Shoes define a woman’s style, confidence, and versatility. From classic pumps for work to trendy wedges for daily comfort and chic heels for parties, the right pair completes every outfit, balancing fashion, function, and personality effortlessly.
Under the new guidelines, no vessels or speedboats will be permitted to the island without prior approval from the Ministry of Environment.
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Explore Asia’s hidden gems with underrated destinations like Uzbekistan’s rich culture, Armenia’s scenic forts, Turkey’s thermal pools, Kazakhstan’s vast steppes, and Thailand’s serene temples and islands. Discover unique landscapes and authentic local experiences beyond typical tourist spots.
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.
Discover the essence of Bengali snacks with traditional recipes like keema singara, nimki, murir moa, and masala cha—perfect for festive tables or tea-time indulgence, blending comfort, nostalgia, and bold regional flavours.
Dhaka’s booming restaurant culture drives rising monthly expenses, often Tk 10,000–15,000 for couples. While dining out feels recreational, mindful spending, saving, or investing in travel or hobbies offers better long-term satisfaction and financial balance.
Balish Mishti from Netrokona has earned Bangladesh’s prestigious Geographical Indication status. Created over a century ago by Gayanath Ghosh, this pillow-shaped sweet now symbolises national heritage, with the Modak family preserving its legacy for future generations.
Celebrate Durga Puja with seven traditional Bengali recipes — from doi potol to chingri malai curry — each dish rich in flavor, heritage, and devotion, bringing festive warmth, community, and joy to every dining table.
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.
Sleep plays a crucial role in weight and metabolic health. Insufficient sleep disrupts hunger hormones, increases cravings, and lowers metabolism, promoting fat storage. Prioritizing quality sleep supports appetite control and complements diet and exercise for better health.
During the second trimester, gentle prenatal yoga enhances flexibility, strength, and emotional well-being while bonding mother and baby. Safe poses like Warrior, Butterfly, and Thunderbolt improve circulation, posture, and calmness through mindful breathing and cooling pranayamas.
Spine issues are rising in Bangladesh due to sedentary lifestyles, poor posture, and digital device overuse. On World Spine Day, experts recommend yoga poses like Pigeon, Camel, and Shoulder Stand to improve spinal health naturally.
Expectant mothers are embracing natural therapies like yoga, Ayurveda, acupressure, massage, and aromatherapy for safer, holistic pregnancy care. These traditional practices ease discomforts, reduce stress, and promote emotional balance, offering a nurturing path toward calm, confident motherhood.
Tea, a global, democratic beverage, connects people while offering health benefits like antioxidants and improved metabolism. Its calming compound L-theanine promotes focus and relaxation, making tea a mindful ritual that supports both body and mind wellness naturally.
Breast cancer is curable if detected early in stages I–III. Regular self-examinations, monthly breast checks, annual mammograms after 40, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are key for early detection, prevention, and effective breast cancer awareness.
Dengue on the rise, and more alarmingly, so is the death rate
This incident raises serious concerns about the safety and welfare of stray animals in Bangladesh.
By now, many have already spent a good chunk of their time shopping for friends and families. After all, can you put a price on the smile of your loved ones after gifting them their Eid dress?
Yet, the tiny, yellow-walled tea stall attracts customers like bees to flowers. “Comrade, give me a cup,” is how they ask for tea.
Instead of the regular old white cauliflowers - you can now have cauliflowers that are red, yellow, pink, or purple.
Shankha Dasgupta is the genius behind Guti, and anyone who has followed his work over the years knows precisely how exceptional he is. The much-anticipated show, Guti, came out on Chorki in January, leaving the viewers binging.
The third solo show by Professor Dr Malay Bala, titled Seeking Sacred Beauty: The Devotional Art of Malay Bala, emits a calm, rhythmic whisper — a quiet hymn to the sacred, the feminine, and the natural. His third solo show opened on 18 October 2025 and runs until 28 October.
In 2025, gold investment in Bangladesh is rising amid inflation and taka depreciation. Seen as a safe hedge, gold offers liquidity and cultural value, but high prices and fluctuating returns demand careful, long-term, diversified financial planning.
Sweden’s groundbreaking Prescription initiative allows doctors to prescribe travel as therapy, promoting recovery through nature, rest, and exploration. Rooted in friluftsliv, it redefines wellness tourism as healthcare, combating burnout through environmental and cultural well-being.
Struggling with hair fall, Neeshat Mehedi founded DIGHAL, a Dhaka-based natural beauty and wellness brand rooted in tradition, science, and sustainability. Her commitment to quality, transparency, and conscious entrepreneurship drives lasting impact.
After returning to Bangladesh in 2021, Sara Hossain revitalised her father’s leather venture, Craftsman Footwear & Accessories Ltd., promoting ethical production, worker dignity, sustainability, and local consumer awareness — redefining Bangladesh’s leather industry with transparency, inclusivity, and purpose-driven leadership.
Leesa Gazi, Bangladesh’s Oscar-nominated filmmaker, continues amplifying silenced women’s voices through storytelling that spans theatre, film, and literature. Her works like Birangona and A House Named Shahana reclaim erased histories, celebrating women’s resilience, resistance, and power across generations.
Social media’s pop psychology fuels self-diagnosis and performative empathy, distorting genuine compassion. Counsellor Mariyam Sultana highlights class, culture, and privilege shaping empathy in Bangladesh, urging self-awareness, authentic connection, and mindful action beyond online validation for genuine emotional understanding and societal well-being.
Reading for pleasure is in steep decline, replaced by short-form digital content and nonstop screen time. This shift affects attention spans and cognitive health. Reviving reading habits can help prevent brain fog and long-term cognitive decline.
Izakaya, a Japanese restaurant in Dhaka, launched Bangladesh’s first drone food delivery trial to tackle high delivery fees and traffic chaos. Aiming for sustainable logistics, the test explored rooftop drops within the Gulshan-Banani area.
As loneliness grows, young people increasingly confide in AI chatbots like ChatGPT for comfort, validation, and advice. Experts warn this emotional dependence risks mental health, urging users to stay aware, balanced, and connected to real human relationships.
A deshi tea party blends nostalgia, warmth, and heartfelt conversations. Perfect for modern metro life, it offers soulful connections, simple snacks, and timeless charm — proving tea still brews the best moments together.
Create your dream dining room with elegant, functional furniture perfect for newlyweds. Choose the right dining table, chairs, lighting, and dinnerware to reflect your style, enhance comfort, and make every meal memorable.
There are exhibitions you walk into and leave, and then there are ones that stay with you, not because of scale or spectacle, but because they make you feel. Kuhu Plamondon’s “Bags as Wearable Art” at Arka Collective in Banani belonged to the latter. On Saturday, 10 October 2025, the exhibition felt like more than an event — it was a unique affair where even the air seemed a bit textured, like the very fabrics that inspired her work.
Ashwiner Cha Chakra, an intimate tribute by Faiza Ahmed to Farida Parveen, blended memory, music, and vegan cuisine. Through simplicity, it honoured Lalon’s philosophy, creating a space for reflection and quiet reverence without formalities.
Jewellery, in this new era, becomes a canvas for individuality — not a competition of bhoris
With her latest book, Made in Bangladesh, Dina Begum brings the kitchen of her childhood into the kitchens of the world.
Staying in shape while maintaining proper nutrition has almost always been an uphill battle for Bangladeshi women.
A 36-hour “monk fast” delivered mixed results—initial ease, mid-fast brain fog, and intense hunger, followed by mental clarity, lighter joints, and renewed energy. It triggered fat-burning, ketone release, and autophagy, offering a temporary metabolic and mental reset.
Bangladeshi writer-photographer Shahidul Alam sailed with the Conscience Flotilla to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, documenting attacks and solidarity. His voyage galvanized national support, waving Bangladesh's flag while condemning injustice and calling for Palestine’s liberation.
