#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
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Shankha Dasgupta: Meet the genius behind Guti
1 February 2023, 12:48 PM Life & Living
Despite charging fees, needs of passengers neglected
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Financial anxiety: Causes and ways to tackle

If you find yourself worrying about money more often than you are comfortable with, you’re not the only one. Money or financial anxiety has become more common than ever and it’s a tad bit more than your regular financial conscious or savings-oriented attitude. A crippling fear of anything to do with finances, the feeling can drain you mentally and leave you feeling exhausted and insecure.
12 November 2022, 09:59 AM

How to be different in a world full of conformists

There are many positives to walking the non-conformist path. It can make you more attuned to yourself, more passionate towards your hobbies, more successful and confident, and frankly, quite unforgettable to people. One may naturally wonder, then, why it is that people choose to blend in, especially if there are so many benefits to embracing their uniqueness. The reason may well be because they are too scared to stand out. A success mindset works in the opposite way, however. Those with a winning mindset want to be noticed — think of when you want to apply for your dream job. Would you want to be just another candidate to the panel or actually be remembered for your one-of-a-kind personality?
12 November 2022, 09:56 AM

How to plan your trip a year in advance

If you think a year is a bit excessive to plan a trip, it’s not. It's always a good idea to sort out every little detail of your trip ahead of time. Given how unpredictable life can be and how hectic our daily schedules get, you can never be safe. There are bound to be last-minute hiccups.
12 November 2022, 09:49 AM

Are you walking enough?

For one, walking is known to greatly improve your mental health and your mood. Secondly, it will also help you lose calories and maintain a healthy weight, as walking daily can increase your metabolism. Walking is also known to alleviate joint pain as well as make your heart healthier. Think about all the aunties and uncles you know that speed walk every day at their favourite park — for some reason, they are always incredibly fit and healthy (hint: the reason is probably all that walking!).
12 November 2022, 09:45 AM

The Weekly Tarot Forecast (8-15 November)

Tarot is a rich and profound tool that helps you attune to your own subconscious through the use of colours, imagery and symbolism. It is a deck of 78 cards which depict the entirety of the human experience. From the overarching complex themes of our lives to the day-to-day situations, such as emotions, thoughts and words, finances and motivations and beliefs - all of these are depicted in the tarot cards. The most amazing thing about tarot is that it can offer you a glimpse into the future.
10 November 2022, 12:02 PM

Simple rules to quit smoking

People don’t smoke merely out of habit, there are many other reasons deeply intertwined with this harmful practice. Numerous factors such as social contexts, peer pressure, anxiety or loneliness can largely influence a person’s smoking behaviour. But we need to realise that tobacco is such a drug that only steals from us — our money, health, and well-being.
10 November 2022, 11:58 AM

7 rules to be happy as you grow older

Corey’s guidelines can make people feel better about themselves and age better too. It can give people hope that there is more to life, even beyond a certain age and gets them to focus on the positives of aging. Therefore, if the onset of old age gives you the jitters, give Corey’s rules a chance- make a mental checklist of all that’s left to do and get to it!
10 November 2022, 11:53 AM

Beauty secrets of 7 famous women around the world

Many among us look up to beauty pageant winners and wish to be like them. While they may make it look effortless, real beauty that stays even after the makeup wears off is hard to achieve and maintain, even for them. Beauty is not skin deep and women around the world are here to teach us that their looks are not just the result of an expertly wielded makeup wand but years of exercise, a healthy diet, and a non-negotiable beauty regime.
10 November 2022, 11:47 AM

Things to realise before you turn 30

Let reality sink in: every single 90s kid in the world will be 30 by the end of this decade. Before you get too disheartened, always remember that A, Father Time will eventually sneak up on everyone, and B, age is just a number. Besides, 30 is not bad!
9 November 2022, 14:23 PM

Shark Tank India S2: What to Expect

Shark Tank India, the business reality show that gained success with its first season, is returning for season two, and the promo was unveiled last Tuesday. The channel has not yet revealed the premiere date for Shark Tank India season two, but according to sources, it could air this year in late November or early December.
9 November 2022, 14:18 PM

Pursuit Education — the one-stop solution for students aspiring to go abroad

For aspiring students, Pursuit Limited is a complete one-stop solution. Pursuit prioritises quality above quantity and is run by a group of competent female employees that create a special harmony with their skill sets and experiences. They make sure that the students' journey to overseas education has a complete answer. Their primary areas of focus include educational counseling, language instruction, and travel organisation. The USA, UK, Canada, and Australia are some of their main destinations.
9 November 2022, 14:10 PM

Best locations for a bachelor party in Bangladesh

Before tying the knot, everyone needs to celebrate with their friends one last time. This is why bachelor parties are so significant. Sure, life does not end when you get married of course but priorities change and you no longer get to do a lot of the things you could when you were single, especially with your friends. Bidding farewell to single life should be done properly so let’s plan a sendoff to remember for you by giving you a lowdown on some of the hottest locations.
9 November 2022, 13:59 PM

Tourism ban in 3 Bandarban upazilas extended till Nov 12

Bandarban district administration has further extended the temporary ban on tourism in Ruma, Rowangchhari, and Thanchi upazilas till November 12 as part of high security measures while lifting it from Alikadam upazila.
8 November 2022, 14:42 PM

It’s time to allow men to express themselves through fashion

It 's important to break free from the shackles that hold men back from expressing themselves.
8 November 2022, 14:39 PM

Upcycling furniture is a cool concept

Upcycling is the act of taking something no longer in use and giving it a second life and new function. In doing so, the finished product often becomes more practical, valuable, and beautiful than it previously was. While recycling involves the destruction of waste in order to create something new, upcycling creates something new from it in its current state.
7 November 2022, 11:26 AM

Outfit repeating is fashionably trending

Unfortunately, the clothing industry has drilled this idea into our heads that the biggest fashion crime you can commit is to repeat your clothes. It is time to undo and ditch that unsustainable idea promoted by advocates of fast fashion.
7 November 2022, 11:13 AM

Understanding skin diseases and their long-term effects

Common and chronic skin illnesses among patients in Bangladesh includes fungal disease, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and acne vulgaris. These diseases are spread out across patients of diverse age groups. In order to understand if a skin problem has gone chronic, the tell-tale signs would be the persistence of the disease for a longer period even without any interaction as well as recurrence or relapse of the disease.
7 November 2022, 11:06 AM

‘The Impossible Collection Of Fashion’ by FDCB: An entrancing fashion show promoting slow fashion

Fashion Design Council of Bangladesh (FDCB), a platform of designers who promote slow fashion that is both sustainable and friendly to our environment, presented a charming fashion show, ‘The Impossible Collection Of Fashion’ at the American Club in Gulshan recently, showcasing 14 Bangladeshi designers who are creating designs with exciting fields of inspiration for every style which can be nurtured to brand Bangladeshi culture globally.
7 November 2022, 10:54 AM

Recipes that are easy on your tummy

To keep your stomach cool and mind clear here are our few cool recipes. These recipes are not only healthy and will keep your tummy cool for the entirety of the afternoon but will also take literally 10 to 15 minutes to prepare. You can have them on the go or have them at the office. Did we mention that they are pocket-friendly as well?
6 November 2022, 12:14 PM

The best tea spots you can find

Teas are a joy, be it chamomile, Earl Grey, Makaibari or just good old deshi milk tea. A light sip of hot black tea with a slight squeeze of lemon or brewed heavily in cardamoms and cloves, or frothy milk tea; it makes you happy and keeps you going. So, with the advent of chilly evenings and misty midnights, go for your favourite warm fuzzy brew to add a little liveliness to your day’s itinerary.
6 November 2022, 12:10 PM