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

Zarif Rashid: From professional Muay Thai fighter in Thailand to a trainer in Bangladesh

Zarif Rashid, a Bangladeshi at a loss of fluency during the primary phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, decided to completely change his life for the better with Muay Thai,
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Ramadan 2022 at InterContinental Dhaka

Ramadan is approaching, it’s time to start planning your Iftar and Suhoor for this year’s auspicious celebration. 
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Trendy haircuts you must try in 2022!

This chic haircut originated in the 1920s. It was made very popular by the Italian-American actor and fashion icon Rudolph Valentino, hence the haircut name. He wore his hair back, tightly combed with ultra-glossy pomade with a perfect side parting.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Durum: Turkish Street Food in Dhaka

Street food had always been popular all over the world. Maybe it’s because they are always ready to eat and within reach, or maybe it’s the flavourful punches on the tastebuds.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM

What are the next big grooming trends for men?

Thanks to the pandemic, salons started to go on indefinite hiatus leading to long hairstyles trending on social media for the first few months of the lockdown.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Old-school men’s style tips that are back in fashion

There has been a preconceived notion, as old as time itself, that you can only look a certain way at a certain place.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Hair care routine

It is called one’s crowning glory, literally the top of our heads, and is often a source of personal pride or concern. Some let it grow into flowing locks, others into a fluffy Afro, and yet others like it neatly shorn into a sharp buzz cut.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Tips and tricks to buying the best watches

There is a tremendous number of watch complications available on the market. And despite their complexity, not all watch complications are equally practical. Some complications are must-haves and some are just ornamental (like the tourbillon).
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Lemon recipes to try at home for Ramadan

Juicy, zesty, and tart, lemons are not only delicious but also contain a multitude of health benefits. Lemons have an abundance of vitamin C
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Trending accessories for men in 2022

Clothes are no longer the only important aspect of an outfit of the day for any fashion conscious individual, and men are not short of choices.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM

India resumes scheduled int’l flights after 2 years

India today resumed scheduled international flight services after a two-year hiatus imposed by Covid-19 on most foreign flights, bringing the much-needed relief to the tourism industry which was one of the worst-hit by the pandemic.
27 March 2022, 15:06 PM

London 1971 — A political frontier of the Liberation War

Warzones of the 1971 War were many, and political confrontations were often fought thousands of miles away from the battleground. Case in point, London — the bustling metropolis where expat Bengalis, and people with conscience of all nationalities launched a civil protest, and thus began a diplomatic struggle against the Pakistani military junta.
26 March 2022, 12:13 PM

Singapore to ease more Covid restrictions including for overseas arrivals

Singapore is easing more Covid-19 curbs including lifting most restrictions for fully vaccinated visitors arriving in the country and dropping requirements to wear masks outdoors, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in a speech on Thursday.
24 March 2022, 05:02 AM

Letters to the City: Art explores the complex relations of women and girls with their urban existence

With an aim to create substantial social change, Dhaka Memory and Mongol Deep Foundation organised ‘Letters to the city’, an exhibition combining art, architecture, and gender politics.
23 March 2022, 12:41 PM

‘Brazil — Beauty in Diversity’, a travel photography exhibition showcasing the multicultural diversity of Brazil by Sabrina Islam held at Edge Gallery

“I got my first camera, a disposable one, when I was 14. I have been travelling alone since the age of 18. As I travelled and took photography more seriously, I wanted to share my wanderlust with my friends, share the way I was seeing the world, through my lens,” said Sabrina Islam.
21 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Colours of independence!

The month of March is special for a Bangladeshi for multiple reasons, one being the Declaration of Independence announced by the founding father of our nation that mobilised forces at each and every level of our society to rise and fight for our country.
21 March 2022, 18:00 PM

‘Till death do us part’

Two lovers. Between them stood the biggest obstacle imaginable -- death itself.
21 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Shorno Chef: TV cooking competition for children between 12 and 17

Budding young chefs from across Bangladesh are flexing their cooking skills on Shorno Chef, a new television show jointly created by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and UNICEF.
21 March 2022, 18:00 PM

The Toshakhana Museum at Dhaka: An Anthology of History

Inside the premises of Bangabandhu Military Museum, another aesthetic museum is set called Toshakhana Museum or the Treasury Museum. Father of the Nation,
21 March 2022, 18:00 PM

The Tajuddin Ahmad persona: Tales of a Liberation War leader

Without him, the history of the birth of Bangladesh would be incomplete. After all, Tajuddin Ahmad was the prime minister during the wartime Mujibnagar Government, leading and navigating through the numerous harrowing challenges the Liberation War threw during those fateful months of 1971.
21 March 2022, 18:00 PM