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

This Week's Horrorscope

This Week's Horrorscope
29 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Baby shopping made easy: Mum & Little Ones in Dhanmondi

Eid-ul-Fitr arrives bringing joy, and shopping for new clothes for the occasion is not only limited to oneself, but family and friends. And the joy of shopping is multiplied with the smallest members of our families – the children. The littlest ones should have the perfect outfits, and the cutest.
27 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Dhaka Chic Fashion Fair - the best Eid shopping destination

Eid is simply incomplete without a new dress to celebrate the occasion. To make Eid shopping that much more special this year, the Fashion Design Council of Bangladesh (FDCB) is gearing up for a one-of-a-kind experience for shoppers. They are arranging for a multi designer event
27 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Step into Eid with Orion Footwear Ltd.

Shoes are one of the most important everyday companions in life. Whatever is worn, fashionable, classy, and long-lasting shoes are a must. And when it comes to festivals and special occasions, shoes which complement the clothes are always on top of the fashion forward person
27 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Mirpur-12 welcomes Infinity Mega Mall

One of Bangladesh’s leading fashion and lifestyle brand, Infinity Mega Mall has launched their latest show room on 20 May at Hazi Kujrat Ali Mollah Super Market, 1/C Harunabad, Harun Mollah Road, Pallabi, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216.
27 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Embracing your earthy-self

Ah! A summer Eid in Dhaka. Bright mornings that begin with warm greetings, and delicious, lavish breakfasts are reminiscent of childhood and happiness. Sunny afternoons that are redolent with silvery smiles and rustle of crisp new muslin saris perfumed sweet from the cardamom and rosewater.
27 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Ramadan finances

Personally, I wish the weather was always cool and that we could fast comfortably. But the cool Ramadan days will come after many years, and that is something to look forward to. It may sound strange and contrary to what we were supposed to do, but spending
27 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Life made easy: Sing-er’s kitchen appliances

Worn out by artificially flavoured drink mixes or regular ‘Lebur Shorbot’ to break the fast? Are these liquids failing miserably in brawling the blows of the scorching heat and most importantly failing in fulfilling your appetite? Craving for an add-on of liquid with the regular iftar items
27 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Make it a meal, not a feast

A healthy Ramadan routine allows us to prepare the body to adopt a nourishing lifestyle. Here are some tips that you may wish to carry with you for the entire year, at least, as far as diet is concerned.
27 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Modesty in style with Mariamah

Cultural and religious consideration has moulded a new sense of global fashion, which is now popularly termed as modest wear. Today, we see runways, global brands like Puma and Dolce & Gabbana, as well as international celebrities, noticeably embracing covered-up silhouettes, and creative layering.
27 May 2019, 18:00 PM

The versatile short kameez

The first time I became aware of fashion trends, sometime in my early teens, it was because this picture of a pristine white kameez with delicate beige embroidery on the neckline, sleeve hems, and the side slits caught my eye, and I wanted it so badly for that Eid.
27 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Aranya’s natural bounty

This is one fashion house that celebrates earth tones in its most literal sense. Aranya pours its heart and soul into creating exquisite handmade, naturally dyed clothes for men, women, and children.
27 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Prem’s Eid offering

Focusing on the latest fashion trends from ramps, Prem’s collection this year is all about exclusivity and the uniqueness of the product. Their collection showcases products directly from the looms of skilled weavers of Kanchipuram and Varanasi. Their fine finished, pure silk and pure zari Kanchipuram
27 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Klubhaus goes tribal

Eid during summer can be quite the feat on its own, especially when you are out in the markets trying to find something fashionable, trendy but comfortable to wear. Opting for a local brand that highlights ethnic work on modern wear is the perfect symbiosis between the east and the west.
27 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Wear PUMA with pride

With the ICC World Cup 2019 just over the horizon, globally acclaimed German sports brand PUMA recently launched their maiden flagship store in Bangladesh. Whilst people slowly catch on to the cricket fever, gearing up to not only support their favourite teams, but also for local and street
27 May 2019, 18:00 PM

KFC and Pizza Hut bringing joy to un-derprivileged children

For the month of Ramadan, KFC and Pizza Hut upheld their Ramadan tradition and organised special iftars at their outlets. But this time, it was extra special because this iftar was done across all outlets of KFC and Pizza Hut on the same day. The iftar was arranged for underprivileged children from local orphanages
27 May 2019, 18:00 PM
22 May 2019, 18:00 PM

A summer Ramadan with Lubnan

The Eid festivities are right around the corner, and fashion house Lubnan is all set once again to welcome the season. Their panjabis are nothing less of essentials for trendy gentlemen. The collection is focusing on colour and comfort. Digital prints on fabrics like cotton, silk, and other blended material
20 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Awe and wonder of the House of Ahmed

“I wanted to give my studio a very nostalgic antique look; utilising the space such that it looks like cosy clutter. Everybody feels at ease and my clientele can look through the collection peacefully making sure that they make the right choice for their Eid-wear,” a very passionate Ahmed Tuhin
20 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