#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

Ciao Bashundhara!

Since its inauguration in 2013, Pizza Roma has a simple goal: to create delicious, healthy, and authentic Italian pizzas.
16 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Thank god it's friday

Radio Dhol presents, Legacy of Metal Revolt – a concert featuring Powersurge, Mechanix, Reborn, Trainwreck, and Absentia.
16 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Bistro menu introduced at Prego The Westin Dhaka

Looking out for a place that's cosy, elegant and serves good food, especially mouth-watering desserts?
16 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Jamdani exhibition by Anjan's

Well-known fashion brand Anjan's is currently holding an exhibition featuring Jamdani products for the fourth time.
16 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Barbie Lovers' Paradise

I'm a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world / Life in plastic, it's fantastic...
16 January 2017, 18:00 PM

And the Kumarika Miss Natural 2016 is...

An innovative online-based beauty contest, Kumarika Miss Natural is an annual event since 2013 that ventures to find the beauty icon of the country, someone who is naturally beautiful and personifies the sayings of the brand, 'Love nature and live natural.'
16 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Trekking 101 - A Beginner's Guide

There are two kinds of people in this world- those who have been on the daunting, yet incredibly beautiful journey to Nafakum or Keokradong, Bandarban and those who have it on their to-do list.
12 January 2017, 18:00 PM

THIS WEEK'S HORRORSCOPE

You ever wonder how llamas always bark? ​
11 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Along the shores of the Pacific

Our initial plan was to embark on a train that travelled along the Ocean. I have crossed the Atlantic to travel to Europe and the Indian Sub-continent, but never had the experience of moving along Pacific, and that too, on a train.
9 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Dining Chic

A well furnished dining space should not only be visually striking but also feel good to the touch. Imagine a dining room that is most comfortable, where people can enjoy, lingering over delicious meals and conversations.
9 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Taste of authentic Thai at Thai Xpress

All of this happened when a talented 22 year old studying in Canada came to Bangladesh for his vacation.
9 January 2017, 18:00 PM

For those with a sweet-tooth

Grate fresh khoya and chhana into a bowl. Dissolve baking soda in one tablespoon of water.
9 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Keeping your cherubs snuggly in winter

Ever wonder why it's so hard to dress a kid? Mothers would agree that it's simply a challenge to get the little tykes out of their Pjs in the morning; getting them to wear layers of winter clothes is a different ball game altogether!
9 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Bomb away with bomber jackets

Winter mornings are cold and wet with a brisk wind sweeping a chill across the land, seeping into our homes, stripping the dear warmth of our skin. As comfortable and tempting as it may be, to wrap our precious quilt around the body and step outside to rule the street, fashion wise it would be quite appalling.
9 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Profiteroles, Hibiscus and flaming red daisies –a garden party to relish

Now, who does not love garden parties? The mere mention of the idea gives me goose bumps. Fresh scones with clotted cream,
9 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Lifestyle: The big-fat-grand picnic

A Hollywood picnic is simple: a park, the leading-lady in a cute sundress, a picnic basket, and the youth in love.
9 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Sumptuous Olives

People associate olives with pickles, but it can also be used to make other delicious preparations. Olives are classified into three groups according to the ripeness of the harvest and one needs to use the right type to get the right flavour and tangy taste.
9 January 2017, 18:00 PM

ASK MAYA APA

I am a 60-year-old male. I have had hypertension for the past two years. During my routine check–up, I got to know that my prostate is now enlarged; that was six months ago and at that time my PSA was 3.5ng/ml.
9 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Lifestyle: Healthy morning rituals

You have hit the snooze button about three or four times now, with dreary eyes and a tired body you have managed to get yourself out of bed, dressed and out the door.
9 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Jhalmuri VS Pop Corn

By the time this goes into your hands, the bite of chilly winter may have seeped deep into your bones. The other possibility is the season vanishing, leaving no trace.
9 January 2017, 18:00 PM