How to style corsets with sarees for every occasion

31 August 2026 Fashion & Beauty
From sixteenth-century nobility to modern fusion fashion, corsets have evolved from rigid, whalebone status symbols into versatile wardrobe staples, seamlessly blending with traditional sarees and lehengas to create bold, unforgettable statements for any occasion.

Bangladesh to Antarctica: Planning the journey to the end of the world

Embark on an expedition from Dhaka to Antarctica through Ushuaia, Argentina, navigating complex visa processes, extensive budgets, and essential thermal gear to experience mesmerizing ice landscapes, penguin colonies, and rare Southern Ocean wildlife first-hand.
The versatile appeal of focaccia bread
30 August 2026 Food & Recipes
Mungdi brings hill cuisine to Dhaka
2 August 2026 Food & Recipes
The flavours of a rainy afternoon
26 July 2026 Food & Recipes
The World Cup final match munchies guide
19 July 2026 Food & Recipes

The foods that may help your body fight inflammation

8 August 2026 Health & Fitness
Lower chronic inflammation naturally by choosing Mediterranean, DASH, or MIND dietary patterns packed with high-fibre whole foods, vibrant fruits, and avocados. Smart nutrient pairings nourish gut microflora, reducing C-reactive protein to protect long-term health.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Turkish Airlines adds one more weekly flight on Dhaka-Istanbul route

Turkish Airlines today announced an additional weekly flight on the Dhaka-Istanbul route, scheduled to operate from tomorrow due to a growing number of passengers from Dhaka.
6 September 2020

Biman may resume Dhaka-Doha flights from September 7

Biman Bangladesh Airlines plans to resume flight operation on Dhaka-Doha-Dhaka route from September 7, paving the way for a huge number of Bangladeshis to return to their workplaces in Qatar.
3 September 2020