Tangail taant: A classic saree for every weekday

7 September 2026 Fashion & Beauty
Transform your daily wardrobe by styling breathable Tangail sarees for modern Dhaka commutes. By pairing lightweight Bangladeshi cotton with blazers, shirts, or comfortable blouses, women easily embrace UNESCO-recognized heritage wear as practical, versatile everyday fashion.

A day trip from Dhaka: 5 places to discover in Munshiganj

Explore historic Bikrampur heritage through Munshiganj's ancient treasures, including Idrakpur Fort, Sultanate-era Baba Adam's Mosque, Mughal Bridge, Sonarang Twin Temples, and Nateshwar Buddhist Bihar. Discover centuries of Bengal history, architecture, and forgotten legends today.
The versatile appeal of focaccia bread
30 August 2026 Food & Recipes
Mungdi brings hill cuisine to Dhaka
2 August 2026 Food & Recipes
The flavours of a rainy afternoon
26 July 2026 Food & Recipes
The World Cup final match munchies guide
19 July 2026 Food & Recipes

What to eat when you have dengue: Three stages of recovery

8 September 2026 Health & Fitness
Rebuild health during Dengue infection by drinking electrolyte-rich coconut water and transitioning to nutrient-dense foods like khichuri, spinach, and papaya leaves, boosting platelet counts and restoring vital energy naturally.

5 Buddha quotes that will change your life

With depression being a growing problem in this intolerant society of endless desires and our lives chaotic and stressful, we could use some wise words of Buddha.
4 May 2023

Top 5 places to visit in and around Kuakata

Kuakata is a picturesque town in the southernmost tip of Bangladesh, where you can visit breath-taking places like its panoramic sea beach that offers a full view of both sunrise and sunset over the Bay of Bengal.
4 May 2023

Biman cabin crew member 'caught smoking' in the galley

Every time passengers board Biman, they are warned by the cabin crew not to smoke as smoking is strictly prohibited on all commercial flights.
2 May 2023

Dhaka celebrates International Jazz Day 2023

Every year, the International Jazz Day is celebrated around the world on 30 April. It was declared a special occasion by UNESCO as a means to highlight jazz music and its diplomatic role in uniting people all around the globe.
2 May 2023

Things you probably did not know about the Met Gala

The Met Gala, formally known as the Costume Institute Gala or the Costume Institute Benefit is the annual fundraiser charity event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
2 May 2023

Why is the 2023 Met Gala so controversial?

Met Gala is the annual fundraising charity gala for the Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art which also serves as the opening of the spring exhibition of the institute.
2 May 2023

The power of slow travel

Sometimes immediately after returning from a trip, you may feel the urge to have another vacation. Maybe you have done a lot of travelling, so much so that you don't really remember much of how your trip was.
1 May 2023

Preema Active

Bangladeshi artist Preema Nazia Andaleeb's artworks 'Nazia Preema: Self Love' were on show at London's Brady Arts Centre (Hanbury St, in London's East End/Tower Hamlets).
30 April 2023

Investing in female-led businesses

WeScale is a cross-regional accelerator in South Asia focused on women-led startups that are eager to raise initial funds for their companies. They are also a part of the South Asia Regional Digital Initiative (SARDI) by USAID's Innovation and Research (ITR) Hub, Technology Division (ITR/T). They are the forerunners in backing highly potential startups and bringing together angel investors, stakeholders, and women entrepreneurs who have exceptional products or services.
29 April 2023

Bangladeshi models to participate at Mr. and Miss Celebrity International 2023

In a thrilling turn of events, two talented Bangladeshi models, Efa Tabassum and Roni Imran, are making waves on the global stage as they participate in the highly anticipated beauty pageant, Mr. and Miss Celebrity International 2023.
29 April 2023

The rising need for palliative care centres

The growth of the elderly population means that soon hospices and palliative care centres may soon become a necessity.
28 April 2023

How cooking for myself changed my life

Cooking seemed much easier than I thought until the perils of solo cooking revealed itself.  
27 April 2023

The burden of buying Eid gifts

Eid is supposed to bring joy, but the expectations of gifts become a burden for many.
21 April 2023

Everyone should be helping out on chand raat

What have you been doing this chand raat?
21 April 2023

Day labourer sets up library, helps spread knowledge in Kurigram

To promote the book reading culture and develop a nag for reading among villagers, Jaynal Abedin, a day labourer, established his library “Satvita Gronthonir” in his village Satvita of Kurigram’s Ulipur upazila in 2016.
21 April 2023

5 health benefits of green tea

Back in the times of ancient medicine, green tea was used to heal cuts, help digestion, improve the health of the heart and mind, and keep the body at the right temperature.
20 April 2023

Eid Recipes: A classic twist on lachha shemai

An Eid spread is incomplete without delectable desserts and shemai is sure to be on the table. It is one of the indispensable things that contribute to the gaiety of Eid. In the festive spirit of Eid, here are two traditional recipes made with lachha shemai for you to feast on with friends and family during the joyful occasion.
20 April 2023

Tips to take care of your elderly pets

We may be adopting a young, energetic dog or cat one day, but in a blink of an eye, regular visits to the vet start as with age many complications start to surface. If your beloved pet has also reached an age where they need some extra care, some simple ways can make their lives safer, easier, and more comfortable.
20 April 2023

Common travel mistakes while making hotel bookings

Making hotel reservations have become easier and yet, people still tend to make mistakes. To avoid this, we spoke to a popular hotel chain employee, who shared her experience about common travel slip-ups they have seen people make again and again, and how avoiding these can expedite standard procedures for them and make it easier for hotels to serve them.
20 April 2023

Top 5 places to visit in Cumilla

Although it is not among the first names to cross our minds when we think of travelling within the country, there are quite a few places to visit in Cumilla. From historical places to religious sites, here are the top 5 places you must visit while in Cumilla.
20 April 2023