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

Golden girls of the silver screen

When Honey Ryder rises from the waters in a daring costume with conch shells in her hands and a dagger by her side, the world took notice.
18 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Exploring Dante

The Embassy of Italy, in collaboration with the Institute of Modern Languages of Dhaka University, will launch a virtual exhibition on 21 October, titled ‘Dante Plus 700’, during a workshop on this great poet, Dante Alighieri.
18 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Bloom: Art for plants one pot at a time

House plants have gained a boost in popularity since the onset of the pandemic. While dozens of online nurseries emerged to cater to this rising demand, finding plants with suitable pots which seamlessly blend into pre-existing room decor remained an issue for plant lovers.
18 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Digital wellbeing

There is a legitimate reason behind the adage — children not only mimic, but also develop their social mannerisms, ways of interaction and behavioural traits by observing and acquiring information from the adults around them. 
18 October 2021, 18:00 PM

5 things to keep in mind when you go buying the perfect running shoes

The right running shoes can radically change a runner’s experience. Investing in quality running shoes can help prevent foot and ankle damage, supply optimum balance and flexibility,
18 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Bond Beyond 2021: Exploring the past, present, and future of 007

With an impressive 27 films (officially 25), spanning nearly 60 years, few movies or characters could ever match the iconic reputation that James Bond commands.
18 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Gone too soon

I still can’t believe that you are gone. I still can’t believe that I had to say “Papa is no more.” These words haunt me. My papa is no more. My papa! Now that we are in Sylhet, it feels like you are out, doing all the work that you usually used to do, that you have gone to the mosque to pray, or taking an evening nap.
18 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Ice cream bonanza: Our favourite recipes

While ice cream is good enough to be served as it is, it can also be used as a component to create stunning drinks and desserts. Additionally, using already prepared ice cream slashes the preparation required by half!
18 October 2021, 18:00 PM

The versatile rice cooker

Modern problems require modern solutions, and kitchen appliances can be regarded as the present-day sous chefs, especially multipurpose ones. Such an essential kitchen gadget is the rice cooker. Albeit its name, it can be used to cook myriad dishes apart from rice.
18 October 2021, 10:28 AM

Overcoming the habit of oversleeping

Oversleeping could be the result of multiple causes; stress, unbalanced diet, overworking, etc. In extreme cases, a doctor should be consulted as some people might develop sleeping disorders.
18 October 2021, 10:22 AM

Airports now running at full capacity in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) on Sunday said it has started operating airports at full capacity.
17 October 2021, 14:33 PM

As Covid travel curbs ease, Asian airlines ramp up flights, offers

Asia-Pacific airlines have lost billions of dollars this year, with jets grounded in Covid-19 transportation freezes. Now, as some of the world's strictest pandemic-related travel rules begin to ease, they're ramping up flights and ticket offers.
13 October 2021, 11:05 AM

OddPerson — An online fashion label

Utilising the fast-growing e-commerce sector, OddPerson is the first British born Bangladeshi clothing brand to focus entirely on the online platform. This enables them to keep prices very competitive compared to other Bangladeshi brands while exceeding in terms of quality of fabric, manufacture and design.
13 October 2021, 10:01 AM

Durga Puja celebration by Bangladeshi diaspora

Clear azure skies, cotton-like fluffy clouds, fragrant night jasmine, and kans grass swaying to the autumnal breeze symbolise the advent of Durga Puja in Bangladesh.
13 October 2021, 09:49 AM

US to reopen land borders with Canada, Mexico to vaccinated travellers in Nov

The US will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the country moves to require all international visitors to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
13 October 2021, 04:33 AM

Breaking down stereotypes about the male modelling industry

Like every other profession in the world, being successful is the most sought-after goal in the modelling industry. But the catch lies elsewhere — who is to decide what success actually means?
11 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Fish, local and gourmet

Fish is and always will be an important part of Bengali culture.
11 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Kay Kraft’s Sharodiyo Collection

Mandala art holds a special place in Hinduism, as the geometric designs feature imageries of the faith. This Puja season, Kay Kraft takes cue from mandala art to create their Sharodiyo Durga Puja Collection.
11 October 2021, 18:00 PM

The Brunch at Hotel Renaissance

Believe it or not, brunch is nothing new, much more than just another millennial trend or even a meal; it represents a social experience. Sure, the word brunch is a portmanteau of breakfast and lunch but it’s not just yet another meal. With the right company at the right place, it can be THE MEAL of the day. 
11 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Men’s anxiety and other mental health issues

Scientific studies report that anxiety disorder is more common among women than in men. There are gender specific social teachings that contribute to mental health problems in both men and women.
11 October 2021, 18:00 PM