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

BIBI'S dreams

One such graceful person is Bibi Russell, who is in awe with her land and draws inspiration from its people. Everyday villagers are her muse; people toiling in the fields and rubbing off their sweat with the mundane gamcha,
8 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh providing smooth air traffic control to airlines crossing Myanmar’s airspace: CAAB

Traffic control on all air routes operating in Myanmar’s airspace has been suspended following closure of the country’s air traffic control service.
8 February 2021, 16:54 PM

Bangladesh Embassy in Washington introduces passport-tracking system

The Bangladesh Embassy in Washington, DC has introduced a tracking system to enable applicants to know the status of their passport, visa, No Visa Required (NVR) seal and dual nationality certificate.
6 February 2021, 06:37 AM

Returning Bangladeshi expat harassed by Malaysian police for bribe; ‘nothing new’ says Brac Migration Programme

Brac Migration Programme has described the allegation of a policeman forcing a returning Bangladeshi worker to pay bribe even though he had valid travel papers as “nothing new”.
5 February 2021, 06:22 AM

Saudi Arabia suspends entry from 20 countries as Covid-19 cases surge

Saudi Arabia has suspended entry to the Kingdom from as many as 20 countries in order to curb the rapid spread of coronavirus, officials said.
3 February 2021, 06:24 AM

Australia reopens New Zealand 'travel bubble' after no new Covid-19 cases

Australia reopened its “travel bubble” with New Zealand on Sunday after the neighbouring country reported no new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, but added new screening measures as it marked its longest infection-free run since the outbreak began.
31 January 2021, 06:27 AM

Biman’s Dhaka-Kathmandu flight resumes on February 18

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has planned to resume its flight on Dhaka-Kathmandu-Dhaka route from February 18 after a suspension of more than a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
31 January 2021, 06:22 AM

Taming the ‘Savage Mountain’: How a team of Nepalese climbers claimed mountaineering’s last greatest prize

Nepal's greatest mountains were summitted first by foreigners while the Sherpas were treated nothing better than mules for their wealthy clients. K2's winter glory, therefore, was Nepal's own to claim. The children of mountains finally claimed the place where they always belonged. At the top.
28 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Kashmir hotel lures tourists with igloo cafe

Tourists in Kashmir’s Gulmarg ski resort have a new place to chill out - an igloo cafe that serves hot food and drink on tables made of ice and snow.
28 January 2021, 17:26 PM

Dhaka seeks flexibilities in India’s visa regime, urges easing of process for patients

Bangladesh today sought flexibilities in the visa regime and urged India to ease registration requirements for Bangladeshi patients going for treatment at various hospitals in India, at the second consular dialogue between Bangladesh and India held in New Delhi.
28 January 2021, 12:40 PM

Wall paint for home decor

One of the major aspects of interior designing is the paint and art on the walls of the rooms. Wall art and paint can enhance the entire appearance and add aesthetic appeal to one’s home. These parts of interior design allow one to express their lifestyle, personality and be creative with their household.
25 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Nurturing warmth with sweet freeze

Gelatos has always been a favourite at our dinner tables serving as the prime dessert course. They pack a brilliant punch of intensified flavour, making it the perfect complement to have in any setting.
25 January 2021, 18:00 PM

GLAM on the go!

It gets even more challenging when you have to look presentable within a short span of time. Office goers, whether active job holders or desk job holders, making an effort to look good is a keystone habit.
25 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Greens for the office table

If this is your first foray into office plants, then buckle up! To help you, we have here some suggestions of easy-care plants. Even if you’re not quite the gardening type, these planting projects are the perfect match for you since they require very little aftercare.
25 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Govt considering mandatory registration for tour operators, guides

Tour operators and tourist guides will have to get registered to offer their services, according to a proposed new law.
25 January 2021, 12:44 PM

Capt Mahbubur Rahman, Capt Syed Nazmul Hasan elected president, GS of Bangladesh Airlines’ Pilot Association

Captain Mahbubur Rahman and Captain Syed Nazmul Hasan have been elected president and general secretary of Bangladesh Airlines’ Pilot Association for a two-year term.
25 January 2021, 11:51 AM

Travel agency amendment bill passed with provision of punishment for law violators

Bangladesh Travel Agency (Registration and Regulation) (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was passed in the parliament today with a provision of punishment for violating the law.
25 January 2021, 07:08 AM

Quarantine for incoming passengers from London extended to 7 days

The government has decided to extend the four-day quarantine period to seven days for incoming passengers from London.
23 January 2021, 09:22 AM

4 things to enjoy at Mawa

If you are someone who loves driving and/or enjoys long drive the Dhaka Mawa highway will be a treat.
21 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Emirates first airlines to try out 'digital passport'

Emirates Airlines has partnered up with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to try out the first-ever “digital passport”, known as the IATA Travel Pass. The IATA Travel Pass will allow passengers to easily manage their travel documents or clearances digitally, aligning with any government requirements for Covid-19 testing or vaccine information.
20 January 2021, 10:52 AM