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
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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

Green all the way

The term pickle is derived from the Dutch word 'pekel', meaning 'brine'. Pickling began 4000 years ago using cucumbers native to India.
28 March 2016, 18:00 PM

A few shades of light

From reading a book to highlighting that newly bought souvenir or just adding a bit more glamour to a room, lamps provide great focal points that bring warmth to your already lovely home.Whether you fancy elegance or are into funkier designs, there is always a lamp to suit your taste!
28 March 2016, 18:00 PM

VLCC’s Vandana talks about men-women grooming

Founder of VLCC Health Care Ltd Vandana Luthra recently visits Dhaka to see her beauty and wellness establishments here.
27 March 2016, 09:51 AM

THIS WEEK'S HOROSCOPE

The dog with no tail is your nightmare.
23 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Mermaid Eco Resort to host Yoganika Weekend

Mermaid Eco Resort is proud to bring the Yoganika Weekend. The three day weekend is scheduled to start on April 14 and offers the
21 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Amari Dhaka launches Japanese Bento

Amari Dhaka is set to unveil two different concepts at its two signature restaurants - Amaya and Deck 41.
21 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Zoan Ash the newest designer label in town

Having launched the line sometime in summer 2015, she speaks of her biggest inspiration: Paris. The fashion capital of the world, its glitz and glamour has always intrigued and fascinated her, from where her love for dresses and designer labels and celebrities grew.
21 March 2016, 18:00 PM

A taste of Arabian food

Although Dhaka now has a myriad range of cuisines, Arabian food is still relatively less common. But there's Arabian Grill & Platter as a saviour to satisfy your palate if you are craving Arabian cuisine.
21 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Dressing up for the weekends

In terms of the types of clothes you buy, investing in pieces that are simple, classic and versatile allows you to not only justify an extravagant price tag (as they will last you numerous seasons without ever going out of style) but also means that the majority of the items in your wardrobe can be mixed and matched with minimal hassle or clashes.
21 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Get that bob!

A woman's hairstyle is an expression of her personality and taste, and one of the most versatile options to pick from is the
21 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh Tourism Board hosts “Photo Sharing & Review Contest”

Bangladesh Tourism Board, in partnership with TripZip.tours, organised a social media based event titled, “Photo Sharing & Review Contest” for the women travellers in Bangladesh.
21 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Driving in Dhaka

Have you ever taken a drive out of Dhaka? If you have then you will know that the highways in Bangladesh have more twists and turns
21 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Ignite Publications releases children's books

Books of Ignite Publications are now available in various shops in the city. Their children's books are available in all outlets of Boi Bichitra and Kids and Moms as well as the Ahsania Mission book distribution centre, Book Worm and Shahbagh's Pathak Shamabesh.
21 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangla Perfume launches Issey Miyake

Bangla Perfumes Distributors Ltd – a top brand fragrance distributor in the country – has introduced the newest member to their perfume family, the Issey Miyake from Japan. It is now available in the local market.
21 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Yellow to host Women Award

Yellow hosted the Inspiring Women Award for 19 professional women on March 8. The award ceremony was to celebrate the contribution of women in leadership roles and it took place for the second time.
21 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Beautiful Bangladesh: Birisiri

Bangladesh has a total land mass of 56,977 square kilometres and quite rightly it is called the land of the rivers. It has about 700 rivers including tributaries which flow through the country constituting a waterway of a total length of around 24,140 kilometres.
21 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Cheap deals!

This rhythmic chorus is the best way to grab the attention of passerbys and nudge them to taking a closer look at what is being sold. Nothing works quite as effectively as getting a cheap deal in a fit of impulse buying to lift up a person's mood.
21 March 2016, 18:00 PM

How to deal with compromises when you are buying new property

Whether for your office or your home or your business, purchasing an apartment is a serious investment. The
19 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Top 4 super smart home gadgets

Forget Siri, forget Cortana, Echo is a beautiful cylinder like device that acts as a voice-controlled information hub for
19 March 2016, 18:00 PM

The Battle between Man and Mosquito

It's that time of the year again, when city dwellers are worrying about diseases spread by mosquitoes and insects. People from all walks of life are facing serious trouble due to the rise of mosquitoes, in various cities of the country.
17 March 2016, 18:00 PM