Putting on your game face: Guide to World Cup match day glam

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Elevate your festive World Cup watch parties with breathable summer makeup. Master fresh looks for outdoor restaurant screenings using waterproof mascara or vibrant team colours. Stay completely radiant and camera ready for every victory selfie.

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.
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Sneaky veggies for picky carnivores

Babies go through picky eating in their cute, helpless growing ages. It's how they first tell their mothers about the lack of variety
18 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Christmas for Bengalis and expatriates

Alfred, a 20-something law student in Dhaka, spoke of Christmas to me, but it was not what I had expected to be associated with the
18 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Just honey things

One of the wonder-ingredients of skin care happens to be honey, and for good reasons. To shrink pores, add egg-white to honey and
18 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Sweets of Bengal — heritage with a sweet-tooth

Dhaka has its fair share of cafes and premium sweetmeat stores. But none are as unique as Sweets of Bengal (Banglar Mishti). This art cafe is set to promote an array of different sweetmeats from different districts of Dhaka. It began its journey on December 18, 2017 as Asaduzzaman Noor, the honorable Minister for Cultural Affairs inaugurated this one-of-a-kind place.
18 December 2017, 18:00 PM

A winter's tale of warm desserts!

With Christmas around the corner and wedding sea son in full swing, it's that time of year when the eve nings get cooler and the
18 December 2017, 18:00 PM

The Flourist's woodland Christmas

2 cups flour, sifted thrice
18 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Colours of Christmas

December is an exciting month — long holidays, the not-too-biting chill, and the end of another gruelling year with tonnes of lessons learnt.
18 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Xmas decor

While Christmas shopping in Bangladesh may not be as much of a rush as those we see in the 'wild west,' paired with the end of
18 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Wishing you a cosy Christmas filled with greenery

It is official -- winter is here. While the remnants of late autumn still linger, your mind is already in half-lazy mode. For those of you
18 December 2017, 18:00 PM

This Week's Horrorscope

Remember, remember, the rain in November; old and tacky, please stop.
13 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Bangla Perfumes adds new brands

The leading brand fragrance distributor in the country -- Bangla Perfumes Distributor Ltd – recently launched new luxurious fragrances like Calvin Klein, Roberto Cavalli and Davidoff. These three brands are exclusively available at the branches of Perfume World in Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet and Bogra.
11 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Aarong's year-end sale

One of the most anticipated year-end sales from Aarong is here. Customers can enjoy up to seventy percent off on selected items at any Aarong outlet and aarong.com.
11 December 2017, 18:00 PM

The 'royal' ride to Leh-Pangong Lake

Not many would want to take a solitary bike ride on the Leh-Pangong road, and yet for me it turned out to be the most thrilling of my adventures so far. Once I had made up my mind, Mr. Punchok of Greater Ladakh Tours at Changspa
11 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Winter wear from Gentle Park

Smart fashion hunters are already on the lookout for new additions to their wardrobes. Gentle Park is here to assist them with their latest ready-to-wear collection.
11 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Fight the cold with food

As the temperature continues to drop it becomes increasingly challenging to maintain a healthy diet, though we can try to enrich our menu with some winter friendly foods.
11 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Buffet Breakfast at Grace 21

Dhaka's newest four star hotel Grace 21 is hosting a sumptuous breakfast buffet spread. Over fifty-five items are a part of their buffet breakfast menu at their La Gracia restaurant. It includes a wide selection of fresh juices, fruits and different types of cakes, pickles, vegetables, croissants, luchi, chapati and many more items.
11 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Winter veggies to warm our souls

As hints of winter sweep through Dhaka, we are already craving the crunchy, warm delectable winter vegetables. Skim through the following recipes and pick your favourites. These definitely won't disappoint on a cool evening in your veranda.
11 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Lungi

I rested comfortably on the back of the chair at the auditorium, as a live streaming of 'epic rap battles of history' unfolded before me. And interestingly enough, it got me thinking. Hmmm…tradition; comfort; assimilation of culture; lungi!
11 December 2017, 18:00 PM

A PICNIC FOR TWO

The seemingly dreary chills of winter are in fact the perfect time to set up little outings, especially those that rekindle romance or strengthen bonds with siblings and friends. No glaring sun and no sign of the all ruining humidity make
11 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Rekindling Romance in a Relationship

In a perfect world, once married, a couple can spend the entirety of their relationship in the same state of heady love, swooning over their partner. But the real world is a different ball game all together.
11 December 2017, 18:00 PM