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

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

Emirates recreates viral ad with stuntwoman on top of Burj Khalifa

The Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has recreated the ad which garnered media attention last year.
17 January 2022, 15:40 PM

Biman to launch flights on Dhaka-Guangzhou route

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided to launch flights on the Dhaka-Guangzhou-Dhaka route soon, considering the growing demand for passengers.
17 January 2022, 14:40 PM

Fully vaccinated UK travellers will no longer need Covid tests upon return: The Times

Britain's vaccinated travellers will be able to go on half-term holidays next month without taking Covid-19 tests on their return, The Times reported.
16 January 2022, 06:15 AM

Your go-to guide to hosting a Shakrain party at the heart of old Dhaka

Shakrain, also known as ‘Poush Songkranti’, takes place to mark the last day of the Bangla month, Poush. It will take place on 14 January this year, with last year’s festivity observed in a limited scale to comply with COVID-19 restrictions. Whether you are hosting for the first time or need a refresher, let us give some pointers to have a fun event this year!
13 January 2022, 08:11 AM

Shakrain's fireworks: Is the spectacle worth the environmental damage?

Shakrain Festival's fireworks light up Old Dhaka's skies annually but pose serious environmental, health, and safety risks. Fireworks harm children, elders, animals, and nature. Centralized displays or sustainable alternatives could reduce noise, pollution, and casualties.
13 January 2022, 08:06 AM

Uber launches in Rangpur, expands business to all 8 divisions

Uber today announced it has begun serving riders and drivers in Rangpur, marking the company’s expansion to all the eight divisions of the country.
12 January 2022, 14:55 PM

Thailand to charge foreign visitors $9 entry fee from April

Thailand will introduce a $9 entry fee for foreign visitors from April, officials said Wednesday, even as the kingdom seeks to lure travellers back and repair its Covid-battered tourism sector.
12 January 2022, 12:31 PM

Install Rapid testing facilities at all int’l airports: JS body recommends

A parliamentary body today recommended installing rapid test facilities at the country’s three international airports to carry out Covid-19 test of outgoing expatriate workers.
11 January 2022, 13:34 PM

Thailand opens 3 more beach destinations to tourists from today

Thailand added three popular beach destinations to a visa programme that allows foreign visitors to bypass a mandatory isolation, throwing a lifeline to its Covid-19-hit tourism industry seen as key to a nascent economic recovery, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand website. 
11 January 2022, 05:27 AM

Handbag trends

Winter is all about fashion and looking your best and it’s no wonder why. While summer and fall make for great backdrops and have their own share of fan followings,
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM

The eco-friendly and versatile tote

Most bags which are utilitarian fall short in the personality component. Nevertheless, practicality does not have to contradict with your fashion sense and jute tote bags are the perfect exemplifications of that.
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Hebaang: Bringing you the taste of authentic Chakma cuisine

Located in one of the busiest areas of the city is a quaint little restaurant that will transport you right to the hills of Khagrachari and Bandarban, known as Hebaang. Although Hebaang has been established for a few years now, the charm of this place has never faltered.
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Recipes starring honey

This is much more than just a kitchen ingredient. Honey is a powerful liquid that encapsulates the best of nature.
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Foods that can help you sleep well

The connection between sleep and diet is not a simple one. Many aspects, including physical and mental health, exposure to light, and other underlying physical issue, affect sleep. Diet too is multifaceted. Individuals can have distinct reactions to different diets, making it hard to generalise about the perfect regimen to good eating for everyone.
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Tips for sound sleep

Your sleep needs vary widely — total hours required, optimal bedtimes, and ideal wakeup times, these are all dictated by an individual’s physiology, genetics, exercise levels, diet, and age group.
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Captured Moments Sikder Ahmed and his passion for photography

In the past 35 years as a pilot, Sikder Ahmed Noman has flown to over 150 destinations around the world and come across countless picturesque views.
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Transforming heirlooms into modern couture

Can you think of any person more special, more loving than your grandmother? Chances are— no! A relationship so incredibly special and replete with unconditional, boundless love and affection, grandmothers make our lives so very rich and sweet with their blessed presence.
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM