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

The scent of autumn

Although the woody ‘base note’ remains the same, the overall scent of autumn may smell slightly different each day. The base note of this scent, which is dried leaves decaying, is constant.
12 November 2023, 11:33 AM

Dhaka Flow's yoga and wellness festival: Where wellbeing takes centre stage

Dhaka Flow, a pioneer in promoting a holistic approach to wellness in the city, organised its much-anticipated second festival of yoga and wellness at Gulshan Society Lake Park on 10 and 11 November 2023. The event brought together vendors of wellness products, fitness teachers, and individuals and offered an immersive experience in movement, mindfulness, health, and community.
12 November 2023, 10:48 AM

Gucci and Moschino designer Davide Renne dead at 46

The fashion world reeled as shocking news of famous Italian designer Davide Renne’s death began circulating the Internet on Friday, 10 November. The tragedy occurred only nine days after he had joined Moschino as Creative Director. The creative mastermind was only 46 when he passed away.
12 November 2023, 09:56 AM

Meet Bangladesh’s own MrBeast: R I Manik’s philanthropic acts including Tk 50/kg onions

While R I Manik has recently gained recognition for selling onions at a significantly reduced price, approximately one-third of the market rate, at Tk 50 per kilogramme, his philanthropic journey spans nearly the last half a decade.
11 November 2023, 09:20 AM

How effective is online education in the current political situation?

Considering the country’s volatile political situation and the consequent, sporadic school closures, a number of educational institutions have decided to operate online, and obviously, everyone has an opinion.
9 November 2023, 10:11 AM

TNR Events shaping the future of entertainment in Bangladesh

With a keen focus on engaging young minds and offering unforgettable experiences, TNR Events is a catalyst for vibrant moments, a stage for creativity, and a bridge connecting a new generation to unique and engaging activities.
8 November 2023, 09:54 AM

Highlighting Bangladeshi excellence at Asia Model Festival: Azra Mahmood Talent Camp's mission

Asia Model Festival is a global cultural content platform where all Asians are welcome to participate and exchange their experience.
6 November 2023, 11:02 AM

Ink, charcoal, and watercolours: Inner Passages by Tasmina Khan Majles

Tasmina Khan Majles, the talented multidisciplinary artist of Bangladeshi heritage, has taken the brush to channel her inner psyche that is a weave of her conscious and unconscious mind through painting.
4 November 2023, 09:39 AM

Is photo retouching ethical?

Occasionally called editing, the proper term for pictures which are tweaked to look a certain way is “retouching.” Photo retouching tools are powerful — they give you a choice to look closer to what you aspire to look like, but more and more people are calling out its ethical dimensions.
1 November 2023, 10:46 AM

Matthew Perry: The friend we will never forget

In the world of entertainment, it is not uncommon to be swept away by the charms of an actor or the fictional character played by them. Sometimes it is the looks, sometimes the sense of humour and so on. But then there are those who come with the best and etch their names in our hearts, making it impossible to forget them. Matthew Perry just happens to be one such person.
29 October 2023, 13:00 PM

7 life lessons we can take from Pablo Picasso’s artistic legacy

Years after Pablo Picasso’s death, his art is still popular and recreated in many forms; clothes, accessories, decorations, replications etc. Most importantly, his artwork is a source of inspiration for many creatives and a point of references for artists. Picasso's inspirational reach isn't limited to creatives but the lesson we can take from his life is for everyone.
25 October 2023, 11:20 AM

Mohammad Mohasin: Championing hope in wheelchair cricket

What if you are unable to tread that path in the conventional way? If you have the courage to never give up, you may become a champion of hope in the face of impossible challenges. So, goes the inspiring true tale of Mohammad Mohasin, captain of the Bangladesh Wheelchair Cricket team.
24 October 2023, 09:01 AM

Hosting a watch party at your place? Here’s some furniture layout ideas for ICC World Cup

Depending on your living space, hosting a successful house party that combines the thrill of sports with comfort may require some thoughtful furniture rearrangement. In this guide, we will provide you with some innovative ideas to help you create the perfect ambiance for maximum comfort, and ensure that your room is perfectly suited for an exciting match. Let's get started!
23 October 2023, 13:53 PM

Durga Puja in Dhaka: A glimpse into splendid puja mandaps

It's that time of the year when Dhaka comes alive with vibrant colours and the infectious energy of Durga Puja. As always, the festival takes on a vibrant and enchanting form with beautifully decorated puja mandaps gracing the cityscape. So, let us present you with a glimpse into Dhaka's 5 most splendid Durga Puja mandaps, where tradition, art, and devotion converge to create a dazzling spectacle.
23 October 2023, 12:59 PM

Townships to be built beside Dhaka

Feasibility study conducted, informs state minister
22 October 2023, 13:58 PM

Revisiting childhood: A spectacular circus experience that is Cirque du Soleil

If you are wondering what ‘contemporary circus’ is, well, unlike ‘traditional circus,’ ‘contemporary circus’ rarely uses animals but relies on music, theatrics, and mechanics to give a memorable experience to their audiences.
22 October 2023, 10:42 AM

Hatirjheel water taxi: Escaping Dhaka’s traffic woes

For most urban dwellers, a day often begins with the monotonous sounds of traffic congestion. What if we told you amidst this chaos, there is respite awaiting you? That is Hatirjheel and its water taxis.
22 October 2023, 10:29 AM

Borni village: Where bamboo crafts tell the story of skill and heritage

Quality bamboo crafts are usually difficult to come by and finding a destination with an extensive selection of choices can be even more elusive. Hence, if you are in pursuit of such a place, let us recommend a trip to Borni, a village in Tangail.
21 October 2023, 08:26 AM

Why is cricket so boring?

Amidst the raging sea of green jerseys and the enthusiasm of fans who can differentiate between a googly and a doosra, there’s a quiet minority who look at a cricket ball and see, well, just a ball. They argue, "Why spend five days watching a Test match when it might just end in a draw?" Sounds like waiting for a rain-soaked Dhaka road to dry, doesn't it?
19 October 2023, 10:00 AM

Top 5 most memorable moments of Bangladesh cricket

With Bangladesh making waves in cricket and creating moments that will forever be etched in our hearts and memoires, here are the top five most memorable moments of Bangladesh cricket.
19 October 2023, 09:30 AM