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

Digital wellbeing

There is a legitimate reason behind the adage — children not only mimic, but also develop their social mannerisms, ways of interaction and behavioural traits by observing and acquiring information from the adults around them. 
18 October 2021, 18:00 PM

5 things to keep in mind when you go buying the perfect running shoes

The right running shoes can radically change a runner’s experience. Investing in quality running shoes can help prevent foot and ankle damage, supply optimum balance and flexibility,
18 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Bond Beyond 2021: Exploring the past, present, and future of 007

With an impressive 27 films (officially 25), spanning nearly 60 years, few movies or characters could ever match the iconic reputation that James Bond commands.
18 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Gone too soon

I still can’t believe that you are gone. I still can’t believe that I had to say “Papa is no more.” These words haunt me. My papa is no more. My papa! Now that we are in Sylhet, it feels like you are out, doing all the work that you usually used to do, that you have gone to the mosque to pray, or taking an evening nap.
18 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Ice cream bonanza: Our favourite recipes

While ice cream is good enough to be served as it is, it can also be used as a component to create stunning drinks and desserts. Additionally, using already prepared ice cream slashes the preparation required by half!
18 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Fashion label Khelo Dhaka inaugurates online shop

Khelo Dhaka makes loungewear and athleisure from natural fibres and non-virgin polyester, sourcing them from available local markets to reduce wastage.
18 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Elder siblings: The inherent third parent

It goes without saying that the elder sibling plays a special role in every family. It remains unsaid, but an elder sibling often takes upon the character of a third parent. Among the various personas they cater to, there are some essential roles they play.
18 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Golden girls of the silver screen

When Honey Ryder rises from the waters in a daring costume with conch shells in her hands and a dagger by her side, the world took notice.
18 October 2021, 18:00 PM

The versatile rice cooker

Modern problems require modern solutions, and kitchen appliances can be regarded as the present-day sous chefs, especially multipurpose ones. Such an essential kitchen gadget is the rice cooker. Albeit its name, it can be used to cook myriad dishes apart from rice.
18 October 2021, 10:28 AM

Overcoming the habit of oversleeping

Oversleeping could be the result of multiple causes; stress, unbalanced diet, overworking, etc. In extreme cases, a doctor should be consulted as some people might develop sleeping disorders.
18 October 2021, 10:22 AM

Airports now running at full capacity in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) on Sunday said it has started operating airports at full capacity.
17 October 2021, 14:33 PM

As Covid travel curbs ease, Asian airlines ramp up flights, offers

Asia-Pacific airlines have lost billions of dollars this year, with jets grounded in Covid-19 transportation freezes. Now, as some of the world's strictest pandemic-related travel rules begin to ease, they're ramping up flights and ticket offers.
13 October 2021, 11:05 AM

OddPerson — An online fashion label

Utilising the fast-growing e-commerce sector, OddPerson is the first British born Bangladeshi clothing brand to focus entirely on the online platform. This enables them to keep prices very competitive compared to other Bangladeshi brands while exceeding in terms of quality of fabric, manufacture and design.
13 October 2021, 10:01 AM

Durga Puja celebration by Bangladeshi diaspora

Clear azure skies, cotton-like fluffy clouds, fragrant night jasmine, and kans grass swaying to the autumnal breeze symbolise the advent of Durga Puja in Bangladesh.
13 October 2021, 09:49 AM

US to reopen land borders with Canada, Mexico to vaccinated travellers in Nov

The US will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the country moves to require all international visitors to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
13 October 2021, 04:33 AM

Kay Kraft’s Sharodiyo Collection

Mandala art holds a special place in Hinduism, as the geometric designs feature imageries of the faith. This Puja season, Kay Kraft takes cue from mandala art to create their Sharodiyo Durga Puja Collection.
11 October 2021, 18:00 PM

The Brunch at Hotel Renaissance

Believe it or not, brunch is nothing new, much more than just another millennial trend or even a meal; it represents a social experience. Sure, the word brunch is a portmanteau of breakfast and lunch but it’s not just yet another meal. With the right company at the right place, it can be THE MEAL of the day. 
11 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Men’s anxiety and other mental health issues

Scientific studies report that anxiety disorder is more common among women than in men. There are gender specific social teachings that contribute to mental health problems in both men and women.
11 October 2021, 18:00 PM

A candid conversation with Mehruz Munir

Zurhem is Mehruz and vice versa; if you have had the chance to visit the atelier earlier, you have already had a first glimpse into the glitzy lifestyle of the genius designer.
11 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Losing hair: The baldness issue

A few years ago, I came across a silly meme while scrolling through Facebook that went something like this — Women with straight hair want curls, women with curls want straight hair…. Men are simple, they just want their hair to stay.
11 October 2021, 18:00 PM