Turn heads this summer with bold party outfit choices

22 June 2026, 16:48 PM Fashion & Beauty
Celebrate vibrant Dhaka fashion by embracing sensual summertime styles like chocolate brown bodycon dresses and versatile black jersey numbers. These lightweight, breathable fabrics ensure boss ladies look chic while effortlessly conquering hot seasonal soirées.

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

Detoxing the body: clean body, clean mind

Do you remember the seven deadly sins? Among the seven we all have at least three in my opinion.
23 May 2016, 18:00 PM

ASK MAYA APA

I have heard that Zika Virus has been found in Bangladesh. I am worried about this as I don't know that much about the illness and my wife is pregnant. What should we do?
23 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Tropical outdoor sitting

Tropical countries are full of green lushes and flowers that bloom across all the seasons.
23 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Succulents Rugged Beauty

I found her while passing through the pavements of the training institute in Faridpur district.
23 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Karim's - such a let down

My favourite place to go is around Jama Masjid, in the lane where there is the original Karim. But I seldom go to Karim's, which is known to be a veritable institution.
23 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi architect bags prestigious International Baku Architecture Award

Kashef Mahboob Chowdhury, architect and Principal of URBANA, has received First prize in the International Baku Architecture Award in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan. The award was given in the category of Best Implemented Project in the architecture of public buildings.
23 May 2016, 10:59 AM

THIS WEEK'S HOROSCOPE

How deep is your love? Too deep apparently.
18 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Thailand to close Koh Tachai island over tourism damage

The Thai island Koh Tachai is set to close, as authorities warn heavy tourism is negatively affecting natural resources and the environment.
17 May 2016, 04:07 AM

Daraz adds Leatherex and Tahoor to its lineup

Daraz, the leading online shopping platform in Bangladesh, adds a new premium label to its collection as it launches Leatherex, a high-end fashion focused leather line which manufactures shoes and bags, along with other accessories.
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

THE SCOOP ON ICE-CREAM

Have you ever wondered why we like ice cream so much? Other than the fact that it is refreshing in the summer and it also gives us a bit of extra energy, there is actually more to this creamy goodness than meets the eye. Unlike everything else in life, ice cream understands your need for individuality. Whether you are a busy ambitious person juggling three jobs or someone taking a break and enjoying the little things in life, there are enough flavours to suit every mood! That might get confusing at times, here's a little a guide to all things ice cream!
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Apex's new outlet in Dhanmondi 27

In their bid to provide the best in footwear, Apex has opened its new flagship store in Dhanmondi 27 (old), Dhaka.
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Skin and its relation to some systemic diseases

Skin is the largest organ in our body. There are many systemic diseases which manifest themselves on the skin, and there are also certain diseases, which if not treated properly, will cause skin lesions.
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

The Real-life Genie in a Bottle – Bare Oils Bangladesh

This is not an exaggeration. This is a real and organic solution for all your physical and mental health problems.
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Crossing the Atlantic

It was the beginning of yet another hectic semester when my mother finally decided to go to the USA on an immigrant visa.
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Non-traditional platter for Shab-e-barat

Peanuts are a very integral part of West African cuisine and along with the yams and cassava and okra that came out of this region, a lot of cuisine involves peanuts.
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Carpets: the essential ornaments for your floors

The outlook of a space sometimes solely depends on the way it is decorated – properly placed accessories give the space a nice welcoming vibe.
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Home remedies for hyperpigmentation – natural skin lightening

Sensitive skin is something most of us suffer from, and most of us go to extreme measures to make sure our skin is healthy...
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Combining art and fitness

Are you tired of lifting weights? Are those 10 kg annoyances getting to you? Do you feel like your gym workouts are super repetitive and don't entice your mind?
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Breads, Buns, and the Night of Barat

Times have changed and so have the ways of making food, so maybe it's time to go a step further and bring about a global twist to the main accompaniment to the Shab-e-Barat delicacies - the humble "ruti" so to speak.
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Kaya turns 12

Its the job of a gallery to promote the future Qayyum Choudhury- Goutam Chakraborty...
16 May 2016, 18:00 PM