The timeless beauty of Bengali Alta and traditional glass bangles

13 April 2026, 20:10 PM Fashion & Beauty
Embrace timeless Bengali beauty by reviving traditional Alta and artisanal Churis. These heritage adornments from Jessore to Dhaka reconnect modern brides with cultural roots, blending nostalgic red lacquers and glass bangles into contemporary sustainable fashion.

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.

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.
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This Week's Horrorscope

Sabre-toothed cats are no more, and we are safe.
24 October 2018, 18:00 PM

A bout against the common cold

As the temperature continues to drop, it becomes increasingly challenging to maintain a healthy body, although we can easily steer clear with minor changes in our diet, using only some fresh ingredients found in abundance during winter.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Uber: A friend in need

Situations like sudden seizures, chest pain, or any other health-related emergencies require instant medical help. In such cases, Uber can come in handy as it is available 24/7 in Dhaka and Chattogram.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Festivals and music

Aarong is turning 40! Join them in a celebration of 40 years of excellence through a 3-day event, 'Aarong 40 Years Festival.'
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Roll Xpress Café in Dhanmondi

Being a hot favourite for Indian cuisine in Banani, Roll Xpress Cafe has now expanded its reach to Dhanmondi. With a wide range of succulent goodness that
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

bKash payment accepted at Lubnan, Richman, and Infinity stores

From now on, customers can make payments via their bKash account while shopping at Lubnan, Richman, and Infinity Mega Mall ─ the lifestyle brands owned by Lubnan Trade Consortium Limited.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 now in Bangladesh

Lauded for its style and eye-catching features even before it was launched globally, here's why this super smartphone is a must buy for the trend conscious.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Sweet tooth in Paris

We spent an entire day stomping through the cobbled streets of the city, hunting down sweets to wolf down. Here's how it went.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Delectable Paris

That was what the late Anthony Bourdain had to say about the Eiffel Tower.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

‘Weekend Spirit’ with MIB

Providing a platform for busy urbanites to relax, enjoy and connect with their roots, MIB seasonal meetups have won the hearts of many Dhakaites.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Not so ordinary cooking with spices

Saffron is one of the most sought after spices in the world. The threadlike ingredient that imparts a yellow hue are quite literally, imbibed in myths and legends.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Why I loved Anthony Bourdain

A few months ago, I was under fire for mourning a death. My favourite celebrity Anthony Bourdain had died. I fell in love with Bourdain in my 20s — long before I became a vegan or even a vegetarian, and long before I entered the field of animal welfare.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Taste the Thousand and One Arabian Nights at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden

Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden will be hosting the “Thousand & One Arabian Nights @ Water Garden Brasserie” in a grand and majestic fashion with exclusive cuisines and decorations, inspired from the rich traditions of the Arabia at the end of October.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Florals, feminism and romance

Roses were extremely popular back then, since it was considered the most romantic flower, often used by men to woo their lady love. And so it was adopted as patterns on dresses, coats, purses and everything else one could think of.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Splendid new treats introducing new flavours at Amari Dhaka

The Bakery at Amari Dhaka, located at the hotel's Cascade Lobby Lounge, has special treats this October for the sweet lovers! The jewel of their selection is the Callebaut Opera cake, or the Opera Cake as it's famously called.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Loud Prints

Solids are eternal. But that does not mean prints cannot have their chance under the spotlight every now and then, especially now that printed clothing are so in! Here are some of the most in-style printed outfit inspirations and styling tips.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

EBL Women Banking - Banking on Women, Banking for Women

Of the myriad services offered by various financial institutions, Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) has a set of propositions and services designed for women account holders. EBL features dedicated Women Banking help desks to cater to women's banking needs in all their 85 branches throughout Bangladesh.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Fall essentials for when you're on the move

The weather nowadays seems to be erratic and moody as the citizens of this city, changing without notice. As the nights get longer and you turn down your ceiling fans' speed a notch, you realise that the humidity and heat of summer are long gone. But as pleasant as the chilly breezes may feel at first, they do bear a bleak reminder for you to buckle up and start preparing for fall.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Hunger Games: Filling up the larder

The dilemma of stocking up healthy snacks is of perennial nature. The constant need of coaxing and cajoling the brood to snack right and desist from caving in to tantalising but unhealthy savouries and sweets can be quite an ordeal.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

The other side of Korea: Art, food and history

A group of Indonesian journalists, including The Jakarta Post, is invited by the Korea Tourism Organization to join a familiarization trip to South Korea. A number of Asian journalists and bloggers from Malaysia, Singapore, China and Japan also take part in the three-day trip.
19 October 2018, 10:43 AM