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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Despite charging fees, needs of passengers neglected
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Fusing Flavours

Dhaka, as a buzzing metropolis of an emerging economy is now a confluence of cultures, with numerous eateries, boutiques, and shops, offering a slice of global trends. A growing urgency is also felt for presenting a piece of Bangladesh to the people who now frequent this city and also to the Bangladeshi audience who are ever keen to rediscovering their heritage.
4 April 2016, 18:00 PM

Anjan's New Year line

Fashion house Anjan's has come up with thematic designs to celebrate the Bengali New Year. The designs have been made through screen print...
4 April 2016, 18:00 PM

THIS WEEK'S HOROSCOPE

Jason Voorhees is behind you.
30 March 2016, 18:00 PM

ROSA's Boishakh special for mom & daughter

For three years the online boutique ROSA Wearable Art by Sadia has been offering unique clothing designs for children and women.
28 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Le Reve's Spring Summer Collection 2016

Available from March 2016 at all Le Reve stores across Bangladesh, the Spring Summer Collection 2016 is a celebration of colour in all its shades.
28 March 2016, 18:00 PM

In conversation with Dr. Anselm Chi-Wai Lee

Dr Anselm Chi-Wai Lee is a Senior Consultant at the Parkway Cancer Centre in Singapore.
28 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Green all the way

The term pickle is derived from the Dutch word 'pekel', meaning 'brine'. Pickling began 4000 years ago using cucumbers native to India.
28 March 2016, 18:00 PM

A few shades of light

From reading a book to highlighting that newly bought souvenir or just adding a bit more glamour to a room, lamps provide great focal points that bring warmth to your already lovely home.Whether you fancy elegance or are into funkier designs, there is always a lamp to suit your taste!
28 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Must-have mustard

Mustard seeds are from the mustard plant. Every part of this plant is edible, including the leaves, the flowers and the seeds.
28 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Green Mango

Shall I entice you to the power of the force? A spoonful or two is all it will take; maybe even less.
28 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Art and assembly: The making of a rickshaw

Rickshaw, too, is a product of assembly. Numerous parts, components, materials and thrown-away items go into the making of a rickshaw. And the rickshaw combines art and mechanics to form a vehicle that is nothing short of heritage in motion.
28 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Romancing rickshaw art

Rickshaw art can be introduced into your homes through household décor, accessories, tableware and so on, but it is also an increasingly popular theme in fashion.
28 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Sari exhibition at Shilpakala

On 1 April, 2016 a sari exhibition, by Shilpi Kibria, will be inaugurated.
28 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Wellness for Health to host workshop

Wellness for Health is set to host a workshop on “Stress & Alternative Health Awareness” on March 30 at 4pm.
28 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Lidia May now in Dhaka!

Lidia May is a designer label created by American designer and social entrepreneur, May Yang.
28 March 2016, 18:00 PM

VLCC’s Vandana talks about men-women grooming

Founder of VLCC Health Care Ltd Vandana Luthra recently visits Dhaka to see her beauty and wellness establishments here.
27 March 2016, 09:51 AM

THIS WEEK'S HOROSCOPE

The dog with no tail is your nightmare.
23 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Ignite Publications releases children's books

Books of Ignite Publications are now available in various shops in the city. Their children's books are available in all outlets of Boi Bichitra and Kids and Moms as well as the Ahsania Mission book distribution centre, Book Worm and Shahbagh's Pathak Shamabesh.
21 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangla Perfume launches Issey Miyake

Bangla Perfumes Distributors Ltd – a top brand fragrance distributor in the country – has introduced the newest member to their perfume family, the Issey Miyake from Japan. It is now available in the local market.
21 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Yellow to host Women Award

Yellow hosted the Inspiring Women Award for 19 professional women on March 8. The award ceremony was to celebrate the contribution of women in leadership roles and it took place for the second time.
21 March 2016, 18:00 PM