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

Looking in, through the glass

But being denied an attainable dream, simply for your gender, or some prejudice enshrined in cultural heritage and traditions, can often feel terribly unfair and discouraging. One common manifestation of this phenomena can be termed as the glass ceiling, an amalgamation of the invisible and irrational barriers to women’s growth in the work place.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Want to ensure Biman flights leave on time: newly appointed CEO

Maintaining flight schedule is the biggest challenge for Biman Bangladesh Airlines, said newly appointed Managing Director and CEO of the national flag carrier Abu Saleh Mostafa Kamal today.
1 March 2021, 10:57 AM

EU to propose digital vaccination passport in March

The European Commission will present a proposal in March on creating an EU-wide digital vaccination passport, Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday.
1 March 2021, 10:50 AM

Global airline body IATA plans COVID travel pass for end of March

Global airline industry body IATA said it would launch a COVID-19 travel pass at the end of March, bringing into use a digital system for test results and vaccine certificates which will help facilitiate international travel.
24 February 2021, 14:18 PM

148 Bangladeshis return from Libya

A total of 148 Bangladeshis -- stranded in different places in Libya -- returned to Dhaka by a special flight this morning.
24 February 2021, 08:30 AM

Fusion Terminal – Bottling our local heritage

Bilimbi is a fruit unknown to many Bangladeshis; the same goes for jara lebu — a Sylheti citrus. Both these find a new avatar, along with local tomatoes, being transformed into sundried ones, coming together in a unique set of pickles from the house of Fusion Terminal.
22 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Revelling in earthen tones

Brown is one shade that is available almost anywhere, from the pathways we walk on to the walls of our homes. “Browns always make me feel safe and comfortable,” said Fatema Zohra, an avid fan of Aranya Bangladesh, a sustainable and ethical fashion and lifestyle brand in the city, chockfull of handcrafted wardrobe in earthy hues.
22 February 2021, 18:00 PM

A King to a tourist’s rescue

At 76, Bert Hewitt was unlike many of his age. Outgoing and adventurous, often when not at work, he goes climbing the rugged mountainside, hiking through deep jungles in the Himalayas.
22 February 2021, 10:50 AM

The future of mobility and roaming

I vividly remember one of the most memorable trips I ever made. In the year 1955, I was part of the boy scout group who got the chance to travel to Europe and North America to the 10th World Jamboree of Boy Scouts held in Canada. I was fifteen years old. It was an unforgettable journey full of inspiration that left a lasting imprint on my mind...The journey was a phenomenal experience. It was a life-time learning opportunity for a fifteen-year-old.
19 February 2021, 09:49 AM

Biman resumes flights to Kathmandu

Biman Bangladesh Airlines today resumed its flight to Kathmandu which was suspended from March last year as the Himalayan country stopped on-arrival visa over fears of coronavirus spread.
18 February 2021, 15:41 PM

Medical tourism: India to restart e-Tourist visas, scheduled international flights soon

India is planning to restart e-Tourist visas alongside scheduled international flights soon to cement the countrys' standing as a crucial medical tourism destination, Indian Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said today.
18 February 2021, 10:22 AM

Covid-19: India issues fresh guidelines for incoming air travellers

India has issued fresh guidelines for incoming international air travellers amid spread of mutant variants of coronavirus in many countries.
18 February 2021, 05:00 AM

Bahrain launches digital Covid-19 vaccine passport

Bahrain has launched a digital Covid-19 vaccine passport, one of the first countries to do so, the Gulf state’s media office said on Wednesday.
17 February 2021, 11:10 AM

2nd Dash-8Q-400 aircraft to arrive February 24, 3rd due on March 4

The second of three new Dash-8Q-400 aircraft purchased from de Havilland in Canada is scheduled to arrive on February 24, State Minister for Civil Aviation Md Mahbub Ali said today.
16 February 2021, 13:42 PM

Sadakalo Wearing history in Black and White

For nearly two decades, Sadakalo has been a brand with unique concepts, featuring designer clothing only in the monochrome colours of black and white.
15 February 2021, 18:00 PM

New Biman flights to Toronto, Tokyo, Chennai from March: State minister

Biman Bangladesh Airlines is going to operate flights on three new destinations -- Toronto, Tokyo and Chennai -- from March.
15 February 2021, 12:42 PM

UK rolls out hotel quarantine for 'high risk' country returnees

The UK government will on Monday introduce mandatory hotel quarantine rules for arrivals from dozens of countries deemed "high risk" for coronavirus variants, as it tries to stop new strains spreading.
15 February 2021, 05:04 AM

Travel has finally entered the digital era, thanks to the pandemic

To many, travel was a luxury. And while it remains so for some, the pandemic made us realise that travel is also a necessity. The good thing is, we don't have to wait for 5 years to see the future of travel in Bangladesh, because it has already started happening. The future, for better or worse, is now.
12 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Singapore Airlines begins flights with fully vaccinated crew

Singapore Airlines (SIA) began operating flights on Thursday with full sets of crew members vaccinated against COVID-19 as the city-state seeks to rejuvenate its status as an international travel hub.
11 February 2021, 07:23 AM

Falgun flavours

Nature seems to burst with joy at the arrival of the new season; the trees and plants adorned with leaves anew, with buds blossoming into blooms. The skies are a happy blue, inviting to the soul. The cool and refreshing south west wind begins to blow.
8 February 2021, 18:00 PM