Designer Shahrukh Amin on fashion beyond social media feed

29 June 2026, 19:18 PM Fashion & Beauty
Discover how legendary Bangladeshi designer Shahrukh Amin celebrates individual identity through Almirah, shaping Dhaka's fashion evolution over twenty-six years with timeless, trend-defying garments that complement powerful voices like singer Elita Karim.

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
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Shankha Dasgupta: Meet the genius behind Guti
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Despite charging fees, needs of passengers neglected
23 January 2023, 04:33 AM Life & Living Multimedia

Terror in the machine

Global statistics still show that maximum bullying incidents take place in schools. The very classrooms and playgrounds that we deem safe for our children can cause untold miseries for them at the hands of none other than their peers. Even though the perpetrators can be anyone from teachers to staff, in most cases the bullies are children themselves.
3 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Ujjwala Beauty Expert Contest 2018 announced

For the expert beauticians who have completed their beautification courses from Ujjwala, they can now participate in the upcoming “Ujjwala Beauty Expert Contest 2018.” This contest will provide an organised platform to the participants which will bear a positively explosive impact on their business and career as well.
3 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Uber launches Safety Toolkit in Bangladesh

Uber, the world's largest on-demand ride-sharing company, announced the launch of “Safety Toolkit” on 28 August, 2018. This is a consolidated and comprehensive set of features in-app for riders in Bangladesh, made available within months of its US rollout.
3 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Top 5 Beauty & Lifestyle Apps

Apps- tiny little icons just a click away on our smartphones, we use them everyday for multifarious purposes! But, what if we told you the names of some apps that can play a major role to redefine your living?
3 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Beefy tales

For the beef, rub thick sweet soya sauce all over the meat. Heat a little oil in a pan and seal the pot on all sides. Place in a deep braising dish. Pound garlic, ginger, coriander root and onion to a paste.
3 September 2018, 18:00 PM

A touch of greens

Excessive consumption of red meat is not only linked to heart diseases but increases your chances of developing other alarming health issues. And after days of continuous consumption of red meat, the palate can certainly use a different feel.
3 September 2018, 18:00 PM

The good life- fact or fiction?

I can't recall much from those two years but her, I remember vividly. A year senior to us, she was someone everyone noticed, even the most serious bookworms and nerds who seemed to live and breathe S1 and P1 syllabuses.
3 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Defining Health

Health. A small word. But a word for which different people have different meanings. Health is a relative term. To some, it is something you are born with while to others it is a choice and some may even say it is your lifestyle.
3 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Home is where the health is

For most of us, our home is where we spend most of our lives in. It is where we wake up and go back to bed, where we relax and let go and feel safe.
3 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Manners manners

I had never met the couple or their parents before, nor did I think I would again, thankfully. This is a new world in many ways, and I find that there are more and more young people like this.
3 September 2018, 18:00 PM

My Billy goat gruff Code two three double o!

I am not at all against sacrifice. It is a sacred duty bestowed on all well-to-do Muslims and I see many social benefits to be reaped from it, along with obvious spiritual cleansing. However, the blood and gore involved does unnerve me. A little!
3 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Can vacations boost longevity?

Taking a vacation can do more than help you relax for a week or two -- it can help you live longer according to new research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2018.
30 August 2018, 08:42 AM

This Week's Horrorscope

There is someone from Australia who is thinking about you.
29 August 2018, 18:00 PM

Burgers and the pursuit of happiness

Let's just agree that everyone has a favourite burger. Some like the classic BLT (for us its beef and not bacon), others (read: plebs) like their burger with truckloads of sauce and meat sans veggies.
29 August 2018, 18:00 PM

Eid getaway with Pan Pacific Sonargaon

This Eid-ul-Azha, if you are looking to get away from the daily hustle and bustle of life, give Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka a try. Guests can stay for two nights and pay for only 1 as part of the hotel’s latest offer.
20 August 2018, 18:00 PM

Royal Tulip Sea Pearl Beach Resort & Spa offering discounts for Eid

For this Eid-ul-Azha, Royal Tulip Sea Pearl Beach Resort & Spa are offering a 40 percent discount from 21 August to 31 August, 2018.
20 August 2018, 18:00 PM

The teen saga

Nowadays as social media rules and overrules all forms of communication, teens are pretty much influenced by what Kim Kardashian is wearing or the styling of Nick Jonas! It becomes a challenging task to make them wear anything their idols are not endorsing.
20 August 2018, 18:00 PM

Jatra Mela's journey

In a tungsten glow and hyped ebullience, Jatra, a celebration of folk culture and Bangladeshi traditions in the form of artistic clothes, accessories and furniture, hosted its newest venture, Jatra Mela.
20 August 2018, 18:00 PM

Eid-ul-Azha with Dhaka Regency

As many families opt to stay in Dhaka and enjoy Eid in the capital, Dhaka Regency has set up an exciting offer this season.
20 August 2018, 18:00 PM

Himalaya's Aloe Vera face wash now in Bangladesh

Himalaya, a global natural skincare brand, has introduced their Moisturizing Aloe Vera Face wash in Bangladesh.
20 August 2018, 18:00 PM