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.
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Amari Dhaka launches bread home delivery service

Customers can now enjoy the freshness of Amari's baked goodies in the comfort of their homes. Amari Bakery is offering its delicacies to customers' door steps in Gulshan, Banani and Baridhara.
14 August 2017, 18:00 PM

A passion for Theatre

I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being. — Oscar Wilde
14 August 2017, 18:00 PM

A taste of Canton at Radisson Blu Dhaka

Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden brings you 'A Taste of Canton', the first-ever Cantonese food festival in Bangladesh! The hotel is hosting a diverse array of Cantonese delicacies from August 10 to August 19, 2017.
14 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Personalised gifts for the foreign friend

Post millennium Bangladesh is not quite what we expected it to be. As the country's economy is flourishing, more and more people are travelling abroad on business trips, to attend events, or simply for pleasure.
14 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Bang's collection for the monsoon

Bang Fashion House believes in dressing up for the season.
14 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Owning the gift-exchange game

A big bouquet of flowers, a lovable stuffed toy, a card with a wish full of blessings — these are often the elements that instantly pop in one's mind when thinking of Eid gifts, of course apart from the obvious clothes and shoes. There are also the options of stationery, cosmetics, bags and little knick knacks.
14 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Re-visiting the Liberation War Museum

The Liberation War Museum bid adieu to its familiar premises in Segunbagicha this April. While one farewell took place another welcome was in store. The Museum, in all its solemnity, now has a new address at Dhaka's Agargaon. The original museum, established in March 22, 1996 was a two storeyed building with six galleries and had an outdoor theatre. The new museum now boasts of a 3,500 square metre gallery area along with spacious concourse halls and modern audio-visual equipment for a full perspective of the Liberation War and associated events.
14 August 2017, 18:00 PM

This Week's Horrorscope

I am your full cream milk powder.
9 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Loneliness, social isolation can impact longevity

The growing phenomenon of loneliness, which international experts have described as a global epidemic, may be responsible for as many deaths as obesity, according to American Psychological Association in Washington.
9 August 2017, 13:11 PM

MONSOON IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT THE HAORS

The months in-between Joishtho and Kartik of the Bengali calendar are very special, endorsing an amazing phenomenon at the haor areas inundated by vast waterways.
7 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Introducing yoga in your life

Sometimes even if one starts something just casually that very introduction becomes a life changing experience.
7 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Miami vibes

When I touched down in Miami, as part of my first trip to America, there was no telling that I was in America at all. It could have been Puerto Rico or Cuba! This side to America is so distinct with a flavour uniquely its own – you have to see it to believe it.
7 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Acne and treatment

Acne is a disorder resulting from the action of hormones on the skin's oil glands (sebaceous glands), which leads to plugged pores and outbreaks of lesions commonly called pimples/acne.
7 August 2017, 18:00 PM

A delectable mix

Cut small pieces of the bread and fry them in ghee. Boil tomato slices in chicken stock and 2 cups of water.
7 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Androgyny in a fair world

So what is 'androgyny'? Is it a fancy term to highlight homosexuality or the lifestyle of a transgender? Simply put, it just refers to the coexistence of masculine and feminine characteristics.
7 August 2017, 18:00 PM

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf – the ultimate coffeehouse

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf offers that and more.
7 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Bengal Meat to manage Turkish Red Crescent's Qurbani sacrifice

Turkish Red Crescent has recently signed an agreement with Bengal Meat for their Qurbani management.
7 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Radisson Blu Dhaka bags Luxury Restaurant Awards

Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden celebrated the accolade of The Luxury Restaurant Awards for its restaurants. For the first time ever, a restaurant from Bangladesh has won this prestigious award.
7 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Coconut oil for shiny locks

Ask any elderly lady the secret of their hair care, and they will swear by the humble coconut oil and its gazillion benefits. For thousands of years, we have witnessed Bengali beauties apply coconut oil as the prime ingredient for hair nourishment. But have we ever wondered why this favouritism?
7 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Bringing back the vintage

Have you been considering refurbishing your home? Or are you shifting homes and want to bring about a new look? Consider going old school — the classiest and easiest decor theme to opt for your beloved abode.
7 August 2017, 18:00 PM