite snacks may be loaded with hidden salt

11 June 2026, 10:56 AM Health & Fitness
Control dietary sodium with insights from Dr Chowdhury Tasneem Hasin of Continental Hospital. Reducing hidden salt in processed snacks prevents hypertension and silent kidney damage, protecting the heart health of young adults across Bangladesh.
The colourful cauliflowers of Bangladesh
6 February 2023, 02:17 AM Life & Living Multimedia
Shankha Dasgupta: Meet the genius behind Guti
1 February 2023, 12:48 PM Life & Living
Despite charging fees, needs of passengers neglected
23 January 2023, 04:33 AM Life & Living Multimedia

Tips and tricks on how to look skinnier in pictures

Never underestimate the power of a bad picture. Today’s world is huge on Instagram and Snapchat, and unfortunately, how one looks in the frame is how one is perceived by both friends and strangers. The good news is there are plenty of tips and tricks that can help you look instantly thinner in snaps.
24 December 2022, 13:21 PM

What young people are wearing to weddings this winter

One of the most enjoyable aspects surrounding weddings is definitely the dressing-up part of it.
22 December 2022, 17:00 PM

Ways to de-stress this holiday season

Holiday stress is our body's and mind's reaction to the intense responsibilities and demands in our lives. Although holidays should be happy and joyful, these special occasions can often turn rather stressful. We will need to provide a lot of compassion to both ourselves and others throughout this season for everyone to enjoy our holiday.
22 December 2022, 14:19 PM

The STA rule for negotiation

Negotiation is a skill for the masses. It helps the mightiest CEO as much as the average executive, not discriminating between profession or class, but doling out similar benefits. Despite the apparent benefits, not everyone can master the art of negotiation and it shows in the ways some people walk out with the best and worst of deals.
22 December 2022, 14:15 PM

The art of sleep: A sleep whisperer’s guide

Nuthan Manohar is a sleep whisperer, perfumer and a wellbeing consultant who used to pride herself on being able to sleep through anything. However, as life took over, sleep began to elude her. She woke up groggy the next day, was not operating on optimum productivity and knew she needed to do something about this. Here are 4 habits Nuthan adopted to fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up refreshed.
22 December 2022, 14:11 PM

Common causes of headache and their remedies

Thankfully, there are at least 5 ways in which one can spot the more uncommon triggers and ease the irritating and painful ailment.
22 December 2022, 14:06 PM

4 side jobs to help you save up during holidays

Here are a few ideas for quick holiday money making.
22 December 2022, 14:00 PM

Young entrepreneurs in the wedding scene

The growing wedding industry of Bangladeshi is allowing young entrepreneurs to succeed.
22 December 2022, 08:29 AM

Around the world in bookstores

Spectacular is the bookstore in Buenos Aires El Ateneo Grand Splendid; a former opera house built in 1903 and now shelved with books in a massive remodelling exercise.
22 December 2022, 00:00 AM

Bangladeshi duo Sadia and Evan through to the next round of Portuguese talent show Temos Artista

Bangladesh has been making massive headways in the world; be it in fashion, sports or arts and entertainment. Joining the league of exceptionally talented individuals waving the red and green flag on the global stage are Sadia and Evan, who, a few days back, represented Bangladesh in a Portuguese dance competition.
21 December 2022, 16:01 PM

7 habits of happy people

Here are about 7 habits, rooted in simplicity, that they say could be the key to lasting happiness.
21 December 2022, 15:56 PM

5 tips on caring for your indoor plants this winter

Indoor plants can really uplift the outlook of any household. Even during winter when everything is gloomier in general, they can add an air of happiness to our home’s decor.
21 December 2022, 15:53 PM

7 amazing places to visit in Thailand

Here are the top 7 places in Thailand that you should not miss if you are planning a trip soon.
21 December 2022, 15:40 PM

3 private airlines want price of jet fuel cut

The country's three private airlines today placed a five-point demand before the parliamentary standing committee on the civil aviation and tourism ministry yesterday.
20 December 2022, 19:09 PM

Your must-have breakfast grocery list

Not many of us tend to have a healthy breakfast — either for a shortage of time or merely out of laziness. Having a well-stocked kitchen and freezer means you can mix and match different food items and grab a convenient and filling breakfast easily. For that, you need an organised and thoughtful grocery list so that you do not have to zig and zag all around the store to find your desired items. 
19 December 2022, 13:59 PM

Complete your breakfast spread with All Time Family Cake

Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, as it gives us the required energy to go about with our daily activities and tasks while keeping us full for a long time. A balanced breakfast must include a mix of essential nutrients and required minerals to keep us energised, and All Time Family Cake ensures just that. It contains essential nutrients that act as the fuel for our body that not only enables us to complete our daily activities but also keeps us full.
19 December 2022, 13:55 PM

Celebrate the end of the year with delicious pithas

Winter in Bangladesh signifies three things; travelling across the country, badminton tournaments in every neighbourhood, and of course mouth-watering pithas to suit just about every palate. There are at least hundreds of different varieties of pithas. Some are associated with the harvest (Nabanna) in winter while some others are prepared on any grand occasions like weddings, Eid or Puja. Some are crunchy, some steamed and others delightfully soaked in sugar, molasses, milk or date palm syrup. Most of them are sweet, though there are some savoury pithas too for those of you who likes things spicy.
19 December 2022, 13:40 PM

Complicated recipes made easy

In this day and age, it’s very difficult to find time to do just about anything, meaning much less time in the kitchen, save for the weekends. But if the mood demands something scrumptious, lack of time is the last thing that will work as an excuse! These recipes are dedicated for those express situations where time is short but craving is not.
19 December 2022, 13:31 PM

The Flourist’s baked goodies for Christmas

In the outskirts of the city, in the smaller communities, a dessert table means innovative local Christmas pithas and payesh. This year, The Flourist wants to bring a bit of global goodness to your dessert table. Offering cakes in 18 different flavours, some of their best work is in their Flourist Special Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Birthday Vanilla, and Lemon Meringue flavours! Their Christmas themed cakes and cupcakes are the perfect addition to liven up any party!
18 December 2022, 14:43 PM

It’s a Buttery Feast with Arla’s Lurpak

Since 1901, Lurpak by Arla has taken an unwavering approach to producing real, high-quality butter. Pure organic cream from Danish cows is used to create this soft, creamy, unmistakably fresh, and lightly scented organic butter, manufactured and packaged before it reaches consumers all over the world.
18 December 2022, 14:41 PM