The rise of septum rings in modern fashion culture

14 June 2026, 18:58 PM Fashion & Beauty
Embrace the bold transformation of the septum ring as a modern fashion statement. Originally a traditional South Asian nolok, this versatile accessory empowers urban youth with independence, breaking gender norms across creative and corporate spaces.

5 epic destinations in Asia that won’t cost a fortune

Discover budget-friendly Asian travel destinations from Bangladesh, exploring Nepal, Bhutan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand to experience breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and world-class street food while creating unforgettable memories without breaking your bank account.

Your favourite snacks may be loaded with hidden salt

11 June 2026, 10:56 AM Health & Fitness
Control dietary sodium with insights from Dr Chowdhury Tasneem Hasin of Continental Hospital. Reducing hidden salt in processed snacks prevents hypertension and silent kidney damage, protecting the heart health of young adults across Bangladesh.
The colourful cauliflowers of Bangladesh
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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

Gifts — Cash or kind?

Cash gifts are still considered tacky, but many nowadays opt for that than a piece of jewellery, or any other material item. Historically in our subcontinent, wealth was measured by gold or land. Money had no fixed value, and therefore, not considered a good gift.
20 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Beauty regimens of the past : Still going strong

Looking at our mothers, grandmothers, and their entire generations with supple, glowing skins can make us wonder what we are doing wrong, for their beauty seems everlasting, that too without a drop from bottled concoctions.
20 January 2020, 18:00 PM

The unforgettable jalshas

The events were attended by my uncle and luminaries living in our neighbourhood at that time. I was only a child and they never let me pass by a chance of dancing before the audience wearing keys and anklets for ghungroos.
20 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Delightful recipes

Both the breast and the leg portions are well-exercised muscles with plentiful fat, which gives an additional richness that chicken and turkey just do not have. In addition, duck breasts are thinner, flatter, and blockier than other poultry breasts, and their wings are longer.
20 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Digital Detox: mission failed

My life does not necessarily revolve around the internet. Like most people, I enjoy the occasional YouTube and Netflix.
13 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Dirt is good

The slogan reads ‘dirt is good,’ and the mother in me skipped a beat. I mean what mother would tolerate their precious toddlers and kids rolling in the dirt, playing with mud or making mud stoves, pots and pans, or even toy animals and planes?
13 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Green all the way

There is something comforting about greens; large trees, small shrubs and bushes, potted plants, indoor plants, even weeds.
13 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Gear up for gardening

Beginner or connoisseur, one unanimous truth about gardening is that it requires unwavering diligence to make our green friends thrive.
13 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Special room packages from InterContinental Dhaka

With the Chinese New Year celebrations right ahead, InterContinental Dhaka is offering a number of packages to celebrate.
13 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Winter vibes with Sozpodor

With a demand for local winter-ready clothes that fit the style quotient, Tenzing Chakma has added an eye-catching and elegant lineup to his Sozpodor line of clothes.
13 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Décor mistakes that age the home

Decorating mistakes are part of the homemaker’s coming of age process— even the best interior designers have had their fair shares
13 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Of caries and cavities

Dental problems are tended to once they occur. But, would it not be better if we were more knowledgeable regarding the looming troubles around our oral health and could take precautionary measures?
13 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Rangpur: History within easy grasp

Just after crossing the Jamuna Bridge, the road that goes to Rangpur is beset with fields that spread as far the horizon.
13 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Herbal goodness

Have you ever wondered how to spruce up your kitchen game? Cooking shows on every platform have been enticing you to try a dash of herbs, but sometimes it is possible to get lost.
13 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Floral delicacies

Flowers are a joyous thing to look at, beautiful as decorations, appreciated in the home, and loved as gifts.
13 January 2020, 18:00 PM

2020: The future is still not here

Second, pat yourselves on the back that you do not have to fight against Skynet for your right to survive, as the nearest thing to A.I. is Google Assistant, and that fails to even set a reminder.
13 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Vegetable feast

This is a delicious Bengali side dish, easy to rustle up, and goes well with rice. Sheem shorshe tastes heavenly when simmered in mustard paste until soft and tender.
13 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Wearable winter couture

Once through the collection, they are most likely to find faux furs and foreign shawls — clothes that would seem only repetitive today and prove no valid point, much less make any worthy statements.
6 January 2020, 18:00 PM

The Cardigan: A comeback story

As fashion evolves, people are turning more towards minimalism, comfort and sustainability; and cardigans check all those boxes.
6 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Scarves and socks for winter

It is time to put away our linens and cottons, and make room for lots of bulky clothes in our wardrobe.
6 January 2020, 18:00 PM