#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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Despite charging fees, needs of passengers neglected
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Everything Farmgate!

They are of the same height, and yet Ibrahim always looks taller than Ali. Is it because of his confident demeanour in contrast of Ali's
20 April 2017, 18:00 PM

THIS WEEK'S HORRORSCOPE

Take two fresh sticks. Now rub them against your cheeks.
19 April 2017, 18:00 PM

My sweet beloved

Do we eat to live? Or is it live to eat? For many of us, the latter is true. And for a large number of these gastronomically inclined people, desserts reign supreme.
17 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Let your lips do the talking!

What do you notice when talking to a woman for the first time? Statistics say it's usually the lips. The most essential human connection is established via lips, so it is no wonder that lips play a vital role in one's appearance.
17 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Colour me free

The large window next to the bed allows the early morning sun rays shine onto your hair and that is when you notice the first sight of fading colour...
17 April 2017, 18:00 PM

“PARKING OUTSIDE”

Our children have forgotten that playing is not only virtual because of lack of play space.
17 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Summer essentials

Dry hair attracts moisture from the air; puffing up the cuticles, and making it scaly and therefore appearing frizzy.
17 April 2017, 18:00 PM

You don't have to give up Carbs

Carbohydrates seem to have a bad rep. By eating more processed, less filling carbs, we're consuming way more calories than we need
17 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Summer respite

For the scorching days of summer, something juicy, cool and nutritious is a wonderful combination, not often found. Yet here is an easy one!
17 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Fit3D: New health device in town

Right now, we are perhaps in the middle of a health revolution within the urban population of Dhaka. New gyms are popping up left ...
17 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Leukaemia is curable

Blood cancer is possibly the most feared word in a physician's vernacular – an ominous, life threatening disease with no cure.
17 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Let's run!

To promote running, Lotto Bangladesh has brought a new range of Italian designed affordable running shoes aimed towards people of all walks of life.
17 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Dreaming Vincent's dream

On 30 March, the world celebrated artist Vincent Van Gogh's 164th birthday. To honour his memory, I decided it was best to begin with a short letter for him and to him directly, reminiscent of the song his artwork inspired, one whispering of starry, starry nights.
17 April 2017, 18:00 PM

The MIB Meet-up!

‘Spring Meet-up!' of the lifestyle brand 'MIB Spirit- Made in Bangladesh' had recently been concluded.
17 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Caring for the elderly

“What goes on four feet in the morning, two feet at noon, and three feet in the evening?” – the proverbial riddle put before Oedipus by the Sphinx. The answer is all but obvious – humans!
17 April 2017, 18:00 PM

A peep into stunning summer designs by Mumu Maria

The boutique sets itself apart by its brilliant blending of Western and Bengali culture to produce something unique and stylish for their customers.
17 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Le Reve launches 9 to 9 office wear

We spend a huge chunk of our time in the office. And office wear does not simply reflect your style and personality, it also says a lot about how professional you are, as you are what you wear!
17 April 2017, 18:00 PM

It's all Greek!

The Greek version of a typical bhorta ideally has mashed potatoes with garlic, as skorda is garlic in Greek and comes in all forms with boiled beet or zucchini.
17 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Lotus Etang - A treasure trove of Pan-Asian food

Lotus Etang is a Pan-Asian restaurant in Gulshan, Dhaka. From Chinese to Mongolian to Thai, the eatery serves delicacies of different Pan-Asian cuisines. Try out Lotus Etang if you are in love with Asian food. Here's our review!
17 April 2017, 18:00 PM

My childhood's taal-patar bashi

Once upon a time there used to be 'melas', or local fairs, even in Dhaka. Baishakhi mela, Muharram mela, Eid mela, and Durga Puja mela were just a few of the variety of melas that we use to have.
17 April 2017, 18:00 PM