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

‘Tis the season of tomatoes

Spring has arrived and has blessed us with a plethora of fruits and vegetables. While some of them are available all year round, there is something joyous about cooking with fresh seasonal produce. Tomatoes are at the peak of their glory during this time of the year, and so, we bring you the following recipes to make some mouth-watering dishes this week.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Heroes of Bengal

The Bengali nation that stands free and proud today, is not the product of just a decade or even half a century’s struggle.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Film and war: A tribute to Tareque Masud

His endeavours on the Liberation War first calls for a context.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Films of ‘71: Your guide to a movie marathon

What are your plans for the upcoming Independence Day? Instead of going out to public places, why not enjoy a movie marathon amid the comfort of your home?
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Shahid Sergeant Zahurul Haque: An intimate profile

The next morning, Manjur Shah shot point-blank at Sergeant Zahurul Haque and his two inmates at the door of his cell in the jail. They were taken to the Combined Military Hospital.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Buying sprees: More negatives than positives

Evolution has taken off many traits from the human psyche, but the remnants of some are still holding a bit too strongly considering the current times, particularly the tendency to stock pile for coming emergencies. Currently, this has translated into buying sprees and subsequent hoarding that people have dived face front into across the world.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Things to do over the weekend

Being stuck at home is not always a bad idea. Sometimes it helps to self- reflect and connect with the loved ones. Something, most of us have been unable to do, because of the mere chaos that we call daily life.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Avoiding misinformation through social media

At times of emergency, it is easier than ever to stay up-to-date with family members, friends and colleagues.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM

The No-Makeup look

More up close shots further shed light on the ‘no makeup look.’ Apart from the stunningly smooth complexion, the nude look has credited both the models with fresh, chiseled features.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Dhaka Kendra adds new corner

A project of Maula Buksh Sardar Memorial Trust — Dhaka Kendra has added a new corner titled “Dhakar Muktijuddho” on 14 March, 2020.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Flawless blending

Makeup is not restricted to the face or hair only. While a major faux pas of any makeup artist is to cover the face and forget about the neck and shoulders, a professional makeup artist would never make that mistake.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Experience the ‘Lavish’

Lavish Boutique Salon has commenced its journey on the evening of 13 March, 2020, with an intimate High Tea, joined by family, friends, socialites and members of the press.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Ora Egarojon’ by BAW, 2020

Bangladesh Art Week’s (BAW) Founder Niharika Momtaz and Co-founder Mohammed Mohsin, held another successful round of art exhibition this year, titled ‘Ora Egarojon,’ a female-led group art exhibition celebrating womanhood, at the Dhaka Gallery, Banani from 7 to 14 March, 2020.
16 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Shaheda Yesmin wins Silver in Italian Vegetarian challenge

Local culinary experts are making waves internationally, and the most recent example would be Shaheda Yesmin, culinary curator at
16 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Celebrate Independence Day with Rang Bangladesh

March, the month of Independence, is celebrated with many creative expressions, including fashion. Keeping the sense of pride
16 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Prevention of Coronavirus

Since December 2019, the entire world remains aghast due to the global pandemic of coronavirus. Originating in Wuhan, China,
16 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Style in yoga pants

Casual wear is achieving a new dimension, with its frequent debuts on the runways as well as social platforms.
16 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Get packed and go

Starting from family vacations to quick business trips, packing a suitcase has always been a troublesome necessity, especially when kept for the last moment. Early planning and a few extra steps can go a long way in shifting the entire dynamic of the trip and make preparations convenient and organised.
16 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Fish tales

Fish is liked the world over. Aside for their mouth-watering taste, and variety in dishes, they are also an important source of protein and other nutrients. Over 32,000 species of fish have been identified, making them the most diverse group of vertebrates. However, only a small fraction of that number is commonly eaten by humans.
16 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Traditional weaves meet contemporary outfits at International Weaver Festival 2020

On 22 February, 2020, the 4th edition of International Weaver’s Festival took place, with the theme – Artists’ impressions of Bangladesh. Organised by TS Events, the festival was aimed at empowering weavers by promoting different types of traditional woven crafts.
9 March 2020, 18:00 PM