#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
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

Winter road trips

Whether you are in a mood to discover unexplored sites in close proximity to the city, or you simply want to escape the stress, pollution and restlessness of the busy capital, a long drive could be the most relaxing getaway for you, if you know just where to go. So, check up on your ride's nitty-gritty, fill up the tank and get set to hit the open roads!
8 January 2018, 18:00 PM

TraumaLink's volunteers shine

TraumaLink, a voluntary free emergency first aid service to help the people injured on the highways of Bangladesh, is now seeing shining examples among its hard-working volunteers.
8 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Capsule winter wardrobe

There is a beautiful chill in the air, which means warm clothing is in order, but where does one begin when selecting the items needed to deal with the changing weather?
8 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Rena Effendi's Bangladeshi Weddings

Rena Effendi came to Bangladesh as a part of the Vogue team and to capture the glitz, glamour, cultural and traditional values of the rural and urban weddings.
8 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Healthy food for healthy hair

Several factors influence hair growth — genetics, age, hormones, and nutrients. Hair strands are basically made of protein and because of this, unless we consume foods high in nutritional content
8 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Ponytail express

Tilt your head over to the front or back, scoop a handful of hair and tie it up a knot at the top of your head. Do not forget to fluff up the hair. Here you go you have an instant glam look that will also elongate you face, drawing more attention to your cheekbones.
8 January 2018, 18:00 PM

A menu of memories

Salina Parvin, has shared with us the recipe of traditionally made chitol maach. This recipe brings to fore a spate of emotions for her. Cooking for Salina has a deep connection to her father who was not only a food enthusiast, but also a seasoned cook.
8 January 2018, 18:00 PM

A Chef's Grocery Bag

Have you ever wondered how a chef shops for his/her grocery? Chefs are known to be food experts, not only because they know how to cook it well but also because they intricately understand food quality and taste.
8 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Fridays at the farmer's market

At least once in your life, you must have been to a grocery store or a modern convenience store to check off household shopping from your chores list. But shopping regularly from the store next-door can get monotonous easily, as well as expensive.
8 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Utsho Bangladesh

Dating as far back as 25 years, a vision to create a safe shelter with quality education to underprivileged children took form. At the heart of an attempt to make the lives of children from impoverished families a little better, stood a visionary --Mahbooba Mahmood Leena, Executive Director of Utsho Bangladesh.
8 January 2018, 18:00 PM

HATIL's DITF-2018 Pavilion opened

Bangladesh's well-known furniture brand HATIL has come up with an innovative furniture pavilion this year at the Dhaka International Trade Fair ground. On the opening day of this year's fair, HATIL's exclusive pavilion, #30, was inaugurated with much fanfare.
8 January 2018, 18:00 PM

This Week's Horrorscope

The alignment of the stars does not dictate your fate in any way.
3 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Do you beditate?

We have all heard of yoga, pilates and meditation, but how many of us have actually heard of the term Beditation? The term itself is a new word that people on the internet have invented, but the practice is not. In short, it is simply good old meditation before bed, to help us fall asleep quicker.
1 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Duck dishes to warm you up this winter

The cool winter months are perfect for delectable duck dishes. Go on, allow yourself to be seduced by duck in all its glory!
1 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Surviving in a fish market

‘Maach-bazaar' or fish markets can be found in almost every small and big locality of this lush riverine land.
1 January 2018, 18:00 PM

All about fragrances

Your everyday perfume is a part of what makes you who you are. It gives wearers a presence and a pleasant fragrant never fails to leave a lingering impression.
1 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Why it's Worth It

There's a reason it's the most popular shape. A well-cut round stone generally sparkles the most. Diamond cutters have been refining the proportions for more than 100 years. Classic and timeless, this can definitely accentuate your personal style.
1 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Winter work wear

When you think of an office outfit, you have to make sure it is simple yet formal enough to make your 9 to 5 day more comfortable. With the temperatures dropping rapidly outside, sometimes it can be a pain in the neck to come up with the best outfit combinations for the fashion conscious working women.
1 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Studio 2000 opens new branch in Mohammadpur

Professional and personalised body and beauty care salon -- Studio 2000 -- set up its newest branch in Mohammadpur on December 22, 2017.
1 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Asia Young Designer Award 2017 by Nippon Paint

Global coatings leader, Nippon Paints held the Final Gala Round of Asia Young Designer Award's Bangladesh chapter in recently. Held among students of Architecture and Interior Designing departments of different universities of Bangladesh, the theme was “You for Tomorrow.”
1 January 2018, 18:00 PM