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

Thailand to close Koh Tachai island over tourism damage

The Thai island Koh Tachai is set to close, as authorities warn heavy tourism is negatively affecting natural resources and the environment.
17 May 2016, 04:07 AM

Home remedies for hyperpigmentation – natural skin lightening

Sensitive skin is something most of us suffer from, and most of us go to extreme measures to make sure our skin is healthy...
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Combining art and fitness

Are you tired of lifting weights? Are those 10 kg annoyances getting to you? Do you feel like your gym workouts are super repetitive and don't entice your mind?
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Breads, Buns, and the Night of Barat

Times have changed and so have the ways of making food, so maybe it's time to go a step further and bring about a global twist to the main accompaniment to the Shab-e-Barat delicacies - the humble "ruti" so to speak.
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Kaya turns 12

Its the job of a gallery to promote the future Qayyum Choudhury- Goutam Chakraborty...
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Readymade Shab-e-Barat

Shab-e-Barat seems incomplete without a dose of halwa-roti. But given the busy schedule of everyone these days, there is a scarcity of time to go into the task of making such delicacies.
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Breaking bread this Shab-e-Barat

Light, flaky crisp on the outside, soft, fluffy and airy on the inside. Butter-glazed or chilli-spiced. Covered with garlic, cheese, sugar or toasted sesame seeds. Fried in ghee or served dry.
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Darkroom

Darkroom is the first television show on photography in Bangladesh. Photography has now been established as a mainstream profession in our country.
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Gabardine- the wonder fabric

The word 'gabardine' is of European origin, referring to a loose cloak worn in the Middle Ages. Traditionally, the fibre used to make the fabric was worsted wool or cotton.
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

New grill menu at the Westin Dhaka

The Westin Dhaka introduces the finest imported Australian beef steaks and the freshest grilled seafood everyday at Prego.
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

90s Takeover

If you were born in the early 90s like I was, you might find it a bit difficult to wrap your head around the fact that the 90s were not 10 years ago. We're rapidly approaching our 30s now and if you were a 90s kid you must remember what was trendy back then and you may just be surprised seeing those trends crop up again in 2016.
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Daraz adds Leatherex and Tahoor to its lineup

Daraz, the leading online shopping platform in Bangladesh, adds a new premium label to its collection as it launches Leatherex, a high-end fashion focused leather line which manufactures shoes and bags, along with other accessories.
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

THE SCOOP ON ICE-CREAM

Have you ever wondered why we like ice cream so much? Other than the fact that it is refreshing in the summer and it also gives us a bit of extra energy, there is actually more to this creamy goodness than meets the eye. Unlike everything else in life, ice cream understands your need for individuality. Whether you are a busy ambitious person juggling three jobs or someone taking a break and enjoying the little things in life, there are enough flavours to suit every mood! That might get confusing at times, here's a little a guide to all things ice cream!
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Apex's new outlet in Dhanmondi 27

In their bid to provide the best in footwear, Apex has opened its new flagship store in Dhanmondi 27 (old), Dhaka.
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Skin and its relation to some systemic diseases

Skin is the largest organ in our body. There are many systemic diseases which manifest themselves on the skin, and there are also certain diseases, which if not treated properly, will cause skin lesions.
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

The Real-life Genie in a Bottle – Bare Oils Bangladesh

This is not an exaggeration. This is a real and organic solution for all your physical and mental health problems.
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Crossing the Atlantic

It was the beginning of yet another hectic semester when my mother finally decided to go to the USA on an immigrant visa.
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Non-traditional platter for Shab-e-barat

Peanuts are a very integral part of West African cuisine and along with the yams and cassava and okra that came out of this region, a lot of cuisine involves peanuts.
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Carpets: the essential ornaments for your floors

The outlook of a space sometimes solely depends on the way it is decorated – properly placed accessories give the space a nice welcoming vibe.
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Nat Geo's exclusive with emerging explorer Wasfia Nazreen

Wasfia Nazreen, who was recently awarded as the Emerging Explorer accolade by National Geographic gives an exclusive interview about how it all began.
16 May 2016, 11:35 AM