Transform basic braids into stunning looks with Parandis

27 April 2026, 17:48 PM Fashion & Beauty
Enhance traditional Bengali beauty by accessorizing dark tresses with ornate parandi. Elevate braids using colorful tassels and zari from Gawsia Market to match Jamdani outfits. This festive styling tradition celebrates heritage through unique, handcrafted hair accessories.

Learn from my mistakes before your first Nepal trek

Embark on Nepal trekking adventures from Dhaka with reliable gear. Prioritize quality hiking boots and ergonomic backpacks over cheap alternatives. Respect the Himalayan terrain by investing in technical essentials for safety, comfort, and personal growth.

Stop these daily habits that quietly damage your mental health

27 April 2026, 17:42 PM Health & Fitness
Protect mental health by breaking harmful habits like Instagram doomscrolling and overworking. Confronting bottled up emotions and distancing from toxic people fosters emotional resilience. Prioritize quality sleep and self-care to ensure lasting psychological well-being today.
How to stay safe in a heatwave
16 April 2026, 19:42 PM Health & Fitness
The colourful cauliflowers of Bangladesh
6 February 2023, 02:17 AM Life & Living Multimedia
Shankha Dasgupta: Meet the genius behind Guti
1 February 2023, 12:48 PM Life & Living
Despite charging fees, needs of passengers neglected
23 January 2023, 04:33 AM Life & Living Multimedia

A merry feast for Christmas at The Westin

Seafood salad with celery and cherry tomatoes
19 December 2016, 18:00 PM

THIS WEEK'S HORRORSCOPE

You see that female illusionist? Run.
14 December 2016, 18:00 PM

DIVINE FLAVOURS OF INDIA

Two delightful recipes from the Khana Khazana kitchen.
14 December 2016, 18:00 PM

YouTube fashion channels every man must follow

Struggling to tie your tie? Don't know how to mix and match to bring that panache in your look? Want to know about the right measurements for your very first double-breasted suit?
12 December 2016, 18:00 PM

The Magic of Pan-Asian Cuisine

Lotus E'tang is an upscale restaurant at the prestigious location of Gulshan South Avenue. It has recently begun operations featuring a wide range of Pan-Asian cuisine.
12 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Victory Day collection at Anjan’s

To celebrate the month of victory, Anjan’s has introduced an entire collection of sari, panjabi, shalwar kameez, fatua, koti etc for both adults and children.
12 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Thank God It's FrIday

Dhaka Comicon 2016 “In Brightest Day” is back and better than ever before. With over 80,000 square feet of space to play host to thousands, Jamuna Future Park has been selected as the venue for this year's event.
12 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Songs of Liberation by Rang Bangladesh – A Celebration

December, the month to rejoice and celebrate the victory of Bangladesh, has returned with all its glory. Rang Bangladesh, the country's very own illustrious fashion house has seized the opportunity to celebrate the victory month with famous songs from the Liberation period.
12 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Check It Out

Kay Kraft is one of the top-notch fashion houses of the country. The essence of Victory Day has been skilfully incorporated into the special designs, by the celebrated fashion house, to commemorate the month.
12 December 2016, 18:00 PM

ROAR!

They shake the earth. They ignite fire. They can shatter barriers, shift paradigms, and flip the status quo. Whenever demands of people go unheard, people unite and their voices echo into a singular unified form - a slogan.
12 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Check it out

Le Méridien Dhaka brings a wonderful opportunity for their valued guests at Latest Recipe every Wednesday, starting from 30 November.
12 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh cuisine part 2-- delectable and diverse

In addition to the iconic Hilsa, the other varieties of fish that are popular in Bangladesh include, Rui, Katla, Ayre, Chitol and Pangash and a wide variety of smaller fish species like Koi, Pabda, Shorputi, Rupchanda, Tengra, Telapia, Kachki, etc.
12 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Weaves, weddings and the wow factor

Because it is Tourism Year, because we finally got the Jamdani patent we've been waiting for, because our local designers are beginning to get a larger share of international spotlight, all eyes have been on the Bangladeshi fashion industry this year, and what says “Bangladeshi” and “fashion” more than our native textiles?
12 December 2016, 18:00 PM

The 3-step Au Natural Routine with the benefits of coconut

The aisles of supermarkets are lined with a plethora of beauty products that promise skin health in various ways.
12 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Colourful doors

Although doors rarely provide much of a design bang, they do contribute substance to a room. Exterior doors require more heft then interior ones.
12 December 2016, 18:00 PM

The rising spirit

Some would say that the seven towers at the Savar National Monument of Bangladesh represent the seven 'Bir-sreshtho' and others would argue that no, they speak on behalf of the seven major revolutionary events (the language movement of 1952 followed by the mass upheavals of 1954, 1958, 1962, 1966, 1969 and finally the Liberation War of 1971), leading gradually to independence and victory of this country.
12 December 2016, 18:00 PM

The song of our people

“Amar shonar Bangla, Ami tomay bhalobashi…” that is how our beloved national anthem begins. School children still add a cute extension of a separate “eeeee…” at the end.
12 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Red, green and colours of Victory!

16 December, 1971 saw this nation taste victory for the first time. Resilient to injustice, the people of Bangladesh fought unequivocally for nine months, and achieved their very own sovereign country– Bangladesh.
12 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Take charge of anxiety and depression

Sorrow is a natural part of existence. “I fall upon the thorn of life! I bleed” As Shelley puts it. But there’s a type of sadness and despondency that is not natural. What can we do when we or one of our loved ones are suffering from such conditions?
11 December 2016, 05:04 AM

Peace and a pachyderm

There’s nothing quite as enjoyable as strolling through the grasslands of Northern Thailand on elephant back.
9 December 2016, 04:44 AM