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

Kona by Farnaz Alam lights up New York Fashion Week

Exuberance was the call of the day for this year’s New York Fashion Week, featuring the Spring-Summer 2020. While the runways were highlighted with fashion houses and their latest lineups, the backstage was busy as ever with prepping the right look.
23 September 2019, 18:00 PM

Celebrating Awadhi cuisine

Kurry Accent, an Indian restaurant in Gulshan-2, had recently organised Awadhi Food Fest. Food festivals by eateries, particularly by hotels, have become rather commonplace nowadays.
23 September 2019, 18:00 PM

Understated elegance— Chondon Jewellery Exhibition

As Star Lifestyle enters into the last quarter of the year, running strong on promoting all things local; #deshialways, Chondon marks its 10-year celebration of its jewellery line with an exhibition, held from 19-21 September, at their very own showroom.
23 September 2019, 18:00 PM

In the land of pandas and hand-rolled noodles

A fading yellow line separates the growing throng of people behind me from entry into the People’s Republic of China. In front, a
19 September 2019, 18:00 PM

Create that ‘air of mystery’

The appeal of masquerades is universal. And now, even the Dhaka socialites have jumped on the bandwagon.
16 September 2019, 18:00 PM

The Jamdani Economics: Of Sonargaon and an Insignia

By now, we all know that the National Crafts Council of Bangladesh and Bengal Foundation have been in talks with World Crafts Council to award Sonargaon the label of a Craft City, in recognition of the fact that the area is the weaving centre of the age-old Jamdani.
16 September 2019, 18:00 PM

Summer Salads

There’s something comforting about salads. Before rolling those eyes, hear me out first. Nothing made me happier during my grad-school days than a large bucket of salad to chomp away while working in the laboratory, or late nights in the library. It was the combination of the cucumbers, nuts,
16 September 2019, 18:00 PM

One world one family

Let’s get one thing straight from the start; carbon dioxide is good for the planet— in moderation. In the same way that eating some Puran Dhaka’r kacchi is good sometimes, but if eaten every day, your days are numbered.
16 September 2019, 18:00 PM

Zagori – beyond the mountains of Greece

Greece is possibly one of the last countries you would expect to find rocky, snow-capped mountains, interjected by stone forests and gurgling streams.
16 September 2019, 18:00 PM

All-in-one online shopping at Aladeiin.com

Feel like ordering a TV for the football league final in a couple of days, but have no time to shop? Head to Aladeiin.com for the Sony A9F 55 Inch 4K Android Television for just TK 2,72,990, much lower than many other retail prices out there! Coupled with attractive
16 September 2019, 18:00 PM

Heaven on earth

I found paradise at a quaint pond on the crack of dawn last Friday. I must jot down the exact moment before memory fades, as I wish to return to that exact moment time and again, even if it is only through the words I write.
16 September 2019, 18:00 PM

Amari Dhaka’s general manager wins Bangladesh’s Best General Managers (Hospitality) Award 2019

The 14th Employer Branding Awards was held on 8 September, 2019. The recognition sought to identify and celebrate outstanding brand building and marketing deserving individuals in Bangladesh.
16 September 2019, 18:00 PM

Marriage Solution BD gears up for the upcoming wedding season

The marriage scene has transformed altogether. But finding the right person to share a life with has just become more difficult than ever.
16 September 2019, 18:00 PM

BNDF turns one!

Bangladesh Nutrition & Dietetic Forum commemorated their first anniversary on 5 September, 2019 at Spectra Convention Centre, Gulshan.
16 September 2019, 18:00 PM

Four Point Sheraton’s latest crowning glory

Noeke Kusuma, General Manager at Four Points By Sheraton Dhaka, was recently presented with the prestigious Bangladesh’s Best General Managers (Hospitality) award. This is endorsed by CMO Asia & World Federation of Hospitality Professionals.
16 September 2019, 18:00 PM

Amazing Autumn Room Package at Radisson Blu Dhaka

For all the busy bees of the fast-paced city, Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden is offering an escapade in the form of its new ‘Autumn Cityscape’ weekend room package.
16 September 2019, 18:00 PM

Awadhi Food Fest presented by Kurry Accent

Foodies can enjoy the best of the heritage of Nawabi cuisine with Kurry Accent’s newest food festival “THE AWADHI FOOD FESTIVAL.” The food festival, which started on 13 September, 2019, will run for the next seven days.
16 September 2019, 18:00 PM

Maheen Khan receives ATHENA Certificate of Excellence

ATHENA International, a globally recognised organisation based in the US, has honoured nearly 7,000 exemplary leaders since its inception in 1982 worldwide. In their latest list of recipients,
16 September 2019, 18:00 PM

Authentic Kabab Express starts journey at Banani

Kabab lovers of the capital have a new destination to head to. Authentic Kabab Express boasts an array of 32 kababs of chicken, beef and
16 September 2019, 18:00 PM

Right Nau

“We felt that Dhaka needed a place that offered quality snacks. More often than not, we find ourselves consuming entire meals in the name of a light evening snack. So, we wanted to introduce a genuine snack item,” stated Daniel Rahman, one of the co-owners.
16 September 2019, 18:00 PM