The timeless beauty of Bengali Alta and traditional glass bangles

13 April 2026, 20:10 PM Fashion & Beauty
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.

Expert advice on detecting and managing PCOS in young women

21 April 2026, 16:04 PM Health & Fitness
Manage PCOS symptoms with expert advice from Dr. Tanzeem Chowdhury at BIRDEM. Addressing hormonal imbalances, weight gain, and infertility, Bangladeshi women can achieve functional reversal through balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and essential medical screenings.
How to stay safe in a heatwave
16 April 2026, 19:42 PM Health & Fitness
Stay fit this Eid without skipping your favourite foods
18 March 2026, 06:08 AM Health & Fitness
Why you should eat dates every day even after Ramadan
18 March 2026, 03:49 AM Health & Fitness

Ramadan Reset: Breaking the Shackles of Sugar Addiction
12 March 2026, 19:15 PM Health & Fitness
Snoring at night? Low vitamin D might be playing a role
23 February 2026, 13:57 PM Health & Fitness
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

Fanfare as train tickets available a day before journey

"It is like a dream that AC tickets are available online even just a day before the departure date ... Earlier, we had to book tickets four to five days before the departure date to travel to and from Chattogram"
28 February 2023, 08:08 AM

Tourists can now buy gold at duty-free shops in Bhutan

The new scheme is expected to benefit Indians the most, as they are the largest group of tourists visiting Bhutan
28 February 2023, 06:01 AM

Explore the aesthetics of a minimalist dining room

A home's dining room is where family and friends gather to enjoy good times and warm spirits over a meal prepared with care. A dining room decorated in a minimalist style makes for an uncluttered setting in which it is more fun to share meals with loved ones. When family mealtimes at home increase, everyone will appreciate the sleek, understated pieces of dining furniture.
27 February 2023, 12:05 PM

A delightful mix: Shab-e-Barat recipes

Both savoury and sweet foods are served on Shab-e-barat. This tradition is still alive in many households. Here are some easy recipes for great halwas and some savoury dishes.
27 February 2023, 11:50 AM

IELTS General Writing: 7 tips and tricks

Acing the IELTS General Writing test has never been easier. Straight from the horse’s mouth, CIC News brings to you 7 of the best tips for high band scores in the exam to take you a step closer to Canadian emigration.
27 February 2023, 11:40 AM

The 5 best fashion influencers to follow on TikTok in 2023

There is a wealth of interesting fashion-related video material on the social media app, TikTok — from product reviews to in-depth looks at the history of the fashion industry. Whether you are seeking inspiration for new outfits, tips on how to rock a certain item, or simply want to keep up with the latest fashion trends, these are the finest TikTok fashion influencers for you to follow in 2023
27 February 2023, 11:33 AM

Top 5 interesting facts about ‘Pop Samrat’ Azam Khan

Azam Khan holds a significant place in Bangladeshi music history. He was one of the first local musicians to introduce western instruments and infuse them with compositions based on the Bangladeshi society of his time.
27 February 2023, 11:29 AM

Why babies cry on flights and how you can help

But one of the main reasons is popping ear
27 February 2023, 05:49 AM

Health benefits of citrus fruits

Regarded as a nutritional powerhouse, citrus fruits are a rich source of vitamins and minerals. It includes a variety of healthy ingredients, including vitamin C, an antioxidant that guards against cell damage.
26 February 2023, 12:55 PM

Recipes for Shab-e-Barat

Over time, the practice of cooking and distributing halwa and roti have etched themselves as part of our tradition and now, Shab-e-Barat is synonymous to having halwa and bread in the house. On this note, here are a few bread and roti recipes for you try out.
26 February 2023, 12:44 PM

Top 5 places to buy bread for Shab-e-Barat

Shab-e-Barat brings with it not only auspiciousness and blessings but also festive vibes and sociable exchanges. While devout Muslims engage themselves in acts of worship, households also get busy getting the best bread for their family and relatives, and distributing it among the needy. Among the hundreds of places that are available to buy bread, here are the top 5 in the city.
26 February 2023, 12:38 PM

Favour fusion fashion: Styling kurtis

A shirt-style kurta, which has the collar and sleeves of a shirt but the length and cut of a traditional kurta is incredibly fashionable as well as comfortable. Pair it with tights, jeans, jeggings, or straight-cut pants; the shirt-style kurta is versatile in more ways than one. Wear it to work, to run errands, to meet friends for coffee, or later at night to dinner — this style will see you through life’s many different situations while keeping you fashionable!
26 February 2023, 12:33 PM

An evening of celebrating fashion with Zurhem

The fashion industry of Bangladesh is always buzzing with excitement and our designers know how to keep us on the edge of our seats awaiting their new line of work. However, the latest news this time is particularly thrilling. Renowned fashion house Zurhem hosted the launch of its new line of Summer Spring collection, Zurhem SS23, on Saturday, 18 February, 2023, at an exclusive private viewing and it’s unlike anything we have seen from them before.
26 February 2023, 12:28 PM

Stitch design in OPPO Reno8 T: An aesthetic that’s way more than a mere fashion statement

The latest edition to the Reno series, Reno8 T, comes with a Fiberglass-Leather Design, elevating the design approach one step ahead while intermingling the everlasting allure of stitching with the appeal of design aesthetics. Employing a new technique to remove plastic edging together with a new leather stitching pattern surrounding the camera model, Reno8 T flaunts a design inspired by stitching art that offers a multitude of benefits for tech-savvy users. In fact, OPPO Reno8 T is the very first smartphone to feature a ‘stitch design’ on fiberglass leather, using an embossing process that will offer nothing short of a premium experience for smartphone users. Driven by an urge to add dimension to the fashion statement of smartphone users, OPPO has added a textured design around the camera module for simulating the effect of leather stitching and layering visual effects.
26 February 2023, 12:20 PM

How to be more disciplined in life?

Ever seen people who breeze through life with the right amount of sleep, a healthy diet, and time for everything? They seem to be living a charmed life. However, it’s not as much magic, as it is discipline — a good habit that takes years of perseverance to build and sustain. A fizzle-proof way of life, discipline delivers much more than willpower or motivation, and can be the best bet for even the lazier ones amongst us.
25 February 2023, 09:58 AM

Ways to use ChatGPT for higher productivity

People have embraced ChatGPT for its apparent benefits in the fields of writing, studying, research, and much more. Despite the apprehensions prevalent in workplaces regarding the conversational AI tool, experts say that ChatGPT is not going to take away people’s jobs anytime soon but can actually help them be much more productive in their work.
25 February 2023, 09:47 AM

Best ways to comfort a sad person

While an ideal approach would vary from person to person, growing research suggests that a good conversation can go a long way to make people feel better. People deal with sadness in different ways — some like to be left alone while others want company; some feel happier with a bar of chocolate, whereas others cannot register any form of solace until they start to feel better on their own.
25 February 2023, 09:35 AM

2hr flight turns into 16hr journey after missing landing time by 10 mins

The plane was minutes away from landing at Fukuoka airport when it was turned away for missing the airport's 10pm cut-off time
25 February 2023, 06:51 AM

Shams, the Internet Star

Thoughts of Shams came to inception in 2017. Shams Afroz Chowdhury turned to content creation to divert her attention during a period in her life when she was possibly the most vulnerable she had ever been.
23 February 2023, 09:27 AM

5 best places for hot air ballooning in Asia

Picture yourself in a basket, tied to a balloon that is flying over mountain tops and all of civilisation; the serenity, the sky, the view. Floating above epic landscapes, castles, even Aztec ruins. That is what hot air balloon flights represent. Humanity’s curiosity with flying is a long-known history and the ever-revolving chase for thrill has taken us to hot air ballooning, which allows you to enjoy a beautiful scenery and experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, all from above.
22 February 2023, 16:47 PM