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

Boots, pumps and Oxfords for winter chills

Is it any different in our parts of the world? You might be scoffing away, but make an attempt to turn up at the next job interview in multicoloured sneakers or better yet flip-flops and you would easily get the answer!
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM

THIS WEEK'S HORRORSCOPE

Let me show you what it means to Sun.
28 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Myth busters

It almost seems like common sense, but that is not the case apparently! People get colds because of viral infections and there are no reasons to think that germs are more abundant in lower temperatures.
26 December 2016, 18:00 PM

How to look fancy at winter parties!

Winter is a season of celebrations! It comes with holiday parties, brunches with the girls, hangouts over dinner with friends or family, late night BBQ welcoming the new year, garden parties enjoying the chilly weather and of course... the weddings, the weddings, and the weddings!
26 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Foodpanda completes three

In December 2013, Foodpanda Bangladesh started its journey with just 5 employees. The goal was to simplify the life of customers by making food delivery as convenient and affordable as possible.
26 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Stunning Alterations

You can cut out the sari into a fashionable long skirt, making sure to include the favourite patterns. The skirt is advised to be kept long in order to conserve most of the sari.
26 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Budapest Park – a pride of Toronto city!

This is one of the favourite places, and a source of pride for Toronto city dwellers. As it combines history and nature together, the Budapest Park is termed as a 'city within a park.'
26 December 2016, 18:00 PM

The ultimate uses of jolly-tins

How many times were you bitterly disappointed when you opened a jolly-tin expecting good old butter cookies only to find your mum's sewing kit bundled up in a giant knot?
26 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Story of a friendship old

Have you noticed your 'cha-wala' lately? No? Well, he has. If you are a tea enthusiast and have been frequenting a 'tong' for your regular meet-ups, you know what I am saying. If you have not, snuggle in with a steaming cup.
26 December 2016, 18:00 PM

The allure of Aroyee: Fine-dining in your own home

“Aroyee mai?” These two words ring out in the street food hubs of Thailand, the first bite inevitably complemented by the question. A simple translation is, “Is it delicious?”
26 December 2016, 18:00 PM

The Way, Dhaka – the hottest boutique hotel in town

Nestled in the vibrant and growing business district of the capital, 'The Way' Dhaka is a brand new international hotel chain.
26 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Chilli and chocolates: a match made in heaven

As the days get colder, appreciate the full bodied flavours of chocolate is all its savoury glory! Rich in minerals, chocolate is known to help combat heart disease, fight the LDL, the so-called 'bad cholesterol,' and also aid in losing weight.
26 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Repurpose an old sari

There is also the issue of trends, fashion, and dying styles. Your mother might have been very comfortable in a sari but you probably like fusion wear or western wear, what can you do in such a case?
26 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Fresh bloom in winter - Preali Collection the serene fashion store in the capital

Dismal winter discourages even the most fashionable from donning latest trends. The season, perhaps with its chilly wind and the misty fog persuades everyone to try out monotonous colours like grey, beige and white.
26 December 2016, 18:00 PM

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

As the star of Bethlehem approaches, the cakes get ready for the oven and the city lights up – we get ready to celebrate a very
22 December 2016, 18:00 PM

THIS WEEK'S HORRORSCOPE

You are to your family what this December is to all winters, a disappointment.
21 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Fifty shades of formal

Do not take the name literally and wear a black, neck tie. This name is associated with what is known as a tuxedo.
19 December 2016, 18:00 PM

A Fairytale Christmas at Dhaka Regency

Inspired by the magic of the upcoming festive season, Dhaka Regency presents 'Once Upon a Christmas', a jovial fairy tale extravaganza to celebrate the most joyous time of year.
19 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Do your part this winter

As the rickshaw glided through the mist-sodden path, the bleak breeze whipping my face, I could not help but notice the tattered shirt worn by my sociable companion in front pulling us away.
19 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Check it out

There is no better way to spend a Friday evening than spending it under the twinkling stars at Radisson's park-like garden while enjoying a steamy hot pot and listening to soothing live music from the Latin band, Latin Sound, from South America.
19 December 2016, 18:00 PM