Life Style

Life Style

Protecting elders from heatwaves: Practical cooling solutions

Protect elderly loved ones from extreme heat by using refrigerated towels, sponge baths, and mist sprays to cool skin gently. Review medications for heat sensitivity, encourage breathable footwear, and prioritise hydration with light, water-rich foods for better health.

12h ago

#Perspective / Where are the summer lovers now?

Dhaka’s brutal summer heatwave hits 38-46°C, turning the city into an urban heat island with power cuts and unbearable humidity. Summer enthusiasts vanish indoors, while street vendors endure the extreme conditions, redefining what surviving summer means.

12h ago

Surviving Bangladesh's heatwave: AC-Free solutions

Beat the heatwave without AC by using energy-efficient tips like decluttering rooms, using wet sheets on windows, placing ice near fans, switching to LED lighting, reducing humidity, promoting cross-ventilation, and adding indoor plants for natural cooling.

12h ago

Priota Iftekhar: Flying the flag through fashion

Priota Iftekhar, known as the “Flag Girl,” blends fashion and heritage in Sydney, using bold Bangladeshi elements like gamcha blazers and fuchka earrings to celebrate identity, challenge stereotypes, and promote cultural pride globally.

12h ago

Summer's back: Are you drinking enough water?

Stay hydrated this summer with expert tips like starting your day with water, eating water-rich foods, snacking on electrolyte-rich dates, making DIY electrolyte drinks, and avoiding dehydration triggers like caffeine, salt, and sugary drinks.

1d ago

Rise and resist: Self-defence workshop at Dhaka University

On Saturday, 10 May 2025, students gathered at the central gymnasium of the University of Dhaka for a self-defence workshop titled “Rise and Resist.” Organised in collaboration with Legacy MMA Gym, the event brought together around 120 individuals to learn basic self-defence techniques to respond to harassment or physical assault.

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#Perspective / Geetika Recording Centre: Discover Dhaka's last stand for analog music lovers

Geetika Recording Centre in Old Dhaka preserves the soul of a fading era, offering cassettes, vinyl, and nostalgic music memories. Amid digital convenience, it stands as a timeless tribute to Bangladesh’s golden musical past.

1d ago

Chhanamukhi: Brahmanbaria’s sweet that’s breaking the internet

Chhanamukhi, Brahmanbaria’s iconic sweet, earned GI status in 2024, spotlighting Mahadev Mishtanno Bhandar’s 180-year legacy. Crafted from pure milk with a time-honoured recipe, it remains a beloved, authentic symbol of the region’s culinary heritage.

3d ago

How unresolved childhood trauma haunts marriages

Unresolved childhood trauma often resurfaces in marriage, shaping emotional responses and deepening relationship conflicts. In Bangladesh’s high-pressure society, healing requires vulnerability, therapy, and confronting past wounds to build truly intimate, emotionally resilient partnerships.

Light fabrics, bold prints: Summer 2025 fashion trends

This summer, style is less about making a loud statement and more about thoughtful choices with lighter fabrics, cleaner cuts, and a softer, more personal way of standing out. Whether it is the easy flow of kameez and saree, or the relaxed charm of a panjabi, summer 2025 is about pieces that breathe, move, and quietly command attention

#Perspective / Dilnawaz: A dance drama where love transcends the mortal veil

Dilnawaz fuses Sufi philosophy, classical dance, and Urdu literature to tell a mystical tale of love and transcendence, reclaiming the stage as sacred space and guiding audiences on a soulful journey toward divine union.

Confessions of a donkey enthusiast

A casual Google search started it all. Apparently, the number of people “killed” by donkeys is greater than the number of lives claimed in plane accidents annually!

10m ago

5 most popular hill stations in South Asia

As an elevated town from the nearby plain and valley, hill stations offer a stunning retreat. Away from the chaos of urban hustle and bustle, its clean atmosphere and exclusive nature uplifts one’s physical and mental being.

10m ago

A new school for your child? What parents need to know

Transitions are hard at any stage of life, but for a school-going child, it can be particularly difficult. Children resist change just like adults and feel stressed about unfamiliar surroundings, the challenges of making new friends and missing the comfort of old ones.

10m ago

5 menstruation hygiene reminders

On average, the menstrual cycle lasts about a week. In a lifetime, a woman menstruates for about seven years. People would assume we should get used to our regular monthly visitors by the first few years. No matter how uncomfortable these customary visits are, we must remember to properly care for our menstrual hygiene.

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Work less and still catch breaks? Productivity hacks for the chronically distracted

You’re all set to start your work. That’s when your phone buzzes. A message notification clinks on the screen! No matter how much you resist, you’re tempted to check it. As you scroll, seconds turn into minutes and minutes into hours! In an instant, you lose track of the time. Frustrating, isn’t it?

10m ago

Why judging our taste for red meat is a recipe for disaster

With the rise of trendy diets, technicalities, and jargon from the "plant-based" movement, it's enough to send an average foodie into a spiral of culinary confusion. This is why most veteran meat lovers, who relish their biriyani and beef bhuna, remain unfazed by such diet wars.

10m ago

Behind the seams: A guide to styling gowns

A gown is not just a mere dress. It is a shining beacon of hope, of wishes that one has held dear in one’s heart since childhood. Most women will agree, the right outfit has a magnificent transforming effect on a person instantly.

10m ago

Fashion across continents: Fusing traditions of Bangladesh and Senegal

Faiza Ahmed of Manas and Senegalese designer Hadja Sata Seck unite for a unique fashion collaboration. The project features lungi sarees and motifs resonating with both cultures, including ‘car rapide’ minibuses and hilsa fish.

10m ago

Thailand's new ‘Digital Nomad Visa’: Opportunities for remote workers and students

Thailand, a popular destination for tourists worldwide, is enhancing its appeal with the launch of a new digital nomad visa called Destination Thailand Visa (DTV). This visa allows remote workers to live and work in Thailand for up to a year — offering an ideal blend of work and cultural experiences.

10m ago

Make School Comfortably Cool: SchoolSmart shoes from Apex

Children are unstoppable! From conquering playgrounds to acing their classes, they take on the world with boundless energy. Their school shoes need to keep up and with the new school session around the corner, there's no better time for parents to get a pair of Apex school shoes for their children.

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