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.

Experience Sylhet like never before during the magical rainy season

Explore Sylhet during monsoon when Ratargul Swamp Forest and Jaflong waterfalls transform into misty escapes. Enjoy spicy shutki bhuna amidst Sreemangal tea gardens. Rain-soaked landscapes offer serene, uncrowded adventures for those seeking authentic Bangladeshi beauty.

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.
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The colourful cauliflowers of Bangladesh
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Despite charging fees, needs of passengers neglected
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House of Gucci: Not just about a fashion empire

House of Gucci has fashion fans hooked. The star-studded movie with Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, Salma Hayek and Al Pacino in lead roles premiered at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, London on the 9 November and is set to make its US release on 24 November, 2021.
18 November 2021, 11:52 AM

Dwayne Johnson as the next James Bond?

Dwayne Johnson expressed interest in being the next James Bond.
18 November 2021, 11:23 AM

Bill passed for tour operators to get regulated

The parliament today passed a bill to make it mandatory for tour operators and guides to get registered.
18 November 2021, 09:31 AM

BitterSweet Café and Bistro — someplace that takes you back home

The food scene of Dhaka has witnessed drastic changes over the last decade and the city is now home to a plethora of restaurants mushrooming in every road and alley.
15 November 2021, 18:00 PM

The art of bread baking

The entire process of bread baking is so beautiful, and although it may take several hours to make at home, the result is worth it as there is no aroma better than the smell of freshly baked goodies in my accord!
15 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Araaz Ceramics: A new enterprise providing fine quality dinnerware

Good food rarely fails to please our palate, and if such delicacies are served on aesthetically designed ceramic and porcelain dishes — they will certainly satisfy the five senses of any enthusiastic gourmand.
15 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Exclusive jewellery collection by Araaz

Jewels and jewellery are always alluring; they have the power to hold their wearer and beholder captivated. From ancient times to this modern era, the love for jewellery has boldly and firmly resided in the hearts of women and men too.
15 November 2021, 18:00 PM

BBQ Night at Aqua Deck, InterContinental Dhaka

The season is perfect for some sizzling dishes in an outdoor setup. Keeping this in mind, InterContinental Dhaka started special BBQ Nights at Aqua Deck, its poolside restaurant. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, guests can enjoy a delectable buffet dinner.
15 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Revamp your winter closet with Twelve Clothing

The slow onset of chill in the air and dusky skies are not only an indication that winter is knocking at the door, but also a welcome nod to the festive season. Despite the cool atmosphere that beckons us to get comfortably wrapped inside blankets, this season for Bangladeshis is also defined by wedding festivities and adventure trips.
15 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Bond with the birds

That’s just one little part of it. Birdwatching involves identifying, cataloguing, learning, researching about birds, their nature and habitats. And the best part of it is that you get to see the birds in their natural setting and once you learn about their nature, you get to truly appreciate the beauty of it.
15 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Ava: An e-commerce platform interweaving traditional handicrafts and modernity

Ava highlights Bengali handicrafts and the regional specialties of Sirajganj, while also promoting the entrepreneurial skills and craftsmanship of the women in the area.
15 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Spread happiness with Shah Cement’s Housefull Offer

A gentle ray of sunshine slowly seeps through the corner of an empty room — a less than usual Friday morning for Afreen.
15 November 2021, 18:00 PM

The idea of Movember

The concept is fairly simple— men are encouraged to grow out their facial hair, beard, moustache (this is something that cancer patients are sometimes unable to do, therefore making it symbolic).
15 November 2021, 18:00 PM

India starts accepting foreign tourists after 1 and half years

India opened up to fully-vaccinated foreign tourists -- on board commercial flights -- from today after a 19-month shutdown, raising the hopes of a hospitality industry badly battered by Covid-19 pandemic.
15 November 2021, 10:10 AM

Beauty Lassi: A legacy of taste

While many establishments struggle to survive in the restaurant business for more than a few years, ‘Beauty Lassi and Falooda’ has done it for a hundred years and it not only survived, it has thrived with glory.
15 November 2021, 07:31 AM

Group of women to sue Qatar over invasive search at Doha airport

A group of women subjected to invasive gynaecological searches at Doha airport will sue Qatari authorities, seeking redress for an ordeal that sparked global condemnation, their lawyer told AFP Monday.
15 November 2021, 04:28 AM

The best lassi in Dhaka

There are lots of eateries and restaurants in Dhaka that serve delectable lassi, and within these are some places that one must visit. Thus, we set on a hunt down town for the best lassi available!
14 November 2021, 06:58 AM

Al1F: Reinventing Wedding Food

This wedding season, AL1F, the Australian based merchant of fresh produce, extends to customers the opportunity to make their wedding truly unforgettable by offering some of the most premium meats and seafood.
14 November 2021, 06:49 AM

Recipes from across Bangladesh

What better way to spend your weekends than to try your hand at recipes for delectable dishes from our indigenous communities in Bangladesh.
13 November 2021, 05:31 AM

Rays4Hope: Spreading electricity in the peripheries of Bangladesh

Rays4Hope is one such organisation led by two NRB brothers, Zaid Nasr and Saif Nasr from Northern Virginia, U.S.A. Their story begins humbly, with the younger brother Zaid visiting Bangladesh, a few years ago to set up a medical camp along with his father.
13 November 2021, 05:16 AM