Designer Shahrukh Amin on fashion beyond social media feed

29 June 2026, 19:18 PM Fashion & Beauty
Discover how legendary Bangladeshi designer Shahrukh Amin celebrates individual identity through Almirah, shaping Dhaka's fashion evolution over twenty-six years with timeless, trend-defying garments that complement powerful voices like singer Elita Karim.

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
23 January 2023, 04:33 AM Life & Living Multimedia

Amari Dhaka to celebrate Mother's Day

Mother's Day is just around the corner. From attractive special buffet and A-la-Carte offer to soothing spa treatments, here are Amari Dhaka's Mother's Day celebrations on May 14, 2017.
7 May 2017, 18:00 PM

The bustling Chawk Bazaar

Did you know that Chawk Bazaar was previously called Badshahi Bazaar? And did you know that even in Mughal times the area was a
4 May 2017, 18:00 PM

10 minutes of daily meditation can help anxious people stay focused: Study

Ten minutes of mindful meditation per day can be enough to help people prone to anxious thoughts focus more effectively on tasks in the present moment, according to new Canadian research.
4 May 2017, 06:30 AM

THIS WEEK'S HORRORSCOPE

Drink a bottle of liquid chewing gum.
3 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Facebook Live: Just another trend?

Just when we were settling down with uploading stories on Snapchat, Facebook took a step further by promoting their social media with the option of going “live” on Facebook. The benefit? To broaden up opportunities and innovate the “global village.”
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Art spaces in Dhanmondi

When asked about the purpose of art, Pablo Picasso was perhaps the one who said it best - Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Spice & Rice Re-loaded

Sugar and Spice impresses you first with its ambience. As a matter of fact, the General Manager Christoph Voegeli along with Executive
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

So you wanna be a comedian?

Glaring limelight, a standing ovation with the audience on their feet and the exhilarating rush at the chorus of unified applause at the end of a successful show - a comedian's stellar rapport is not an overnight success.
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Sleeping inside a Mongolian tent

“Is there a toilet inside?” My mother suspiciously eyed the tents.
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Ensuring safety measures while piercing the body

It has been in fashion for a long time, and body piercing in Bangladesh is now more popular than ever. While in the past we were accustomed seeing people with earrings and nose-pins, youngsters now also flaunt their pierced eye-brows, lips, and tongues. Pierced nipples and genitalia are also not unheard of.
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Lure of tattoos and piercings

Body art has now become a fascinating form of self-expression, and piercings and tattoos tend to do just that. You could opt for a cute stud on your tragus or even go for something much bolder such as piercing your eyebrow.
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

A dietary guide for cancer patients

It is a well researched fact that an unhealthy diet may contribute to developing cancer in the body.
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

A different approach to treating cancers

“The treatment of cancer requires a multidisciplinary approach” said renowned oncologist Dr See Hui Ti, and this is exactly where the Parkway Cancer Centre (PCC) at Singapore can come in aide with those diagnosed with the disease.
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Kale- a taste of garden fresh green

‘Kale' is not widely known in our country. It is a member of the cabbage family. My growing experience of kale over two years suggests
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

All you need is your own weight

“Alternative” is one of my most favourite/frequently used words. I'm down for anything “alternative” – theories, medicine, lifestyle, etc.,
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Marshmallows and Fruits Bonanza

Purchase an assortment of fruits, especially colourful ones like kiwis, apples, strawberries – and wash and slice into small pieces for easy
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

The King's Whopper

It has been a long tiring day, the usual tedium of work, tension of getting to places on time, and meeting deadlines—seems life has finally caught you in its sombre reality of being an (apparent) adult? In that moment, imagine something that can bring a smile to your face, especially when accompanied by a grumpy hungry stomach?
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

To parents, from one of your children

Traditionally, we have been taught that parents are always right in the decisions they take for their children. In fact, parents often
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

By any other name…

From being compared to the beloved's face, to relay burning passions and hidden messages in plain sight, or pressed into the pages of a book long forgotten, roses have proved their versatility, beyond doubt and in all of living memory.
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Top 5 children friendly restaurants in Dhaka

Getting children to behave in a fine-dine restaurant can be a nightmare for parents. So if you want to enjoy eating out with your children, these child friendly restaurants act like a beacon of hope for you to enjoy a peaceful meal!
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM