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

Lubna Charya calls herself a non-academic artist: painting is her passion, her way of dreaming.
22 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Knit-patterned sari - a new discovery in fashion

Sari has evolved into one of the most appealing and popular attires in South Asian fashion. The sari is unique in style, colour and individuality.
22 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Buildings - with or without walls

For past few years, I have been observing a change in the building code as many builders/owners have started thinking about greenery.
22 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Into the Khumbu Valley: The Gateway to Mt. Everest

These four lines of a poem by an anonymous poet had been the inspiration of my life that practically led me into the world of the Great Himalayas in Nepal.
22 August 2016, 18:00 PM

JUVAN

Juvan wants to attract working customers, and has kept their price reasonable for bulk purchases.
22 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Hot new wheels for 2016

Those days are gone when small engines spelled doom for power hungry petrolheads. Turbo-charging is a common technical sucker-punch these days with small cars offering power outputs of much larger engines.
22 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Batik-the art of colours

The age-old traditional technique of creating art with layers of hot wax and coloured dyes has come back into the limelight in the recent years...
22 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Kundalini Rising

Contrary to popular misconception, yoga is not only for those who are calm, flexible and strong. While sculpted bodies and enviable serenity may be outcomes of long term yogic practices, one need not have such characteristics to begin with. You can do yoga! Yoga can truly help anyone!
22 August 2016, 18:00 PM

The Contour Alternative

Contouring seems to be the latest style trend, given its massive impact on the makeup industry in the recent years. From clown contour to henna contour, people have used their contour powders in the most dramatic and innovative ways.
22 August 2016, 18:00 PM

THIS WEEKS HORRORSCOPE

Do you think Harambe was a spy?
17 August 2016, 18:00 PM

My child doesn't eat anything!

While doctors will vouch for the fact that as long as children are happy and healthy, the quantity of food they intake should not matter...
15 August 2016, 18:00 PM

A bittersweet concoction

Peel the fruit, separate the seeds (there are usually three segments) and cut off the fibres with a pair of scissors.
15 August 2016, 18:00 PM

For a different coffee or side table

Many of us spend hours here, flopped on cushions with a book on weekends, or whispering our woes in a friend's ear. With a steaming cup of aromatic coffee resting within easy reach, placed on none other than a favourite coffee or side table, we make the best out of our lazy Fridays.
15 August 2016, 18:00 PM

The sisterhood of sartorial spirit!

Life, with all its twists and turns, is not easy, and looking good and feeling fabulous is not either. Knowing what works best for me is great, but sometimes too much of a good thing can be not so good.
15 August 2016, 18:00 PM

A tasty retreat

I am such a gloomy Gus when it comes to celebrating days meant only for vendible gains. I, quite honestly speaking, see no reason to hail Valentine's Day, Mother's or Father's Day; even getting a stale rose on International Women's Day plays on my nerves.
15 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Thank God It's FrIday

In the words of the artist, “Our tormented and turbulent society is going through an agonised phase.
15 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Save when you can

I have been a big fan of this great investor who also happens to be a billionaire. From his various advices, I have learned to live well, and spend money carefully and wisely, but most importantly, to save.
15 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Bang's new lineup

Youth-centric fashion house Bang has brought in elegant and festive attires for their customers. Shoppers will find modern and fashionable formal and casual half-sleeve shirts, T-shirts, polo shirts, fatuas, pants and much more. For more information, please call 01977112264 or visit their website, www.bang-bd.com.
15 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Better with butter

Unadulterated butter packs a bunch of nutrients like protein, 'good' fats and a host of vitamins, including A, D, K and B12. It also adds a taste of richness to almost all dishes, and the smell of butter also boosts the appeal of the dish served.
15 August 2016, 18:00 PM

A parent's love knows no boundaries

Rich or poor, high or low, most parents devote their lives to the family. The humblest rickshaw puller dreams of his sons and daughters having a better life than his own.
15 August 2016, 18:00 PM