#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
1 February 2023, 12:48 PM Life & Living
Despite charging fees, needs of passengers neglected
23 January 2023, 04:33 AM Life & Living Multimedia

A Geek's guide to date night outfits

Sweating profusely? Feeling squeamish –shouting at anyone daring to disturb your peace? Calm down! It is not the last day of your life.
31 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Painting your home — not as seen on TV

After countless advertisements on 'painting your own home and getting a new life', the long dormant, creative gene of some viewers is awoken with a rumble.
31 July 2017, 18:00 PM

A BENGALI LOVE AFFAIR

It is no secret that women love jewellery, and why not? When the very term is derived from the French 'Joaillerie' — joy and happiness! Jewellery has complemented women and their attires for over millennia; the scene in the Indian sub-continent had not been any different.
31 July 2017, 18:00 PM

A Taste of Delhi

We were, in fact, brought up on the popular proverbs like 'Delhi ka laddu', 'Dilli koto dur' (how far is Delhi) etc.
31 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Yellowstone National Park

We had been waiting for a good 20 minutes— and nothing! The Old Faithful, as the famous geyser is called, remained silent.
31 July 2017, 18:00 PM

The most beautiful country on earth!

Have you been to the most beautiful place on earth? I have. And no amount of photography or superlatives can be an exaggeration to its splendour in reality.
31 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Sector 7

The terrible traffic from Uttara to southern parts of Dhaka is a living nightmare and no less of a battle. This however is not about a war zone, but a restaurant located at Sector 7 of Uttara.
31 July 2017, 18:00 PM

With pride; flaunt an image that's godsend

Girls, even in their early teens tend to follow strict diets. Even though there's nothing wrong with it and everything is a personal choice.
31 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Warm, comforting soups

No matter how healthy we eat during the day, late in the afternoon we tend to get peckish and often experience a sudden craving for fried snacks.
31 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Comfortable in plus size

36-24-36...astonishing figures...and somewhat of a holy grail! If you struggle to fit into a size zero...
31 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Lost at the Prague Castle

Many say that travelling makes you free, educates you, creates a bigger network that one can benefit from and of course, learn about a foreign culture. I would agree with all that, and add, however, that it also makes you think.
27 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Naming and Renaming Dhaka's Streets

We use names of Dhaka's streets and neighbourhoods every day, but often without giving a second thought on how they came about and what trivia they hold.
27 July 2017, 18:00 PM

This Week's Horrorscope

Listen to the child inside you.
26 July 2017, 18:00 PM

All things almond

Almonds are full of with vitamins, minerals, protein, etc. They were much prized since the ancient times for the myriad health benefits.
24 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Writing in style — the notebook edition

Hardly anyone writes anything by hand in class these days.
24 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Hobbies for the child

Ask any modern, gadget-toting youngster — What do you like to do? The answer will involve his or her tablet/phone and some sort of game involving crushing zombies or matching candies with a side of watching fun videos over YouTube.
24 July 2017, 18:00 PM

KFC Launches 5in1 Box

KFC launched a new 5-in-1 Box in Bangladesh recently. This box is a value proposition from KFC to make finger lickin' good food affordable and bring the brand closer to the masses.
24 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

You cannot imagine a garden without roses. The garden looks vibrant with its beauty and fragnance.
24 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Ezzyr vehicle services app on the way

After Uber and Pathao, a new service called 'ezzyr' is ready to launch, moving the nation one-step closer to a Digital Bangladesh.
24 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Our Brikha Mela - Calling

It will instantaneously uplift your mood, and make you look forward to the fair till next year.
24 July 2017, 18:00 PM