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

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NeoCampers for the Junior Adventurers

If you have already heard of The Base Camp, or have experienced it yourself, you'll be delighted to know that now there is a family friendly version of it called NeoCampers. NeoCampers is perfect for collaborative adventures for groups of families and field-trips from schools.
26 February 2018

Travelling with Friends

Travelling with friends belonging to the same peer group has become a more common scenario now than ever before, especially for people who are in their late teens and early twenties. Yet, a lot of energy goes into the planning of these very small two or three days trips, owing to the many negotiations we have to take on with our parents. No matter how difficult it may be to actually get the permission to go, or
26 February 2018

Travel in luxury or on a budget

Choosing to travel in luxury is just another way to make sure that your time off in the wild, at a nature retreat or a just a different urban space runs as smoothly as possible. You can definitely experience the wonderful lightness that comes with taking a trip without the burdens of uncertainties. The option to take a luxury trip anywhere is likely a treat to oneself, and after hard hours of working and stressing over
26 February 2018

Got (plant) Milk?

You need to unleash the mad scientist in you, and look at an ingredient in terms of how it “behaves” when tampered with, and not what it's called or what you are used to seeing it as. You want to mimic the smell, taste, and texture of your favourite dish, and when you find the winning combination of your plant-based ingredients to do just that, the end result is often better than the original! Let me clarify further.
26 February 2018

A Glamorous Jolt For Java!

The other day I was in a manic rush. Nothing new there for a millennial mom. Armed with an errand list longer than the Great Wall, I hurried out, only to realize that I had missed out on my mid afternoon caffeine fix. Now this is not just a good old cup of Doodh Cha, relished at leisure while casually glancing at the elegant professional shots of a friend's honeymoon at the Caribbeans on Instagram. Having
26 February 2018

The Colour Game

It is not uncommon for people to create and fall into personal comfort zones, especially when it comes to style and clothes; as spending time everyday pondering over what to wear is often a luxury ill afforded. To add a new dimension without breaking the bank, one need not fret; simply, learn to remix and add a bit of twist with contrasts when pairing the elements of your outfit-- a new combination every week!
26 February 2018

Prito Reza with FUJIFILM GFX 50S

Fujifilm is one of Bangladesh's top choice as a photography brand. Recently they have introduced the FUJIFILM GFX 50S, a medium format mirrorless camera system for the first time in Bangladesh. The camera combines outstanding resolution of 51.4 megapixels with exceptional tones, advanced colour reproduction and high-performance lenses.
26 February 2018

Beautiful Anger exhibition by Rubina Akhter

Although a graduate from art college, Rubina Akhter was never really fond of painting. And yet, the artist in her found solace in strokes of bold colours every time she was faced with emotions too complex emotions for words. For the past twenty years, it has been art that has helped Rubina Akhter navigate her way through life. And soon enough, she found herself bemused with the huge stockpile of art that she had created over the years.
26 February 2018

Restaurant with a view- Mughal Aroma

Uttara's one and only 'full airport view' restaurant – Mughal Aroma makes for an unforgettable dining experience. The restaurant is a great place to sit and chat with friends and family while enjoying a scrumptious list of food items. Their buffet, priced at Tk 599, includes over 50 items including Thai and Chinese cuisine.
26 February 2018

The coffee house hangouts

This proverb and many others like 'Work hard, party harder' basically promote, as they should, a healthy work-life balance. With the stress of work, be it studies, office or household, de-stressing is crucial. To that end what better way to de-stress than to enjoy a wholesome 'adda' session over a cup of tea or coffee, with friends and family at any of the local joints.
26 February 2018

Spring collection from Grameen UNIQLO

Grameen UNIQLO has brought their new colourful spring collection in exclusive designs for fashion lovers. The collection includes kameez sets, long dresses, printed palazzos, ribbon tie shirts and many more for women. For men, designer shirts are included.
26 February 2018

Super Food - Mushroom, the fungi

Categorised as vegetable in stores and as fungi in books, mushrooms are what you make out of them. Most of us are accustomed to using mushrooms in numerous dishes, mostly as appetizers. But its huge array of health benefits are often overshadowed by its incredible taste.
26 February 2018

Boost Juice now in Dhaka

World famous Australian smoothie and juice franchise, Boost Juice Bars is now in Dhaka's Banani 11. Boost Juice is the first international smoothie brand to enter the food and beverage scene in Dhaka. Their range of smoothies, crushes, and juices are freshly made in front of customers with fresh, preservative-free ingredients without any added sugar.
26 February 2018

Being alive with plants…some moments of joy

It has been about five months since I have been away from many things special to my life– from my plants, my books and songs. My regular life was halted for a while due to a family health crisis, from which I, along with my family members, have gradually recovered. I returned from the self-exile soon after receiving some beautiful bulbs of Tulips from my daughter, brought from the Shiphol Airport of Amsterdam. We know southern Europe is the home of
26 February 2018

Golden women

The streets of Dhaka being what they are, one has time to just look around and observe things from the car while waiting at traffic lights or while stuck in jams: hugely battered buses driven by what look like twelve-year old boys high on cough syrup; cheap cars; costly cars; and people going about their daily business.
26 February 2018

Spring collection from Iconic Fashion Garage

Iconic Fashion Garage is rolling out a new collection this spring for those looking for trendy women's wear. Their Hello Spring Collection features bright colourful clothes for the modern young women. Their outlets are situated in Dhanmondi, Uttara, Banani 11 and Jamuna Future Park and all of them feature this collection as well as conditional discounts.
26 February 2018

Pathshala forms affiliation with University of Dhaka

Pathshala South Asian Media Institute, one of the most influential institutions in South Asia, announced their affiliation with University of Dhaka on February 15, 2018. This affiliation will allow the introduction of two new programmes- B.S.S. in Photography and Post Graduate Diploma in Film and Television. This affiliation is meant to provide students with a productive platform to show their talent and creativity.
26 February 2018

Boosting the next generation's IQ

In 2002-2006, British professor of psychology Richard Lynn and Finnish professor of political science Tatu Vanhanen conducted
21 February 2018

This Week's Horrorscope

If you are a comms manager, are you small in some way?
21 February 2018

Safe Styling Safe Curls

First and foremost shampooing, conditioning and drying your hair is a must before you start because curls last longer in light and care free hair. If you have ever heard your hair sizzle when curling it, that means you didn't dry your hair all the way before styling that makes it more difficult for the curls to set in.
19 February 2018