#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.
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Going for the dewy look this Eid

Gone are the days when matte makeup was really popular. Currently it's the era for the 'moist and steamy' look.
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM

A glossy way to makeup

For those who are naturally endowed with oily skin, the above makeup technique to achieve the dewy look may actually be a bad idea.
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM

A Touch of Class to Your Panjabi and Sherwani

However, what we fail to realise that historically, such additions to these garments were essential and considered aristocratic.
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Raising the mercury with Samuel Hoque

After a killer 2016 with two successful collections under his belt and a mountain of accolades for his showing at the Weavers Festival last year, Samuel Hoque has every reason to be flying high.
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Al-Haramain — the wonderland of perfumery

Being a front-runner in perfumery since 1970, Al-haramain has being quite a favourite brand in the Middle East, as well as countries such as Singapore and Malaysia.
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Raw Nation now in Uttara

Premium fashion brand Raw Nation has opened its third store at Uttara, Dhaka. Managing Director of Raw Nation, Shahriar Ahmed, Creative Director Maroofa Islam and CEO Saif Ahmed Rumi were present at the inauguration ceremony.
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Eid fashion trends, 2017

With Eid right around the corner, you are probably brushing up on the last minute preparations, planning the nitty-gritty details for the special day.
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Revival of Eid cards

“When I was a child, colourful art paper were not as widely available as they are now. So we used to stock up on old wedding cards and recycle into Eid cards later," said Ashoka Mahbuba while sharing her childhood memories from the '80s.
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Uber brings driver compliments to Dhaka

Uber, world's largest ridesharing app that connects commuters with drivers to provide convenient, reliable and affordable rides at the push of a button, has announced the launch of the 'Driver Compliments' feature.
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Wardah: a world of cosmetics

Wardah is the first and only authentic full-range halal cosmetics in Bangladesh. The brand boasts its suitability for Asian skin.
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Bata with fresh new designs

Eid means happiness. European brand Bata brings an added cheerfulness to the occasion with its innumerous range of stylish footwear.
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Fast together, feast together @ Nando's

It is impossible to spend Ramadan without having our heads turned by the sheer number of meal deals offered by every restaurant in town.
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM

This Ramadan, what's on your Mind Platter?

We generally think of the food pyramid when we think of what items should be on our plate to optimise physical health. What would be the equivalent of a recommended daily diet for a healthy mind?
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Le Reve's Eid collection

Le Reve has an amazing collection for Eid. This new range includes exquisite patterns, vibrant colours and exclusive designs and boasts embroidery work in high quality fabrics.
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Summer romance with fuschia

Summer romances end for all reasons. But when all is said and done, they have one thing in common: They are shooting stars - a spectacular moment of light in the heavens. A fleeting glimpse of eternity; And in a flash they're gone.-- The Notebook
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Radisson Chittagong: Sharing during Ramadan

Ramadan is observed by Muslims as a month of blessing, marked by prayer, fasting, and charity.
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Ramadan away from home

The aroma of crispy lentil fritters, crunchy jilapi, flavoursome haleem and sweet-plump dates is missing in the air, so is the ambience of Ramadan.
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM

A 'Zois' Eid

Zois Clothing is an exclusive lifestyle and clothing line for men focusing on high quality ethnic wear and unique accessories that blend well with the contemporary trends.
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Let's visit the Portuguese Fusion Kingdom - Goa

Seeped in cultural diversity unique to the place, the western Indian state of Goa remains testament to its Portuguese past till this day.
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Grameen Uniqlo's Eid Collection

To add to the joy of Eid, Grameen Uniqlo has brought its trendy and yet affordable clothing line for this season.
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM