Humans make constant decisions due to their logical nature. Our choices range from simple to complex issues, such as what to eat for lunch to capital investment in a business. While we cannot be 100 per cent rational at all times, we mostly make logical decisions by weighing the pros and cons of each of our choices. That being said, we have developed some mental shortcuts known as cognitive biases to navigate and ease this decision-making process.

With life getting busier with each passing day and Dhaka offering more fun activities, it is not a bad idea to get together with your girlfriends for a fun evening filled with joy and laughter, to unwind and break free of the day-to-day stress. A girls' day out is not something we associate with the city of Dhaka, but times are changing.

The inglorious Bangladeshi summer is here with a drumroll, or rather, heatwaves! Call it what you will, but summers do allow us a lot of liberty in terms of fashion. One can experiment with sleeves, cuts, colours and most importantly, silhouettes. Sundresses are an eternal favourite for summer. Easy, breezy and beautiful — what’s not to like? In fact, a survey had proven that women wearing sundresses exude more confidence and appear chic and pulled together.

While ombre hair and hefty extensions are the order of the day, there used to be a time when hairstyles were considered artistic. In the ‘20s and ‘30s stylish flapper girls and fashionistas favoured bold but sculpted styles. It was the age of great change, women could vote and were slowly gaining independence, so they did not shy away from embracing new styles.

The mango season has arrived and with it comes the opportunity to try some delightful recipes. Here are a few cool and refreshing recipes by Sharmila Basu Thakur from Food Farishta, the YouTube channel.

With summer comes heat and humidity. One of the best ways to cool down in this hot weather is with a refreshing, delicious summer drink. Here, are some easy and delicious recipes that are perfect for staying hydrated and beating the heat.

As a parent, babyproofing your home becomes a top priority when your child becomes a toddler. Here are some ways to babyproof your home if you have a toddler.

The world of fashion is constantly changing but every once in a while, someone comes up with an idea that can shake things up and change the entire dynamics of the ecosystem. Jagadish Chandra Roy may be on the verge of doing exactly that.

The concept of marriage has persisted through the millennia in several civilisations and countless societies. Through the ages, lots have changed the idea of unison and have been amended to allow both husband and wife to coexist without any bars holding them back. Nowadays, marriage is considered a legal contract, making Kabin-Nama (also referred to as Nikah Nama) the rule book. The Kabin-Nama form is drafted so that a couple can set the terms and conditions of the marriage according to their preferences.

Researchers find that plastic materials in napkins and diapers take around 300 years to decompose in soil, which may lead to severe environmental consequences. But with increasing awareness and interventions in menstrual hygiene management across the country, the products in Bangladesh are slowly but surely changing. Their benefits are more long-lasting than the plastic products we have made ourselves complacent to.

From now on passengers arriving from outside Bangladesh do not need to fill up online Health Declaration Form (HDF) and need not to provide Covid test report or Covid-19 vaccination Card..Civil Aviation Ministry of Bangladesh today came up with the fresh announcement as Covid situation alm

The prestigious Cannes Film Festival is a celebration of art, culture, and fashion. Celebrities from all across the globe attend the event every year. Over the years, the Cannes red carpet has become a fashion event. This year too, all the fashionistas brought their A-game to the carpet and made heads turn. Bangladeshi model and actor Tangia Zaman Methila also attended the festival this year and left everyone in awe with her style.

Tina Turner, the queen of Rock and Roll, passed away at the age of 83 on 24 May 2023 at Küsnacht in Switzerland. Turner rightfully embodied the phoenix who rose from the ashes. A feminist icon and an inspiration to many around the world, she never let her personal and professional struggles define her. She cemented herself as a vocal powerhouse as part of the Ike and Tina Turner Revue, but her solo career established her as the global icon and legend we know today.

Model and social media influencer Sobia Ameen’s incredible career trajectory has taken her to a new and ground-breaking partnership with Estee Lauder, the renowned makeup brand. She has collaborated with Estee Lauder India for their latest #MyShadeMyStory campaign for the cult favourite Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation.

Online, content creator Nuseir Yassin, better known as Nas and by his online channel Nas Daily, and Alyne Tamir, known for her videos on Dear Alyne, looked perfect — accepting each other’s differences and flaws, navigating with each other’s families, being culturally open to changes, and so much more. Yet, unresolved issues and lifestyles differences are what broke them up, as they announced in a 13-minute video posted on 22 May, 2023.

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Grandmothers are universally acknowledged as the epitome of sass and grace.

No matter where I am in this city, the air is always heavy and thickly laced with pollutants that harm me in many ways.

It’s that honeymoon you were looking forward to since getting married, and you want to visit a country where it will be budget-friendly for you. While that sounds intimidating, it is certainly doable, so here are the top 5 countries that you can visit for your honeymoon, all for under Tk 80,000.

Are you planning a trip with your friends without looking to break the bank? Well, you’re in luck because travelling with a bunch of people on a budget is totally possible! Here are some money saving hacks so you can finally make that trip all your friends have been planning for. You’ll be able to make the most of your trip and the best part, you don't have to worry about running out of money either.