Get your body moving: Athleisure at its best!

Athleisure dominates 2025 fashion, blending fitness and everyday wear for modern lifestyles. With versatile, sweat-wicking designs, local Bangladeshi brands now rival global labels in quality and style. Comfort meets chic minimalism as workwear and activewear seamlessly merge post-pandemic.
20 October 2025, 09:38 AM Life & Living

Can being too nice weaken your body’s defences?

Chronic people-pleasing triggers persistent stress, causing immune system dysregulation and inflammation. This may increase autoimmune disease risk over time. Prioritising self-care and reducing chronic stress supports immune health and reduces long-term biological harm.
23 October 2025, 10:49 AM Life & Living

New additions in Le Reve’s 9-to-9 Collection

Focusing on the young, professional women of Bangladesh, Le Reve has always worked to provide modern work wear options for an effortless day to evening look through their 9-to-9 clothing line. The newest additions are no exception as the fashion house has
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Invaluable Whites!

The sparkle and lustre of precious gems teasingly playing with the rays of light, especially white ones, is undeniably eye-catching. There’s nothing like a statement piece, let that be in the form of a ring, necklace or even a bracelet studded with white gems that can
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Honesty on a tightrope

Calvin was probably right. We now live in a time where people still believe that the world is flat and that vaccines are a hoax.
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Setting up a treasure hunt for your children

Have you ever heard your children saying, “I’m bored”? That’s what all parents are tired of hearing and it’s one of the trickiest problems to resolve. It’s way too easy to let your children lay down with an electronic device unattended, but we all
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Making art mainstream

Galleri Kaya is set to celebrate their 15th anniversary through an exhibition featuring a selection of art works done between 1957 and 2019 by 43 modern and contemporary artists from Bangladesh and India, from 15 to 20 July, 2019.
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

When to throw your makeup

Everything has an expiration date, even makeup. Although we do not always realise this, but use of expired makeup can have harmful effects on our skin. When I was younger, I was under the impression that I could keep my makeup forever. After all, I spent so much money on them!
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Preali: Your one-stop boutique

Piecing together the perfect outfits is a dream that requires a lot of consistent effort to come true. There has to be a balance of elegance, panache, and simplicity, but with enough flair to speak for your passion for fashion. It has to echo the high-street trends of
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Simply blanc

It is time to walk down the white bricked road of elegance, for this week is all about jewels, and not just any kind! Channel your inner Marie Antoinette in jewels in the one eternal shade of royalty—white! From the must-have diamonds, pearls, crystals and moonstones,
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Re-thinking kitchen appliances

Modern life and living calls for fast solutions, especially for anything related to kitchen and cooking. As kitchen and home appliances are available like never before, it’s time to lessen the daily grind to a somewhat tolerable level.
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Sitting in the right spot

One comfortable couch, preferably imbued with memories of family or friends, is possibly one’s best comfort zone. Don’t take my word. Television’s geekiest nerd, Sheldon Cooper, from Big Bang Theory, has reminded us more than once. There’s nothing better
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Sustainable fashion

Eco but desirable — a global agenda for Planet Fashion means looking good with a clear conscience. Essentially an awakening for the fashion industry at large, eco-friendly, ethical and sustainable clothing are slowly surging into the market, with zero compromises
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Wedding sherwani from Lubnan

The quintessential wedding outfit for the groom in one word is a sherwani. This outfit never goes out of fashion; rather, the cuts, styles and colours continuously add that extra edge over the rest of the wedding attires. Not to mention the fabric being used, since it is the
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Monsoon wedding discount from Woman’s World

Weddings are no longer limited to one season, and bridal makeup too, is now an around-the-year affair. As the bride-to-be focuses on looking her best, Woman’s World is all set to make her dreams come true for the special day in this season of sudden rain!
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

This Week's Horrorscope

ARIES Hattori, Hattori, this is my name. Laughing, making you laugh, this is my game.
26 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Dry & Comfort Collection from Grameen UNIQLO

This summer’s immense heat and humidity can only be fought off with the most comfortable clothes. Grameen UNIQLO’s latest summer offering, the ‘Dry & Comfort Collection,’ is just the right fix for that! This special collection for the season can absorb sweat fast, keeping
24 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Four-year undergrad to-do list

We all feel like adults after graduating from high-school and like to believe that we are ready to attack the undergrad life. You might have a well thought out plan to executive these four years perfectly, but just know, it might not always work out. However, the time
24 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Wear your VOICE

Ever felt like sticking a placard on your forehead to make people aware of your stance on social issues because protests just don’t seem to register? Social awareness programmes or long social media posts are just not cutting it? Have an inclination to stand and
24 June 2019, 18:00 PM

The perfect skin prep

The first step to having a clean, smooth skin is exfoliation. Exfoliate at least twice a week to scrub out all the dirt and impurities clogging your pores. There are so many exfoliators to choose from depending on your skin type; be careful to pick one that’s gentle
24 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Digitising food delivery, evolving lifestyle choices

With the work force now seeing a surge of younger professionals, convenience has now become the most priortised element.
24 June 2019, 18:00 PM

5 life lessons to learn from the Cricket World Cup 2019

The cricket world cup fever has taken over. From the joyous win against West Indies to witnessing the thrilling match of India-
24 June 2019, 18:00 PM