#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

Snoring and sleep apnoea to be taken seriously

Recently, we have had patients who are on the verge of a legal separation due to the extent of their partner's snoring. Setting aside the mental anxiety, snoring is a telltale sign of some problems, and can be the cause for other serious health concerns.
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Living Blue in Paris

It is the fashion capital of the world. Home to many of the most prestigious labels, Paris is a city that does not go out of style. It is that
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM

The Nakshi Kantha heritage of Bengal

There is not a single household in Bangladesh that does not know of the Nakshi Kantha. Every newborn has his own 'Kantha' (quilt) – even if not the 'Nakshi' variant, but one possibly made by a close relative with love and much affection as the entire family greets the newest member of the house.
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Araaz- Season's Hot Pick

If you wanted an exclusive collection of fashion jewelry, trendy kameez, eye-catching footwear and fashionable saris, Araaz should
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Al Haramain: A one of a kind perfumery

Tucked away in a corner of Jamuna Future Park shopping mall, is an outlet of Al Haramain, one of the largest perfumeries in the world.
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM

While we were waiting:

How fast does sound travel? Certainly not as fast as light. Under the bright sun, all sounds seem to dissolve into light, no residues, no gripes. But what about at night? Especially in those, where sounds of decay, destruction and discrimination travel fast through frothing
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Smart living

The living room is the main area which collects many different aromas from many different places. These conflicting scents create a whirlpool or vibrations, each one clashing with another. Aromas in the living room come from chemicals in furniture polish, window
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Q&As

It has been a long time since I last wrote my column. I was preoccupied during the entire hiatus but happy to have received some
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Taste of the Teppanyaki

These recipes have been prepared by Md. Nur-A-Alam Sikder and Feng Tao, the Sous chef and Teppanyaki chef respectively, of Bunka restaurant, Six Seasons.
17 November 2016, 15:06 PM

THIS WEEK'S HORRORSCOPE

Embrace your kamla side today.
16 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Travelling when you're disabled

People with disabilities can travel the world. All it takes is some smart planning.
16 November 2016, 06:05 AM

Inca Civilisation

Exploring the belief systems of early cultures can be enlightening and transforming. Each offers unique perspective on how we can
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM

What's in a shoe?

If you thought Cinderella has footwear issues, ask any Bangladeshi bride frantically passing her days in a shopping spree; to her there
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Colour my PANTS

To the genuinely stylish, there should not be any bias towards a particular shade; experimentation is often the key to success.
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM

The goodness of Bangaliana

Nabanno, the Bengali harvest festival, is a joyous celebration, one that I was lucky enough to experience. Although the grandeur of the festivities has waned, in some villages people celebrate for a whole month, with their new crops, with the fresh coconuts and the jaggery made from the sap of the date palm tree.
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Winter skincare

With the promise of steaming cups of tea on foggy mornings, pearly dews collecting on grass and of leaves turning yellow and
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM

My window to the world

Windows are an integral yet neglected part of our house that connects us to the outside world. Sliders have been the most used options. These are very common. Slide windows are more substance over style.
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM

A gender neutral bedroom

Moving can be tough. Moving in with someone of the opposite gender can be an ordeal. Yet, with a little improvisation, it is possible to make Mars and Venus work together.
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM

A salon with a difference

Talking to Afroza Parveen, one of the leading makeup artists of the country, and owner of Red, was quite an experience. Inaugurated in
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM

The Minimalist Living

How many things can you live without? I asked myself not once, but many times. And every time I asked myself, a voice in my head answered, “You can live without most of the things you own right now!”
14 November 2016, 18:00 PM