The rise of septum rings in modern fashion culture

14 June 2026, 18:58 PM Fashion & Beauty
Embrace the bold transformation of the septum ring as a modern fashion statement. Originally a traditional South Asian nolok, this versatile accessory empowers urban youth with independence, breaking gender norms across creative and corporate spaces.

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

Tamim Iqbal now with Cats Eye

On 26 November, 2018, cricketer Tamim Iqbal was officially announced as the brand ambassador for Cats Eye. The 38-year-old local fashion brand is introducing a new dimension
3 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Foreign guests' etiquette 101

For many of our friends and family, showing up at the nuptial celebrations may actually mean flying thousands of miles and crossing numerous state lines. Evidently, it means that these friends are precious and would go through anything in the world to share in our momentous occasion.
3 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Izakaya: for the love of fusion Japanese

If the wedding hullabaloo and the repetitive rich food, however delicious, gets to be too much, or if you happen to be among the lucky couples who got hitched this
3 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Wedding Photography Etiquettes

Photographs are meant to capture special, yet fleeting moments to be cherished later on. It might seem simple enough to hold up a smartphone and click away, but
3 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Three years of Le Méridien Dhaka

Opened in 15 November, 2015, Le Méridien Dhaka has become a familiar name in the tourism and hospitality industry. The hotel has a special aptitude for arranging authentic cross-cultural events and celebrations.
3 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Wedding Photography explained

So listen carefully to the following advice brought to you by this current bridezilla; those who choose to tread the matrimonial path-- your wedding is not just a milestone in your life (also applicable to those who plan on becoming repeat offenders) and thus, the importance of photographs to preserve those fleeting moments of wedding bliss can, and should never be doubted.
3 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Discounts at six outlets of Rang Bangladesh

Customers of Rang Bangladesh can now enjoy massive discounts from this prominent fashion house. Their outlets at Brahmanbaria, Tangail and Ishwardi are offering up to seventy percent and the outlets in Netrokona, Kishoreganj and Sherpur are offering up to fifty percent price discounts.
3 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Believing in love and marriage…

“It is her beautiful pair of eyes that intoxicated me and still do” chuckles Imran. “Ever since the day I met her at my friend's house; I had vouched to make this girl mine and so she became!”
3 December 2018, 18:00 PM

For ones with a sweet tooth

Wash black rice in several changes of water and then cover with fresh water. Leave to soak for 30 minutes. Drain the rice and add 4 cups or 1 litre fresh water.
3 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Jamai khatir

It has been socially the role of a new mother-in-law to appease her new son-in-law, and as they say — the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, much of which is attempted through lavish dinners, special dishes, and everything associated.
3 December 2018, 18:00 PM

A dessert trail

While Bangladeshi desserts and sweets are predominantly served at the end of a meal, some cultures believe in serving sweets at the beginning, and then there are cultures that lack the concept of desserts completely — some just like to top off with light fruits, instead of rich sweets.
3 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Indonesian Batik Festival

The Indonesian embassy in Dhaka held their first ever Indonesian Batik Festival on 21 and 22 November, 2018. The two-day event was held to share the 2000-year-old Javanese tradition of batik craft with the people of Bangladesh, Bangladeshi fashion designers, and to the representatives of other countries who came together to take part in the festival.
3 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Montevideo Musings

What we'd thought would be a breezy two-hour bus ride from the coastal town of Colonia del Sacramento to the capital of Uruguay, Montevideo, quickly turned into a four-hour affair.
29 November 2018, 18:00 PM

2 Bhutan hotels awarded Best Hotels in Asia

Bhutan has continually been ranked as the “happiest place on Earth”, and now the country located in the Himalayas has made it into Conde Nast Traveler’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Award.
29 November 2018, 05:56 AM

This Week's Horrorscope

Note down the number of times you drink apple juice this week.
28 November 2018, 18:00 PM

SHOE GAZING!

When planning a wedding, every detail matters. Even though the primary focus is always on the dress and the jewellery, the perfect pair of shoes can elevate even the best of outfits a notch further.
26 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Apex as your wedding comrade

The wedding collection for the ladies includes almost everything from stilettos to wedges. No longer does a bride have to go abroad for one of the most sought-after wedding accessories! Thanks to Apex footwear, everything is now available in Bangladesh.
26 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Multi-cuisine barbecue at Amari Dhaka

Delve into the cool evenings with a delicious flame-grilled feast overlooking the city view at Amari's signature buffet restaurant Amaya Food Gallery.
26 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Of Gold And Love

Avi Roy, the director of Jarwa House and an expert gemologist also agreed with us. “Women in our country are very much fond of gold jewellery and that has been the norm for generations, which is why we have been catering to their particular needs for more than 100 years now,” said the crafts expert.
26 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Year-end sales from Kay Kraft and YoungKay

Celebrate the end of year with up to twenty percent discounts from Kay Kraft and YoungKay. The discounts will continue till 30 November, 2018.
26 November 2018, 18:00 PM