Summer eye makeup trends every Bengali woman will love

4 May 2026, 15:04 PM Fashion & Beauty
Master sultry summer eye makeup by blending sunset gold and copper creamy eyeshadow sticks for effortless beauty. Enhance your festival look with rhinestones and crystals, perfectly capturing the vibrant, boho-chic spirit of iconic Bengali beauty.

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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Organic skincare: Know it better

Organic skincare comes from organically produced ingredients i.e. free from preservatives, pesticides, bioengineered genes, and fertilisers. Being completely free of synthetic ingredients, organic products are more or less guaranteed to have no short-term or long-term adverse effects on one’s skin. 
18 July 2021, 19:58 PM

A grown man’s guide to shorts

Regardless of the debate surrounding grown men and shorts, there are still a handful of instances when they are acceptable. Casual get-togethers, outdoor recreation, and garden or rooftop parties are perfect excuses to bring your shorts out.
18 July 2021, 15:56 PM

Scrumptiously cheesy

Mozzarella cheese is not only delicious to taste but has several health advantages too. Mozzarella contains a powerhouse of minerals that are highly beneficial for the body, is a rich source of protein, and is great for bone health.
18 July 2021, 11:22 AM

Of kormas and yoghurt sauces

This dish is for those who relish mildly spiced preparations. Perfected at the Mughal kitchen, it is still highly regarded as a celebration food.
18 July 2021, 11:01 AM

Eid — then and now

The spirituality and holiness you feel while reciting the “talbiyah” along with the congregation is a powerful feeling. The sacredness and religiousness gives you a sensation of purity, it connects you to the almighty and you surrender yourself totally. 
18 July 2021, 10:41 AM

Two hundred flights cancelled at Lisbon airport at start of strike

Two hundred flights were cancelled at Lisbon airport on Saturday at the start of a two-day strike by Groundforce handling company workers, with more cancellations likely before the action ends on Sunday evening, the company that manages Portugal's airports (ANA) said.
17 July 2021, 18:26 PM

The rising nerd-chic

In recent years, this very idea of nerds has lessened as people, both nerds and non-nerds, have begun to highlight and get creative with the elements of nerd fashion and aesthetic.
17 July 2021, 08:37 AM

The story of Raanubala

Piyush Kanti Sarkar’s juxtaposed love for posies of flowers and nature has the traditional Bengali fashion scene abuzz with Raanubala, an online outlet creating just the most mesmerising pieces of saris you have probably ever laid eyes upon.
17 July 2021, 07:33 AM

After MasterChef, Kishwar working with Michelin star chef Yomoda

Culinary sensation Kishwar Chowdhury is the first Bangladeshi-Australian to secure the third place in the internationally renowned cooking show, MasterChef Australia. She fought for the title of MasterChef Australia against Justin Narayan and Pete Campbell. She took home $20,000 in prize money to get her food dream off the ground. The talented cook is currently training under Michelin star chef Masahiko Yomoda, who was present in the MasterChef kitchen during the bento box challenge this year.
15 July 2021, 08:47 AM

For the love of Bengali food!

As MasterChef Australia Season 13 came to a terrific end, Kishwar bagged the third position in the season finale. However, this title is just one part of her tremendous achievements that she has attained through this global competition. Being a Bangladeshi rooted “home cook,” she won the hearts of millions in the Bengali diaspora.    
13 July 2021, 18:00 PM

US lowers travel advisory to Germany, Austria to "exercise caution"

The United States has lowered its travel advisory for Germany, Austria and several other European countries on Tuesday, advising Americans to exercise increased caution due to COVID-19, the State Department said on Tuesday.
13 July 2021, 16:25 PM

Indian news outlet mentions Bangladesh-origin MasterChef contestant Kishwar as ‘Indian’

An Indian media outlet has recently mentioned Kishwar Chowdhury, a MasterChef Australia contestant of Bangladesh origin, as an “Indian contestant”.
28 June 2021, 16:32 PM

Phuket gets ready for tourists amid Covid-19 in 'sandbox' experiment by Thai government

Sabai Sabai, a family-run restaurant, among the many dotted along Phuket's renowned Patong beach, is ready to open its doors.
26 June 2021, 06:54 AM

Dhaka-bound people gather in the thousands at Banglabazar-Shimulia

On the second day of movement restrictions, thousands of Dhaka-bound passengers were seen gathering at the Banglabazar-Shimulia ghat today.
23 June 2021, 15:16 PM

Cox’s Bazar hotels, motels to reopen partially from tomorrow

After around three months of closure, hotels, motels and cottages in Cox’s Bazar will reopen partially from tomorrow by maintaining health guidelines.
23 June 2021, 13:21 PM

Dishes with the magic of chilli peppers

Chilli peppers are the fruit of capsicum pepper plants, notable for their hot flavour. They are members of the nightshade family, related to bell peppers and tomatoes.
21 June 2021, 18:00 PM

BIWTA indefinitely suspends passenger movement on Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry route

Movement of all launches, speedboats and, passenger trawlers has been suspended from Shimulia in Munshiganj to Banglabazar in Madaripur. However, ferries will run under emergency services as per government instructions, reports our Munshiganj correspondent quoting BIWTA official.
21 June 2021, 15:37 PM

Turkish Airlines to operate 10 weekly flights between Bangladesh and Europe

Turkish Airlines today announced to increase the number of direct flights between Bangladesh and Europe.
21 June 2021, 14:41 PM

Hong Kong to shorten quarantine for most arrivals to 7 days

Hong Kong's government said on Monday that it would shorten the quarantine period for vaccinated people arriving in the city to seven days from 14 days provided travellers show sufficient antibodies against the coronavirus.
21 June 2021, 09:56 AM

Airlines, holiday companies ramp up pressure on Britain to ease travel rules

Britain's airlines and holiday companies are planning a "day of action" on Wednesday to ramp up pressure on the government to ease travel restrictions, with just weeks to go before the start of the peak summer season.
20 June 2021, 04:26 AM