#Perspective / Why rain and romance will always go together

15 June 2026, 14:10 PM Life & Living
Embrace the nostalgic magic of monsoon in Bangladesh through a beautifully narrative perspective. This text captures how raindrops inspire romance, prompting a youthful lover to choose a stunning white saree before meeting her paramour.

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
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Shankha Dasgupta: Meet the genius behind Guti
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Despite charging fees, needs of passengers neglected
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This Week's Horrorscope

Laser technology has progressed far enough for us to be scared.
4 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Trinkets galore

Diamonds are NOT a woman's favourite stone said NO man ever! We all know about the intense gratification that a rare white stone can bring into our lives, but sometimes we also feel that the affection may be slightly over-rated.
2 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Alta…Churi…Feeta

The belle is a likeness of the goddess to romantics; a literary or visual imagery handed over generation after generation of writers, novelists, painters and sculptors, not to mention the roadside Romeos! Times have changed, yet the look of a quintessential girl is the exact same — taant, alta, churi, feeta…
2 April 2018, 18:00 PM

The organic hair colour

What say you about dyeing your hair in a dazzling shade that shall shine in hues of the evening sky? Sounds tempting, right?
2 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Comfy in cotton

That naturally means lots of exposure to the outside environment. While there is plenty to be excited about with Baishakh, one thing is not; the summer heat!
2 April 2018, 18:00 PM

First ever Bangladesh made body spray “Wave” launched

Quasem industries has started manufacturing a new body spray Wave. This is the first time a body spray is being made in Bangladesh. It was formally launched at the “Quasem Industries Conference 2018”.
2 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Baishakh with Muslim Collection

Exclusive designs are now available from Muslim collection for the coming Baishakh. Considering the demand and trend, they are offering quality formal and casual shirts as well as t-shirts, polo shirts and many more.
2 April 2018, 18:00 PM

The dawn of a new day and a year

With the blinding morning rays breaking through the changing clouds, the harbinger of new beginnings envelops the land of Bangladesh in true zeal and splendour. It is Pahela Baishakh once again and the dominating rush of reasserting the glorified Bengali spirit has us enchanted, with the spell working its charm from the very break of early dawn.
2 April 2018, 18:00 PM

The Bengali belle's ultimate guide to Baishakhi beauty!

Without a doubt, Baishakh is the most awaited season in the Bengali calendar. What could be more uplifting than the warm sun filtering through the windows and clear blue skies?
2 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Sushi in Dhanmondi: The Tao-Town way!

In search of sushi, a group of six friends would always end up on the 'other side' of Dhaka. Their common love for the gastronomy world, specifically pan Asian/Asian fusion food led to the realisation that Dhanmondi lacked a descent eatery that offered the authentic flavours of Thai, Vietnamese, and Japanese cuisine.
2 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Baishakh with Megh

Fashion house Megh is ready to welcome Baishakh with the traditional red and white, along with a mix of other colours to make comfortable wears. The collection includes panjabi, kamiz, children's frocks etc.
2 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Fashion show held at 6th SAARC Business Leaders Conclave

Recently in Kathmandu, Nepal, between March 16 to March 18, 2018, the 6th SAARC Business Leaders Conclave took place. During the event, on March 17, a colourful fashion show titled 'Threads of Hope' was held where the
2 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Nipun brings Pahela Baishkah 1425 Collection

Traditional reds and whites are the highlight of Nipun's latest Baishakhi line-up. Geometric flower motifs adorn saris, kamiz and panjabis with embroidered accents and designs.
2 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Celebrating independence

For outstanding contribution in the field of mobilising and empowering destitute and marginalised women, 13 Bangladeshi women were honoured under the banner of Wings. The event took place in the evening of 28 March, 2018 at Gulshan Club Patio Hall, Gulshan 2, Dhaka.
2 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Amrit: traditional Hyderabadi cuisine by Hotel Sarina

For the foodies of Dhaka looking for authentic cuisines, the latest traditional Indian restaurant to foray onto the city's food scene is Amrit, which opened its doors on March 25, 2018,with just the right things! True to its promise of
2 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Thank god it's Friday

The trio's sound is an amalgamation of musical styles that have influenced their journey as musicians. Their objective as performers is to share their love and passion in creating music that incorporates elements of Asian, Middle Eastern, Jazz, Classical, Latin and Rock music. Of the trio, Towfiq on Drums, Tanveer on Bass and Robert on Keys.
2 April 2018, 18:00 PM

A lively evening with fun, frolic and food

On Friday, 23 March at Cityscape Tower, Jete Chao? and Cookups presented an event to celebrate Women's Day. These two ventures, both led by women, created the opportunity for numerous other female entrepreneurs in Dhaka to showcase their work, and talent in a place collectively called “Sheroes of Today.”
2 April 2018, 18:00 PM

How to be a MasterChef when you're not

Being a MasterChef takes hard work and maybe even losing a finger or two. Every chef has harrowing tales of losing a bit of forefinger or pinkie at least once. I would not know. But I believe I could have been a superb chef. As do many other men and women. As the saying goes, believing is half the, er, achievement? Are you a believer? Here's how you can believe more authentically.
29 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Love in Tokyo

When I first stepped in Tokyo streets, getting out of the Aoyama Itchome subway station, it was late evening, and it was raining, as it would rain casually in any season in Dhaka. The modernist styled buildings reminded me of a Motijheel, the sound of light water drops on the pitch black roads reminded me of Dhaka's soundscape in any
29 March 2018, 18:00 PM

This Week's Horrorscope

This Week's Horrorscope
28 March 2018, 18:00 PM