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.
Sugary treats that tell the story of Baishakh
12 April 2026, 21:37 PM
Food & Recipes
Why village sweets beat city shops every time
11 April 2026, 14:49 PM
Food & Recipes
Nayeem Ashraf returns to build Bangladesh culinary industry
5 April 2026, 17:17 PM
Food & Recipes
Traditional Bangladeshi dishes made easy for modern cooks
26 March 2026, 21:38 PM
Food & Recipes
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.
Protect your mental health while staying informed about world events
23 April 2026, 17:56 PM
Health & Fitness
Expert advice on detecting and managing PCOS in young women
21 April 2026, 16:04 PM
Health & Fitness
How to stay safe in a heatwave
16 April 2026, 19:42 PM
Health & Fitness
Why measles cases are rising rapidly across Bangladesh right now
8 April 2026, 14:57 PM
Health & Fitness
Stay fit this Eid without skipping your favourite foods
18 March 2026, 06:08 AM
Health & Fitness
Why you should eat dates every day even after Ramadan
18 March 2026, 03:49 AM
Health & Fitness
Ramadan Reset: Breaking the Shackles of Sugar Addiction
12 March 2026, 19:15 PM
Health & Fitness
Expert tips to stay fit and healthy throughout holy Ramadan
9 March 2026, 09:07 AM
Health & Fitness
#Perspective / The tragic fate of stray animals in Japan Garden City
23 November 2024, 05:20 AM
Life & Living
Navigating Dhaka's Eid shopping scene on a budget
28 March 2024, 08:36 AM
Lifehacks
My Dhaka / Comrade, give me a cup!
30 May 2023, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh
A simple game of cards or not!
Playing cards is serious business. Don't believe me? Ask little old Alice stuck in a battle with the red queen and her army of cards who by no means mean fun and games.
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM
The angels in the house
It is morning in Dhaka, a beautiful sunny day, as always. I enjoy the view from my window while I wait for my tea.
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Melodrama overdose
Perhaps there is not a single household left today in Bangladesh where at least one female member is not engrossed with soppy TV serials and their melodrama.
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM
It's all Greek!
As the year rolls into its final trimester and shorot makes way for hemonto to hopefully bring in cooler days, I bring to you recipes from a land far off, far removed from the deltaic flat lands of Bangladesh.
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Fish fanatic's day out
Other than the numerous health benefits, nothing provides as much variety as fish does. From catching the liveliest fish to finding the right spices, the Bengali cuisine is closely intertwined with the massive variety of these riverine delicacies.
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Bringing back the puffed blouse
The sari is an entire look that includes the blouse and the petticoat. Ever since the birth of saris, puffed sleeved blouses have been a hot favourite amongst ladies.
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Finding good entertainment for the minimum
When I asked 29-year-old Sadia, a banker by profession, if she had any plans for the next weekend, she simply replied, “No, not really. I might just go out with friends for a late lunch on Saturday. That's all.”
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM
An Asian success story?
Much was expected prior to the Chinese President's visit to Bangladesh, and surely enough, he did not disappoint. The milestone visit — the first to Bangladesh by a Chinese President in 30 years — was capped off by the largest ever pledge of assistance to Bangladesh by any single country.
16 October 2016, 18:00 PM
De-clutter for the better
Joyeeta slumped down in the sofa, too exhausted to relish a proper meal at the end of a dull day at work. She rubbed her eyes, which had not enjoyed a good night's sleep in four days.
10 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Coasting in the clouds
Bipa said she intended to use the long Eid holidays to just read books; Swarna was of the mind to listen to music somewhere in the hills, and Imran wanted to watch Satyajit Ray films under the shade of a tree—this was the variety of people that Nowroz was driving to Bandarban with.
10 October 2016, 18:00 PM
MARSIYA: The poetry of sorrow
It will be a rare person who can claim immunity to the pains and pleasures that poetry can bring, be that in the form of lyrics or poems, sung or orated. Words are what we as people can use to express ourselves, in sadness, in love, and in mourning.
10 October 2016, 18:00 PM
It's PERi-licious
In today's bustling city of Dhaka, with new food joints opening up on every corner of the streets, it takes a good amount of effort to decide upon a decent eatery.
10 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Meet Kali
A dangerous culture of impunity cloaks this ever darkening city of ours. Dhaka, a metropolis of over seven million people cramped together, has steadily become a breeding ground for all kinds of criminal elements and the future seems bleak.
10 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Tangy, tasty kimchi!
This Korean delicacy is indeed a mouth-watering delight. Often served as a complimentary side-dish in Korean restaurants, the fermented food has many beneficial mirco-organisms.
10 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Teresa – tale of an orchid lover
For over a period of three the sixth-floor balcony of a neighbourhood building attracted me so much that overtime I became its observer.
10 October 2016, 18:00 PM
The bling in men's style
As appalling as it may sound to some, men's jewellery has existed for many years now and the trend has never subsided.
10 October 2016, 18:00 PM
The Timeless and the Trending
The perfect man is not just all talk; they are about the show as well. If that first impression does not knock down your all those in front of you, you know you are doing it wrong.
10 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Office variations
Deciding on appropriate office wear must be one of the most daunting task for an office-going gentleman.
10 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Workshops for girls on Dove Day
Dove, a personal care brand of Unilever, runs a Self-Esteem project that promotes that Beauty should be a source of confidence, not anxiety.
10 October 2016, 18:00 PM
'Unravelling' at Kala Kendra
Kala Kendra is hosting a curatorial exhibition titled 'Unraveling' by Kazmin Samia. The exhibition started from 4 October and will last till 18 October, starting from 5pm to 8pm everyday.
10 October 2016, 18:00 PM