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
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Mungdi brings hill cuisine to Dhaka
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The flavours of a rainy afternoon
26 July 2026 Food & Recipes
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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.

How to streamline your work pressure?

We have all dealt with work pressure at some point in our lives. Whether it is the constant feeling of falling behind or getting side-tracked by other tasks, it can be hard to keep up with everything else going on in your life. Fortunately, there are ways you can handle this problem—and they do not all involve a therapist! Here are a few ideas for reducing work pressure so you may concentrate on what matters.
26 October 2022

8 tips to slow down ageing

Ageing is a natural process and try as one may, it is impossible to stop the clock or turn it around. However, there are certain healthy habits, both external and internal, that one can arm themselves with to slow down the process, and age much more gracefully than one would otherwise.
26 October 2022

Indian architect travels 85-km on foot to reach Bangladesh

Kolkata-based architect Gita Balakrishnan reached Benapole border in Bangladesh today four days after she started her journey to Dhaka to enhance harmony between India and Bangladesh.
26 October 2022

YouTuber DuB Bridge faces backlash after pretending to live like Jeffrey Dahmer

YouTuber DuB Bridge has recently come under fire for posting a video titled “Jeffrey Dahmer For 24 Hours…” where he pretends to live like Jeffrey Dahmer for a day. The infamous serial killer and his story has been a trending topic over the past few weeks since Netflix released Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story last month. The series focuses on Dahmer’s life, the heinous crimes he committed between 1978 and 1991 and his capture, trial, imprisonment and eventual death.
25 October 2022

Embracing ageing: In the words of Jamie Lee Curtis

Botox, fillers and plastic surgery. Little nose and lip jobs. A tuck here and a nip there, and a newer, younger face is ready. And it is driving the world crazy. In an effort to outrun age, there are many who are going for all kinds of artificial measures. However, American actress, producer, children's author, and activist Jamie Lee Curtis is here to warn people how dangerous spiralling down that route can be.
25 October 2022

3 airlines cancel 60 domestic flights due to squally weather

Three airlines--Biman Bangladesh, US-Bangla and NovoAir--cancelled sixty flights on six domestic routes due to the inclement weather induced by the cyclone Sitrang.
24 October 2022

Exciting new features for WhatsApp

The popular app that is owned by Meta has been continuously working throughout the years to make the app as secure for users as possible. They have been tinkering with a few new features for a new security campaign for a while now and Head of WhatsApp, Will Cathcart, has finally revealed them to the audience. He disclosed how the encryption on WhatsApp will now be stronger than ever and the campaign will be dedicated to educate the masses about the importance of end-to-end encryption.
24 October 2022

Designing your growing child’s room with the proper furniture

Designing a room for your children needs just as much thought as any other room. It is important that their room reflects their growing age and can be a space for them to concentrate on their studies, practice their hobbies, enjoy their recreational time, and more.
24 October 2022

Benefits of using olive oil for a healthy skin

Olive oil, made by pressing olives and extracting oil from them, is very beneficial for a healthy skin. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins that improve the moisturisation process of the skin, while also enhancing anti-aging effects, olive oil presents an effective option for an ideal skincare routine. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of olive oil for your skin.
24 October 2022

Pather Panchali: 5 characters that left an everlasting impression

Pather Panchali, the film by legendary Satyajit Ray, is a world classic. It is no wonder that recently it topped the list of 10 greatest Indian films in a poll conducted by the India chapter of the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI). The film is an adaptation of the Bengali book by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, published in 1929.
24 October 2022

Towards the future with fresh creative prowess in fashion

Bangladesh's fashion industry is going through a very exciting time, with people always pushing the limits and finding new ways to showcase their creative zeal. The Fashion Design Council of Bangladesh (FDCB) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to showcasing to the world the amazing things those Bangladeshi designers are accomplishing. There are always new additions to this prestigious organisation, with the newest additions like Tanha Sheikh, Ajijur Raihan, Imam Hassan, Kamrul Riad, Rukshana Esrar, Nahida Muna, Sadia Rupa, Madhuree Sanchita Smrity, and others.
24 October 2022

Caab chairman, US envoy hopeful of resuming Dhaka-New York flights soon

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (Caab) Chairman Air Vice Marshal M Mafidur Rahman and US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas today said they were hopeful of resuming Dhaka-New York flights soon.
23 October 2022

PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness

The month of October and pink ribbons displayed almost everywhere brings a certain sense of apprehension amongst people who have loved ones suffering from breast cancer. Yet, with all the discomfort associated with the universal advertisements, there’s a major encouraging side to it — people become more conscious about early screening and medical procedures that can prevent cancer from taking root in the first place.
23 October 2022

How to ask for a raise?

Looking for a raise? Knowing what to do and how to do it when you are hoping for a raise can be scary. The remuneration of an employee is influenced by a variety of factors, including their position, and years of experience. But here are some suggestions if you are prepared to request extra but are unsure of how to do it.
23 October 2022

Everything I love about long distance relationships

Long distance relationships scare a lot of people, but should they?
22 October 2022

Indian airliner Vistara to launch Dhaka-Mumbai flights from Nov 15

Indian full-service carrier Vistara will start operating flights on Dhaka-Mumbai route from November 15.
22 October 2022

Biman to soon start operation on Dhaka-Imphal route: Mahbub Ali

Biman Bangladesh Airlines will start operating flights on the Dhaka-Imphal route soon which will boost tourism, trade, and social and cultural relations between Bangladesh and the Indian state of Manipur, State Minister for Civil Aviation M Mahbub Ali has said.
22 October 2022

5 must-see places in Dinajpur

Dinajpur is a place rich with history and archaeological sites. While there may not be many tourist activities, these locations make for a great travel destination with mesmerising insights into history, myth, and past traditions. Additionally, these locations, some now in ruins, are surrounded by untainted natural sights. For tourists and visitors looking to make the trip, here are some places to visit.
22 October 2022

Weaker bonds: The key to being happy?

According to research, these weak ties form a person’s social portfolio and may be doing them more good than they are recognised for. Those who interact with a variety of people every day feel generally happier and more satisfied with their lives than those with lower levels of social interactions. The in-depth research conducted by Harvard with 50,000 respondents spanning over eight countries yielded this conclusive and incredible result, upon analysing their web of social interactions.
22 October 2022

The trap of instant gratification

We live in a world where instant or immediate gratification is taken for granted. We do not want to wait for anything, even when waiting means more benefits or better products. Online shops and ease of making payments have enabled us to get what we want with just a few clicks. If we like something, we want it right now, especially when it does not cost us much. A result of all this is a world full of cheap and inferior quality products and also, substandard food items containing hormones, pesticides, antibiotics, preservatives, and artificial colours and flavours. Like consumers, producers do not want to wait either. They want to produce, sell, and reap profits right now.
22 October 2022