#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

Ice cream; guilt free!

From children smothering their faces with melted cream to the elderly quietly enjoying the brain freeze, ice cream truly is a universal dessert that we all love and often crave.
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Me and my city

Swimming through an endless sea of passersby, I gleefully muttered to myself, “Dear Dhaka, it's good to be home again!”
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

The sweet sugar free life

Soaring summer temperatures blind us into trances where we become attracted to indulge in seemingly harmless tall cones of luscious ice-cream.
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Amari celebrates Earth Day by going green

On April 22, 2017 Amari Dhaka had celebrated Earth Day by taking some environment-friendly measures. Earth Day is a global reminder
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

A Coatee to Covet

The female heart has an innate appreciation for beauty, and in its relentless pursuit novelty is always desired and sought after. Since time immemorial a woman's attire has been the most effective way of self expression.
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Facebook Live: Just another trend?

Just when we were settling down with uploading stories on Snapchat, Facebook took a step further by promoting their social media with the option of going “live” on Facebook. The benefit? To broaden up opportunities and innovate the “global village.”
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Art spaces in Dhanmondi

When asked about the purpose of art, Pablo Picasso was perhaps the one who said it best - Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Spice & Rice Re-loaded

Sugar and Spice impresses you first with its ambience. As a matter of fact, the General Manager Christoph Voegeli along with Executive
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

So you wanna be a comedian?

Glaring limelight, a standing ovation with the audience on their feet and the exhilarating rush at the chorus of unified applause at the end of a successful show - a comedian's stellar rapport is not an overnight success.
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Sleeping inside a Mongolian tent

“Is there a toilet inside?” My mother suspiciously eyed the tents.
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Ensuring safety measures while piercing the body

It has been in fashion for a long time, and body piercing in Bangladesh is now more popular than ever. While in the past we were accustomed seeing people with earrings and nose-pins, youngsters now also flaunt their pierced eye-brows, lips, and tongues. Pierced nipples and genitalia are also not unheard of.
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Lure of tattoos and piercings

Body art has now become a fascinating form of self-expression, and piercings and tattoos tend to do just that. You could opt for a cute stud on your tragus or even go for something much bolder such as piercing your eyebrow.
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

A dietary guide for cancer patients

It is a well researched fact that an unhealthy diet may contribute to developing cancer in the body.
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

A different approach to treating cancers

“The treatment of cancer requires a multidisciplinary approach” said renowned oncologist Dr See Hui Ti, and this is exactly where the Parkway Cancer Centre (PCC) at Singapore can come in aide with those diagnosed with the disease.
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Kale- a taste of garden fresh green

‘Kale' is not widely known in our country. It is a member of the cabbage family. My growing experience of kale over two years suggests
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

All you need is your own weight

“Alternative” is one of my most favourite/frequently used words. I'm down for anything “alternative” – theories, medicine, lifestyle, etc.,
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Marshmallows and Fruits Bonanza

Purchase an assortment of fruits, especially colourful ones like kiwis, apples, strawberries – and wash and slice into small pieces for easy
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

The King's Whopper

It has been a long tiring day, the usual tedium of work, tension of getting to places on time, and meeting deadlines—seems life has finally caught you in its sombre reality of being an (apparent) adult? In that moment, imagine something that can bring a smile to your face, especially when accompanied by a grumpy hungry stomach?
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

THIS WEEK'S HORRORSCOPE

Find the true meaning of the phrase “Enter the Dragon”.​
26 April 2017, 18:00 PM

The meanings of your dreams

From times as ancient as the era of Egyptian Pharaohs and Islamic Prophets, dreams have been regarded as both premonitions of fortune and harbingers of sorrow.
24 April 2017, 18:00 PM