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
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Shankha Dasgupta: Meet the genius behind Guti
1 February 2023, 12:48 PM Life & Living
Despite charging fees, needs of passengers neglected
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Newlyweds' finances

Anabil and Labonno got married a month ago. They have been in a relationship since high school and graduated from the same medical college. The wedding day frenzy for Anabil and Labonno just ended, and they went for their honeymoon, had a grand time, and now begins real life.
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Walking the walk

The trousseau, makeup, invitations, decorations and good food – seemingly the order of the messy events a.k.a. wedding are in order.
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Just married!

Out of my dreams and into your arms I long to fly I will come as evening comes to woo a waiting sky. Out of my dreams and into the hush of falling shadows, When the mist is low and stars are breaking through Then out of my dreams I'll go Into a dream with you.
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Straight from kitchen: Finger-Licking feasts at 3 Dragons at Pearl

Created from a few simple ingredients, this visually alluring dish provides an explosion of tastes and textures, leaving one’s palate with the lingering fragrance of green tea and crunchy texture of the prawns.
24 November 2016, 12:35 PM

THIS WEEK'S HORRORSCOPE

Sticky notes can make fun outfits. Just make 'em extra sticky.
23 November 2016, 18:00 PM

DIY: A pest free haven

Are you frustrated with the pests and bugs invading your home again and again? Do they just come back every time you thought you were done with them? Here is how you can create a pest free haven once and for all!
22 November 2016, 06:31 AM

Daraz.com.bd brings Fatafati Friday 2016

After the huge success of Fatafati Friday 2015, the pioneering e-commerce platform Daraz.com.bd is once again bringing the biggest
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Kumarika Miss Natural 2016

Kumarika has been working in Bangladesh as a representative of nature and youth for a while now, and as such, has been able to win
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Host your dream wedding at the Oasis of Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka

When you are considering different venues for your wedding or grand reception this year, chances are you will be told by someone close
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Of Feathers and Flights

It was almost dusk when I heard an unfamiliar chirrup resonating from the field. Although I was already running late, I couldn't help but
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM

THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY

IMPRESSION OF TIME: A PAINTING EXHIBITION
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Travelling:functional and fashionable

Who does not love to travel, especially as the perfect remedy to a hectic life? However, sometimes when on the road, a big luggage can
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Snoring and sleep apnoea to be taken seriously

Recently, we have had patients who are on the verge of a legal separation due to the extent of their partner's snoring. Setting aside the mental anxiety, snoring is a telltale sign of some problems, and can be the cause for other serious health concerns.
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Living Blue in Paris

It is the fashion capital of the world. Home to many of the most prestigious labels, Paris is a city that does not go out of style. It is that
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM

The Nakshi Kantha heritage of Bengal

There is not a single household in Bangladesh that does not know of the Nakshi Kantha. Every newborn has his own 'Kantha' (quilt) – even if not the 'Nakshi' variant, but one possibly made by a close relative with love and much affection as the entire family greets the newest member of the house.
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Araaz- Season's Hot Pick

If you wanted an exclusive collection of fashion jewelry, trendy kameez, eye-catching footwear and fashionable saris, Araaz should
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Al Haramain: A one of a kind perfumery

Tucked away in a corner of Jamuna Future Park shopping mall, is an outlet of Al Haramain, one of the largest perfumeries in the world.
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM

While we were waiting:

How fast does sound travel? Certainly not as fast as light. Under the bright sun, all sounds seem to dissolve into light, no residues, no gripes. But what about at night? Especially in those, where sounds of decay, destruction and discrimination travel fast through frothing
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Smart living

The living room is the main area which collects many different aromas from many different places. These conflicting scents create a whirlpool or vibrations, each one clashing with another. Aromas in the living room come from chemicals in furniture polish, window
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Q&As

It has been a long time since I last wrote my column. I was preoccupied during the entire hiatus but happy to have received some
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM