#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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THIS WEEK'S HORRORSCOPE

Your peanut will get larger. Make sure to avoid allergic reactions.
29 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Leftovers

As any mistress or master of the kitchen will tell you, leftovers are inevitable.
27 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Winning the battle against cancer

When Tahrin (not her real name), a 27-year-old school teacher was diagnosed with cancer, life seemed to have stood still.
27 March 2017, 18:00 PM

ULAB conducts art camp

To celebrate National Children's Day, the Voiceless Bangladeshi project had set up an art camp titled 'A Bangladesh of my Dreams' at Alokito Hridoy Primary School, Tangail.
27 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Anjan's in celebration of Pahela Baishakh

Anjan's has focused a lot on motifs and colours on their Baishakhi ensemble.
27 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Neelkowri Bajra: The exquisite past in Kaptai Lake

There was a time when the aristocrats of Bengal spent their time on bajras—the magnificent boats meant to be languished in on river waters.
27 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Pahela Baishakh in foreign lands

The thought of a hearty meal over steaming white rice, spicy-crunchy hilsa, and a peppery preparation of smelly but scrumptious...
27 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Twists and turns with the blouse

This new trend is surely chic, helping to add a major casual element to the usual.
27 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Warez Panjabis for Baishakh

Red and white has been the go to colour for Baishakh. But that does not mean that creativity in what you wear is limited to that.
27 March 2017, 18:00 PM

The mystical teep

The Bengali belle is never complete without the bindi or the teep; as we usually love to call it.
27 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Far-far-away in the lands of Suo Rani and Duo Rani

The relationship with one never seems to be complete without the other.
27 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Music, movies and more!

Shreya Ghoshal needs no introduction to an Indian Cinema lover. She visited Dhaka a few times before, and yet she will visit us again...
27 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Exquisite Italian Edibles

Sautee the shrimp for 5 minutes with 1 tbsp butter. Then, add the tomato sauce and rice with a drizzle of fish oil.
26 March 2017, 18:00 PM

THIS WEEK'S HORRORSCOPE

Arial is your lucky font today.
22 March 2017, 18:00 PM

The Essence of Patriotism– A Panoramic View

Probably three quarters of the readers who are reading this now have, in their young school lives, had to undertake an essay on Patriotism.
20 March 2017, 18:00 PM

From Independence to Liberation

The oppression of the West Pakistanis, culminating in the heinous atrocities of Operation Searchlight, proved to be too much and the whole countryside erupted in flames.
20 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Throw on Some Throw Pillows

Decorating couches with pillows is something we all do, but why not decorate everything with them too.
20 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Thank God It's FrIday

Descending from a Sufi family, A.Z. Shimul has been driven by the thoughts and philosophies of Sufism since his early years.
20 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Rooftop Gardening: Days of Babylon to our Current Life

The concept of 'hanging gardens' fascinated me from the second grade.
20 March 2017, 18:00 PM

First thing after purchasing earphones

When purchasing your next headphones or earphones, remember to “burn-in” the headphones before using them.
20 March 2017, 18:00 PM