Struggling with weight? Your sleep could be the missing piece
23 October 2025, 10:43 AM
Life & Living
Why is Sweden prescribing holidays for health?
22 October 2025, 10:13 AM
Life & Living
Mother-to-be? Try these safe yoga poses for your second trimester
22 October 2025, 10:04 AM
Life & Living
How Neeshat turned hair loss into DIGHAL’s herbal success
21 October 2025, 08:24 AM
Life & Living
#Women Empowerment / How Sara Hossain is redefining Bangladesh’s leather industry
20 October 2025, 09:44 AM
Life & Living
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
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
Life & Living
Thai Airways plans to resume flights from Ctg
12 October 2025, 19:31 PM
Life & Living
Holidaymakers defy rain and rough seas
2 October 2025, 18:09 PM
Environment
Only 2,000 people daily at Saint Martin’s – reopens from this November
2 October 2025, 12:49 PM
Life & Living
5 underrated Bangladeshi tourist spots to visit during Durga Puja holidays
29 September 2025, 09:12 AM
Feature
Make your favourite Bengali snacks at home with these easy recipes
13 October 2025, 11:12 AM
Feature
Restaurant hype vs. reality: Are we overspending?
11 October 2025, 09:54 AM
Life & Living
Netrokona’s iconic balish mishti gets GI recognition
4 October 2025, 10:59 AM
Life & Living
7 recipes that celebrate the spirit of Durga Puja
29 September 2025, 08:50 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
Struggling with weight? Your sleep could be the missing piece
23 October 2025, 10:43 AM
Life & Living
Mother-to-be? Try these safe yoga poses for your second trimester
22 October 2025, 10:04 AM
Life & Living
Say goodbye to back pain with these simple yoga poses
16 October 2025, 11:44 AM
Life & Living
Why many moms lean toward home remedies during pregnancy
15 October 2025, 10:18 AM
Life & Living
Is tea really healthy or just a comforting habit?
12 October 2025, 09:47 AM
Life & Living
Detect breast cancer early: Know these warning signs today
11 October 2025, 09:54 AM
Life & Living
Why dengue is getting deadlier — even when we know the rules
9 October 2025, 08:37 AM
Life & Living
#Health & Fitness / Eating right without starving: A practical nutrition plan for women
7 October 2025, 04:17 AM
Life & Living
#Perspective / The tragic fate of stray animals in Japan Garden City
23 November 2024, 05:20 AM
Life & Living
Navigating Dhaka's Eid shopping scene on a budget
28 March 2024, 08:36 AM
Life & Living
My Dhaka / Comrade, give me a cup!
30 May 2023, 18:00 PM
News
Celebrating classical Music with Dhaka Classics
On Sunday evening, 26 February, Dhaka Classics hosted The Dhaka Classics Media Salon, where they announced their official launch to promote western classical, jazz and traditional music from home and abroad. During the event, the guests got to enjoy the performances of celebrated singer Neil Mukherjee and one of the board members, Kelley Michelle Taylor.
1 March 2023, 11:23 AM
How to declutter your mind
The human brain is essentially a supercomputer, with around a billion neurons forming a trillion connections. Those are some remarkable numbers but unfortunately, unlike a computer, our memory doesn’t have a search option (Elon should really look into this).
1 March 2023, 10:23 AM
Boundaries you need to set for inner peace
Boundaries are very important. We all have limitations and we tend to often take things to the limits simply because we don’t have any boundaries. This can be very bad for our inner peace and so, we need to act accordingly. Sure, you may feel guilty at first and they may not give the best impression to others but remember, you must protect your boundaries at all cost. Besides, boundaries increase our sense of selves and self-worth.
1 March 2023, 10:15 AM
Explore the aesthetics of a minimalist dining room
A home's dining room is where family and friends gather to enjoy good times and warm spirits over a meal prepared with care. A dining room decorated in a minimalist style makes for an uncluttered setting in which it is more fun to share meals with loved ones. When family mealtimes at home increase, everyone will appreciate the sleek, understated pieces of dining furniture.
27 February 2023, 12:05 PM
IELTS General Writing: 7 tips and tricks
Acing the IELTS General Writing test has never been easier. Straight from the horse’s mouth, CIC News brings to you 7 of the best tips for high band scores in the exam to take you a step closer to Canadian emigration.
27 February 2023, 11:40 AM
Top 5 interesting facts about ‘Pop Samrat’ Azam Khan
Azam Khan holds a significant place in Bangladeshi music history. He was one of the first local musicians to introduce western instruments and infuse them with compositions based on the Bangladeshi society of his time.
27 February 2023, 11:29 AM
Stitch design in OPPO Reno8 T: An aesthetic that’s way more than a mere fashion statement
The latest edition to the Reno series, Reno8 T, comes with a Fiberglass-Leather Design, elevating the design approach one step ahead while intermingling the everlasting allure of stitching with the appeal of design aesthetics. Employing a new technique to remove plastic edging together with a new leather stitching pattern surrounding the camera model, Reno8 T flaunts a design inspired by stitching art that offers a multitude of benefits for tech-savvy users. In fact, OPPO Reno8 T is the very first smartphone to feature a ‘stitch design’ on fiberglass leather, using an embossing process that will offer nothing short of a premium experience for smartphone users. Driven by an urge to add dimension to the fashion statement of smartphone users, OPPO has added a textured design around the camera module for simulating the effect of leather stitching and layering visual effects.
26 February 2023, 12:20 PM
How to be more disciplined in life?
Ever seen people who breeze through life with the right amount of sleep, a healthy diet, and time for everything? They seem to be living a charmed life. However, it’s not as much magic, as it is discipline — a good habit that takes years of perseverance to build and sustain. A fizzle-proof way of life, discipline delivers much more than willpower or motivation, and can be the best bet for even the lazier ones amongst us.
25 February 2023, 09:58 AM
Ways to use ChatGPT for higher productivity
People have embraced ChatGPT for its apparent benefits in the fields of writing, studying, research, and much more. Despite the apprehensions prevalent in workplaces regarding the conversational AI tool, experts say that ChatGPT is not going to take away people’s jobs anytime soon but can actually help them be much more productive in their work.
25 February 2023, 09:47 AM
Best ways to comfort a sad person
While an ideal approach would vary from person to person, growing research suggests that a good conversation can go a long way to make people feel better. People deal with sadness in different ways — some like to be left alone while others want company; some feel happier with a bar of chocolate, whereas others cannot register any form of solace until they start to feel better on their own.
25 February 2023, 09:35 AM
Shams, the Internet Star
Thoughts of Shams came to inception in 2017. Shams Afroz Chowdhury turned to content creation to divert her attention during a period in her life when she was possibly the most vulnerable she had ever been.
23 February 2023, 09:27 AM
Learning to say No!
A vital life skill that many individuals struggle with is learning to say "no." It may be challenging to set limits and advocate for oneself, whether it's in response to a social invitation, a request for assistance at work, or a request for a personal favour. Nonetheless, it may be beneficial to others to say "no," as well as one's personal well-being.
22 February 2023, 16:33 PM
Aditya Chopra not a rumour: Confirms ‘The Romantics’ on Netflix
‘The Romantics’, directed by Smriti Mudhra and produced by YRF Entertainment is a fascinating documentary series on Netflix that explores the romantic genre of Indian cinema. It begins with Yash Chopra's first full-length feature from the early 1970s and ends with Jab Tak Hai Jaan, his final film. However, what makes this series a must-watch (and we do not say this lightly) is the appearance of Aditya Chopra, one of the finest filmmakers of Bollywood today and the eldest son of Yash Chopra who appeared for an extensive interview on camera for the very first time.
22 February 2023, 16:29 PM
Pathaan release in Bangladesh: Audience reactions
After much speculation, it has been confirmed that Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan will be released in Bangladesh. On 19 February, the Ministry of Information confirmed that the film has been given the green light to be released in the country. Following the announcement, King Khan himself recognised the initiative on Twitter.
22 February 2023, 16:24 PM
10 things to consider before getting married
A significant turning point in anyone's life is marriage. It is a unique period in one's life when making the commitment to love and appreciates someone through good and bad times is very important. But for a marriage to succeed and last a lifetime, a number of issues must be resolved before the couple is married. The following are ten things to consider before getting married.
22 February 2023, 15:43 PM
How to fix underlying problems in any relationship
Relationships are a vital part of human life, providing emotional support, love, and companionship. However, even the best relationships can experience underlying problems that, if left unresolved, can lead to deeper issues and even separation. Fortunately, many of these underlying problems can be addressed and fixed, provided both parties are committed to working through the issues together. Keeping that in mind, here are some steps you can take to start working on your relationship and hopefully change things for the better.
22 February 2023, 15:28 PM
Mehedi Hasan Polok discussing the state of boxing in Bangladesh
Mehedi Hasan Polok has been relentlessly working to make boxing more prevalent in Bangladesh. When he is not in the ring himself, the professional boxer, who has 4 wins under his belt, is organising combat sports through his own promotion UCSP (Ultimate Combat Sports Promotions). His dream is for boxing to have the same significance in our culture that sports like cricket does.
22 February 2023, 15:21 PM
5 ways Andy Warhol changed art forever
One of the most well-known and influential artists of the 20th century is Andy Warhol. He revolutionised the idea of artistic expression during the course of his incredibly productive career, emerging as one of the most significant figures in art for succeeding generations. Fashion designers, artists, photographers, singers, and filmmakers have all drawn inspiration from Andy Warhol.
22 February 2023, 15:15 PM
4 Lesser-known facts about Ekushey February
Here are facts you probably did not know about Ekushey February.
20 February 2023, 12:41 PM
What makes Professor Shonku so special to us?
As Bengalis, we have grown up reading Satyajit Ray. Who does not remember the clever, witty, and adventurous detective, Feluda? Or the highly revered Professor Shonku, an eccentric scientist, inventor, explorer, and polyglot?
Today, we celebrate one of these characters, Professor Trilokeshwar Shonku, paying a humble tribute to the Bengali maestro that is Satyajit Ray. For many of us, Ray was the entrance to Bengali literature, and the Shonku series — an influential work of science fiction in the Bengali language.
20 February 2023, 12:34 PM