Turn heads this summer with bold party outfit choices

22 June 2026, 16:48 PM Fashion & Beauty
Celebrate vibrant Dhaka fashion by embracing sensual summertime styles like chocolate brown bodycon dresses and versatile black jersey numbers. These lightweight, breathable fabrics ensure boss ladies look chic while effortlessly conquering hot seasonal soirées.

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.
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Khata Khori: An online store for stationery

It's a struggle to find and get the “right” stationery that fit your personality. Khata Khori is one such platform that has satisfied many individuals with a bit more refined and artistic taste. Within just seven months of Khata Khori’s engine running, the engineers received positive reviews from the consumers.
6 July 2022, 10:29 AM

House of Ahmed Lounge: Co-designing space launched in Banani

House of Ahmed, founded by the husband-and-wife duo of Ahmed Tuhin Reza and Tanzila Elma, is a premium, sustainable clothing designer brand that promotes works of local artisans. They have launched their co-design studio, House of Ahmed Lounge, where consumers can co-create their outfits and be a part of the design journey.
6 July 2022, 09:48 AM

The ultimate Eid-Ul-Azha grocery shopping list

Eid is always a busy time — especially Eid-ul-Azha, as it involves all the work dealing the sacrifice, meat handling, workers, subsequent clean-up, etc. The least of your worries should be whether or not you have enough cardamom for the korma, or something sweet in case your dessert experiment falls short. This is where this list saves the day. Complied here are all the essentials one might need to make your family and friends’ favourite dishes!
5 July 2022, 10:53 AM

Wasfia Nazreen set at K2 Basecamp, first rotation on Broadpeak accomplished

Wasfia Nazreen just completed her first rotation on Broadpeak with her expedition a day ago. With a sense of initial accomplishment, Wasfia and her team are currently stationed at the K2 basecamp, camp 1.
5 July 2022, 10:43 AM

"Can't let tourists come to Thailand and say because it's cheap"

Thailand's hotels, businesses, and private hospitals should refrain from offering big discounts to lure tourists and focus instead on raising the country's value as a premium travel destination, government ministers said on Monday (July 4).
4 July 2022, 15:15 PM

Drooling over Rocky Bhai looks, suits and demeanour from the KGF series

Naveen Kumar Gowda, better known by his stage name, Yash, was shot to mega stardom after the massive success of the movie, KGF. He has the looks, the stoic demeanour, the style and a screen presence that can only be compared to gravity itself. The Kannada actor, who plays the larger-than-life character, Rocky Bhai in KGF, has won millions of hearts across the country and earned himself a huge fan following.
4 July 2022, 12:10 PM

Biman to operate 58 additional flights on domestic routes for Eid

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has increased 58 flights (round trip) on different domestic routes due to passengers’ demand on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.
4 July 2022, 11:58 AM

5 common monsoon nostalgia moments

Monsoon is a season such that it is beautiful and miserable at the same time. Beautiful for the people who know and can feel the essence of raindrops, the wholesomeness of the misty weather and the rejoice in making memories under the gloomy skies. Miserable for those who are forced to go places by the flooded roads, for those with internal sorrows that comes to life as thunderstorms strike, and of course the underprivileged or victims of floods! And yet, monsoon nostalgia can be a book that holds our fondest memories. We all have our personal favourites when it comes to monsoon nostalgia moments. Here are the 5 most commonly loved and reminisced monsoon nostalgia moments.
4 July 2022, 11:30 AM

Make simple but traditional beef dishes this Eid

Cooking various dishes of meat is a time-tested culture of the Eid-ul-Azha festival. Every family has their favourite recipes, and Eid day traditions of Qurbani activities. Nothing quite brings out the foodie side of people like the festival of sacrifice.
4 July 2022, 11:15 AM

Bleeding gums: a ticking bomb

Healthy gums don’t bleed, so if you spot blood when you brush or floss, it could be a sign of gum problems. This is a widespread problem in Bangladesh, affecting 29% of adults. One of the main causes leading to bleeding gums is plaque build-up.
4 July 2022, 11:05 AM

Delicious meat recipes to try this Eid-ul-Azha

Eid-ul-Azha is just around the corner, and that usually means a refrigerator full of meat for you to cook up a storm. And here are the perfect recipes to accompany you in said cooking adventure.
4 July 2022, 10:48 AM

Biman completes pre-hajj flights, 29,992 pilgrims ferried to Saudi Arabia

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has completed its pre-hajj flights this year – carrying 29,992 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia.
4 July 2022, 09:52 AM

Welcoming Eid with mouth-watering red meat recipes

Much before Eid-ul-Azha actually arrives, home chefs everywhere start preparing for the food-centred activities as soon as they can. It is no surprise though, as most meat dishes need elaborate prep, and also quite a few ingredients. Here are some you can try this Eid for yourself.
4 July 2022, 09:51 AM

Sugar-free desserts for Eid

Desserts are unavoidable, and quite frankly, irresistible. For diabetics with a sweet tooth and for those who prefer their desserts very mildly sweetened, here are three sumptuous after-meal treats that will fill your soul without hurting your body.
4 July 2022, 08:45 AM

Refreshing Recipe for a Meaty Eid

Eid-ul-Azha is around the corner, and food buffs who enjoy the festival have no doubt already chosen their traditional favourites to experiment when the meat comes in. However, people nowadays have had so much exposure to different cuisines that the meat loving heart can no longer restrict itself to only biryani and beef rezala, even during Qurbani.
3 July 2022, 11:27 AM

Saudia offers new luggage service for hajj passengers

Saudia is offering a new luggage service for its hajj passengers – collecting luggage from their hotel or other accommodation in Makkah and Madinah 24 hours before departure, and delivering it to the correct airport baggage centre – before they arrive.
3 July 2022, 11:17 AM

Easy must-try bread recipes for Eid-ul-Azha

Eid-ul-Azha is one of the biggest celebrations of the year which comes with an abundance of food. Be it mutton or beef, we are already looking up the latest recipes to try out alongside the traditional ones. However, as fun as it all sounds, the constant presence of meat on the table can start to become unappetising after a while. If you want to add a touch of uniqueness in your Eid feast, grab a loaf of bread and keep reading because these recipes are just for you!
3 July 2022, 11:10 AM

Claims of Bangladeshis with multiple entry Indian visa barred at Petrapole “unfounded”: High Commission

India today termed as “entirely unfounded” some reports on social media that are claiming Bangladeshi nationals holding multiple entry visas are being denied entry into India at Petrapole border if their previous visit to India was within three months.
3 July 2022, 10:22 AM

Shanta Lifestyle inaugurates Experience Centre in Dhaka

Shanta Lifestyle’s home décor Experience Centre has been launched in Dhaka. The initiative has brought international quality home décor items for patrons in the city through partnerships with award winning global brands such as Moletni & C, Cattelan Italia, Natuzzi and others. The centre aims to present luxurious home ideas for people to experience in reality before buying it for their homes.
3 July 2022, 09:57 AM

"Pleasantness: The Story of Madhuree" jewellery exhibit opens at AFD

Friday, 1 July, 2022 marked the opening of the jewellery exhibition by fashion consultant Madhuree Sanchita Smrity at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD).
3 July 2022, 09:47 AM