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

Customising your first signet ring

Historically, they were used to seal official documents, with the rings being stamped on or dipped in hot wax seals or soft clay. Signet rings were perceived to be the more official counterpart of signatures, akin to fingerprints.
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Foods that can help you sleep well

The connection between sleep and diet is not a simple one. Many aspects, including physical and mental health, exposure to light, and other underlying physical issue, affect sleep. Diet too is multifaceted. Individuals can have distinct reactions to different diets, making it hard to generalise about the perfect regimen to good eating for everyone.
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Captured Moments Sikder Ahmed and his passion for photography

In the past 35 years as a pilot, Sikder Ahmed Noman has flown to over 150 destinations around the world and come across countless picturesque views.
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM

ABCs of cycling in Dhaka

Bicycle needs no introduction. It’s a popular mean of transportation in the rural areas. Perhaps not so much in the cities. But why not consider the idea for a moment?
9 January 2022, 09:37 AM

Fortune telling around the world; from coffee cup predictions to fortune cookies

Future prediction kindles our sense of curiosity, from streets of Dhaka where Parrots picking out cards containing random wisdoms that predict your destiny to a coffee cup reader café in Turkey, we love venturing into the world of fortune telling.
9 January 2022, 09:27 AM

Making digital content: An everyday hustle

Living a life without our daily digital necessities almost feels like a distant memory. From ordering groceries, indulging a midnight craving to calling a ride on the go is now an innate part of our daily lives without which,
3 January 2022, 18:00 PM

A letter to young women professionals

Working in international development for almost two decades has been a truly enriching experience.While my work has taken
3 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Fun and Adventure Park at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Gardenfor youngsters

Do you remember the countless hours you used to spend doing all sorts of things at the playground? Those were fun days and one can only hope that the same opportunity is available for the children of today,
3 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Getting your preferred blanket for a cosy winter

If you are looking for something fluffy with excellent heat-retaining capability, comforters are one of the best options to choose from. Duvets are quite similar to comforters, except for a few differences. Duvets should be used with duvet covers, thus allowing you achieve multiple looks for your room décor by regularly changing the covers.
3 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Written across the stars: Your 2022 yearly horoscope

Happy New Year! The arrival of the New Near brings new hope and ushers new opportunities for you to seize. Let’s check what’s in store for you in 2022.
3 January 2022, 18:00 PM

The outstanding achievements of Bangladeshis in 2021

With the next year knocking at our doors, it is almost time to bid adieu to 2021 – and what an eventful year it has been! Among the many affairs,
27 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Bangabandhu 2021: The first FIAP recognised virtual international stamp exhibition

For several decades, Federation of Inter-Asian Philately (FIAP) has been holding the largest philatelic exhibitions in Asia, but since the onset of the pandemic it came to a standstill.
26 December 2021, 09:35 AM

Christmas: The season for giving and getting creative!

Gifts are not only a customary part of Christmas, but also an endearing way to show our loved ones how much they mean to us. Here are some ideas for the present to make this exchange more personal and wholehearted.
23 December 2021, 10:45 AM

Christmas decorations to complete the festive season!

The seasonal tradition of decorating a Christmas tree is one of the most anticipated events every year.
22 December 2021, 10:41 AM

LIXIL inaugurates Experience Centre in Bangladesh

Leading Japanese building materials group of companies LIXIL’s first experience centre starts its journey in Dhaka. LIXIL is well known for their innovative and pioneering water and housing products.
20 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Celebrate Christmas and New Year with InterContinental Dhaka

InterContinental Dhaka will hold festive celebrations during the upcoming season of festivity. 
20 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Retreat from chaos, refresh your soul

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate your holidays? I’ve got just the treat for you!
20 December 2021, 18:00 PM

The charm of decorative and therapeutic candles

Candles fit into almost every style of surroundings and can be used as beautiful decor to make a house livelier, relaxing and therapeutic for down time. With both scented and unscented candles, the ambience which candles bring in allows the light and smells to impact mood, offer well-being, and create a more personal atmosphere in the practice of various self-care rituals.
20 December 2021, 08:05 AM

Decorating your home with dried flowers

Although fresh flowers have the power to brighten up any room, while providing aromatherapy, dried flowers have their own distinct and ethereal beauty.
19 December 2021, 11:01 AM

Stories of the liberation war, and how we must never forget to pass it on

Fifty years have now passed since that glorious day in December 1971 when we achieved victory after a battle for nine months.
16 December 2021, 11:38 AM