Designer Shahrukh Amin on fashion beyond social media feed

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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

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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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Smells like home

Scents are the strongest ties to a memory, but when that scent is off an old shoe, undried paint, or rotting vegetables, it is not a memory someone wants to recall.
24 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Light up your world

After a long day at work, there's nothing more appealing than unwinding in the comfort of your own home with a steaming cup of coffee, maybe a book to read and some candles on the side.
24 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Worried about your child's eating habit?

The fact that most children are not fond of meal times is a complaint of many a parent.
24 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Introducing art through glass

Historically, glass décor can be found in myriad cultures all across the world and has been observed in the buildings of Rome, to the temples of Byzantium and perhaps most spectacularly, during the Middle Ages, when it played a significant part in church window design in Italy and France.
24 October 2016, 18:00 PM

How old are you?

Dove is on a social mission to create a world where beauty is a source of confidence, not anxiety.
24 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Fight Leprosy, Fight Stigma

Leprosy, a long term bacterial infection and one of the scariest diseases of the world, is completely curable with timely and proper treatment.
20 October 2016, 18:00 PM

THIS WEEK'S HORRORSCOPE

One cup of green tea is enough to make you sad.
19 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

Wandering in Oxford, England, even if it is in winter, can be quite exciting. The city, known worldwide as the home of the famed University, has lots to offer for tourists. Almost 100 km away from London, Oxford is also home to many museums, and galleries.
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Chittagong Restaurant: for the love of 'deshi'

The journey started in 1952. Back then, Chittagong Restaurant's roof was of corrugated tin. The eatery in Shegunbagicha was a melting pot of political adda, with the hall of fame including names like Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Maulana Bhasani.
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM

A simple game of cards or not!

Playing cards is serious business. Don't believe me? Ask little old Alice stuck in a battle with the red queen and her army of cards who by no means mean fun and games.
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM

The angels in the house

It is morning in Dhaka, a beautiful sunny day, as always. I enjoy the view from my window while I wait for my tea.
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Melodrama overdose

Perhaps there is not a single household left today in Bangladesh where at least one female member is not engrossed with soppy TV serials and their melodrama.
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM

It's all Greek!

As the year rolls into its final trimester and shorot makes way for hemonto to hopefully bring in cooler days, I bring to you recipes from a land far off, far removed from the deltaic flat lands of Bangladesh.
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Fish fanatic's day out

Other than the numerous health benefits, nothing provides as much variety as fish does. From catching the liveliest fish to finding the right spices, the Bengali cuisine is closely intertwined with the massive variety of these riverine delicacies.
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Bringing back the puffed blouse

The sari is an entire look that includes the blouse and the petticoat. Ever since the birth of saris, puffed sleeved blouses have been a hot favourite amongst ladies.
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Finding good entertainment for the minimum

When I asked 29-year-old Sadia, a banker by profession, if she had any plans for the next weekend, she simply replied, “No, not really. I might just go out with friends for a late lunch on Saturday. That's all.”
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Are you being entertained?

Watching these children play a simple game with such passion and joy, one can't help but wonder why they never complain about how Dhaka has nothing to entertain us with.
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Beauty products through a microscope

We usually have a tendency of not checking the ingredients lists on our personal care and beauty products before purchasing, mostly because there are numerous chemicals and ingredients listed which we are not familiar with.
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Perfecting the Dewy Look

Who doesn't like the glossy and dewy effect of make-up? It's as if the actual age is cut off by a number of years! The matte effect on skin is especially suitable for those with oily skin as extra gloss may ruin their appearance.
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM

News Flash

Hebiro, a new fashion and lifestyle portal, arranged a pre-launching event on 10 October.
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM