#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

Winter collection with Artizan

A new winter collection is now at Aritzan this season. With comfortable fabrics, the collection includes hoodies, jackets, full sleeved wear and much more. Typical wears like shirts, t-shirts, panjabis and pants are also available.
10 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Stunning beyond the numbers

Perhaps one of the biggest myths about women over 60s is that they are the least interested in fashion. Why would that be the case? Especially when considering that these women are so much more confident than their younger years; with a strong sense of self and a better understanding of their personalities!
10 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Nodi: Colours from the Chars launches at Unimart

Nodi is a social enterprise of Friendship, which markets items produced ethically by women in the char communities. 'Colours from the Chars by Friendship' is the lifestyle brand of Nodi.
10 December 2018, 18:00 PM

War and museums

The saga of the Victory of Bangladesh in 1971 involves numerous revolutions, and of course, the War. And the glorious road to Victory will be cherished by its people forever. Hence, rightfully so, Dhaka boasts plenty of museums on the subject. They collectively beartestament to the struggles of the Bengalis.
10 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Celebrate Victory day with Uber

To have hassle-free and safe commuting during the biggest festive day of the country, Uber can be the friend you need in many different ways!
10 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Anjans celebrates Victory Day

Anjans is introducing its latest line, keeping in mind the upcoming Victory Day. The illustrations in the line include commemorative stamps, poems, and pictures related to the Liberation War, as well as images of water lilies and the Jatiyo Sriti Shoudho; all in colours of red and green.
10 December 2018, 18:00 PM

bti introduces smart home in Bangladesh real estate

To cater to the demands of today's home buyers, bti recently launched The Platinum Collection which offers luxury apartments with high-end features.
10 December 2018, 18:00 PM

The Rise of a New Era: For real estate buyers and sellers

Home design does not only cater to aesthetics but also improves the functionality of a home; be it a new home or old. It is essential that the space of the house is used proportionately, regarding both beauty and practicality.
10 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Asian advertising summit in Taipei attracts 70,000

2018 DigiAsia was held from 15 to 17 November 2018 in Taipei, and was combined with 'Meet Taipei' the largest forum and start up exhibition with around 70 thousand attendees from Taiwan and abroad. The event was an 'Asian AI Summit'.
10 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Paint it Red, Blue or Pink with #MyGalaxyMyColor

There was a time, we could only imagine a device that we could carry in our pocket and use it for almost all tasks-- from bank transaction to buying groceries.
10 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Siyara – the new age planter

It has been over one year since the day Siyara came to my office and expressed her desire to visit a nursery – home of the plants! She wanted to touch the seeds and soils and see by herself how the life of a plant begins.
10 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Brunch at Four Points by Sheraton

The day you walk into Four Points by Sheraton Dhaka to 'brunch' is the day you'll walk out of their Eatery located on the 24th floor charmed and full from the grand feast that can only be described to be a true sight for sore eyes.
10 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Witness to victory

If there is a price for freedom, what is it and who pays it? And if the debt remains unsettled, how does a generation get absolved of the sins of the last?
10 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Lessons I learnt from travelling

Travelling is the best therapy of all. Travelling has taught me more than any classroom ever has. It has shown me the practical implications of life. It has taught me to respect everyone's views. So let's explore a few lessons that I have learnt throughout the years of travelling.
10 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Flight to Freedom

The nine-month struggle for our liberation saw endless dead, millions displaced, thousands lost, and countless enduring abject dishonour — and as ironic as it may sound, especially for a country that was formed under the banner of religion, the perpetrators were the very people we were told to be our brethren. For the people of the hitherto East Pakistan it was nine-months of terror.
10 December 2018, 18:00 PM

This Week's Horrorscope

No means no but maybe can mean no too.
5 December 2018, 18:00 PM

For ones with a sweet tooth

Wash black rice in several changes of water and then cover with fresh water. Leave to soak for 30 minutes. Drain the rice and add 4 cups or 1 litre fresh water.
3 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Jamai khatir

It has been socially the role of a new mother-in-law to appease her new son-in-law, and as they say — the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, much of which is attempted through lavish dinners, special dishes, and everything associated.
3 December 2018, 18:00 PM

A dessert trail

While Bangladeshi desserts and sweets are predominantly served at the end of a meal, some cultures believe in serving sweets at the beginning, and then there are cultures that lack the concept of desserts completely — some just like to top off with light fruits, instead of rich sweets.
3 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Indonesian Batik Festival

The Indonesian embassy in Dhaka held their first ever Indonesian Batik Festival on 21 and 22 November, 2018. The two-day event was held to share the 2000-year-old Javanese tradition of batik craft with the people of Bangladesh, Bangladeshi fashion designers, and to the representatives of other countries who came together to take part in the festival.
3 December 2018, 18:00 PM