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

London fashions a show in memory of designer Alexander McQueen

A butterfly he address, feathered gowns and garments crafted from horns, hair and seashells went on display in London this week in a exhibition celebrating the work of the late British fashion designer Alexander McQueen.
13 March 2015, 08:30 AM

Germany court orders measles sceptic to pay 100,000 euros

A German biologist who offered €100,000 (£71,350; $106,300) to anyone who could prove that measles is a virus has been ordered by a court to pay up.
13 March 2015, 08:24 AM

Green walls, green living

In the days of undivided India, Rangpur was regarded as the gateway to this region due to its connectivity with the neighbouring towns on the other side of the border like Jalpaiguri, Shilliguri, Darjeeling, etc.
23 February 2015, 18:00 PM

Guilt-free pleasures

Smoothies are a thick, smooth drink of fresh fruit puréed with milk, yoghurt or ice cream. In addition to fruit, many smoothies include crushed ice, honey or canned syrup. Comparatively smoothies are thicker, which makes them different from other drinks.
23 February 2015, 18:00 PM

The big little revolution

This year's Boi Mela, like those in previous years, has dedicated an entire section to little magazines.
23 February 2015, 18:00 PM

Shing Heong

When it comes to Chinese cuisine, there are two names that are synonymous with authentic flavours in Dhaka and one of them is Shing Heong located at Banani, House 153, Road 11.
23 February 2015, 18:00 PM

Warung warriors – III

Having experienced a warung where no one spoke English and there were no menus, we decided to try the high end of warungs. We found one close to our hotel. Come to think of it, everything was close to our hotel.
23 February 2015, 18:00 PM

New players in town

Food places have been popping up in the city like mushrooms on the forest floor recently, and why should they not? They are lucrative ventures and everyone wants in on them.
23 February 2015, 18:00 PM

Use of traveller's cheques in Bangladesh

As you may be aware that the issuance or encashment of Travellers Cheques (TCs) has been discontinued in Bangladesh.
23 February 2015, 18:00 PM

Making our Tigers look good

The name, Shejan Lincon, has become synonymous with the Bangladesh Cricket Team.
23 February 2015, 18:00 PM

Cricketers on and off the field

They say cricket is not just a sport, it's a way of living life; hence Test cricket is still considered to be the format that truly defines the game till date.
23 February 2015, 18:00 PM

SEASON CHANGE WOES

There are plenty of illnesses that can be picked up during season changes. It's better to be prepared so there are no nasty fevers to sour the joy of the new season.
23 February 2015, 18:00 PM

Fit-Yes!

Living up to the hype of the ever increasing number of restaurants and the trend of check-ins and selfies have made a gym visit the last thing one can look forward to at the end of the day.
17 February 2015, 10:52 AM

The Paint Job

The most cost effective and quickest home improvement project is painting your walls.
17 February 2015, 10:50 AM
17 February 2015, 10:47 AM

News Flash

SUNSILK celebrated the launching of its new shampoo, Sunsilk Black Shine, in four major cities of the country (Bogra, Rajshahi, Khulna and Narayanganj) from 22 December to 28 December, 2014.
17 February 2015, 10:42 AM

Samsung Galaxy A Series in Bangladesh

The Galaxy A Series carries Samsung's slimmest smart phones to give users greater flexibility and convenience. The Galaxy A5 measures 6.7mm and Galaxy A3 comes at 6.9mm.
17 February 2015, 10:26 AM

MIDRANGE MADNESS

Finally managed to coax your folks into buying a proper smart phone to replace that aging Nokia feature phone with a torch light?
17 February 2015, 10:05 AM

an alternative healthy diet

The days of the age old recipe of vegetable stew, handed down from mother to daughter, are gone. Niramish, delicious as it can be, is deemed easily expendable.
17 February 2015, 09:56 AM

Hale and hearty

One of the most overused clichés you have probably heard is, “Health is wealth”. It has been used so much that the importance of it has probably been lost. We do not pay heed to our health.
17 February 2015, 09:46 AM