Tangail taant: A classic saree for every weekday

7 September 2026 Fashion & Beauty
Transform your daily wardrobe by styling breathable Tangail sarees for modern Dhaka commutes. By pairing lightweight Bangladeshi cotton with blazers, shirts, or comfortable blouses, women easily embrace UNESCO-recognized heritage wear as practical, versatile everyday fashion.

A day trip from Dhaka: 5 places to discover in Munshiganj

Explore historic Bikrampur heritage through Munshiganj's ancient treasures, including Idrakpur Fort, Sultanate-era Baba Adam's Mosque, Mughal Bridge, Sonarang Twin Temples, and Nateshwar Buddhist Bihar. Discover centuries of Bengal history, architecture, and forgotten legends today.
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Mungdi brings hill cuisine to Dhaka
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19 July 2026 Food & Recipes

What to eat when you have dengue: Three stages of recovery

8 September 2026 Health & Fitness
Rebuild health during Dengue infection by drinking electrolyte-rich coconut water and transitioning to nutrient-dense foods like khichuri, spinach, and papaya leaves, boosting platelet counts and restoring vital energy naturally.

Rustic Sophistication with Harappa

From the colourful and bright plates to the elegantly designed teacups, Faiza was impressed with it all. Upon further questions, she was happy to find out that everything she saw were done by Harappa, based in Dhaka.
2 July 2018

Lost secrets of the blue enveloped letter

While technology has made things easier to access, it has also drastically impacted the dating scene. The beginnings of a lifetime commitment can now be traced back to a poke or swipe on social media. Funnily enough, it can also define the end of that very promise as well. Lost are the charms, bittersweet heartaches, and relevance when a blue enveloped letter arrived in the lover's name.
2 July 2018

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

Vibrant Valparaíso

One of the things that struck me most about Chile is their love for dogs. If they hadn't already adopted a canine family member, then they are out on the streets showering their affections on the roadside strays. Bowls of doggie treats and water are left out on street corners and in front of shops; parks host kennel colonies
28 June 2018

This week's horrorscope

Biopics are fun to watch unless you are myopic and the screen is at a distance.
27 June 2018

Dinner time bloopers!

How would you like it if you are enjoying a nice cup of tea in your bungalow on top of a hill, accompanied by gushes of bracing breeze when suddenly your guest pours the tea on the saucer, and takes a long high-pitched slurp?
25 June 2018

Family football feud

Brazil or Argentina, Spain or Germany, family or football? All of these are tough decisions to make when the world cup season is right around the corner and football starts to run in our veins. However, we all MUST pick a side and stick to it!
25 June 2018

Tandoors from all over the world

Although most of the world knows the word 'Tandoor' by now, let me give a brief description of it, even if just to make this read a little more technically sound. A tandoor is a cylindrical clay oven used in cooking and baking. The tandoor is currently a very important fixture in many Indian restaurants around the world.
25 June 2018

Live it up with FIFA 2018!

What is it about 22 people and one ball that keep over 3 billion people occupied for over one month? Whatever it is, it makes one forget the weather, the traffic and even the impending credit card bill!
25 June 2018

Noodle-icious!

'Kecap manis' is an Indonesian, sweet, soy sauce available in most superstores. 'Hokkien noodles' has been used in this recipe, but any fresh, wheat noodle, such as shanghai, can be substituted.
25 June 2018

A couch potato's sport: FIFA video games and friends

But then came the game that practically swooped the hearts of video game enthusiasts and amateur football players across the globe, and that game was the FIFA video game series. FIFA video games have become a cultural phenomenon and a symbolic representation of friendship between guys.
25 June 2018

Thai respite at Soi 71

Several years ago, Nashra Sakhawat, CEO of Soi 71, Fantasium, Source and a mother of two beautiful children, dreamt of having a family oriented Thai restaurant to create authentic Thai cuisine with a taste of the original street food found in Thailand. The dream came true in 2010 with the grand opening of Soi 71, a restaurant that has been thriving for the past eight years despite the obstacles thrown at their way.
25 June 2018

Giving class to the glass

While we are always much excited to style ourselves in new clothes and makeup with the every season's trends, we seldom come up with ideas to decorate our living spaces. After all, home is where the heart is, and the décor of your home tells a great deal about yourself. A very simple technique used to give your house a creative makeover within a short budget is to play with
25 June 2018

Home Junction

Home Junction is an online home décor store and is the brainchild of three wonderful women - Titly Ferdous, Badhon Hossain and Azwa Nayeem. It is a store unlike any other, with the intention of creating a positive social impact, while supporting multiple beneficial causes for both the environment and the people in our society.
25 June 2018

Summer feast Heirlooms of Tomorrow

The primarily summer collection highlighting Jamdani, Rajshahi silk, Benarasi katan and indigenous fabrics displayed to the world the true meaning of being 'in-vogue'.
25 June 2018

The Chiffon Story

It is without doubt that chiffon rules over summer! Thanks to the return of maxi dresses and flowy tunics, we can see an abundance of this luxurious fabric this season. Much appreciated for its light weight, chiffon is very popular amongst ladies who want to add some zing to their regular attire.
25 June 2018

The ultimate Football boot guide

Prepare yourself for the biggest party of the summer, because this time around, it's not about fighting for the infinity stones, but rather, the gold trophy of legends, granting the nation that earns it the title of the King of Kings.
25 June 2018

Of Jerseys and Flags: The FIFA 2018 prep

With the 2018 FIFA World Cup in full swing, the tension and excitement of the fans are at their peaks. If you haven't done any of the preparations for the game, now is as good a time as any.
25 June 2018

Fashion inspiration from the field

The shimmering lights, intense fight, and sweat and tears of rejoice after every game is not the only thing football players have done to win the heart of millions. Following years of practice and winning various trophies, these international football players have become more than just athletes.
25 June 2018

Training like the Pros

It's not just Ronaldo; every other football player will make you want to storm to the gym and start burning the layers of fat bulging out from every part of your skin,
25 June 2018