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

Nutrition for school going children

School-going age is the perfect time for children to learn about healthy food, healthy bodies and productive activities.
2 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Things I failed to learn during the pandemic

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!
2 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Work from home bowls

Fried potatoes don’t always have to mean chips, but this bowl brings in cheese and chips in a new combo avatar.
2 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Indian airline Vistara to operate flights between Delhi and Dhaka, Ctg

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.
27 October 2020, 11:31 AM

Blazing the trail for women’s football

“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.
26 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Of patriarchy and a need to change

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.
26 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Working from home in Wearhouse

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.
26 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Bags for Fall

The season of fall, luxe bags and polished leather — the trio that sums up our desires.
26 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Shared office spaces

Pulling up a Sayl chair and settling in to your designated hot desk at your usual 9-5 is what drags the working class out of bed five days a week, 260 days a year. But this daily phenomenon is not achieved by the weaning appeal of cold floors, boring beiges and isolated workstations.
26 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Fall adventures

Here are the top three styles that you need to follow to get back into the game.
26 October 2020, 18:00 PM

US-Bangla to resume flights on Chennai, Kolkata routes from Oct 28

US-Bangla Airlines will resume its flights on Chennai and Kolkata routes from October 28.
22 October 2020, 12:33 PM

Govt to spend 567 crore for development of 3 domestic airports

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) today approved four projects, including a Tk 567 crore one, to develop the runways of three domestic airports -- Jashore, Syedpur and Rajshahi -- to ensure the safe landing and take-off of aircraft.
20 October 2020, 11:55 AM

Biman to operate a special Dhaka-Rome flight on Oct 28

Biman Bangladesh Airlines will operate a special flight from Dhaka to Rome on October 28.
20 October 2020, 09:03 AM

Ilish fiesta

It was already cloudy when we started early in the morning for a launch ride over the mighty Padma. The unpredictable weather was an impending threat, and our only concern was whether a Kalboishakhi will brew out of nowhere and throw a damper on our day out.
19 October 2020, 18:00 PM

A menu for puja festivities

Durga, whose victory over Mahishasur symbolises victory of good over evil, will come and cleanse the earth of all sins; wipe out the tears of the less-fortunate and bring joy and happiness in the lives of all. What it also brings is a variety of mouth-watering dishes — sweet and sour, veg and non-veg, prepared throughout the ten days leading to Bijayadashami.
19 October 2020, 18:00 PM

In a first, Biman to operate Sylhet-Cox’s Bazar flight from Nov 12

Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the national flag carrier, will fly on Sylhet-Cox’s Bazar-Sylhet route from November 12.
17 October 2020, 15:28 PM

UAE travel alert: Bangladeshis will need round-trip ticket to enter Dubai

UAE has asked airlines and travel agents to implement new procedures for visit/tourist visa holders flying into Dubai from five countries including Bangladesh, after hundreds of passengers stranded at Dubai International Airport since October 13 were flown back to their countries, Gulf News said in a report.
16 October 2020, 06:59 AM

Vibrant hues

There is something about the red and white; it reminds me of Apu and Durga, or Devdas and Paro, and invariably in a Sarat or autumn setting.
12 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Food tales

I got in the dog house with some of my friends for saying Shubho is not the appropriate salutation for Mahalaya since it is a sombre and solemn occasion. So, I’ll steer clear of all arguments and say this instead.
12 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Art therapy: Healing emotional trauma through creativity

The word “create” has been derived from the Latin word creare and this word is also etymologically associated with “growing.” To create something is to do; to do is to produce and this production bears both cognitive and social benefits for the subject involved in the task.
12 October 2020, 18:00 PM