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.

The artist’s impediments

Today’s young artists face their share of obstacles and struggles, which make their journey in the creative world rather unique.
20 January 2020

The Body Shop launches second store

Celebrating their second year of operations in Bangladesh, The Body Shop, the original, British-born, ethical cosmetics brand, has extended their retail footmark in the country by opening their second outlet at Dhaka’s Bashundhara City Shopping Complex.
20 January 2020

Gifts — Cash or kind?

Cash gifts are still considered tacky, but many nowadays opt for that than a piece of jewellery, or any other material item. Historically in our subcontinent, wealth was measured by gold or land. Money had no fixed value, and therefore, not considered a good gift.
20 January 2020

Beauty regimens of the past : Still going strong

Looking at our mothers, grandmothers, and their entire generations with supple, glowing skins can make us wonder what we are doing wrong, for their beauty seems everlasting, that too without a drop from bottled concoctions.
20 January 2020

The unforgettable jalshas

The events were attended by my uncle and luminaries living in our neighbourhood at that time. I was only a child and they never let me pass by a chance of dancing before the audience wearing keys and anklets for ghungroos.
20 January 2020

Delightful recipes

Both the breast and the leg portions are well-exercised muscles with plentiful fat, which gives an additional richness that chicken and turkey just do not have. In addition, duck breasts are thinner, flatter, and blockier than other poultry breasts, and their wings are longer.
20 January 2020

Believe there is hope for a cure

On Sunday, 12 January 2020, Parkway Cancer Centre and Mount Elizabeth Hospitals Singapore organised an informative seminar focusing on the different types of cancers women are vulnerable to.
20 January 2020

You are what you make

I believe this is when it rises to the level of a delicacy. Others might define a delicacy to be something rare, not common, or off limits because of price, or controversy. Truffles for the price, and foie gras for the controversy? But both are praised for their taste too.
20 January 2020

Skintessentials

One of the main issues that plagues pretty much everyone in winter is the drying of skin due to loss of moisture. Of course, drinking adequate water is important to keep the skin hydrated, and overall health is reflected in the glow of the skin. There ae also a number of remedies for dry skin, making it easy for you to restore a natural softness and bring back said glow.
20 January 2020

Making dental care a regular habit

Professor Dr Mostaque H Sattar is a veteran in the dental profession in Bangladesh and has been a major influence on many dental students and patients alike. He is an expert on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics.
20 January 2020

Prithimpassa nawab bari mosque

We are what our heritage and history reveal. The richness tells about our mind-set and our perspective. Bangladesh’s history has gone through many stages and phases and has come to this point to where it stands today, and the landmarks we come across reveal and unfold our history and development narrative.
20 January 2020

Reasons to love the holiday season

In the West, ‘it’s the most wonderful time of the year’, because the holiday season is just around the corner.
20 January 2020

Décor mistakes that age the home

Decorating mistakes are part of the homemaker’s coming of age process— even the best interior designers have had their fair shares
13 January 2020

Of caries and cavities

Dental problems are tended to once they occur. But, would it not be better if we were more knowledgeable regarding the looming troubles around our oral health and could take precautionary measures?
13 January 2020

Rangpur: History within easy grasp

Just after crossing the Jamuna Bridge, the road that goes to Rangpur is beset with fields that spread as far the horizon.
13 January 2020

Herbal goodness

Have you ever wondered how to spruce up your kitchen game? Cooking shows on every platform have been enticing you to try a dash of herbs, but sometimes it is possible to get lost.
13 January 2020

Floral delicacies

Flowers are a joyous thing to look at, beautiful as decorations, appreciated in the home, and loved as gifts.
13 January 2020

2020: The future is still not here

Second, pat yourselves on the back that you do not have to fight against Skynet for your right to survive, as the nearest thing to A.I. is Google Assistant, and that fails to even set a reminder.
13 January 2020

Vegetable feast

This is a delicious Bengali side dish, easy to rustle up, and goes well with rice. Sheem shorshe tastes heavenly when simmered in mustard paste until soft and tender.
13 January 2020

Digital Detox: mission failed

My life does not necessarily revolve around the internet. Like most people, I enjoy the occasional YouTube and Netflix.
13 January 2020