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.

Your favourite snacks may be loaded with hidden salt

11 June 2026, 10:56 AM Health & Fitness
Control dietary sodium with insights from Dr Chowdhury Tasneem Hasin of Continental Hospital. Reducing hidden salt in processed snacks prevents hypertension and silent kidney damage, protecting the heart health of young adults across Bangladesh.
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

National Museum hosts Syed Abdullah Khalid’s works

Sculptor, Syed Abdullah Khalid is an unforgettable presence in the artistic community of Bangladesh. He is the man behind ‘Aparajeyo Bangla’, created between 1973 and 79, which is one of the most iconic sculptures in our country’s history.
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM

An artist’s oasis

We are all aware of the extensive contributions made by Dhaka University in upholding the traditions and safeguarding the essence of Bengali culture.
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Razors and trimmers move aside, Movember is here!

As we bid goodbye to October, also marked as the breast cancer awareness month, Movember brings to limelight another concerning health issue. Movember, a portmanteau formed by combining the two words, moustache and November, has a lot to do with improving men’s health.
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Bonifacio A Corsican holiday

The first thing I think of when I look back at my recent trip to the Corsican town of Bonifacio is the wind — my hair was flying all over the place.
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM

A walk towards prosperity

I woke up with a longing that rainy morning, my plants were all beaming in the rain drenched sunlight, and the air was thick with a muddy, grassy scent and I wanted to go on a long drive; in fact, I wanted to drive to an unknown remote place and buy fresh organic vegetables.
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Nawabs, Maharajas Valiant men

Weddings are a celebration of life, and a chance for the bride and the groom to share the flair on stage, as they embark on a journey together, hand in hand.
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM

A La Greek

All of us have, at least once, come across a beautiful scenery of white houses with little blue roofs and a majestic blue backdrop of the water and the sky merging into one. Santorini is one of the most popular travel destinations today, boasting the exact scenery described, and their special cuisine is one of the most sought after for its mouth-watering taste.
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Truefitt & Hill: A regal grooming

The year 1805 holds a historic chapter in the history of the world — Thomas Jefferson became the president of the United States of America for a second term, and Nelson found victory in the Battle at Cape Trafalgar;
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Zurhem only speaks grandeur

Munir ensured that Zurhem’s personality is reflected on the décor and space of their flagship atelier. With the theme and layout of a quintessential bachelor pad, it is arranged to provide utmost calm and peace, where customers can walk in, have a cup of coffee, read books, look at some of the coolest art works collected by the designer, and relax.
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM

LEGENDS OF THE SHERWANI

The sherwani is a classic. The evolution has been so dramatic that it is now irrelevant to search for its roots to claim it as one of our own. A sharp-cut piece is as fashionable today as it was two hundred years ago at the durbars of nawabs and maharajas.
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM

What’s in your handbag?

Women and handbags go hand in hand. Have you ever spotted a woman without one? Perhaps not. We women carry tonnes of things in our handbags on any given day.
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM

A season of grills and chills at Amari Dhaka

With November comes the smell of winter, and what could be better than BBQ and Grills during chilly nights? Making the best use of this welcoming weather, Amari Dhaka is all set with two different winter grill and BBQ offers for November.
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Prevent health risks the smart way

Business Development experts always say, “Optimise your capital expenditure to minimise your operational expenses.
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Sarina to host donation drive for children

To ensure a better future for poor children, Hotel Sarina has decided to do raise funds to be donated to an orphanage.
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Ludwig II’s fairy tale castle

During my trip to Europe, one of the destinations I had planned to visit was Neuschwanstein Castle. I thought it would be just another historical building, but it is so much more than that.
31 October 2019, 18:00 PM

Exploring the discontents of sleep apnea

Dr Toh Song Tar is the Head & Senior Consultant at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery in Singapore General Hospital. He is also the Head of Singhealth Duke--NUS Sleep Centre.
29 October 2019, 18:00 PM

Screen time for children

With an increasing addiction o screens — omputer games, social media, TV, and so on— children are getting less and less enthusiastic about outdoor activities and sports, sinking into sedentary lifestyles. True, screen time on computers or smartphones have benefits, but excess of it causes a range of harmful effects.
28 October 2019, 18:00 PM

Air purifiers tackling the invisible threat in our homes

From smog hanging over cities, to smoke inside the home, air pollution poses a major threat to health and climate.
28 October 2019, 18:00 PM

Curls of wisdom

Take a good hard look at the mirror, at that lifeless, uncooperative mop on your head that has been through a decade’s worth of chemical products, treatments, heating tools, and resulted in frizzy, dry, brittle, and lacklustre locks.
28 October 2019, 18:00 PM

A smart meal box

We all love a good takeaway but it’s not all just about pizza and fried chicken in the world of food delivery. From busy insurance brokers to workaholic parents to those who simply cannot be bothered to cook — Smartmeal can be a lifesaver!
28 October 2019, 18:00 PM