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

Washing vegetables and fruits with ease

The pandemic has been here for a while, and it is highly likely that it will linger on for quite some time, leading to some major shifts in lifestyle, both in and outside of the premises of our homes.
5 October 2020, 18:00 PM

The cashless revolution

And why not go cashless? Whether you pay through your credit card at a retail outlet or via your mobile phone, it is much more efficient and easier to manage -- not to forget that you are shedding off the hassle and safety concerns that come with carrying cash.
5 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Going online with Shwapno

Shwapno, one of the leading supermarket chains of Bangladesh, has been providing quality produce and other necessary goods required for everyday life.
5 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Devil in dandruff

Frankly speaking, I tried everything people suggested, from home-made scalp treatments to completely changing the diet. Nothing seemed to work, as dandruff would most definitely peek in after a day’s pause, and that is when I realised a line had to be drawn somewhere, and began to do my own research to find a permanent solution.
5 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Disinfecting clothes

The current medical crisis has encouraged us to rethink the cleanliness routine in our everyday lives. Health organisations around the world, including the World Health Organization (WHO),
5 October 2020, 18:00 PM

The new normal: Maintaining wardrobes

During this pandemic, most of us have been trying to pass each day in comfort and cosiness. The first and foremost step to do so would be to never step out of pyjamas unless absolutely necessary.
5 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Shopping amidst a pandemic

The parking gates are disinfected routinely with hand wash and hand sanitisers available in each section of the store itself. A strict policy of wearing a mask is maintained at all times amongst the staff with a hand sanitiser in their pockets. Customers are not allowed to enter until they have a mask at their disposal to wear.
5 October 2020, 18:00 PM

COVID—19 Protocols and Safety Measures at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka

Health and safety in all areas have become more important than ever. The Pan Pacific Cares Program of Pan Pacific Hotels Group complements our strict cleaning and hygiene protocol already in place, and includes the implementation of measures to improve safety throughout all our guests and associates touch points.
5 October 2020, 18:00 PM

ACI Motors’ food sector contribution during COVID-19

The harvesting of Boro starts in April and continues till June. This year, the country was locked down during that period, and the farmers were facing a dire situation, as they could not find enough labour to harvest the paddy.
5 October 2020, 18:00 PM

How Daffodil International University made online teaching and learning a reality in Bangladesh

The COVID-19 pandemic is the greatest challenge we have faced since the second World War. The sector that is still facing lockdown in Bangladesh is education.
5 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Bay Turns 25

25 years ago, Bay started out with a single promise to our customers – quality. Unwavering from that pledge, our buildings are a testament to the values of hard work, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit— qualities central to our legacy.
5 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Homes in the ‘new normal’ and a ‘changed world’

It actually took a global pandemic for us to rethink how we had slid into the grips of sheer materialism with a lack of respect for our own lives and our environment.
5 October 2020, 18:00 PM

ARE STUDIO APARTMENTS THE NEXT BIG THING?

On the outskirts of Bashundhara R/A, Rangs Courtyard brews the community concept and studio apartment trend in today's urban landscape.
5 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Walk-in closets by KC

The masterpiece in question is a walk-in closet and the union is the aesthetic excellence Chowdhury achieves with just machinery and an inspired array of creative possibilities!
5 October 2020, 18:00 PM

The other side of Dr Fatema Begum

Born in Rangpur and raised in a peaceful environment, nature did not touch her that way back then. She grew up in a family surrounded by brothers, and hardly ever enjoyed anything else other than a game of cricket or volleyball.
28 September 2020, 18:00 PM

A heart of gold

Dr N A M Momenuzzaman, eminent cardiologist at United Hospital, might appear to be very austere and serious, but when you sit to chat with him, you will be proved wrong. The busy physician loves to play the flute, enjoys farming, and takes pleasure in holidaying with friends.
28 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Dr Jahangir Kabir: A perfectionist at heart

Like Rome wasn’t built in a day, of course, the surgeon too has honed his skill with time, just like musical maestros who develop their skills for years and years. Dr Kabir believes that confidence is key.
28 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Back Home at United Hospital Dr A M Shafique

Conversations during appointments with United Hospital’s doctor A M Shafique usually go in a more serious vein — troubles of the heart that have nothing to do with romance. However, beyond the efficient and busy personas of doctors,
28 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Dr Rezaul Hassan: Embracing the frontiers of cardiac surgery

Bangladesh has progressed a lot in the field of heart surgery, with new frontiers, advancements, and milestones achieved. So much so that many people nowadays opt for treatment within the country, instead of seeking to go abroad.
28 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Dr Sayedur Rahman Khan: In the Mission of Mending Hearts

Being a Cardiac Surgeon, or being a doctor for that matter, was not his personal calling, rather much like a typical desi story, decided by the family patriarch. But even from his student life studying MBBS at Dhaka Medical College, he realised being a doctor was, in his capacity, a way to serve people.
28 September 2020, 18:00 PM