#Perspective / Why rain and romance will always go together

15 June 2026, 14:10 PM Life & Living
Embrace the nostalgic magic of monsoon in Bangladesh through a beautifully narrative perspective. This text captures how raindrops inspire romance, prompting a youthful lover to choose a stunning white saree before meeting her paramour.

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
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Despite charging fees, needs of passengers neglected
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Date(i)licious

There are at least 30 kinds of dates around the world, and they fall pretty much under three broad types — soft, semi-dry, and dry. The differentiation is made according to the glucose, sucrose and fructose content.
17 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Art films

From the definition provided at Art House (Definition), “Art house is a film genre which encompasses films where the content and style – often artistic or experimental – adhere with as little compromise as possible to the filmmakers’ personal artistic vision.”
17 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Weaving in a legacy of traditions

The time and effort that goes into picking the perfect gift for him/her and the feeling that follows when they acknowledge it is immeasurable. It doesn’t always have to be something over the top expensive and grand, more often than not, it’s the thought that counts
17 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Bags for life!

Oh! Trustee. Humble friend. What would life be without you by my side (literally)? You have undeniably always been the one to safe keep valuables without which I could never get out of my house. My berry fragrant chapstick will eternally be grateful for always keeping it in one piece.
17 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Be part of the Cricket World Cup Fiesta at Le Méridien

Cricket enthusiasts have a treat awaiting at Le Méridien Dhaka’s poolside, with a mega LED screen and various treats and giveaways!
17 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Wari welcomes Rang Bangladesh

A quarter century of style from one of Bangladesh’s most renowned fashion houses has now taken a new step. Rang Bangladesh opened their 24th outlet earlier in May, 2019 at Wari, to be one step closer to fashion forward individuals.
17 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Uber introduces Phone Anonymisation

Uber, the world’s largest on-demand ride-sharing company, introduced two-way Phone Anonymisation on 10 June, 2019. It is a new technology that will improve the way riders and drivers connect and communicate with each other.
17 June 2019, 18:00 PM

TR’s closet: From sisterhood to haute couture

TR’s closet is a clothing store inspired by passion in creative pursuits shared by two sisters Farha Mahmud Trina and Sadia Mahmud
17 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Tête-à-tête with Tim Feldmann

Tim is one of the most amazing yoga teachers I have come across. Prior to yoga, he was a dancer, but a near-lethal fall left him unable to walk. Years of yoga helped him rehabilitate and heal. Today, we will venture into his amazing story.
17 June 2019, 18:00 PM

How to be an almost okay dad

Life is tough. There is so much to worry about that you worry which one to worry about first. Global warming, US-China trade wars
13 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Witness to the Wars and the Walls A day in Berlin

If you are arriving in Berlin from a more pristine, more conventionally “charming” tourist city, prepare to be shocked. Berlin is filthier than Amsterdam, less organised than Vienna, less flamboyant than Budapest. Even compared to its German counterparts, Berlin is
13 June 2019, 18:00 PM

A summertime Eid story

His desirous lovey-dovey stare and her coy smile says that the young couple on the rickshaw on that breezy sunlit Chaitra afternoon are in love, and perhaps soon to be wedded. They are a good-looking couple, the girl holding a packet with lowered gaze and the boy looking at her in a manner
3 June 2019, 18:00 PM

ROOKIES opens its flagship store

ROOKIES is an international denim brand which has recently opened their first store at Jamuna Future Park.
3 June 2019, 18:00 PM

EID celebration at Dhaka Regency

This Eid-ul-Fitr, Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort is introducing two new “chitchat” platters catering to guests intending to restaurant hop
3 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Helping yourself GLOW in summer

Metallic eyeshadows are in but remember to practice restraint. Just the tiniest of metallic sheen is all you need. Finish the eye off with minimal or brown liner and maximum mascara. A personal favourite is pairing a light coloured eye-shadow with a different coloured mascara
3 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Use Uber Intercity for going home

Journey to home should always be a pleasant experience to all. But for the inhabitants of Dhaka, it costs a lot of time, energy and money
3 June 2019, 18:00 PM

The ISHO way to décor

For truly comfortable homes and efficient office workspaces, the right furniture is key. Modern living demands a certain balance, which is difficult but vital to strike.
3 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Little Asia: Asia’s greatest hits

There is nothing that brings people close like food, and the Asian cuisine can boast perhaps the largest variety of goodies; spicy, savoury, and scrumptious.
3 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Dina’s Table

There’s something about faluda. Cooling, perfumed, and creamy – it is both indulgent and nourishing; although the latter part may be only minimal, and it always reminds me of Ramadan and Eid.
3 June 2019, 18:00 PM

The Ice Cream Love Affair

In this scorching heat, a shower might cool your body but what is going to cool your soul? Whoever you are, whatever your age is, ice cream is probably something you cannot say no to. If you can, you might be pure evil. Be in the form of smoothies or sundaes,
3 June 2019, 18:00 PM