#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
6 February 2023, 02:17 AM Life & Living Multimedia
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

Proper diet can help fight cancer

Cancer treatments are designed to kill cancer cells, but can also damage healthy cells, which can lead to eating problems. Common eating problem during cancer treatment
4 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Influencers out there- Mermaid Beach Resort needs you!

Social media influencers have a unique opportunity to collaborate with Mermaid Beach Resort, Cox's Bazar, at its newest campaign.
4 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Green, I like

A dewy lawn full of velvety green grass, glistening in the dusky orange rays of a November sunset, is something I like.
4 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Banda Islands - birth place of the Nutmeg

That little brown nut you grate into your meat curry or favorite sweet or drink, and which fills your kitchen with its heady, inviting aroma, is exported to the world out countries like Granada and Sri Lanka. But before it got to these exotic sounding places, the little nutmeg had its own fascinating history.
4 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Boshonto eshe gechey…

Have you noticed that the celebration has already started with the changing colour of the morning sky, the sweet breeze from the south, and the smell of 'amro-mukul', the
4 February 2019, 18:00 PM

All hail the egg!

Whether it is to add something familiar to the table spread, or to whip up something in the absence of anything in the fridge, the power of an egg is too numerous to mention.
4 February 2019, 18:00 PM

WINGS celebrates 5th foundation day

On 21 January, 2019, WINGS (a support group for women) celebrated its 5th Foundation Day event, with all its members at House-27, Road-11, Baridhara, Dhaka. The president, Tootli Rahman, gave an overall view of all the events held in 2018.
4 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Yellow on my mind

The iconic colour that symbolises rebirth, welcoming of spring, or even invokes fear and cowardice; yellow is one of those shades that comprises some of the most baffling, and diversified contrasting references and meanings on a global scale.
4 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Dough on the Go hits Dhaka!

If you are looking for a quick fix, let that be in the wee hours of night or after a long day's work, call or Facebook search the page “Dough on the Go”, and let partners Azwad Sabbir Ozzy, Kishwar Hashemee and Tahsinul Islam (Bob) bring you your pizza of dreams!
4 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Traditionally Tunic

Fashion and comfort are what we support in our daily wears. Kurti has long been a beloved casual outfit among ladies. It's the exquisite mix of traditional and western. And with that, tunic kurti has made a name for itself because of how comfortable it is to wear and how sophisticated it looks.
4 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Ciudad del Este - A window into Paraguay

Ciudad del Este, Paraguay's second largest city, is famous. But perhaps not for the more conventional reasons. Set on the tri-border with Brazil's Foz do Iguaçu and Argentina's
31 January 2019, 18:00 PM

This Week's Horrorscope

Where do you think you are going, good sir?
30 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Black seed oil doesn't cause stomachache

The health benefits of black seed oil are well known but the kind available in our markets is rather harmful, as tests conducted by Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) show, and can cause stomachache and other health issues.
28 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Fashion in Peril

Fashion is an unceasing lost-and-found affair. Trends emerge and dissipate, only for some to come back again after a while. While some make comebacks in a big way, there are also some that fall into oblivion.
28 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Dhaka Streets

This morning, I looked out of my window and saw a face I had not seen for some time. It was the neighbourhood cobbler, seated cross-legged at his usual place on the pavement across the street, working away at some shoes.
28 January 2019, 18:00 PM

The big blue bird Kuwait Airways soars

Competing in a highly-flooded market, Kuwait Airways knew it had to do something different to capture the market's attention. This was not something that would happen overnight. In fact, a total re-imagination was a must. And so Kuwait Airways went to it.
28 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Intercontinental Dhaka returns

After four long years of renovations, the Intercontinental Dhaka has finally opened its doors once again to the general mass.
28 January 2019, 18:00 PM

A CALL FOR CAULIFLOWERS

Contrary to an iconic line of a very popular TV series, WINTER IS GONE, and with it, gone are the days of a season full of fresh, succulent green produce.
28 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Party platters

Your platters can stamp your signature style of cooking, plating and styling, a great way to spread the nutritious love, full of healthy fats, protein, fibre, and fresh produce.
28 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Love me - Love my scarf

If there is one thing to look forward to in Dhaka's winter, it is that you can finally dust out your best scarves without worrying about getting sweat stains on them. Style wise, you can never go wrong with scarves, unless you end up looking like a Russian Grandma fighting the elements! From the airiest silk scarves to the heavier cashmeres that can double up as warmers, you have a whole array of wrappings and knots right at your fingertips.
28 January 2019, 18:00 PM