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

Guavas and Apples every day, doctors riot.
6 June 2018, 18:00 PM

SadaKalo introduces their Eid collection “Ethnic Smile”

This year, check out SadaKalo's collection that has been based on the works of well-known artisan, Sarat Mela Chakma's sample book “Alam”. The line plays homage to the book's traditional indigenous motifs and designs, and is available at all SadaKalo outlets.
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM

A 'Night Bazaar' to remember!

This Ramadan enjoy a magical night out at “Vim presents Cookups Night Bazaar” with your friends and family at the Midas Center in Dhanmondi, on Friday, 8 June, 2018, from 4 pm - 12 am. The second annual installment of this event is hosted by Cookups, Bangladesh's largest homemade food marketplace - “the airbnb of food,” and takes inspiration from the night markets of the Middle East and brings together
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM

The cosmopolitan iftar

Stuffing our bellies full of golden fried goods hardly seems a viable option anymore. A shift to support our changing lifestyles requires that we eat compatibly so as to go easy on our bodies. Cosmopolitan, in its core, means a total acceptance of the best of cultures. So for iftar, it would directly mean the best of iftars from around the globe.
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM

A different kind of Iftar

The Italians love eating bread and have found all kinds of combinations to satiate their love of it. Focaccia is one such example of the many types of bread and it is consumed throughout the Mediterranean. I attempted a Fearless Olive version of this bread which can be placed as an accompaniment to the other iftar items.
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Eid bounty

Just after a few more days, we shall be celebrating the fast-approaching Eid-ul-Fitr. Is there something we are missing here? Yes, the Eid gifts! The tradition is pretty universal and we look forward to giving and receiving the lovely bounties.
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM

To shoe or not to shoe

Kurtas have become the most sought after garment by men, what with Pahela Baishakh, Ramadan, and Eid being at arm's reach of each other. While running around gathering all the kurtas one can find, men will usually tend to pay little attention to their footwear. It can't be overlooked or ignored; after all, a man's footwear speaks volumes about him.
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Louder, Bolder, Better, Grander with Zurhem

After conquering last Eid with his exclusive Mahrajan collection, Mehruz Munir is back with a mix of Eastern European and modern classic in his newest additions to Zurhem's regal Mahrajan collection.
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM

An Eid without the sari

The Bengali aesthetic sense has been enamoured with the allure of the sari since time immemorial. This love affair is further stoked during the all-important festive season. But the human heart is known to be predisposed to whims and fancies. And when it comes to us women choosing outfits, it acts fickle and hence, foibles ensue.
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM

BMCC celebrates John Walker's Birthday

Bangladesh Matchbox Collectors Club (BMCC) celebrated the 237th birthday of John Walker on 29 May, 2018, the English inventor who invented the friction match and namely the matchbox .
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Coca-Cola brings month-long Ramadan campaign 'Taste the Sehri and 'Bashay Iftar'

For the occasion of Ramadan this year, Coca-Cola Bangladesh introduces the 'Taste the Sehri' and 'Bashay Iftar' campaign. The month-long campaign is currently running in the capital's 63 popular and renowned restaurants. Foodies can avail this offer by buying a Coca-Cola and Food combos and will be rewarded with free Sehri Nights tickets.
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Nitya Upahar's Artistic Eid Collection

Nitya Upahar introduces their Eid collection inspired by noted artists. Their t-shirts for adults and children are themed on Qayyum Chowdhury's 'Meghe Meghe Bela'. For the adult line, the t-shirt designs include: Dhakai Rickshaw,
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Art introduces its summer collection for Eid

For this Eid-ul-Fitr, Art has introduced an exclusive summer collection for men and women, currently available at all of their outlets. The line is made up of bright hues mostly on cotton.
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Chic Panache

Ask anybody who has been to her dainty little shop and they'd swear to have instantaneously fallen in love with the ever gorgeous pastel shades and the unique cuts of the shalwar kameezs.
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM

UBER: your travel companion this Eid vacation

With Eid holidays coming up, everyone is gearing up for an exotic getaway. Travelling, a great way to unwind and experience new cuisines, landscape and culture, can often be a hassle in a foreign land. For Bangladeshi travellers who are planning to stay rooted in the country this Eid with family and friends, can find a travelling option through Uber in Dhaka and Chittagong. Users can make the most of travelling from one dawat to another with an UberHIRE
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Fairness Kesar Face Wash from Himalaya

World renowned natural brand Himalaya has brought a soap-free facewash solution titled, Fairness Kesar Face wash in Bangladesh. This face wash is specially formulated with saffron which helps to brighten the complexion and its antibacterial property prevents the bacterial infection. It is also enriched with cucumber, pomegranate and mint.
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM

This Week's Horrorscope

Daedalus was a failed father and that is the lesson from Icarus' story.
30 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Ayurveda Research & Health Center

Founded by Lady Sarwat Abed and Zahida Ispahani, Ayurveda Research & Health Center (ARHC), is the first ever authentic Ayurveda Panchkarma centre in Bangladesh. Initiated back in 2014, ARHC is situated at Banani, Road 23. The research centre concentrates on pain, and weight management and beauty-related issues as well as hosts relaxation and rejuvenation programmes, especially designed to suit individual needs.
28 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Eid with Nipun

Keeping the weather and the upcoming festivities in mind, Nipun Bangladesh is all set with a collection featuring fabrics like cotton, linen, tant cotton etc. Motifs like floral, Thai, architectural motifs are in the spotlight on saris, shalwar kameezs, kurti, men's panjabis, shirts as well as on the children's line.
28 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Children's Eid collection at Kay Kraft

From newborns to children of all ages, Kay Kraft has clothes for the upcoming Eid celebrations for all ages.
28 May 2018, 18:00 PM