Shababa Rashid champions authentic beauty in social media’s filter era

24 May 2026, 20:19 PM Fashion & Beauty
Redefine beauty standards with Dhaka makeup artist Shababa Rashid of AnewMakeover. Rejecting artificial digital filters, this innovative stylist champions natural skin texture, tropical climate realities, and soft glam enhancements that empower clients to embrace authenticity.

5 epic destinations in Asia that won’t cost a fortune

Discover budget-friendly Asian travel destinations from Bangladesh, exploring Nepal, Bhutan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand to experience breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and world-class street food while creating unforgettable memories without breaking your bank account.

Can too much AC make you sick? What you should know

4 June 2026, 19:28 PM Health & Fitness
Battling intense heatwaves across Bangladesh, prolonged air conditioning exposure triggers dehydration, respiratory issues, and severe headaches. Prioritizing steady hydration and routine maintenance ensures safer, optimized cooling without compromising personal health or vital physical comfort

How to stay safe in a heatwave
16 April 2026, 19:42 PM Health & Fitness
Stay fit this Eid without skipping your favourite foods
18 March 2026, 06:08 AM 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

Foods that can help you sleep well

The connection between sleep and diet is not a simple one. Many aspects, including physical and mental health, exposure to light, and other underlying physical issue, affect sleep. Diet too is multifaceted. Individuals can have distinct reactions to different diets, making it hard to generalise about the perfect regimen to good eating for everyone.
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Tips for sound sleep

Your sleep needs vary widely — total hours required, optimal bedtimes, and ideal wakeup times, these are all dictated by an individual’s physiology, genetics, exercise levels, diet, and age group.
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Captured Moments Sikder Ahmed and his passion for photography

In the past 35 years as a pilot, Sikder Ahmed Noman has flown to over 150 destinations around the world and come across countless picturesque views.
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Transforming heirlooms into modern couture

Can you think of any person more special, more loving than your grandmother? Chances are— no! A relationship so incredibly special and replete with unconditional, boundless love and affection, grandmothers make our lives so very rich and sweet with their blessed presence.
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Symptoms of clinical depression

A little research into history suggests that as a nation obsessed with festivity, colours and celebrations, depression or any other mental health condition typically takes the backstage in our considerations.
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Considering at-home bridal beauty services

Home-based bridal beauty service is one of the many new fads in wedding culture, which has resulted from the pandemic.
10 January 2022, 10:29 AM

Omicron: Avoid travelling to India unless necessary, says Doraiswami

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram K Doraiswami has recommended Bangladeshis to hold off travel to India, if it’s not essential, as the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is causing a surge in cases.
9 January 2022, 11:36 AM

ABCs of cycling in Dhaka

Bicycle needs no introduction. It’s a popular mean of transportation in the rural areas. Perhaps not so much in the cities. But why not consider the idea for a moment?
9 January 2022, 09:37 AM

Fortune telling around the world; from coffee cup predictions to fortune cookies

Future prediction kindles our sense of curiosity, from streets of Dhaka where Parrots picking out cards containing random wisdoms that predict your destiny to a coffee cup reader café in Turkey, we love venturing into the world of fortune telling.
9 January 2022, 09:27 AM

Biman to operate 2 additional Dhaka-Dubai flights on Jan 11, 12

Biman Bangladesh Airlines will operate two additional Dhaka-Dubai flights on January 11 and 12 -- due to increased passenger demands.
9 January 2022, 09:13 AM

Ensure quality food, water at eateries near Dhaka Airport: foreign ministry

The government today instructed the authorities concerned to ensure quality food and water in the nearby hotels and restaurants of the Dhaka airport, as migrant workers are reporting sickness after arriving in different Middle East destinations, especially in Qatar and the UAE.
6 January 2022, 17:18 PM

Thai Airways resumes Dhaka-Bangkok flights

Thai Airways today resumed flight operations on Bangkok-Dhaka route following the easing of restrictions by the Thai government on passenger transport from Bangladesh.
6 January 2022, 16:02 PM

Biman to operate Ctg-Dubai flights from Jan 11

Amid increasing demands, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided to operate direct flights on the Chattogram-Dubai route from January 11.
6 January 2022, 11:44 AM

Qatar adds Bangladesh to ‘Exceptional Red List’ under travel policy

Qatari authorities have added several countries, including Bangladesh, to its “exceptional red list” of travel and return policy following a significant rise in daily Covid-19 cases.
6 January 2022, 06:59 AM

Thailand reopens Maya Bay, made famous by Hollywood movie

Thailand has reopened Maya Bay, a white sand beach made famous by the 2000 film "The Beach" starring Leonardo DiCaprio, more than three years after closing it to allow its ecosystem to recover from the impact of thousands of visitors each day.
5 January 2022, 07:53 AM

Biman reduces airfare to Middle East; still high, say recruiting agencies

Amid heightened pressure from several quarters, Biman Bangladesh Airlines today announced reduced airfare to Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, which will be effective from January 16.
4 January 2022, 12:55 PM

Why are models with narrow eyes facing ‘social media backlash’ in China?

Why did recent advertisements featuring Chinese models with narrow eyes draw a backlash from netizens in the country?
4 January 2022, 07:12 AM

Cox’s Bazar tourism impacted by security concerns; 50% rooms vacant on New Year’s Eve

Though the authorities concerned are trying to beef up security to prevent crime and untoward incidents in the beach town, tourists have largely stayed away during the New Year as a recent incident has tarnished its image as a safe tourist destination.
4 January 2022, 06:34 AM

A letter to young women professionals

Working in international development for almost two decades has been a truly enriching experience.While my work has taken
3 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Dapper on the cheap: The ultimate budget shopping guide for men

If you flip through the pages of most lifestyle magazines, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the only way to be fashion relevant is to don wallet-shredding one-off haute couture, but that’s just not true.
3 January 2022, 18:00 PM