Designer Shahrukh Amin on fashion beyond social media feed
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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.
Why Bangladesh must save its indigenous rice before it disappears
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Food & Recipes
Why Sirajganj sweets taste different from anywhere else
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Food & Recipes
The chef, the GenZ, the dreamer
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Food & Recipes
Kishwar Chowdhury brings her book ‘Smoke Rice Water’ to Dhaka
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Food & Recipes
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.
Can too much AC make you sick? What you should know
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Health & Fitness
Why renaming PCOS to PMOS matters more than we think
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Health & Fitness
How to protect children from Dhaka’s scorching summer heat
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Health & Fitness
Stop these daily habits that quietly damage your mental health
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Health & Fitness
Protect your mental health while staying informed about world events
23 April 2026, 17:56 PM
Health & Fitness
Expert advice on detecting and managing PCOS in young women
21 April 2026, 16:04 PM
Health & Fitness
How to stay safe in a heatwave
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Health & Fitness
Why measles cases are rising rapidly across Bangladesh right now
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Health & Fitness
#Perspective / The tragic fate of stray animals in Japan Garden City
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Life & Living
Navigating Dhaka's Eid shopping scene on a budget
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Lifehacks
My Dhaka / Comrade, give me a cup!
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Bangladesh
Irresistible Radiance
Pearls are a true labour of love, although not human, as it is the oysters that nourish the infiltrating granules until the irritants become a real piece of beauty.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Divide and rule
A brilliant way to spice up your living space making it more useful is by adding more dimensions, and a great way to do that is through room dividers.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Using flower as decor
From adding a pop of colours to complementing the subtle aesthetics of your homes, the art of flower arrangement is one that can instantly make your abode perk up. In fact, the Japanese have a whole artform called Ikebana, dedicated to the delicate art of flower arrangement. While you don't quite have to spend hours mastering
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Cannes'18
Cannes, the time of the year when we get to see our favourite celebrities on the red carpet, all with their stunning makeovers! Some celebs like to keep it simple, some love it glam while the others go completely out of the box and pull off something incredibly mind-blowing! And today, we're sharing some of our favourite looks from the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. And to help you recreate your favourite ones, we'll also be breaking down each and every one of the looks so that it gets even easier for you. So, pick your inspiration and start taking notes!
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM
The magic of Ayurvedic medicines
Tired of the constant visits to doctors and the excruciatingly long list of medicines that doesn't seem to work? Before you put your entire faith on western medicinal system, why not consider going back to traditional medicinal practices such as Ayurveda? After all, what scientists of modern medicine have proven only recently, the sages of the subcontinent had figured out more than 3000 years ago.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Hamdard: A realm of Ayurvedics
The field of medical science is reaching unprecedented advancements- vaccines for cancer, artificial pancreas, and electronic aspirin, to name a few. It seems like the spectrum of medicine is reaching whole new heights. But amid these scientific modern advancements, many opt for herbal medicine, more specifically known as Ayurvedic medicine.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM
In the kitchens of Finger Lickin' Good!
Picture this - a global fried chicken joint, with all the trims of the place, packed with people enjoying their time. You go up to order, and naturally take a peek behind the cashier. The part of the kitchen/prep-area is visible, but not all of it. You wonder what really takes place. Is it possible to actually take a look?
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Artizan's new collection
With the heat bearing down this summer, Artizan brings its new collection of designs on shirts, panjabis, polo shirts and t-shirts. Using fabrics apt for this weather, the collection is colourful and filled with exciting designs. Wholesale and retail purchases are also available.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Be a social superstar by pretending to know football
You might be one of those people who know that a current football player is David Beckham. And that too because you followed Spice Girls back in school and still have a few songs stashed in your secret playlist.
5 July 2018, 18:00 PM
This Week's Horrorscope
Cellphones are meant for calling, not for playing Sims.
4 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Bani Thani: brushwork for the divine
It is one of the greatest romances ever; the tale of a union that elevates love and desire, the purest of all human emotions, to a godly realm. Lord Krishna, his beloved Radha and the love they share has a multitude of interpretations within Hinduism, but no soul shall ever deny that while Krishna enchants the world, Radha enchants even Him.
2 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Celebrating The Rich Heritage of Rajasthan at Le Meridien
The Land of Maharaja's has come alive in Le Meridien's Latest Recipe restaurant, as 40+ authentic Rajasthani cuisines will be served till 7 July, 2018.
2 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Beat the school rush with Uber
Getting your kids to school with ease cannot get easier. Make it hassle-free to get your kids to school with ridesharing services. Enjoy mornings to yourself by sending your kids to school on time using UberX or take an UberHIRE to drop your kids to school and run errands before returning home.
2 July 2018, 18:00 PM
A new side of KFC
With mouth-watering Zinger burgers and delicious fried chicken, KFC has always been a hot favourite among chicken-lovers. “It's finger lickin' good” is hardly just a slogan for them. “Our goal has always been to ensure that our guests get good value for their money. We care about the experience of our consumers, and so,
2 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Blue and cultures A profound meaning
It is of little wonder that people everywhere have incorporated blue into their specific cultures, with specific meanings and connotations. On a clear day, it is very natural to look up and get mesmerised by the sky above, the precise name for this awe-inspiring shade of blue is azure. The sky's blue, or azure, gets its name from the mineral “azurite”, one of the traditional national colours of Italy, taken from the colours of the House of Savoy, which had laid the foundation of the first modern united Italian state.
2 July 2018, 18:00 PM
A blue glazed in white
Home decor magazines may have their blazing trends that burn off last season's peak, but there is one that never leaves the pages- the eternal blue-white porcelain. From the tiniest floral or animal shaped palm-sized pieces to gargantuan vases that top over an adult's head and all that is in between- this time defining colour style is immensely popular among the pottery lovers of the world.
2 July 2018, 18:00 PM
A splash of the azure
And in the sartorial world, blue has a place of power, pride and perpetuity. In ancient Egypt rare gemstones were crushed to obtain this hue and used to decorate pharaoh's tombs, making it extremely precious and regal. Its significance was high during Elizabethan England where only members of the royal family could wear it
2 July 2018, 18:00 PM
A surprise from the Nile
While we hop across time and continents for the most awe-inspiring of blue and white, there is a very special blue that has to be mentioned. Egyptian faience is often
2 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Pride in Bengal's Blue
Recently named one of the 'Cool Crusaders of Conscious Clothing' by Vogue India, Living Blue is one of the frontlining revivalists of indigo as a natural dye in Bangladesh. Besides cultivation, it focuses on producing a range of unique products involving quilting and hand embroidery.
2 July 2018, 18:00 PM
When rain is a menace
First and foremost, avoid white during rainy season. And the reason is simple, it'll get see-through in case you get drenched creating an embarrassing situation for you. Wear brights and pastels instead to maintain a cheerful aura in the gloomy atmosphere.
2 July 2018, 18:00 PM