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

Women thriving in the corporate sector

In order to promote such views towards the society at large regarding how an organisation plays a significant role to help women climb the corporate ladder, three amazing women from BAT Bangladesh share their views and experiences on this topic.
7 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Women in the workplace: Silver linings and the way forward

These women are our inspiration and their success stories give us hope in an otherwise patriarchal and male dominated world.
7 March 2021, 18:00 PM

A lasting impact with Nagad

The word ‘Nagad’ means cash. It’s a word that’s frequently used to refer to instant impact. Likewise, aiming to stay true to its name, Nagad has taken on initiatives that not only have an economic value, but social importance as well.
7 March 2021, 18:00 PM

The launch of Supernova – An exclusive BAT Bangladesh programme to groom female talents in STEM

For too long, jobs have been severely gendered, and women have been wrongfully deemed unfit to pursue certain professions, that have led to low representation of women in these fields.
7 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Ladies leading the way

Having said that, on this very day, we celebrate women in all their diversities; we pay respect to those who came before us and to those who are yet to see the world.
7 March 2021, 18:00 PM

An inspiring workplace: Aadi BD

These very words were uttered by Harry Potter when he was addressing his peers in the Order of the Phoenix. Those words were valuable to anyone who was striving to succeed back then and they are just as important in today’s world,
7 March 2021, 18:00 PM

My five fave books on yoga

Iyengar is a great yoga guru, student of Krishnamacharya, who died in 2014 at the age of 95. Though he was a sickly child, frail and weak, through yoga therapy, he was able to overcome his weaknesses and live a fulfilling and long life.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Will the real chivalrous man please sit down

As woman’s day dawns upon us, two arguments immediately break out: what about men’s day, and look at how all the feminists killed chivalry.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM

The (hidden) cost of being a woman

Albeit the discrepancies that persist, women have made notable progress, whether by breaking the glass ceiling at work to some extent or by successfully highlighting their contribution towards the economy.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Why every woman should give Menstrual Cups a chance

All of us women dread that time of the month, and we all know why. But since I’ve come across menstrual cups, my dread has deadened quite a lot. They’ve made my periods, and my life, a lot better. And today, I’ll share with you why, so that you too are converted.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Is post-partum depression real?

These changes in classification do not make post-partum depression unreal at all. This mental condition, although rare, does exist.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Aarong launches ‘Spring Rewards’ campaign!

Aarong is announcing its ‘Spring Rewards’ campaign for its My Aarong Rewards and Club TAAGA members.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Magical Threads commemorating Bangladesh’s 50 years

In a brilliant move to glorify the artisanal skills of the craftsmen of Bengal and to commemorate Bangladesh turning 50, House of Ahmed, an ethnic luxury couture, has teamed up with Bibi Russell, fashion icon extraordinaire, to host the fashion show of the year.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Women in technology: beyond the cliché

As the Iliad depicts, people used to worship Athena, daughter of Zeus who was known for her wisdom, warcraft, and handicrafts. It was Athena who wielded Zeus’s aegis in the battle of Troy. Therefore, there should be no doubt about her ability and worthiness.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Rooftop gardening ideas

After a long COVID break, I returned to the column receiving a request from one of our readers, Tusher from Narayanganj, who wrote — “I have a big roof that I want to decorate with a garden.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Hearty soups and stews

A bowl of soup warms us right up from within, giving us a core warmth that is sure to spread to every part of the body. Since soups, stews or broths are mostly liquid, they are a great way to stay hydrated and full.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Slow is better for the world: Broqué founder talks slow fashion

In a world of “buy more, buy new, get it FAST, throw it faster,” what is slow fashion and should you care?
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Beautiful Mrinmoyee Jewellery

“I used to order bespoke jewellery all the time; some of the designs were manufactured based on inspirations while others were jotted down on spot. Later, when people began to appreciate the creativity, inquiring about the sources, that’s when the idea ‘to start a jewellery business popped up,” revealed Hai, co-founder of Mrinmoyee.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Family celebrates couple with ceremonial wedding on their 66th anniversary

An elderly couple marked their 66th marriage anniversary with a ceremonial wedding function in a remote village of Biral upazila of Dinajpur.
23 February 2021, 13:22 PM

Shaheda Yesmin acknowledged as Master Chef by WAMC

In recognition of her efforts to promote Bangladeshi cuisine globally, Shaheda Yesmin has recently been recognised as Master Chef by the World Association of Master Chefs (WAMC). She is the first female member to be honoured with this title.
22 February 2021, 18:00 PM