Architecture exists all around us, effecting our daily lives.

Temples have historically played a vital part in not only the fabric of many religions but also the livelihoods of communities, dating back to the dawn of civilization. These amazing buildings are safe places for people who want to grow spiritually or learn more about a certain religion. Ancient and revered temples are both reminders of a region's past and towering examples of its traditional architectural styles. Whether it's an all-white, quirky temple in Thailand or a Doric sanctuary above Athens, these stunning temples are worth a visit on your next trip.

Well known for its natural beauty, Sitakunda has always been one of the major tourist spots in Bangladesh. Sitakunda is an upazila in Chattogram district hosting the first eco-park of the country. The name of the place itself — Sitakunda is rather intriguing and there are multiple myths behind the origin of the name, but that’s another story! For now, let’s discuss the top 5 places you should visit if you are in Sitakunda.

Some say that living in Dhaka is not easy and for those who have lived here for years, nothing is easy. In fact, living in this city makes it easier to tolerate any other inconvenience with a hair-flip. Someone spat inches away from your feet? Tolerate. It landed on you? Wipe and move on. The world might have a fancy word like noise pollution for needlessly honking cars but we know it for what it really is — soothing white noise that one could even fall asleep to. Which happens often, during the long respites the city graciously bestows on us to and from work every day without fail. We lovingly call them traffic jams.

There is no restriction for tourists in visiting Nilgiri, Chimbuk and Thanchi in Bandarban.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a bid to implement “e-Visa/e/-TA” in the capital yesterday (October 18, 2022).

Tourists have started leaving Bandarban amid ongoing drives against militants and criminals today, a day after local administration imposed a temporary ban on tourism in Ruma and Rowangchhari upazilas from this (October 18, 2022) morning.

The number of visa applications from Bangladeshis were up by 160 percent in September this year compared to the same period last year.

Lee, a Nepalese youth who is out on a world tour on foot, reached Saidpur in Nilphamari at 9:00 pm yesterday (October 16, 2022) via Teknaf after traveling through India and Sri Lanka. In his last 29 days in Bangladesh Lee says he walked 800km to reach Saidpur from Teknaf.

A rhetoric, largely, because who does not want to be wealthy, right? Unfortunately, though, it is unlikely that life will take us all to the hot seat and make us rich while our friends and family cheer on. Does that have to mean that becoming a millionaire must remain a dream? Maybe not. A study that involved interviewing over two hundred millionaires over the course of five years revealed a list of common habits that all those with enviable bank balances share.

Autumn comes to us for a very short period, but it is one of the most fashionable times of the year. This year, we have all witnessed extraordinary fashion ideas from high-end designers to street-style fashion worldwide. The autumn fashion colours, this season, are influenced by the ‘70s style earthy tone. Do not miss the chance to add some golden yellow, burnt mustard, emerald green, and neutral tones of brown to your shopping list.

The purpose of yoga is to achieve liberation from suffering through the realisation of our true nature. By practicing the eight limbs of yoga, we purify our conscience so we can perceive our inner divinity. Two of these eight limbs, the yamas and niyamas, are the social and personal ethics that form the foundation of a yogic lifestyle that enables us to advance along a spiritual path towards enlightenment. These are tools for cultivating happiness and self-confidence. When you come across an obstacle, a moment that tries your patience, a person that rubs you the wrong way, think of it as an opportunity to practice using these tools. This will help you put your spirituality into action.

Consuming nuts as part of a healthy diet may be beneficial to health. Nuts are high in unsaturated fatty acids and other nutrients. They are also great as a snack because they are cheap, easy to store, and portable. One disadvantage of nuts is that some are high in calories, so portion control is essential. However, choosing nuts over a less healthy snack may help you stick to a heart-healthy diet.

A little provocative, definitely bold, and sometimes even extravagant, the backless dress or blouse, offers a clever twist to any sort of regular styling. Imagine, a lady wearing a suit and suddenly, there is a backless twist to the attire that every person would now seem more interesting than ever. Saris are beautiful on their own, the wearer often plays with the blouse to make it even more attractive than usual. One can go sleeveless, add fluffs to the blouse, put on interesting necklines, or even go backless.

Working alone can be isolating. You spend most of your time with co-workers, and you are often judged for how well you perform. But what if there were a method to make work more enjoyable? What if the folks in your immediate vicinity were more than just co-workers? Would it be beneficial to your career? The line between colleagues and friends has blurred, and the way we interact with each other is evolving. As a result of this, it is important to know where you stand in your current position or organisation.

The International Hajj and Umrah fair will be held in the capital from November 17 to 19.

Summer in Bangladesh may be unbearable at some point, but we are indeed very lucky to live in a country with a tropical climate, because we are blessed with an abundance of delicious fruits. Guava is one such seasonal fruit that we wait for throughout the year, and we are glad guava season is now in full swing. There are many ways we can use guava to create delightful recipes. Other than the usual savoury street food that is made with a spicy mustard sauce and other condiments, there are several other ways to go about it.

The trend is called a pearl scattering or “pearlcore,” as per Pinterest. Whatever the name, the dreamy inlay of smooth, white pearls on hair, especially dark, Asian hair creates the effect of a starry night. Ever since celebrity hairstylist Justine Marjan, who has styled the likes of Kim Kardashian, Kerry Washington, and Olivia Culpo, spearheaded the look with Lucy Boynton, it was heralded as something of a hair movement. Boynton’s pearl embellished part at the Oscars red carpet has only moved up the popularity curve, with people adopting the trend and giving it their own, creative spin.

Babies are born with smooth and tender skin; it is a fact that we are all aware of. As much as we envy the baby-soft skin, it is not tough, and must be taken care of regularly to maintain the suppleness. While taking care of our children’s delicate skin, we must understand that it is significantly different from adult skin and must be treated with special care. The creams and lotions that we use on adult skin have distinctive ingredients including perfume and other chemicals that may be super sensitive to baby skin. That is why it is essential that we use emulsions that are expressly made for baby skin.

Contractual employees and workers of Bangladesh Railway are observing a work abstention to realise their six-point demand including payment of arrears and regularisation of their jobs.