Gold prices are up—but should you invest now?
23 October 2025, 10:57 AM
Can being too nice weaken your body’s defences?
23 October 2025, 10:49 AM
Struggling with weight? Your sleep could be the missing piece
23 October 2025, 10:43 AM
Why is Sweden prescribing holidays for health?
22 October 2025, 10:13 AM
Mother-to-be? Try these safe yoga poses for your second trimester
22 October 2025, 10:04 AM
How Neeshat turned hair loss into DIGHAL’s herbal success
21 October 2025, 08:24 AM
#Women Empowerment / How Sara Hossain is redefining Bangladesh’s leather industry
20 October 2025, 09:44 AM
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
How SIZ Is reviving Nakshi Kantha as the future of fashion
12 October 2025, 09:37 AM
Fashion & Beauty / Shades of style: The fashion power of eyewear
8 October 2025, 07:03 AM
Forever silk: Reinventing a classic for every generation
8 October 2025, 06:53 AM
Another travel scam takes off: Fly Far Int'l shuts down amid fraud allegations
Company’s office and website go dark
15 October 2025, 16:16 PM
Thai Airways plans to resume flights from Ctg
12 October 2025, 19:31 PM
Holidaymakers defy rain and rough seas
2 October 2025, 18:09 PM
Only 2,000 people daily at Saint Martin’s – reopens from this November
2 October 2025, 12:49 PM
5 underrated Bangladeshi tourist spots to visit during Durga Puja holidays
29 September 2025, 09:12 AM
Want better focus and health? Add more fish to diet
16 October 2025, 11:36 AM
Make your favourite Bengali snacks at home with these easy recipes
13 October 2025, 11:12 AM
Restaurant hype vs. reality: Are we overspending?
11 October 2025, 09:54 AM
Netrokona’s iconic balish mishti gets GI recognition
4 October 2025, 10:59 AM
7 recipes that celebrate the spirit of Durga Puja
29 September 2025, 08:50 AM
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
Struggling with weight? Your sleep could be the missing piece
23 October 2025, 10:43 AM
Mother-to-be? Try these safe yoga poses for your second trimester
22 October 2025, 10:04 AM
Say goodbye to back pain with these simple yoga poses
16 October 2025, 11:44 AM
Why many moms lean toward home remedies during pregnancy
15 October 2025, 10:18 AM
Is tea really healthy or just a comforting habit?
12 October 2025, 09:47 AM
Detect breast cancer early: Know these warning signs today
11 October 2025, 09:54 AM
Why dengue is getting deadlier — even when we know the rules
9 October 2025, 08:37 AM
#Health & Fitness / Eating right without starving: A practical nutrition plan for women
7 October 2025, 04:17 AM
#Perspective / The tragic fate of stray animals in Japan Garden City
23 November 2024, 05:20 AM
Navigating Dhaka's Eid shopping scene on a budget
28 March 2024, 08:36 AM
My Dhaka / Comrade, give me a cup!
30 May 2023, 18:00 PM
The colourful cauliflowers of Bangladesh
6 February 2023, 02:17 AM
Shankha Dasgupta: Meet the genius behind Guti
1 February 2023, 12:48 PM
Despite charging fees, needs of passengers neglected
23 January 2023, 04:33 AM
#Perspective / Wasfia Nazreen: Don’t let ageism break your spirit
31 October 2022, 12:17 PM
July memories
The tragic events of July, especially the Holey Artisan attack and the revolution in Bangladesh, have left indelible scars. Memories of loss and sacrifice continue to shape the nation, serving as a powerful reminder of resilience and resistance.
30 June 2025, 04:56 AM
How Bangladeshi aunties cooked up Zohran Mamdani’s NYC political win
Zohran Kwame Mamdani’s grassroots NYC primary win went viral for celebrating immigrant culture, Bangladeshi aunties, and desi identity — blending activism, humour, and heritage into a bold campaign that redefined immigrant political engagement.
28 June 2025, 09:16 AM
The Last Folks of Otter Fishing: Rony Sharafat’s documentary on a vanishing bond
Rony Sharafat’s documentary “The Last Folks of Otter Fishing” captures a fading human-animal tradition in Narail, highlighting ethical storytelling, ecological loss, and the urgent need to preserve vanishing cultural and environmental heritage through visual narratives.
26 June 2025, 08:49 AM
International students in US suffer under restrictive new rules
Tightened U.S. immigration policies in 2025 have restricted international students’ freedoms, academic opportunities, and work access, leading to increased censorship, funding cuts, bureaucratic delays, and a growing sense of exclusion within American academia.
25 June 2025, 09:03 AM
Ban on Tanguar Haor houseboats: Brilliant fix or overkill move?
The houseboat ban in Tanguar Haor aims to protect its fragile ecosystem from overcrowded tourism, noise, and pollution. While environmentalists support it, travellers feel stranded, sparking debate over sustainable tourism and effective policy enforcement.
24 June 2025, 11:51 AM
Living room layout ideas for a fun and relaxing atmosphere
Transform your living room into a warm, conversation-focused space by prioritising comfort, smart furniture placement, and engaging elements like board games. Ditch TV dominance and design for real connection — without breaking the bank, thanks to EMI options.
22 June 2025, 09:01 AM
Architect Marina Tabassum designs London’s iconic Summer Pavilion
In a landmark moment for South Asian architecture, Marina Tabassum and her office Marina Tabassum Architects (MTA) have become the first from the region to design the Pavilion — a space known for celebrating innovation and cultural dialogue through design.
19 June 2025, 11:07 AM
Human-sized Labubu doll fetches over $150,000 at Beijing auction
Meet Labubu: a human-sized, monster-faced doll that just smashed records, selling for a whopping 1.08 million yuan ($150,324; £110,465) at an auction in Beijing.
19 June 2025, 11:04 AM
Things Dhaka should learn from Chattogram!
As someone who has lived in Dhaka and Chattogram for a more or less equal number of years, I am here to tell you that the port city is much better than the capital. Admit it: Dhaka is overrated.
19 June 2025, 10:29 AM
The anatomy of a face: Inside Atia Rahman’s world of prosthetic makeup
To most people, a face is a face. To Atia Rahman, it’s a map of memory, trauma, identity, and fiction. When she works, she is not just applying makeup but rather layering psychology, reconstructing time, and adding evidence to a character’s backstory.
19 June 2025, 10:19 AM
Farming against the salt: Women farmers on the frontline of the Sundarbans
In Bangladesh’s saline delta, climate-vulnerable women like Jamuna and Pushpa lead adaptation with innovative farming and resilience. Despite gender inequality and health risks, they drive sustainable solutions for survival, food security, and environmental justice.
18 June 2025, 12:00 PM
Real fatherhood according to Don Corleone
The Godfather brilliantly explores fatherhood through Vito and Michael Corleone’s emotional journey, portraying loyalty, sacrifice, and the complexities of being a father and son across generations in a crime-driven yet deeply human family saga.
14 June 2025, 08:46 AM
Too much red meat? Here’s how to keep gout in check this Eid
Gout is a type of arthritis caused by the build-up of uric acid crystals in joints.
12 June 2025, 08:34 AM
What you need to know about Nimbus, the new COVID-19 variant
Unlike in the early days of the pandemic, there are no frantic hospital scenes or mass testing queues.
11 June 2025, 10:23 AM
Familiar Dhaka in an unfamiliar mood
The familiar city now appears in an unfamiliar form—no traffic jams, no honking, no packed footpaths
7 June 2025, 09:25 AM
The big Eid detox: Because that wasn’t just one cheat day
While you should indulge because, let’s be honest, Eid is about love, family, and licking rezala off your elbow, it’s not a bad idea to also plan a bit of a comeback. A soft, digestive reboot.
5 June 2025, 10:00 AM
Monorail in Chattogram: Will it ease traffic or add to the chaos?
Chattogram’s first monorail aims to ease traffic with faster, cheaper transit, but scepticism remains due to past delays and unfinished projects. If successful, it could boost urban life, business, and tourism, though locals debate its immediate necessity.
4 June 2025, 21:51 PM
Miss World Bangladesh returns home, not empty handed!
At a warm and heartfelt press conference in Dhaka, hosted by the Azra Mahmood Talent Camp (AMTC), Aklima Atika Konika, Bangladesh’s representative at Miss World 2025 in India, shared her story in a way that deeply moved everyone in the room.
4 June 2025, 21:43 PM
Are we loving the new Taka redesigns? Bangladeshis weigh in
Bangladesh's new banknotes, launched on June 2, blend cultural heritage, inclusivity, and modern security features. Public response is mixed, with praise for commemorating national icons and criticism over aesthetics sparking creative alternatives and online debate.
4 June 2025, 21:09 PM
Why ‘dumb’ phones are making a smart comeback in 2025
Dumb phones are making a comeback as people seek digital detox, improved focus, and nostalgia. With lower costs, longer battery life, and fewer distractions, ditching smartphones offers a mindful escape — despite missing out on modern conveniences.
29 May 2025, 11:06 AM