My grandson, a delightful child aged five, is always full of smiles and good cheer. He trotted in from school one day, joyful as usual, and announced “I love everyone, including the people I don’t know!” “But there are so many people in the world,” I replied. “How will you find space in your heart for all of them?”

Colours and flavours; two of the most common words used to describe our culture and food. Needless to say, we love the spices and how they play with our taste buds. While our local cuisine holds a special emotional weight, it is okay to crave something exotic every once in a while.

Mash or blend the poppy seeds and the green chillies together, and make a paste. Keep aside. Peel the potatoes and cut into small dices. Steam or half-boil the potatoes. Keep aside.

Many of these environmental disasters seemed distant once, they are now increasingly closer to home in the shape of more severe natural calamities often rattling us. To forestall such disasters, it’s imperative that we wake up to the existential threat posed by nature, abused for years.

The use of quality materials, appropriate site selection and compliance with the national building codes could ensure quality construction and sustainable buildings in Bangladesh, according to experts.

Bangladeshi mountaineer and activist Wasfia Nazreen has been featured on the Bruce Lee podcast, where the legendary Hollywood actor and martial artist’s daughter Shannon Lee invites special guests from all walks of life.

US-Bangla Airlines has announced a new route which will operate direct flights to Muscat from Sylhet from November 17 onwards.

The female hormone oestrogen begins to decline during perimenopause, which usually begins in a woman’s 40s.

The admiration truly comes for all good reasons; it goes with everything, everywhere and at all hours. It also attempts to take on the ‘modern-vintage’ trend with little to no effort. One piece for endless, effortless looks — this Autumn, let’s fall in love with the timeless white shirt.

Vistara Airlines, a joint venture between India’s Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has started operating regular flights between Dhaka and Delhi.

Redefining fashion trends to meet her own vision, the inimitable Farah Anjum Bari has ventured into ready-to-wear retail with her autumn line of prêt-à-porter. Style Diary, a multi-designer retail outlet in Banani,

Once you become a parent, you unknowingly sign a contract for a lifetime of bondage. Imagine the things you had to do or are still doing in that role— that’s enough proof that you are indeed nothing but a puppet in your child’s hands.

School-going age is the perfect time for children to learn about healthy food, healthy bodies and productive activities.

The pandemic has taught me many things, from making fancy hot chocolate to finally learning how to knot checkerboard laces on gym shoes. What it has not taught me is how to remain calm when the toddler of the house faces an online admission test for kindergarten!

Fried potatoes don’t always have to mean chips, but this bowl brings in cheese and chips in a new combo avatar.

Indian air carrier Vistara today announced it would launch flight services to Bangladesh from November 5 under the recently signed bilateral air bubble agreement, reports our New Delhi correspondent.

“I have no room to sleep, and it’s impossible to sleep if it rains, as the rain drops find their way onto my bed, said 16-year-old Unnati Khatun, and famous female footballer native to Jhenidah.

People invariably get hurt by loved ones; whether they meant to do it or not remains another question to ponder on. I am talking about family elders, who should by now know how to conduct themselves in this time and era of all things politically correct.

For the past few months, working from home has become the norm for many, and as ex-office-goers struggle to maintain the balance between work and the distractions of the household, fashion has taken a backseat.

The season of fall, luxe bags and polished leather — the trio that sums up our desires.