Why Tantibazar silver still drives Old Dhaka’s jewellery trade
5 April 2026, 17:35 PM
Fashion & Beauty
Explore Tantibazar’s historic silver market in Old Dhaka. From hallmarked purity to Meenakari craftsmanship, discover how middle-class buyers navigate pricing, negotiation, and traditional jewelry designs like Komol Nupur for authentic, affordable, and timeless investments.
5 easy day trips from Chattogram you will love
Discover Chattogram’s diverse landscapes through scenic day trips to Cox’s Bazar, Bandarban, and Rangamati. Explore Sitakunda’s unique Guliakhali beach or trek Mirsharai’s Napittachora waterfalls for an adventurous escape into Bangladesh’s breathtaking natural coastal beauty.
Traditional Bangladeshi dishes made easy for modern cooks
26 March 2026, 21:38 PM
Food & Recipes
Heritage Bengali foods return to everyday tables with modern twist
26 March 2026, 21:13 PM
Food & Recipes
Swap fried iftar snacks for fresh healthy salads
2 March 2026, 16:23 PM
Food & Recipes
Is chicken haleem even haleem?
26 February 2026, 14:54 PM
Food & Recipes
Why measles cases are rising rapidly across Bangladesh right now
8 April 2026, 14:57 PM
Health & Fitness
Combat Bangladesh measles outbreaks by prioritizing EPI vaccines and identifying early fever or maculopapular rashes. Dr Syed Abu Sayeed emphasizes MR1 and MR2 doses to restore herd immunity, preventing severe pneumonia or paediatric encephalitis cases.
Stay fit this Eid without skipping your favourite foods
18 March 2026, 06:08 AM
Health & Fitness
Why you should eat dates every day even after Ramadan
18 March 2026, 03:49 AM
Health & Fitness
Ramadan Reset: Breaking the Shackles of Sugar Addiction
12 March 2026, 19:15 PM
Health & Fitness
Expert tips to stay fit and healthy throughout holy Ramadan
9 March 2026, 09:07 AM
Health & Fitness
Snoring at night? Low vitamin D might be playing a role
23 February 2026, 13:57 PM
Health & Fitness
Want a healthy iftar? Ditch the sugary sweets for these options
19 February 2026, 14:41 PM
Health & Fitness
Mosabbir Alok Nibash giving cancer patients a home
19 February 2026, 14:32 PM
Health & Fitness
Science explains why dancing is a powerful tool against depression
19 February 2026, 14:03 PM
Health & Fitness
#Perspective / The tragic fate of stray animals in Japan Garden City
23 November 2024, 05:20 AM
Life & Living
Navigating Dhaka's Eid shopping scene on a budget
28 March 2024, 08:36 AM
Lifehacks
My Dhaka / Comrade, give me a cup!
30 May 2023, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh
US-Bangla to operate two weekly flights to Muscat
US-Bangla Airlines has decided to operate two weekly scheduled flights on the Dhaka-Muscat-Dhaka route from October 1.
27 September 2020, 06:27 AM
Singapore imposes conditions for visitors
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has issued some conditions for travelling to Singapore, Biman MD and CEO Mokabbir Hossain said in a WhatsApp message.
26 September 2020, 07:41 AM
Global kitchens
Cosmopolitanism is all about accepting societal norms and cultures from many different countries and being open to different ideas and ways of doing things. From fashion to cuisine, it was been injected into our everyday lives, and truly enough that it has become a staple in our kitchen and experiments with all things food.
21 September 2020, 18:00 PM
The versatile palm juice
Palm juice or “taal er rosh” is the sweet sap extracted from the fruit of palm trees during summer. This is a symbolic and well-known food in Bengal. It contains vitamin A, B, C and the elements zinc, calcium, potassium, and iron. It also contains antioxidants.
21 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Things my child taught me
As parents, we are expected to take up the responsibility to teach all sort of things to our children. However, it may come as a surprise but it is a fact that the tables also turn and we begin to learn from our children.
21 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Styling pants the trendy way
Very ‘90s, ripped jeans, once-known-to-be a ‘grunge fashion-statement,’ have now built its reputation as ‘casual chic.’ They look cool, give off a fun vibe and can be worn under most informal settings.
21 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Saudi Arabian Airlines to resume flights from Dhaka on Sept 23
Saudi Arabian Airlines is scheduled to resume flights from Dhaka from September 23.
19 September 2020, 11:18 AM
Saltz: The ultimate seafood bonanza
Many years ago, when Saltz first opened its doors, the seafood dining scene in Dhaka was more or less non-existent.
14 September 2020, 18:00 PM
The lifestyle of online classes
This is a common sentiment expressed by a lot of students and staff at institutions suddenly flooded with new challenges in creating IT access for all kinds of students.
14 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Grunge and Glory
Some of us who witnessed the glorious ’90s may have seen firsthand the way artists inspired fashion most tremendously.
14 September 2020, 18:00 PM
US Embassy in Dhaka begins taking applications to renew non-immigrant visas
The US Embassy in Dhaka has started accepting applications to renew certain classifications of non-immigrant visas.
14 September 2020, 07:58 AM
No restrictions in seating on domestic flights from tomorrow: CAAB
There will be no restrictions in passenger seating arrangements from tomorrow on domestic routes by air.
12 September 2020, 12:11 PM
Thousands turn out at boat race festival on Chalanbeel
A month-long traditional boat race (nouka baich) festival began on Chalabeel at Hatgram under Bhangura upazila of Pabna yesterday.
12 September 2020, 11:48 AM
Subscribing to newspapers in the new normal
We saw our fathers and grandfathers reading newspapers while having their morning tea. Later, with us, we read the papers in the car on our way to work or during hurried breakfasts.
7 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Summer drinks galore
Beaches, fresh fruits, rain, and chilled drinks — all these draw up the perfect picture of summer. No matter how much we despise the gruelling heat, one cannot deny that we longingly look forward to these experiences during the hot and humid season. However, like everything else, summer comes with its own set of drawbacks.
7 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Reverse Culture Shock
I face countless criticisms on a daily basis. Be that over a harmless comment about Dhaka traffic or being happy about the cheapness of the beauty salons, I have been penalised for having an opinion about my own country— imagine that!
7 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Shuta Khela: a review
Pursuing a typical 9-to-5 or breathing new life into an old pipe dream has more and more women today empowered and on-the-go, chasing the millennial hustle.
7 September 2020, 18:00 PM
The versatile polo the staple summer wear
Before we go about exploring the various styles out there, a word or two about the fitting is in order. Because the perfect polo is the one that fits you well!
7 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Travel Agency Regulation Bill presented in Parliament
The Bangladesh Travel Agency (Registration and Regulation) (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was placed in Parliament keeping a provision of maximum six months’ imprisonment or Tk 5 lakh fine or both in the case of violation of any provision under the proposed law.
7 September 2020, 07:41 AM
Flying during a global pandemic and the strange joys of days in isolation
On August 8, 2020, I landed in Canada’s Pearson Airport uncertain of my next destination. It seemed strange that I simply could not hail a taxi and go to my husband’s apartment in the eastern part of Toronto. Nothing is normal anymore, as we used to know before 2020.
6 September 2020, 15:10 PM