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.
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Sari my beloved

The name Shahrukh Amin is a synonymous blend of heritage and tradition.
8 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Do you have the time?

One might think that with having smartphones, the necessity of more traditional accessories or devices has faded away. But take a
8 July 2019, 18:00 PM

This Week's Horrorscope

ARIES Photosynthesis is going to stop soon.
3 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Sustainable fashion

Eco but desirable — a global agenda for Planet Fashion means looking good with a clear conscience. Essentially an awakening for the fashion industry at large, eco-friendly, ethical and sustainable clothing are slowly surging into the market, with zero compromises
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Wedding sherwani from Lubnan

The quintessential wedding outfit for the groom in one word is a sherwani. This outfit never goes out of fashion; rather, the cuts, styles and colours continuously add that extra edge over the rest of the wedding attires. Not to mention the fabric being used, since it is the
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Lions Breath – Roar Away Your Toxins!

Arguably Simhasana is the funniest looking yoga pose, but also, Lion’s Breath is a powerful way to release toxins and clear your mind!
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Monsoon wedding discount from Woman’s World

Weddings are no longer limited to one season, and bridal makeup too, is now an around-the-year affair. As the bride-to-be focuses on looking her best, Woman’s World is all set to make her dreams come true for the special day in this season of sudden rain!
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Monsoon collection from Kay Kraft

Rain has a lasting effect on the style and fashion of this region, and Kay Kraft has fully embraced this in their newest collection. The line-up incorporates various flowers and designs. Nature and its elements have been incorporated using screen print, digital print, block,
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Honesty on a tightrope

Calvin was probably right. We now live in a time where people still believe that the world is flat and that vaccines are a hoax.
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

New additions in Le Reve’s 9-to-9 Collection

Focusing on the young, professional women of Bangladesh, Le Reve has always worked to provide modern work wear options for an effortless day to evening look through their 9-to-9 clothing line. The newest additions are no exception as the fashion house has
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Have a blast at Habiby’s

The brainchild of eight foodies who have known each other since school, and whose intense love of shawarma led to this venture, is starting to put a strong imprint of Middle Eastern cuisine in Dhaka. The news of the restaurant has spread quickly through the vines of social media.
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Invaluable Whites!

The sparkle and lustre of precious gems teasingly playing with the rays of light, especially white ones, is undeniably eye-catching. There’s nothing like a statement piece, let that be in the form of a ring, necklace or even a bracelet studded with white gems that can
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Setting up a treasure hunt for your children

Have you ever heard your children saying, “I’m bored”? That’s what all parents are tired of hearing and it’s one of the trickiest problems to resolve. It’s way too easy to let your children lay down with an electronic device unattended, but we all
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Boneless kebab treats

This is a restaurant style snack, which is made of hung curd, the main ingredient, complemented by cheese and gram flour for volume and shape.
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Making art mainstream

Galleri Kaya is set to celebrate their 15th anniversary through an exhibition featuring a selection of art works done between 1957 and 2019 by 43 modern and contemporary artists from Bangladesh and India, from 15 to 20 July, 2019.
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

When to throw your makeup

Everything has an expiration date, even makeup. Although we do not always realise this, but use of expired makeup can have harmful effects on our skin. When I was younger, I was under the impression that I could keep my makeup forever. After all, I spent so much money on them!
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Preali: Your one-stop boutique

Piecing together the perfect outfits is a dream that requires a lot of consistent effort to come true. There has to be a balance of elegance, panache, and simplicity, but with enough flair to speak for your passion for fashion. It has to echo the high-street trends of
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Simply blanc

It is time to walk down the white bricked road of elegance, for this week is all about jewels, and not just any kind! Channel your inner Marie Antoinette in jewels in the one eternal shade of royalty—white! From the must-have diamonds, pearls, crystals and moonstones,
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Those wonderful Ballerinas!

Sophistication, ease and simplicity – are these the qualities you desire in your ideal footwear? You will discover them all in abundance, packaged into what exist as ballerina flats.
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Re-thinking kitchen appliances

Modern life and living calls for fast solutions, especially for anything related to kitchen and cooking. As kitchen and home appliances are available like never before, it’s time to lessen the daily grind to a somewhat tolerable level.
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM