DSCC says 'no' to dining under the stars
Dhaka’s rooftop restaurants face uncertainty as DSCC revokes licences over safety concerns, sparking public debate. With millions linked to the restaurant industry, stakeholders urge balanced regulation to protect both businesses and diners.
8 May 2025, 10:42 AM
Brihatta Paal: Moving through memories, myths, motion
Art studios and exhibitions are great storytellers. We often say that a picture is worth a thousand words. In that sense, any sort of visual art has a lot to say. Brihatta Art Foundation’s exhibition, called “Paal”, has that same essence.
7 May 2025, 18:07 PM
Pahela Baishakh: Origins and celebrations
Pahela Baishakh, celebrated on April 14, marks the Bengali New Year, rooted in Emperor Akbar’s reform aligning taxes with harvests. Today, it’s a vibrant cultural festival filled with music, processions, traditional food, and colourful attire.
12 April 2025, 08:54 AM
City of magic: Dhaka's blend of stories
Dhaka has had many names over the years — City of Rickshaws, City of Mosques, City of Magic, and many more. Perhaps, calling it ‘Mini-Bangladesh’ is not a misnomer either. People from every nook and cranny of the country come together in this place, and each brings something that makes it what it is today.
7 April 2025, 17:29 PM
Avoid the Eid madness: 4 peaceful getaways in Bangladesh
Escape the Eid crowds by exploring hidden gems in Bangladesh. Visit China Clay Hill, Manpura Island, Niladri Lake, or Boga Lake for serene nature, adventure, and breath-taking views. Travel smart, pack essentials, and enjoy stress-free exploration.
26 March 2025, 23:19 PM
Rajshahi in a day: Top spots you can't miss
Rajshahi, Bangladesh, offers a quiet getaway with historical sites like Varendra Museum, Rajshahi College, and Dhopkols. Enjoy scenic views of the Padma River and Rajshahi University’s serene campus. Avoid summer heat; pack sunscreen and water.
10 March 2025, 10:20 AM
Rethink your food habits for affordable and healthy options
Revamp food habits with budget-friendly swaps: corn flour for wheat, green papaya for cucumber, and guava for apples. Choose cheaper food colours, switch beef for fish, and experiment with nutritious, affordable alternatives for a healthier, cost-effective diet.
1 February 2025, 08:19 AM
The types of passengers you meet on a bus
Dhaka is not that big of a city. But there are way too many people, and while the number of buses is not little either, it’s far from enough. The daily bus commutes in Dhaka are tedious but if one is willing, there are plenty of drama and stories to find. Today, we will count the five types of p
27 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Fresh aromatic spices
Spices are important to creating flavourful food, and in their varying combinations, are often the main differentiating ingredient among cuisines of different regions.
6 August 2019, 18:00 PM
Cook it up for Eid
As this festival is all about sacrificing animals, the festivities inevitably revolve around the cooking of meat. Of the many different kinds of preparations, some require the perfectly even heating of the meat on all sides, and that is where the microwave comes into play.
5 August 2019, 18:00 PM
The cool choice is the right choice
A heatwave is passing through the country with an average temperature of about 34 degrees almost every day. That’s the actual temperature and it often feels like almost 40 degrees. While temperatures above 30 degrees are common in subtropical monsoon
24 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Wash-up: The Smart Way
Modern technology is an amazing thing. If a hundred years ago you told someone that they can wash and have their clothes clean and dried in 15 minutes, they would have ridiculed you, branded you as crazy and quite possibly burned you at the stake calling you a witch.
17 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Travelling home for Eid: Tips and Tricks
Dhaka is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, except during Eid holidays. Most of us travel to our home town/villages to celebrate the festival with family and friends.
Dhaka will be empty and quiet, and peaceful for a few days. As much as we would like to cherish these
27 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Quick efficient cooking with Sing-er
The best thing about food is that you do not have to be a foodie to love food. Even the skinniest person who has no appetite has a favourite food. And other than a number of desserts and certain food, most food tastes better warm.
Of course, you can always cook or warm your food on the stove
20 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Wash up and get ready
Have you ever had one of those days when you come home after a long day of work and just want to sit and relax until you eventually pass out? But then suddenly, halfway towards drifting off, you suddenly remember the important meeting you have the next day, and you do not have a clean and pressed shirt for the occasion.
13 May 2019, 18:00 PM