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Protect your mental health while staying informed about world events

Protect your mental health while staying informed about world events

23 April 2026, 17:56 PM
Navigate global conflict news by setting emotional boundaries and choosing trustworthy sources. Avoid doom scrolling through social media to protect mental health. Practice grounding techniques and support charities to reduce helplessness during periods of uncertainty.
23 April 2026, 17:56 PM
Why Gopal Bhar continues to charm children and adults alike

#Literature / Why Gopal Bhar continues to charm children and adults alike

21 April 2026, 15:47 PM
Discover the legendary Gopal Bhar, the iconic court jester of King Krishnachandra in Krishnanagar. These enduring folklore tales utilize satire and sharp wit to expose corruption, providing timeless moral lessons through clever, clean, intellectual humour.
21 April 2026, 15:47 PM
The timeless beauty of Bengali Alta and traditional glass bangles

The timeless beauty of Bengali Alta and traditional glass bangles

13 April 2026, 20:10 PM
Embrace timeless Bengali beauty by reviving traditional Alta and artisanal Churis. These heritage adornments from Jessore to Dhaka reconnect modern brides with cultural roots, blending nostalgic red lacquers and glass bangles into contemporary sustainable fashion.
13 April 2026, 20:10 PM
How Saira Akhter Jahan became Bangladesh’s rising screen star

#Profile / How Saira Akhter Jahan became Bangladesh’s rising screen star

26 March 2026, 21:23 PM
Witness Saira Akhter Jahan’s inspiring evolution from Dhaka University graduate to international film festivals. This versatile Bangladeshi actress balances modeling with intense character research in Jonmobhumi, proving that authentic talent transcends fleeting internet fame.
26 March 2026, 21:23 PM
Beautiful Eid decor ideas to brighten up your home this year

#Decor / Beautiful Eid decor ideas to brighten up your home this year

18 March 2026, 03:55 AM
Elevate your Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations with festive home decor. Transform living rooms using fairy lights, velvet textures, and floral centerpieces. These sophisticated styling tips create a warm, joyous atmosphere for memorable family gatherings and prayer.
18 March 2026, 03:55 AM
The doctor redefining health and fitness in Bangladesh

#Profile / The doctor redefining health and fitness in Bangladesh

9 March 2026, 08:55 AM
Empower your wellness journey by following Dr. Rayhan’s holistic approach to medicine, fitness, and nutrition. Through Nutrition Depot Bangladesh and innovative ND activewear, he bridges clinical expertise with entrepreneurship to inspire healthy, sustainable lifestyle shifts.
9 March 2026, 08:55 AM
The rise of event management in Bangladesh with Anika Azam

#Women Empowerment / The rise of event management in Bangladesh with Anika Azam

22 February 2026, 10:34 AM
Anika Azam transformed Kri Events into a Dhaka industry leader by evolving from intimate weddings to massive China-Bangladesh Friendship Centre logistics. This visionary entrepreneur prioritizes creative quality and professional client relations to master diverse celebrations.
22 February 2026, 10:34 AM
Taking Bangladesh to Milan through jamdani and artistry

#Profile / Taking Bangladesh to Milan through jamdani and artistry

15 February 2026, 16:21 PM
Elevate Bangladeshi heritage with Tonmoyee Mokaddes Syeda, the visionary artist bringing Jamdani and Rajshahi silk to Milan Fashion Week. Her sustainable designs bridge Dhaka and New York, proving that traditional craftsmanship defines global luxury fashion.
15 February 2026, 16:21 PM
Aynaghor: leather footwear by Sumaya Khan

Aynaghor: leather footwear by Sumaya Khan

Sumaya Khan, the name and creative brains behind the illustrious clothing brand, Sumaya Khan Couture, has diversified. Taking her apparel brand a notch further in the style game, the talented designer has recently launched her own handcrafted leather footwear collection, Aynaghor.
15 June 2022, 09:58 AM
Travelling around the world with Maliha Fairooz

Travelling around the world with Maliha Fairooz

Maliha Fairooz has toured and explored the world through the eyes of a young, Bangladeshi, Muslim woman. At 31, Maliha has travelled to 97 countries on her Bangladeshi passport and will soon travel to her 100th destination.
11 June 2022, 09:37 AM
Best Resort Offers for Monsoon 2022 in Bangladesh

Best resort offers for monsoon 2023 in Bangladesh

Summer, particularly monsoon, serves as the perfect time to take that dream holiday and resorts around Bangladesh are pulling out every lucrative offer in their books to lure customers out of their homes and into their luxurious facilities. Here are some exciting and irresistible resort offers in Bangladesh for summer 2022 for your vacation.
7 June 2022, 10:37 AM
Feng Shui Decor

The Art of Feng Shui — Inviting Chi and Zen into Your Home

Feng means ‘air’ and Shui means ‘water’ and according to Taoist vision, Chi is the understanding that the land (wood, fire, earth, metal and water) is alive and buzzing with energy. Together, Feng Shui believes in harnessing the energies of the environment to bring good luck, health, and positive energy into living spaces and thereby, into lives.
7 June 2022, 06:15 AM
The Baagh Eco Taxi is the first electric three-wheeler to get approval from BRTA to run on the streets of Dhaka.

Baagh's environmentally friendly Eco Taxi coming soon

The Baagh Eco Taxi is the first eco-friendly electric three-wheeler autorickshaw to get approval from BRTA to run in Dhaka. It will go into production as early as July 2022, with a manufacturing capacity of 5000 units per month. It runs on electrical charge as opposed to oil or gas, leaving a much smaller carbon footprint on the environment. Solar panels installed on its roof will lend it additional mileage when battery charge runs low.
4 June 2022, 10:04 AM
Tenzing Chakma’s new summer collection is now out and showcases inspiration from the people of the Pangkhua community in Rangamati and the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh.

Tenzing Chakma’s tribal collection for Summer 2022

If you are a fashion enthusiast in Bangladesh, there is no way you are not aware of Tenzing Chakma and his gorgeous fashion creations.
30 May 2022, 10:55 AM
If you want your skin and hair to look and feel right, you also need to eat right with a proper diet.

The right diet for beautiful skin and hair

Clean eating is now more important than ever if you want skin and hair that lights up a room.
30 May 2022, 10:13 AM
On 18 May, 2022, a young woman was physically assaulted for her attire at the Narsingdi station while on her way to Dhaka to sit for an exam.

Revisiting the Narsingdi assault

On 18 May, 2022. A young woman was physically assaulted for her attire at the Narsingdi station while on her way to Dhaka to sit for an exam.
29 May 2022, 08:54 AM
How to get rid of bugs and pests like cockroaches, mosquitoes and rats.

Pest control: how to deal with cockroaches and other vermin

Termites, cockroaches and other pests like mosquitoes, ticks, rats and mice are very common in summer
28 May 2022, 09:09 AM
best outfits for a job interview

What to wear for a job interview

While it is ultimately your work ethic and qualifications that will get you the job, wearing the right colours can at least get you that coveted second interview.
26 May 2022, 09:41 AM
Be it ethnic wear or western summer dress, the fashion trend this season is dominated by the colour white.

White staples for summer

Although the colour is versatile and serves as the most beautiful backdrop to any shade on the spectrum, one style that is currently topping the fashion charts is the combination of white on white.
23 May 2022, 09:31 AM
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4 Ways to Match High Heels with your Clothes

Done quite chunky, block heels are the perfect transition back to the mighty heel. An ultimate marriage of comfort, class and sheer wearability, chunky clogs are in this season although they can be a little tricky to pair.
9 May 2022, 18:00 PM
Instead of gifts and selfies this Mother's Day, let's resolve problems that surround our mothers.

Happy Mom Beats Perfect Mom Any Day

Today is Mother’s Day and as we scramble to buy last minute gifts for all the mother figures in our lives, let us pause and ask ourselves frankly — at a time when postpartum depression is at its peak, workplaces are especially unforgiving to women who have just given birth, and the immediate family scene is replete with taunts about being a “good mother”, is an engraved pendant or a spa session enough to make mothers happy?
8 May 2022, 10:25 AM
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Gilded Glamour

After a hiatus enforced by the pandemic, the Met Gala 2022 saw celebrities come back to the MMA enveloped in trains, statement jewellery and headpieces of their own interpretation of gilded glamour.
7 May 2022, 09:31 AM
Many factors contribute to sleeping disorders during Ramadan besides just routine.

Sleep pattern adjustment during Ramadan

Where Ramadan is a time to get closer to our religion through abstinence and discipline, more often than not, sleep and routine disruptions cause crankiness and low productivity levels during fasting.
27 April 2022, 13:00 PM
Keeping your eye out for red flags helps avoiding scams in online shopping.

The risks of online shopping

As the online market sees an unprecedented boom, cunning sellers behind keyboards have also increased in number and might, making this love affair a fickle and dubious one.
27 April 2022, 12:47 PM
A sharp drop in the blood sugar of a diabetic person can cause hypoglycaemia, which is why they must be cleared by their doctors before choosing to fast during Ramadan.

Ramadan and Diabetes: Everything to know while fasting

Diabetes can really bring one down to their knees especially during Ramadan by causing their blood sugar levels drop, making one feel more fatigued and weaker.
26 April 2022, 09:28 AM
Fasting is not directly associated with migraine, but if fasting includes triggers like exhaustion, then a migraine attack is imminent

Managing migraines during Ramadan

Migraines are headaches, typically on one side of the head, and often of a pulsating quality, lasting anywhere between 4-72 hours at a stretch.
25 April 2022, 09:06 AM
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Eid Collection by Friendship — Colours of the Char

The first slow and sustainable fashion brand of the country, Friendship — Colours of the Char celebrates weaver’s art in a world that is running on fast, throw-away fashion spun on automated machines. Their new collection is in gorgeous block prints, muted and vibrant colours and the most alluring combination of hues that promises coolness, comfort, unbeatable style and so much more.
21 April 2022, 12:10 PM
How to wear a teep

4 ways to wear a teep in style

Originating as a mere red dot on the forehead, a teep lends that extra oomph to a face by adding a touch of tradition to the overall look.
4 April 2022, 09:31 AM

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