Transform basic braids into stunning looks with Parandis

27 April 2026, 17:48 PM Fashion & Beauty
Enhance traditional Bengali beauty by accessorizing dark tresses with ornate parandi. Elevate braids using colorful tassels and zari from Gawsia Market to match Jamdani outfits. This festive styling tradition celebrates heritage through unique, handcrafted hair accessories.

Learn from my mistakes before your first Nepal trek

Embark on Nepal trekking adventures from Dhaka with reliable gear. Prioritize quality hiking boots and ergonomic backpacks over cheap alternatives. Respect the Himalayan terrain by investing in technical essentials for safety, comfort, and personal growth.

Stop these daily habits that quietly damage your mental health

27 April 2026, 17:42 PM Health & Fitness
Protect mental health by breaking harmful habits like Instagram doomscrolling and overworking. Confronting bottled up emotions and distancing from toxic people fosters emotional resilience. Prioritize quality sleep and self-care to ensure lasting psychological well-being today.
How to stay safe in a heatwave
16 April 2026, 19:42 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

Biman grounds 4 cabin crew over misbehaving with passengers

Biman Bangladesh Airlines today grounded four cabin crews for alleged misbehaving with passengers on board of a Dhaka-bound flight.
22 July 2022, 18:32 PM

5 Habits of Highly Unsuccessful People

Out of 8 billion people around the globe, minus the squalling babies who have yet to make sense of the world and the very old who have lived their best lives, it would be quite difficult to find a single man or woman who does not wish to be successful. While everyone is looking to emulate go-getters and adopt their habits, it is equally important to know which behaviours to dodge, so as to evade the lifestyle of the unsuccessful. Here are 5 overarching habits that unsuccessful people live by, for you to sidestep, or get out of.
22 July 2022, 14:09 PM

Wasfia Nazreen becomes first Bangladeshi to summit K2

Wasfia Nazreen early today (July 22, 2022) became the first person from Bangladesh to scale Pakistan’s notorious K2, the world’s second highest mountain, her expedition told AFP.
22 July 2022, 13:19 PM

Science of Simplicity: Why successful people aren’t into showing off brands

What do Mark Zuckerberg, John Paul DeJoria and Bill Gates have in common apart from mega success? Their nondescript clothes, of course. Where celebrities pull out all the stops with their designer wear at every occasion, a majority of those belonging to the uber rich club wear and re-wear the most ordinary looking shirts and t-shirts to all sorts of extravagant occasions, rather nonchalantly. What is it that makes these pocket heavy people so carefree in their choice of wardrobe, even when they know they are constantly under the glare of the media?
21 July 2022, 12:38 PM

Elvis still King as biopic grosses over the $100 Million mark at the US box office alone

The biopic portrayed the profligate, tragic life of legendary singer Elvis Presley. It does so by looking through the lens of Elvis’ (Austin Butler) at times abusive, complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The movie tells the story which spans over two decades worth of the singer's life, from Presley's rise to fame, his megastardom, and the consequences that came with it.
21 July 2022, 12:20 PM

Men in Skirts the new Break-Out Trend?

The famous founder of the Fight Club, Brad Pitt was caught rocking a skirt while promoting his latest action flick, Bullet Train in Berlin. The debonair actor brought the X factor on the red carpet while donning the brown knee-length, rugged skirt and combat boots
20 July 2022, 10:06 AM

Surviving the economic crisis with sanity: warning satire ahead

The recent economic crisis has placed everyone on the edge of their seats. Citizens are worried about everything from power shortages to being unable to catch-up with the rising inflation. Hence, in these troubled times, RBR comes up with few solutions to minimise the scare and live a better life than expected.
20 July 2022, 09:44 AM

Fahad Hossain and the story behind Amader School

The world today, is said to be at the fingertips of the young and the progressive, cheers to the digitalisation of everything from the education sector to health. And Bangladesh is no less behind. Here in this article, we discuss, Fahad Hossain, Founder, Amader School, initiated online activities back in 2017 through the popular social media channel, YouTube. Today after 5 years, the e-education service provider is famous amongst millions of young school goers, trying to understand text book syllabus better.
20 July 2022, 08:49 AM

Adnan Sami says ‘Alvida’ to Fans on Instagram

Fans were left shocked and wondering after celebrated singer Adnan Sami deleted all his videos and pictures on his Instagram handle. After that, the 50-year-old singer shared only a single video that read ‘ALVIDA (goodbye).’
19 July 2022, 13:51 PM

Sri Lanka’s passport ranks higher than Bangladesh’s as per Henley Index

Bangladesh’s passport climbed four spots compared to last year in the latest edition of the Henley Passport Index, the pioneer ranking of world’s travel documents.
19 July 2022, 13:05 PM

Paying tribute to Humayun Ahmed and some of his iconic characters

We share a heartfelt tribute to the maestro, Humayun Ahmed penned many years ago. The tribute, still as relevant as it was back then, points out the immensity of love and affection that we hold for the 'magician of words.' Rest in peace, sir.
19 July 2022, 09:50 AM

Surviving the 30s with sanity

If you are an early 90s kid, you’ve probably been staring at the calendar, counting the last days of your twenties and the beginning of your thirties. Expecting the impending doom, many thoughts will and most likely have visited you at night while you stare at the ceiling fan contemplating life decisions.
19 July 2022, 07:51 AM

Biman boss explains why passengers had to sit in plane with no AC, no food in Kolkata

The Dhaka-bound flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines finally departed from Kolkata airport after over 150 passengers had to sit in the aircraft with no air condition and food for hours.
19 July 2022, 06:17 AM

Gold Extravagance at Hotel Sarina

The Hotel Sarina Dhaka has pushed the envelope to the furthest culinary end with extravagance over its 19th-anniversary celebration. It portrayed the perfect blend of traditional local cuisine and creative contemporary touch. Think of an everyday commodity with a different perspective and super value added. In other words, 24 carats of golden Ice cream. Almost every citizen has tried sorbet, gelato, kulfi, and frozen yoghurt— but did you ever get the option of digesting 24-carat gold-infused ice cream.
19 July 2022, 03:37 AM

With no AC, food, 150 Biman passengers stranded inside flight at Kolkata Airport

With no AC, food, 150 Biman passengers stranded inside flight at Kolkata Airport
18 July 2022, 20:06 PM

Bangladesh’s Wasfia finally off to summit K2

The intrepid mountaineer and environmentalist Wasfia Nazreen, announced that her team is finally heading out from the base camp to attempt the climb. “We are heading out for #k2 summit push tonight. If all goes well, good news will come in a week,” stated Wasfia.
18 July 2022, 14:31 PM

10 warning signs of a heat stroke

With record breaking heat waves being experienced all over the world, heat stroke is a very real risk that many of us will face even without realizing. A heatstroke, also called a sun stroke, is the most serios form of harm caused by exposure to extreme heat, usually indicated by a core body temperature of 104°C. But there are warning signs of a heatstroke in the making, and we can all look out for the following symptoms to help avoid it for ourselves and prevent in the people around you.
17 July 2022, 10:04 AM

Local airlines to face hurdles as jet fuel price goes up yet again

Local airlines will face a severe blow and lose global competitiveness due to the unprecedented increase in jet fuel prices in the domestic market yet again.
16 July 2022, 15:07 PM

How to lose the holiday weight

Eid-ul-Azha typically brings with it feasts of beef and mutton, and all that go with it. The various types of curry and kebabs and delicious sides like breads and pulao means that we find ourselves in a foodie’s paradise throughout Eid holidays.
16 July 2022, 11:32 AM

Kickboxing: Words of a Winner

Martial Arts is a popular exercise and self-defence form that everyone wishes to learn but one that demands absolute commitment and utmost diligence from its pupil, before bestowing its unique favours on them. Martial Arts can bring discipline, strength and muscle memory into one’s life and teach them reflexes that can catch predators off guard, a coveted skill crucial for every woman, especially in this subcontinent.
16 July 2022, 10:54 AM