Want better focus and health? Add more fish to diet

Saltwater fish like hilsa, koral, and rupchanda offer heart, brain, and eye health benefits due to omega-3s. Nutritionists recommend lighter cooking methods and mindful portions to maximise seafood’s value while minimising health risks.
16 October 2025, 11:36 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

Stay at Home Eid with Suvastraa

Eid is almost knocking at the door. While this year may be a sombre repeat of the year before and we are stuck at home trying to stay safe and secure from the virulent disease, some of us are not as upset as we used to be earlier.
10 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Leather Bespoke: Custom-made leather products

This is the story of Shamim Shorif, founder and chairman of the brand Leather Bespoke, and as the name suggests, he is also a person who wants to make a name for himself in the famed industry, already occupied by super successful conglomerates.
10 May 2021, 18:00 PM

A new kind of Eid: Things not to do during Eid

For this year, here are some things not to do during Eid—
10 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Shopping during the pandemic

That’s how it normally goes, but these are not normal times. However, if you are really inclined to go shopping, here’s what you should consider —
10 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Charcuterie, or cheese boards for Eid

Charcuterie, or cheese boards, comprise a medley of delicious flavours and textures that pair well together. Its assemblage of elements that includes everything from sweet to savoury, crunchy and soft, fresh or cold — absolutely whatever your heart desires. Not only that, it is also a fun project where you can flaunt your presentation skills!
10 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Flavours locked in spices and herbs

The redolent aroma and vibrant colours of spices and herbs are by themselves enough to invigorate our senses. While the brick red of cayenne pepper contains attention seeking qualities, the subtle hues of Himalayan salt on the other hand are very appeasing to the eyes.
10 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Rest in Peace, Shaheen Apa

Shaheen Apa passed away on 17 April this year. I can’t claim that I know her very intimately.
10 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Buy Bangladeshi from abroad

The items arrived in DHL’s famous red-yellow mail bag.
10 May 2021, 18:00 PM

SaRa Lifestyle: A colourful Eid

New clothes are not merely Eid must-haves but also bring about happiness and a festive mood to make any celebration filled with excitement and joy. For this year’s Eid ul Fitr festivities, SaRa Lifestyle’s exclusive collection of elegant and festive clothing promises to do exactly that.
3 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Songs of the stitches by Label lmam Hassan

The current pandemic reminds us again how important it has become to shift focus from a purely materialistic lifestyle to a more holistic approach. With the climate crises deepening over the years, it has become inevitable to prioritise sustainability in all forms of existence, including the world of fashion. So what does this term – sustainability — actually mean?
3 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Eco-friendly Eid with Bata

Bata’s new Eid collection has brought about more than five hundred new designs for men, women and children with unique styles and no compromise in comfort. Fit for the entire family, the range of shoes not only endless, but also eco-friendly.
3 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Jatarea - A Jute Story

Jatarea - A Jute Story
3 May 2021, 18:00 PM

This Eid, find your style at ISHO

In the span of just over a year, we have witnessed the world come to a standstill. We have had to adapt and accommodate to several new practices and habits.
26 April 2021, 18:00 PM

Therapeutic effects of music on our body and mind

The therapeutic benefits of music are abundant. It is the music that stirs our emotions, enriches our life with melody, and often times aids us to overcome our melancholia.
26 April 2021, 18:00 PM

Understanding the power of small businesses

I wanted to order some food from a local café, so I Googled to find their phone number. The search result took me by shock, it said that the café was “permanently closed.”
26 April 2021, 18:00 PM

Delicious milkshakes for summer

Ramadan coinciding with the peak summer season this year is a situation we do not quite like. While the summer heat is enough to dehydrate us on its own, the added lack of fluid intake for prolonged hours shall further deprive us of energy.
26 April 2021, 18:00 PM

Drinks to quench your thirst

This bright orange mocktail with a dash of scarlet seeping in from the bottom screams summer in the most delectable way possible. Filled with the goodness of summer fruits and berries such as mango, strawberry, and raspberry,
26 April 2021, 18:00 PM

Exploring your personal style

Keeping up with trends is fun, but knowing what works for you every time, makes you look and feel great, is another. Your style is something that is close to your heart; it’s what you picture yourself flaunting, and you’re absolutely confident with.
26 April 2021, 18:00 PM

Story of a REDdot

You are used to seeing the models and actors on TV. You are used to the impressive and colourful visuals and the perfectly synchronised song, but ever wondered about those who work behind the scene to create something like this?
26 April 2021, 18:00 PM

Mother’s Day gift guide

Although mothers deserve to be showered with immense love every other day, having a day in the calendar entitled towards celebrating them makes our guardian angels feel even more special. And with Mother’s Day right around the corner
26 April 2021, 18:00 PM