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.
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The colourful cauliflowers of Bangladesh
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Shankha Dasgupta: Meet the genius behind Guti
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Despite charging fees, needs of passengers neglected
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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

Taste of the Teppanyaki

These recipes have been prepared by Md. Nur-A-Alam Sikder and Feng Tao, the Sous chef and Teppanyaki chef respectively, of Bunka restaurant, Six Seasons.
17 November 2016, 15:06 PM

THIS WEEK'S HORRORSCOPE

Embrace your kamla side today.
16 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Travelling when you're disabled

People with disabilities can travel the world. All it takes is some smart planning.
16 November 2016, 06:05 AM

Our first project

Have you ever taken on any project to improve or repair your home? If not, you could probably give it a try because DIY (do-it-yourself) projects are not only fun, they are self-satisfying, too. They also provide a rare opportunity for creativity, imagination and self-expression.
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Sajek Valley–where hills touch the sky

If green, wilderness, serenity and tranquility are your mojo, make a trip to Sajek Valley - one of the most popular holiday destinations of Bangladesh. Recently, Sajek has been getting a lot of attention, and for all the right reasons. It is 80km from Khagrachhari, and the hills lie 2000ft above sea level.
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden, Bangladesh's Leading Hotel 2016

Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden was awarded Bangladesh's Leading Hotel 2016 at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2016, held recently in Vietnam and was attended by 200 hospitality leaders from across the regions.
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Faberge's imperial designs

Karl Gustavovich Faberge (1846-1920), was a Russian jeweller, best known for making decorated Easter eggs using precious stones and metals. His legacy is the series of Imperial Easter Eggs made for the Romanov Tsars of Russia, before the Bolshevik Revolution.
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM

New line up from fashion house Bang

Youth centric fashion house Bang brings in new elegant and festive attire for their customers. Outfits featuring various unique styles that
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Muslin story: a way it has never been told before

How fine was the Muslin fabric? So fine that an entire garment could pass through the inner circle of a ring! So exquisite that it had been romanticised that the fabric was spun 'by fairies with the thread of winds'!
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Aura beauty lounge presents WBBP Bridal Festival- 2016

With the arrival of the winter season, come the slew of winter weddings. With that excitement, for the second time in a row, WPPB is
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Sewing together pieces of fabric

Patchwork has been extensively experimented on, by designers from all over the world, to produce exquisite bags, wall-hangings, cushion covers, skirts, waistcoats, jackets, even saris and kurtis.
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Exciting offers from Radisson Blu Chittagong Bay View

Save up to 25 percent off on your next stay in Chittagong with Rock the Season!
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Wonders of Four Points by Sheraton, Dhaka, Gulshan

If you were looking for a place to relax and flex your muscles by swimming, then your calls have been answered. Four Points by
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Inca Civilisation

Exploring the belief systems of early cultures can be enlightening and transforming. Each offers unique perspective on how we can
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM

What's in a shoe?

If you thought Cinderella has footwear issues, ask any Bangladeshi bride frantically passing her days in a shopping spree; to her there
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Colour my PANTS

To the genuinely stylish, there should not be any bias towards a particular shade; experimentation is often the key to success.
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM

The goodness of Bangaliana

Nabanno, the Bengali harvest festival, is a joyous celebration, one that I was lucky enough to experience. Although the grandeur of the festivities has waned, in some villages people celebrate for a whole month, with their new crops, with the fresh coconuts and the jaggery made from the sap of the date palm tree.
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM