Tangail taant: A classic saree for every weekday
7 September 2026
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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.
Mungdi brings hill cuisine to Dhaka
2 August 2026
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Food & Recipes
Recipes that keep your gas cylinder going longer
29 July 2026
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Food & Recipes
The flavours of a rainy afternoon
26 July 2026
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Food & Recipes
The World Cup final match munchies guide
19 July 2026
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Food & Recipes
What to eat when you have dengue: Three stages of recovery
8 September 2026
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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.
The foods that may help your body fight inflammation
8 August 2026
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Health & Fitness
Pregnancy after 35: Separating facts from fear
6 August 2026
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Health & Fitness
Why psychological safety at work matters more than ever
12 July 2026
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Health & Fitness
Your favourite snacks may be loaded with hidden salt
11 June 2026
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Health & Fitness
Can too much AC make you sick? What you should know
4 June 2026
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Health & Fitness
Why renaming PCOS to PMOS matters more than we think
14 May 2026
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Health & Fitness
How to protect children from Dhaka’s scorching summer heat
14 May 2026
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Health & Fitness
Stop these daily habits that quietly damage your mental health
27 April 2026
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Health & Fitness
#Perspective / The tragic fate of stray animals in Japan Garden City
23 November 2024
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Life & Living
Navigating Dhaka's Eid shopping scene on a budget
28 March 2024
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Lifehacks
My Dhaka / Comrade, give me a cup!
30 May 2023
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Bangladesh
5 amazing places to visit in Kushtia
Kushtia, the place where Lalon Shah spread his message of spirituality and where Rabindranath Tagore came to stay to have inspiration for a number of his writings. Located in the Khulna division in south-western Bangladesh, this city calls upon you with its mesmerizing cultural heritage and beautiful natural sites. So here are 5 places that you must visit the next time you are in Kushtia.
28 September 2022
Petite fashion: Tips and tricks
Petite fashion in Dhaka can be aptly termed as the shortest horror story ever, pun intended. Options are either not there or are very selectively available. As a result, a slight framed woman has to spend a lot of time and money either looking for trendy things in her size, or altering regular sized clothing to her desired length. Thankfully however, fashion experts have a handful of tips and tricks that can save the day and even steal the show, when used effectively.
28 September 2022
Princess Diana’s revenge dress
Lady Diana was known to wear some truly colourful and daring clothes. During her lifetime, the princess wore plenty of designer wear such as Versace, Armani, Chanel, Dior, Gucci and Clarks. However, none garnered the kind of attention as a bold, black number that came to ever after be known as the ‘revenge dress.’
28 September 2022
“Bangladesh’s tourism to enter new era with implementation of Tourism Master Plan”
The country's tourism will enter a new era with the implementation of the Tourism Master Plan, State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Md Mahbub Ali said today (September 27, 2022).
27 September 2022
Conjunctivitis patients must show prescription to travel abroad: HSIA
Authorities at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport today (September 27, 2022) advised patients suffering from conjunctivitis to come to the airport with a doctor's prescription and necessary medicines before traveling abroad.
27 September 2022
What’s inside my handbag — Kate Moss
The supermodel recently divulged the contents of her handbag in her newest interview with British Vogue. From it, she pulled out a host of different paraphernalia, all of them essentials, at least to the lifestyle of a supermodel. Empty candy wrappers, grocery receipts, tangled earphones, and a forgotten tube of drugstore lipstick — these are some of the things one would find in their bag on any given day, right? Not Kate Moss. Her luxury sack contains a bottle of her favourite fragrance, and a skincare tool she calls her very own face gym, among other things!
27 September 2022
Canada to drop all Covid travel restrictions from October 1
Canada will drop all Covid-19 restrictions for travelers from October 1, including vaccination and masking requirements for flights and trains, the government said on Monday.
27 September 2022
“All Covid-19 restrictions on foreigners’ travel to Bangladesh lifted from today”
All Covid-19 related restrictions on foreign tourists visiting Bangladesh have been lifted from today, state minister for civil aviation and tourism ministry has said.
26 September 2022
7 tips to decorate a living room
A living room has had many names. Lounge, sitting room, drawing room — whatever you want to call it, the appeal and importance of a living room in a home remains the same. While you might not actually live in the room, as the name suggests, a house or apartment just does not seem right without one. Here are a few ideas and tips to decorate your living room and make it more appealing.
26 September 2022
With 110 years of global expertise Whirlpool comes to Bangladesh
Whirlpool is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company. With its constant pursuit of improving life at home, it has entered the Bangladesh market by setting up a manufacturing plant in partnership with Transcom Group, offering a product range specifically designed keeping in mind the unique needs of consumers in Bangladesh.
Global Appliances Limited — the Joint Venture company has set up its first plant located in the Northeastern district of Dhaka, and spread over an approximately 85,000 square feet area, adheres to Whirlpool’s world-class manufacturing standards, coupled with Transcom Group's focus on high-quality manufacturing, business excellence, and legacy.
26 September 2022
5 nifty things you can carry in your wallet
People who live the fast urban life have little or no time to focus on the time fleeting around them. Thus, it is difficult for them to stay prepared for any and all unfavourable circumstances. As an urbanite like myself, I face such cases almost every day. Being on the run has also taught me to travel light and efficient which helps me to be on the move 24/7. While I personally do not like making my wallet bulky, which weighs down my pocket or sachel, one should make sure to carry what s/he might need. Aside from carrying, credit cards, forms of ID and emergency contact information; here are 5 handy things to carry in your wallet.
26 September 2022
Durga Puja shopping essentials
Durga Puja is a time to celebrate, indulge in festivities, and spend time with family and friends. The five-day celebration calls for traditional and delicious food, new dresses and saris and much more. Before the celebrations begin, there is a lot of shopping to be done to prepare the household for the coming days and to indulge in the Puja spirit. Here are some shopping essentials to add to the shopping list.
26 September 2022
Pedestrian and cycling friendly cities
Four cities — Paris, Milan, Bogotá, and San Francisco — have adopted the climate friendly pedestrian initiative and are encouraging its citizens to walk around on foot.
26 September 2022
All Time Bread adding sweetness to your festivities
The atmosphere already feels jovial as we prepare for the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja. The traditional sweets of our country are unlike any other. The amount of effort and time that goes into making our delicate mishtis truly define what labour of love stands for. The lengthy process often resists us from making these at home. But what if I told you that these desserts can easily be replicated in your own kitchen? Yes, they can! That too, by using a simple ingredient such as All Time Bread.
26 September 2022
Curtain falls on Federer and Nadal ultimate rivalry
When we think about Rafa vs Federer, we think elegance vs swagger, endurance vs aggression. The contrasting playing styles of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal has played a vital part in determining the competitiveness of their rivalry, Nadal with his heavy topspin centred ground strokes at the clay courts against Federer’s single-handed backhands at grass courts, it felt like they were destined to do this forever.
25 September 2022
Get the right look with Apex this Durga Puja
Durga Puja is just around the corner and no festive occasion is ever complete without a stunning look. Whether you decide to drape yourself in a sari, slip in a kurta, or casually wear a top, you will need the right pair of shoes to complete your look. And on this festive occasion, Apex Footwear brings you an array of fashionable footwear for men and women to add elegance and style to your festivities.
25 September 2022
Manipuri saris and Durga Puja
Fashion is something that anyone can buy, but style has to come from within, it’s how you fit into your skin. Come Durga puja, even the simplest lady glows in her own style, even with a tucked red hibiscus on the khopa or casual hair bun. And as if reciprocating with her joy, nature also decks up in her own style. Because with puja, the fire-dance and the alponas — the merry courting of the sharat clouds and the kash phool or Kans grass as it is called in English, ushers the goddess Durga. The goddess has chosen this romantic season to come down to earth from her heavenly abode, filling our hearts with hope, romance, and magic.
25 September 2022
Celebrating Durga Puja with delicious recipes from West Bengal
Bengalis celebrate the Durga Puja in style and food is at the heart of all Bengali celebrations. Puja festivities are incomplete without the snacks, the desserts, the vegetarian dishes, and even the non-veg dishes made from mutton. Handed over from one generation to the next, the following must-try recipes are at the heart of the puja festivities in Bengal.
25 September 2022
A Guide to Surviving the Monsoon in Dhaka
Being outdoors this season in Dhaka can feel quite icky and lead to a number of problems.
25 September 2022
Sleeping norms around the world
How beds are shared in a particular culture says a lot about their customs, environmental conditions, values, and material wealth. Besides, who you share your bed with can determine the quality and the amount of sleep that you get, yet another testimony to the fact that sleeping patterns are as much a cultural factor as they are biological.
24 September 2022