The handbags you will keep reaching for every season

LS Desk
20 July 2026, 21:28 PM Fashion & Beauty
Elevate your Bangladeshi capsule wardrobe by selecting investment accessories. Complement a traditional Jamdani saree with bold red handbags, elegant envelope clutches, or quirky miniature bags to instantly transform personal style into a lasting fashion statement.

Why psychological safety at work matters more than ever

12 July 2026, 19:15 PM Health & Fitness
Nurture psychological safety within your Dhaka workplace to combat post-pandemic burnout and isolation. Building peer support networks, launching mental health first aid programs, and prioritizing human connection effectively boosts employee well-being, trust, and organizational performance.
Your favourite snacks may be loaded with hidden salt
11 June 2026, 10:56 AM Health & Fitness
Can too much AC make you sick? What you should know
4 June 2026, 19:28 PM Health & Fitness
Why renaming PCOS to PMOS matters more than we think
14 May 2026, 16:17 PM Health & Fitness
The colourful cauliflowers of Bangladesh
6 February 2023, 02:17 AM Life & Living Multimedia
Shankha Dasgupta: Meet the genius behind Guti
1 February 2023, 12:48 PM Life & Living
Despite charging fees, needs of passengers neglected
23 January 2023, 04:33 AM Life & Living Multimedia

Hosting a watch party at your place? Here’s some furniture layout ideas for ICC World Cup

Depending on your living space, hosting a successful house party that combines the thrill of sports with comfort may require some thoughtful furniture rearrangement. In this guide, we will provide you with some innovative ideas to help you create the perfect ambiance for maximum comfort, and ensure that your room is perfectly suited for an exciting match. Let's get started!
23 October 2023, 13:53 PM

From CHT and beyond: Arpon Changma and his fusion cuisine

Arpon Changma’s creations in his restaurant, BBQ Express, combine elements of diverse culinary traditions that originated from different regions and cultures of Bangladesh. With utmost finesse, they craft and promote a “Texas-inspired, Chittagong Hill Tracts influenced” barbecue joint.
23 October 2023, 13:43 PM

The power of Ayurveda: Fortify your immunity with natural remedies

It’s not enough to rely on pharmaceuticals to save us when we are sick. We need to make our constitutions strong through yoga and herbal supplements that have been known to help humans for centuries.
23 October 2023, 13:36 PM

Durga Puja in Dhaka: A glimpse into splendid puja mandaps

It's that time of the year when Dhaka comes alive with vibrant colours and the infectious energy of Durga Puja. As always, the festival takes on a vibrant and enchanting form with beautifully decorated puja mandaps gracing the cityscape. So, let us present you with a glimpse into Dhaka's 5 most splendid Durga Puja mandaps, where tradition, art, and devotion converge to create a dazzling spectacle.
23 October 2023, 12:59 PM

Townships to be built beside Dhaka

Feasibility study conducted, informs state minister
22 October 2023, 13:58 PM

Revisiting childhood: A spectacular circus experience that is Cirque du Soleil

If you are wondering what ‘contemporary circus’ is, well, unlike ‘traditional circus,’ ‘contemporary circus’ rarely uses animals but relies on music, theatrics, and mechanics to give a memorable experience to their audiences.
22 October 2023, 10:42 AM

Hatirjheel water taxi: Escaping Dhaka’s traffic woes

For most urban dwellers, a day often begins with the monotonous sounds of traffic congestion. What if we told you amidst this chaos, there is respite awaiting you? That is Hatirjheel and its water taxis.
22 October 2023, 10:29 AM

Unlock your bold side: Step-by-step guide to effortless colour blocking eyes

With colour blocking taking over the runway and street fashion, style savants everywhere are experimenting with chunky eye makeup as a playful accompaniment to their outfits.
22 October 2023, 10:19 AM

A traditional take on Durga Puja recipes

Discover divine flavours with these Puja recipes crafted by the talented chef, Banefus Gomes of the Holiday Inn Dhaka City Centre. Experience the essence of tradition on your plate.
22 October 2023, 10:11 AM

Clip, stick, and slay: A new era of easy-to-wear everyday hair extensions

Hair extensions go back thousands of years, with Queen Cleopatra being one of the first females to sport the accessory. Fast forward today, extensions have evolved and the most recent edit looks the most promising!
21 October 2023, 08:43 AM

Borni village: Where bamboo crafts tell the story of skill and heritage

Quality bamboo crafts are usually difficult to come by and finding a destination with an extensive selection of choices can be even more elusive. Hence, if you are in pursuit of such a place, let us recommend a trip to Borni, a village in Tangail.
21 October 2023, 08:26 AM

Why is cricket so boring?

Amidst the raging sea of green jerseys and the enthusiasm of fans who can differentiate between a googly and a doosra, there’s a quiet minority who look at a cricket ball and see, well, just a ball. They argue, "Why spend five days watching a Test match when it might just end in a draw?" Sounds like waiting for a rain-soaked Dhaka road to dry, doesn't it?
19 October 2023, 10:00 AM

Escaping Dhaka's chaos: A tranquil road trip to Bandarban

What do four restless souls do when Dhaka’s chaos turns monotonous? We trade it for a different kind of chaos — a road trip to Bandarban, aiming for the tranquillity of the Holiday Inn Resort.
19 October 2023, 09:51 AM

Why sleep isn’t the only 'shut-eye' men need

Yes, even if you snooze there (or in your comfy bed), you might still wake up feeling like you just wrestled a hawker to save just Tk 20. Why? Because, surprise, sleep and rest are as different as biriyani and polao — similar, but not quite the same.
19 October 2023, 09:37 AM

Top 5 most memorable moments of Bangladesh cricket

With Bangladesh making waves in cricket and creating moments that will forever be etched in our hearts and memoires, here are the top five most memorable moments of Bangladesh cricket.
19 October 2023, 09:30 AM

Biman forms probe body

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has formed a committee to investigate allegations of theft of gold ornaments and mobile phones worth around Tk 8 lakh from the luggage of four expatriate passengers who came to Dhaka from Singapore on a Biman flight
18 October 2023, 14:35 PM

Fighting ageism: Can you allow us to age gracefully, please?

Our unforgiving, superficial society is a lover of beauty, quick to criticise whoever does not fit their stereotypes of grace and elegance. Does it matter that she works 16-hour days? Or, she has just given birth, or gone through surgery?
18 October 2023, 11:45 AM

Atma Bala 0.01 by Faiza Ahmed: A celebration of womanhood through fashion

On 13 October 2023, at Dhaka Gallery, Faiza Ahmed hosted Atma Bala 0.01 – a night of extraordinary affairs that goes beyond fashion and sheds light on contemporary topics about womanhood. Each design displayed not only made a fashion statement but also depicted the struggles women go through every day.
18 October 2023, 11:38 AM

Unveiling Paris's new love affair: Tasmim Zobaear's runway magic!

In the heart of Paris Fashion Week, at the opulent Westin Paris - Vendome, Bangladeshi designer Tasmim Zobaear unveiled his Couture Spring-Summer 2024 collection. A love letter to the city of Paris and its women, the collection is an embodiment of elegance, grace, and unapologetic glamour. With reigning Miss World Colombia, Camila Pinzon, as the showstopper, the event was nothing short of spectacular.
18 October 2023, 11:33 AM

6 traditional Bengali recipes for Durga Puja

Durga Puja is an elaborate affair, especially in Bangladesh and West Bengal. Spread across the days of the festivities, food remains an integral part of the celebrations. The following are some of the traditional, time-tested recipes associated with Durga Puja.
16 October 2023, 10:57 AM