#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
1 February 2023, 12:48 PM Life & Living
Despite charging fees, needs of passengers neglected
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Barnali Baishakh celebrations at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden

This Pahela Baishakh, Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden is hosting a fully Bengali themed buffet for families on 14 April, 2019.
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Skincare for summer

Skincare is perhaps one of the most important, but also least understood in importance, amid all of our self-care requirements. We often recommend a balanced diet for a hale and hearty immune system.
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM

“Baishakh ShorGol 1426” at InterContinental Dhaka

To celebrate one of the most colourful days of the year in style, InterContinental Dhaka is offering “Baishakh ShorGol 1426.”
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM

House of Ahmed: the new face of luxury ethnic couture in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is the land of legendary artisans who have mastered their skills through years of specialised practice, and by the generations, these skills are passed down.
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM

BSMMU approves to run a course on Autism and NDDs

The Institute of Paediatric Neurodisorder and Autism (IPNA) received the approval to run a course on Autism and other Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (NDDs) by the Academic Council of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on 1 April, 2019.
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Hair for the Baishakhi

For your hair to look perfect on a specific date, you should start preparing beforehand. We vouch for walking the extra mile to take care of your mane regularly.
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Know your hand wash!

There are innumerable hand care products these days- hand and nail creams, balms, hand cuticle cream, hand gel cleansers, hand manicure butter, hand sanitisers, and of course, the hand wash.
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Bring in Baishakh with boundless Bangalianaa!

What is your earliest memory of Baishakh? Is it of soothing Tagore songs playing in the background, the sight of your mother adorned in her festive red and white Gorod sari...
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM

A village fair

As our lives move away from our rural agrarian roots, more and more traditions that were quintessential to the Bengali experience are slowly lost.
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Deshi begins at home

Walking down the brick lane of the 200-year-old Panam Nagar had me in a fully nostalgic mood, my usual dreamy self reminiscing of the bygone glamour, and the grandeur of the lifestyles of traders and landlords.
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Paanta Bhaat

A meal of leftover rice soaked in water overnight. Sounds familiar? Rice has been the staple food in many parts of the world, including Bangladesh, for so many years. In Bangladesh, paanta bhaat plays a huge part in the festivities of Pahela Baishakh.
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Lucrative summer offers from Minister

Combining comfort and attractive prices, Minister AC’s are the best solution to combat the summer heat.
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Baishakhi drinks

This is a great summer drink from Bengal, and with its wonderful taste, provides a much-needed coolness to your body.
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Glad tidings of the cuckoo

As you gaze through, you realise that everything looks attractive and your consciousness wants to be a part of it all.
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM

This is what it takes to get a foreigner to Everest

Every year in the spring, hundreds of aspiring Everest climbers from all over the world arrive in Nepal, hoping to conquer the mountain.
6 April 2019, 08:21 AM

Rousing Rio

Rio is a city of varying extremes, encapsulated in wild rainforests and beaches; a metropolis of skyscrapers and shantytowns; a cosmopolitan steeped in history. I explore its many aspects through a series of articles on the city. This is the second of three.
4 April 2019, 18:00 PM

This Week's Horrorscope

Your feet are always the ones that smell. Should you do something about it? Meh.
3 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Taste of Australia food promotion at Unimart

The Taste of Australia promotion of Australian food has been launched at the Unimart store in Gulshan, supported by the Australian Trade Commission and the Australian High Commission. The food promotion will run till 7 April, 2019 at Unimart.
3 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Le Reve Pahela Baishakh 2019 collection

The Bengali New Year is just around the corner, and if you are worried about what look you want to pull off on the occasion, look no further, because Le Reve has brought out a wide and colourful range of dresses for men, women and kids.
1 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Reviving a spirit

It’s undeniable that as a nation, we are very expressive with our style choices, and with Klubhaus, the Dhaka fashion scene rides new waves.
1 April 2019, 18:00 PM