#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
23 January 2023, 04:33 AM Life & Living Multimedia

Love in Florence

On a bright sunny August afternoon, the view from the Camping Michelangelo—a camp site set on a hill above the city of Florence—is spectacularly exhilarating.
19 October 2017, 18:00 PM

This Week's Horrorscope

Why do you think “bottle” is a funny word?
18 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Denim dilemma solved

Denim is undoubtedly one of our favourites and an everyday essential for most of us. Despite an ever-changing world of fashion, the one thing that never seems to go out of style is denim. It has remained resilient
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM

A lady's guide to the Bro Code

Ask a guy what the Bro Code is. Most guys would never reveal the actual Code. And if a dude goes straight into spilling the tea on the code, he's not a real Bro.
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Bro Code: One Stop Guide to being a Bro

Consider this. It has been over a year your Bro has broken up with his girlfriend; she is single, young and just as beautiful as she was before.
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Thank God It's FrIday

Rise Dhaka is back this fall to usher in a new wave of live music. Open Mic series has already established itself as one of the most exciting musical events in Dhaka.
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Hallelujah…It's raining men!

We have been accused in the past of gender bias, for our 'blatant' coverage of women's issues, ignoring the demands of men.
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Onam in Dhaka

Kerala is often referred to as 'God's own country', and anybody who has ever visited the state will not disagree. Of course the scenic greenery is part of the whole appeal, but other factors that contribute to the divine beauty of the place...
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Living in a material world

Samuel Hoque's A/W collection is as maximalist as it gets if you're getting FOMO thinking about Sabyasachi's collab with Louboutin, consider: those blinged up red-soled sneakers and slides are cool, but there's homegrown talent that's bringing the heat this season.
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM

The Ohé Way of Things @ Khadi Festival

When anything creative is initiated 'just like that,' good things are definitely bound to follow. Nelun Harasgama, a reputed Srilankan fashion designer invited as a participant to Khadi Festival 2017, discusses her brand.
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Jawed Habib comes to Uttara

Globally acclaimed hair stylist Jawed Habib has opened up shop at The JawedHabib@Swapno Beauty Care in Uttara. The grand opening took place on October 12.
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM

All about washing your clothes

Now let us think about the moments we blamed the clothing line to be absolutely clueless about fabric choices when your panjabi became a piece of rag after the first wash. But deep down you know, you washed it wrong.
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Wedding offer from Le Méridien

For the upcoming wedding season, Le Méridien Dhaka has introduced 'Platinum Wedding' package and 'Diamond Wedding' package.
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM

The Berlin experience

On one sunny summer day, during our stay in Germany, we planned a day trip to Reichstag, one of the Berlin's most renowned tourists attraction. Unfortunately, it started to rain, yet we decided to go ahead with our plan.
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Puppet festival held

The Fresh Full Cream Milk Powder Inventors' Puppet Festival 2017 took place at Bangladesh Mohila Samity Auditorium on Bailey Road on October 6.
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM

A taste of Thailand

Crush the chillies and garlic in a mortar into a fine mix. Cook noodles in boiling water for 20 seconds. Use a strainer to take it out and transfer to a mixing bowl. Cook shrimps in the same boiling water.
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Metal band releases first album

One of Dhaka's most powerful metal bands -- Sacrilege -- has released their first EP- Vices on Speed, on Friday, October 13. The band is a quartet consisting of Arif Sadab Khan on guitars and bass, Saquib Ahmed on drums, Arif Islam on vocals, and Turzo Hasan on bass.
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Be a conscious eater

Nutrition labels on food packages debuted in the food industry in 2005. Although they may have gone unnoticed, the food labels have become more accurate and elaborate throughout their evolution.
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Edible fashion at Foodpanda

The latest in runway fashion from New York, London, Milan and Paris is not available on your plate! Foodpanda partners Sushi Samurai, CiGusta and La Forchetta have come up with their take on food, based on the runway favourites.
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Mutton delicacies

Rub the meat with yoghurt and leave it to marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight. Return to room temperature before cooking it. Leave the salt until later as it tends to draw out the meat juices.
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM