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

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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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Care for some cheese?

From the popular feta, cheddar and mozzarella, to more regional varieties such as the French brie or the Italian gorgonzola...
25 July 2016, 18:00 PM

The White in your Wardrobe!

Much has been said about the white shirt, but how does one pull it off with panache and when is it the best time for it?
25 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Backpacks that cannot go wrong

These can be found all over Facebook on pages such as Insomniac's store or at StitchCrafts and others.
25 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Flowers that beautify the home and soul

Flowers are a veritable gift of nature, with power to change a scene, decor and a person's mood despite their delicate fragility.
25 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Dandruff…those dreaded flakes!

Many things can cause dandruff, but one of the most common, and surprising to many, is not washing here in the right manner.
25 July 2016, 18:00 PM

My little box of blues

I was five years old when I found an abandoned shoebox about to be thrown away. I immediately went to my room, got some glitter and tape, and ran to the rescue.
25 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Humpback whale splashes Sydney tourists

This is the spectacular moment a humpback whale breached high into the air just metres from a boat full of tourists.
21 July 2016, 04:30 AM

THIS WEEKS HORRORSCOPE

Aries shall arise.
20 July 2016, 18:00 PM

ASK MAYA APA

My husband and I live in a six-storey building in Dhaka. During the recent earthquake, I was home alone and I could feel my whole building shaking.
18 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Setting up for a siesta

In our day to day stressful lives, the one thing we tend to miss out a lot on is proper sleep. Often amidst our hectic schedules we overlook its importance and treat sleep as an optional extra.
18 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Mango Mania

Jackfruit may have made it to the national list as THE fruit but it's the mango that won the hearts of the Bangladeshis in large number.
18 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Under my Umbrella

I do not like it when 'raindrops keep falling on my head'. I prefer being 'under my umbrella'. I like everything about umbrellas- well, except the superstition that an open umbrella indoors brings bad luck! Aside from the sheer functionality, umbrella can be such a fantastic fashion accessory. There are so many different designs and colours to choose from.
18 July 2016, 18:00 PM

The brows matter too!

Sometimes the most ignored, and often the most over-tweaked, yet very essential feature of the face are the eyebrows!
18 July 2016, 18:00 PM

The Art in Bathing

It is only during the last century that bathing became a private affair. For centuries, bathing was an essential part of social life, and baths were an important meeting place, a social centre for relaxation and debate. The baths and the bathing ritual were an opportunity for both exercise or rest -- a recreation complex at its best.
18 July 2016, 18:00 PM

The many faces of Phuket

It's been called the 'Pearl of the Andaman Sea'. Phuket is the largest island in Thailand, and together with a collection of a number of other islands, forms the province of Phuket.
18 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Mohammad Ali

Mohammad Ali the great boxer passed away last month.
18 July 2016, 18:00 PM

A song of rain and colour

The moss grows thick on the wall. Nourished by the fresh downpour of monsoon, plush layers of green take over uncovered portions of the plastered brick-and-mortar-boundary. The peeled walls put on a new cloak; the faint traces of sunburnt paint, now enveloped from vision.
18 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Love for your sibling

As an elder sister I have grown accustomed to sibling rivalry - a constant in my life ever since my little brother learnt to speak even the most elementary of words.
18 July 2016, 18:00 PM

The perfect companion

What makes a good accessory? What makes it perfect for an outfit? The checklist of items and qualities can be long and endless for sure, but these three accessories (mentioned below) attract focus over most others.
18 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Be a parent, but also a friend and hero

I am a parent, and as such I feel the onus to teach our children the difference between good and bad is squarely on us.
18 July 2016, 18:00 PM