The rise of septum rings in modern fashion culture

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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.
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The magic of Ayurvedic medicines

Tired of the constant visits to doctors and the excruciatingly long list of medicines that doesn't seem to work? Before you put your entire faith on western medicinal system, why not consider going back to traditional medicinal practices such as Ayurveda? After all, what scientists of modern medicine have proven only recently, the sages of the subcontinent had figured out more than 3000 years ago.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Hamdard: A realm of Ayurvedics

The field of medical science is reaching unprecedented advancements- vaccines for cancer, artificial pancreas, and electronic aspirin, to name a few. It seems like the spectrum of medicine is reaching whole new heights. But amid these scientific modern advancements, many opt for herbal medicine, more specifically known as Ayurvedic medicine.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

In the kitchens of Finger Lickin' Good!

Picture this - a global fried chicken joint, with all the trims of the place, packed with people enjoying their time. You go up to order, and naturally take a peek behind the cashier. The part of the kitchen/prep-area is visible, but not all of it. You wonder what really takes place. Is it possible to actually take a look?
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Artizan's new collection

With the heat bearing down this summer, Artizan brings its new collection of designs on shirts, panjabis, polo shirts and t-shirts. Using fabrics apt for this weather, the collection is colourful and filled with exciting designs. Wholesale and retail purchases are also available.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Lisbon – the City of Egg Tarts

“What made you decide on Lisbon?" our Uber driver asks, as he winds his way through the rolling, narrow cobblestone streets of Bairro Alto.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Discount on Hajj items

Al Islam Brothers has all the answers to your needs for Hajj and a 20 percent discount on all items. In addition, if you buy an entire set of Hajj products, customers will be rewarded with a special gift box. Items include Ihram related towel, clothing, and belt sets as well as mini bags, and shoulder bags.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Revisiting songs and lyrics of a decade

The Nineties as a musical era started late and ended early — kicked in by the scritchy-scratch power chords of "Smells Like Teen Spirit," ushered out by the doomy piano intro of ". . . Hit Me Baby One More Time." Anti-pop defeated by pop — full circle, all apologies.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Mango Fair at Dhanmondi

Located beside the Capital Market in Dhanmondi is the Kamal Agro Fruit's mango fair. Purchases of mangoes can be made not only from the fair but also by telephone.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Decoding Family Dynamics in 2018

If children are allowed to use gadgets at a very early age, it can affect their brain development, posture and vision in the long run. More subtle but as assured are the changes these gadgets can cause on a child's interpersonal and communication skills. Many children who spend longer amount of time on gadgets have been
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Ujjwala's “Complete Course on Beautification”

The much awaited “Complete Course on Beautification” which started from 1 July, 2018, is for those interested in becoming professional beauticians. The three-month long course will include 45 classes and for those who cannot attend the first few classes, they can cover them later on in the course. The course will include:
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

The pros and cons of nuclear family

A nuclear family is not simply a group of people tied together by parenthood or partnership, but rather, it is a necessity to maintain healthy social relationships in this millennial era.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Watch your food cooked live at Amari Dhaka's interactive kitchens

Fully interactive kitchens at Amaya Food Gallery at Amari Dhaka is a one-of-a-kind concept where food is cooked live for customers as they order. This is an addition to the already bountiful dinner buffet where over 150 fresh new items are served every day belonging to different styles and origins. The live kitchens will specialise in Indian, Japanese, Chinese,
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

The friendship complex zone

As a child of growing interest, the idea of having friends and partners to play afternoon games with seemed like the best part of the day. However, as we grow up, our ideals and environment change, and so do we. With those changes around us, people seem to come and go. Before you know it, you are in your 20s or 30s and you think life through all over again and the true friends you make. But what even is a “true” friend?
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Burger King introduces Fiery WHOPPER sandwich in Dhaka

The famous fast food burger chain has introduced the Fiery Whopper at all outlets to delight guests. The Fiery Whopper sandwich is topped with Fiery Sauce on the top of flame-grilled beef, fresh tomatoes, lettuce, onions, pickles, creamy mayonnaise, tangy ketchup and sandwiched between a soft sesame seed bun.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Dinner in Disguise

With the world cup at this final exciting home stretch, it warrants people staying late, or staying over completely to enjoy the matches. And what goes great with an exciting match and even heated arguments over who will win the cup?
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

A Pearl For Every Occasion

Our collective fascination for the oyster-borne jewel of the sea continues, transcending time, and borders, for their rarity, iridescence and sublime beauty. Jewellers and painters have long exploited their symbolic associations, from luxury, seductiveness, purity and charms of good luck. So it is now time for us to delve a little bit into our own exploitation of this thing of beauty, to make ourselves prettier, perhaps. No matter what kind of social interaction you are getting ready for, pearls can help amp up the ensemble.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Gustatory tourism

Call it 'Travelling for Food' or 'Culinary Tourism,' the meaning remains the same. Kashtan Habib, an advertising personnel, who loves food and travelling, weighs in on this by saying, “I guess these are all different terms for the same concept - food travel.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Dress to impress

Whether it's your first time, or years as a veteran in the workforce, job interviews are a nerve-wracking experience. While we can't help you with what to say, what we can say is that an interview is the one place where first impressions REALLY matter. If you look drab, grab the door handle as you won't be there long. Remember to do your homework when choosing your outfits. Here are some tips to make sure you look as good as your resume.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Biggest Career Mistakes Millennials Make

Millennials have inherited a very different world from their predecessors. While the advantages of having the world at our fingertips is innumerable, it also provides us with a continuous psychological dilemma of choosing from innumerable options for everything.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Irresistible Radiance

Pearls are a true labour of love, although not human, as it is the oysters that nourish the infiltrating granules until the irritants become a real piece of beauty.
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM