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

A grown man’s guide to shorts

Regardless of the debate surrounding grown men and shorts, there are still a handful of instances when they are acceptable. Casual get-togethers, outdoor recreation, and garden or rooftop parties are perfect excuses to bring your shorts out.
18 July 2021, 15:56 PM

Scrumptiously cheesy

Mozzarella cheese is not only delicious to taste but has several health advantages too. Mozzarella contains a powerhouse of minerals that are highly beneficial for the body, is a rich source of protein, and is great for bone health.
18 July 2021, 11:22 AM

Of kormas and yoghurt sauces

This dish is for those who relish mildly spiced preparations. Perfected at the Mughal kitchen, it is still highly regarded as a celebration food.
18 July 2021, 11:01 AM

Eid — then and now

The spirituality and holiness you feel while reciting the “talbiyah” along with the congregation is a powerful feeling. The sacredness and religiousness gives you a sensation of purity, it connects you to the almighty and you surrender yourself totally. 
18 July 2021, 10:41 AM

Two hundred flights cancelled at Lisbon airport at start of strike

Two hundred flights were cancelled at Lisbon airport on Saturday at the start of a two-day strike by Groundforce handling company workers, with more cancellations likely before the action ends on Sunday evening, the company that manages Portugal's airports (ANA) said.
17 July 2021, 18:26 PM

The rising nerd-chic

In recent years, this very idea of nerds has lessened as people, both nerds and non-nerds, have begun to highlight and get creative with the elements of nerd fashion and aesthetic.
17 July 2021, 08:37 AM

The story of Raanubala

Piyush Kanti Sarkar’s juxtaposed love for posies of flowers and nature has the traditional Bengali fashion scene abuzz with Raanubala, an online outlet creating just the most mesmerising pieces of saris you have probably ever laid eyes upon.
17 July 2021, 07:33 AM

After MasterChef, Kishwar working with Michelin star chef Yomoda

Culinary sensation Kishwar Chowdhury is the first Bangladeshi-Australian to secure the third place in the internationally renowned cooking show, MasterChef Australia. She fought for the title of MasterChef Australia against Justin Narayan and Pete Campbell. She took home $20,000 in prize money to get her food dream off the ground. The talented cook is currently training under Michelin star chef Masahiko Yomoda, who was present in the MasterChef kitchen during the bento box challenge this year.
15 July 2021, 08:47 AM

For the love of Bengali food!

As MasterChef Australia Season 13 came to a terrific end, Kishwar bagged the third position in the season finale. However, this title is just one part of her tremendous achievements that she has attained through this global competition. Being a Bangladeshi rooted “home cook,” she won the hearts of millions in the Bengali diaspora.    
13 July 2021, 18:00 PM

US lowers travel advisory to Germany, Austria to "exercise caution"

The United States has lowered its travel advisory for Germany, Austria and several other European countries on Tuesday, advising Americans to exercise increased caution due to COVID-19, the State Department said on Tuesday.
13 July 2021, 16:25 PM

Indian news outlet mentions Bangladesh-origin MasterChef contestant Kishwar as ‘Indian’

An Indian media outlet has recently mentioned Kishwar Chowdhury, a MasterChef Australia contestant of Bangladesh origin, as an “Indian contestant”.
28 June 2021, 16:32 PM

Phuket gets ready for tourists amid Covid-19 in 'sandbox' experiment by Thai government

Sabai Sabai, a family-run restaurant, among the many dotted along Phuket's renowned Patong beach, is ready to open its doors.
26 June 2021, 06:54 AM

Dhaka-bound people gather in the thousands at Banglabazar-Shimulia

On the second day of movement restrictions, thousands of Dhaka-bound passengers were seen gathering at the Banglabazar-Shimulia ghat today.
23 June 2021, 15:16 PM

Cox’s Bazar hotels, motels to reopen partially from tomorrow

After around three months of closure, hotels, motels and cottages in Cox’s Bazar will reopen partially from tomorrow by maintaining health guidelines.
23 June 2021, 13:21 PM

Dishes with the magic of chilli peppers

Chilli peppers are the fruit of capsicum pepper plants, notable for their hot flavour. They are members of the nightshade family, related to bell peppers and tomatoes.
21 June 2021, 18:00 PM

BIWTA indefinitely suspends passenger movement on Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry route

Movement of all launches, speedboats and, passenger trawlers has been suspended from Shimulia in Munshiganj to Banglabazar in Madaripur. However, ferries will run under emergency services as per government instructions, reports our Munshiganj correspondent quoting BIWTA official.
21 June 2021, 15:37 PM

Turkish Airlines to operate 10 weekly flights between Bangladesh and Europe

Turkish Airlines today announced to increase the number of direct flights between Bangladesh and Europe.
21 June 2021, 14:41 PM

Hong Kong to shorten quarantine for most arrivals to 7 days

Hong Kong's government said on Monday that it would shorten the quarantine period for vaccinated people arriving in the city to seven days from 14 days provided travellers show sufficient antibodies against the coronavirus.
21 June 2021, 09:56 AM

Airlines, holiday companies ramp up pressure on Britain to ease travel rules

Britain's airlines and holiday companies are planning a "day of action" on Wednesday to ramp up pressure on the government to ease travel restrictions, with just weeks to go before the start of the peak summer season.
20 June 2021, 04:26 AM

AirAsia boss says industry could return to normal next year - report

AirAsia Group Bhd's chief executive officer said the aviation industry could return to normal next year as international borders gradually reopened, state news agency Bernama reported on Saturday.
19 June 2021, 14:20 PM