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

Falgun at Bishwo Rang

Just as winter is leaving and nature makes ready for spring, Bishwo Rang brings its patrons its new Falgun collection, to celebrate the season of colours.
31 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Nursing and Caregiving: A Set of Helping Hands

Adulting is not easy. You have to take care of yourself, your family and your career; all at the same time. And this can often turn out to be challenging, especially when a family member gets sick and you have to attend to them.
31 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Must Watch Films of 2021

Here are some of the must watch films of 2021, from existential animated films to nostalgia-inducing superhero movies.
29 January 2022, 08:54 AM

Sharing a meal on earth or in heaven

These four fathers are just like any other. Like all the other, ordinary fathers that are present. The unknowns. All four of the individuals in the picture are, Syed Faizul Hussaini, Akkas Hossain Fakir, Abdur Reza Khan, Kawser Mia. All of them had a family which consisted of four members. The family that shared at least one meal together.
27 January 2022, 11:43 AM

Parents of gay children should offer them support, says Pope

Pope Francis said on Wednesday that parents of gay children should not condemn them but offer them support.
27 January 2022, 06:28 AM

Methuselah, almost a century old aquarium fish found in San Francisco

Meet Methuselah, the fish that likes to eat fresh figs, get belly rubs and is believed to be the oldest living aquarium fish in the world.
26 January 2022, 12:11 PM

Snack on!

Have you ever wondered how many occasions in the daily life would remain unfulfilling or dull without something to munch on?
24 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Uber: Women’s Companion for Safe Commute

Nabiha is a working woman. She often needs to go outside for urgent businesses. Today, the driver of her personal vehicle is absent, but she needs to leave for an urgent meeting.
24 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Shajgoj launches Revlon in Bangladesh

The beauty e-commerce platform Shajgoj has added legendary makeup brand Revlon to its strong international portfolio last week, making it easier for Bangladeshi users of Shajgoj to easily access the international brand. 
24 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Fish bowls drive fish mad, says French aquarium vendor; stops selling them

A leading French aquarium vendor has decided to stop selling round fish bowls because they drive fish mad and kill them quickly.
23 January 2022, 16:10 PM

Selecting cushion covers? Let us show you how

Cushion covers are an essential part of any home, and the process of choosing them does not have to be a daunting one! Here’s a quick look into the trending cushion covers for the new year.
20 January 2022, 10:30 AM

Ways to decorate your window sill

You will be surprised to know how easily window sills can be styled to literally transform your rooms in the most creative ways.
19 January 2022, 11:18 AM

The ultimate guide to pet grooming in Dhaka

Oftentimes, people think grooming your pets is only the act of bathing them and cutting their nails. But our beloved furry creatures deserve so much more love than that.
17 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Moving out of your parents’ house in Dhaka?

While in Bangladesh, most young adults aged 18+ do not go through major life changes other than choosing the course of education, the scenario abroad is completely different, where, upon reaching adulthood, they get a reality check as they move out of their parents’ house and start living alone – a sight not too commonly seen here… or is it so?
17 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Struggles of solo women in the big city

Brave, young, independent women are breaking stereotypes in the big cities to live with independence. But is it a bed of roses?
17 January 2022, 18:00 PM

A basic guide to cleaning your fridge

Refrigerators are one of those parts of our house that makes us feel safe in the knowledge of its cleanliness when the outside is spotless and shiny. However, the insides of fridges often are a completely different story and it is important to clean them regularly in order to keep food-borne diseases away as well as prevent diseases like food poisoning, etc.
17 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Tufan and his art

Art is the original language, and is perhaps one of the more visceral ways of expressing emotions and ideas, after all, ancient mankind chose to paint and draw on caves much before they developed language or scripts.
17 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Your go-to guide to hosting a Shakrain party at the heart of old Dhaka

Shakrain, also known as ‘Poush Songkranti’, takes place to mark the last day of the Bangla month, Poush. It will take place on 14 January this year, with last year’s festivity observed in a limited scale to comply with COVID-19 restrictions. Whether you are hosting for the first time or need a refresher, let us give some pointers to have a fun event this year!
13 January 2022, 08:11 AM

Shakrain's fireworks: Is the spectacle worth the environmental damage?

Shakrain Festival's fireworks light up Old Dhaka's skies annually but pose serious environmental, health, and safety risks. Fireworks harm children, elders, animals, and nature. Centralized displays or sustainable alternatives could reduce noise, pollution, and casualties.
13 January 2022, 08:06 AM

Symptoms of clinical depression

A little research into history suggests that as a nation obsessed with festivity, colours and celebrations, depression or any other mental health condition typically takes the backstage in our considerations.
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM