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.
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

All flights at Turkey’s Istanbul Airport halted due to heavy snowfalls

Turkish authorities temporarily halted all flights at Istanbul Airport on Monday due to heavy snowfall in the city, which was blanketed in white, while winter weather snarled transportation across the country.
24 January 2022, 16:08 PM

French fashion icon Thierry Mugler no more

French fashion designer Manfred Thierry Mugler, whose dramatic designs were worn by celebrities like Madonna, Lady Gaga and Cardi B, has died. He was 73.
24 January 2022, 12:09 PM

Roadside pitha: A true winter’s delight

When it comes to winter snacks, it’s hard to beat a good pitha. Sweet or savoury, no matter your preference, there’s a pitha out there for everyone.
24 January 2022, 06:03 AM

Fish bowls drive fish mad, says French aquarium vendor; stops selling them

A leading French aquarium vendor has decided to stop selling round fish bowls because they drive fish mad and kill them quickly.
23 January 2022, 16:10 PM

How to layer your winter clothes

Layering, in simple terms, means to dress up using multiple garments that are worn on top of each other. Despite being tricky and daunting, layering does allow for a lot of creative freedom and room for experimentation.
23 January 2022, 12:01 PM

Selecting cushion covers? Let us show you how

Cushion covers are an essential part of any home, and the process of choosing them does not have to be a daunting one! Here’s a quick look into the trending cushion covers for the new year.
20 January 2022, 10:30 AM

Biman to introduce direct flights to UAE’s Sharjah from Jan 25

Biman Bangladesh Airlines will be introducing direct flights on Dhaka-Sharjah-Dhaka route from January 25 for the convenience of passengers.
20 January 2022, 09:29 AM

Thailand resuming quarantine-free entry for travellers from Feb 1

Thailand will resume its quarantine-free travel scheme from February 1, officials said Thursday, after the programme was suspended due to the fast-spreading Omicron Covid-19 variant.
20 January 2022, 07:06 AM

Ways to decorate your window sill

You will be surprised to know how easily window sills can be styled to literally transform your rooms in the most creative ways.
19 January 2022, 11:18 AM

India extends regular int’l commercial flight suspension till Feb 28

India today extended suspension of regular international commercial flights till February 28, amidst surging cases of Covid-19 in the third wave of the pandemic.
19 January 2022, 09:47 AM

5G disrupting travel: Airlines rush to change flights to US

Airlines across the world, including the long-haul carrier Emirates, rushed Wednesday to cancel or change flights heading into the US over an ongoing dispute about the rollout of 5G mobile phone technology near American airports.
19 January 2022, 09:22 AM

Influential fashion industry icon, journalist André Leon Talley dies

André Leon Talley, the towering former creative director and editor at large of Vogue magazine, has died. He was 73.
19 January 2022, 07:22 AM

Which are the 10 biggest airports in the world?

It is often said that an airport is key to forming the first impression of a city and country. And Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) -- built around four decades ago and regularly making news for mismanagement -- definitely do not do justice to the capital and Bangladesh in this day and age.
19 January 2022, 06:42 AM

Thailand considering bringing back quarantine waiver for vaccinated visitors

Thailand is considering bringing back a quarantine waiver for vaccinated visitors, its health minister said on Monday, as part of a proposed easing of some Covid-19 measures later this week.
17 January 2022, 18:14 PM

A basic guide to cleaning your fridge

Refrigerators are one of those parts of our house that makes us feel safe in the knowledge of its cleanliness when the outside is spotless and shiny. However, the insides of fridges often are a completely different story and it is important to clean them regularly in order to keep food-borne diseases away as well as prevent diseases like food poisoning, etc.
17 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Tufan and his art

Art is the original language, and is perhaps one of the more visceral ways of expressing emotions and ideas, after all, ancient mankind chose to paint and draw on caves much before they developed language or scripts.
17 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Prints with prints? Yes please!

Speaking of seizing the moment, animal prints are having a major one right now. They are everywhere; on clothes, makeup, jewellery.
17 January 2022, 18:00 PM

The ultimate guide to pet grooming in Dhaka

Oftentimes, people think grooming your pets is only the act of bathing them and cutting their nails. But our beloved furry creatures deserve so much more love than that.
17 January 2022, 18:00 PM

IKitchen: Authentic cuisines at your doorstep

“When we explore new places, food makes up a significant part of our experience. Our aim is to have a virtual restaurant replicating that experience without you having to step out of the house,” explained Romi F Ahsan, the founder and CEO of IKitchen.
17 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Moving out of your parents’ house in Dhaka?

While in Bangladesh, most young adults aged 18+ do not go through major life changes other than choosing the course of education, the scenario abroad is completely different, where, upon reaching adulthood, they get a reality check as they move out of their parents’ house and start living alone – a sight not too commonly seen here… or is it so?
17 January 2022, 18:00 PM