Winter

#Hobbies / Transform your terrace with colourful winter blooms this season

Transform Dhaka balconies into vibrant winter sanctuaries using low-maintenance blooms like marigolds, petunias, and calendulas. These resilient seasonal plants thrive in Bangladesh’s cooler climate, offering effortless beauty and vivid colours for every urban gardener.

#Perspective / The stray animals of Dhaka need you this winter

Learn essential ways to help stray animals in crowded streets like Dhaka survive the cold winter. Provide safe food and fresh water, seek adoption opportunities, and actively prevent abuse. Community involvement ensures better stray animal care.

Winter’s almost over, but nihari’s comfort is forever

Nihari, a rich, slow-cooked stew made from beef, goat, or lamb, is a winter indulgence that warms both body and soul. Despite its cholesterol risks, it remains a beloved ritual for many, symbolising winter's indulgent spirit.

#Perspective / Why Dhakaites feel richer in winter?

If you live in Dhaka, you have probably noticed the change in the city's mood. Dhakaites experience a remarkable metamorphosis when the temperature drops. Individuals seem, or at least feel, more fashionable, more active, and, strangely enough, wealthier suddenly.

#Perspective / How fog creates Dhaka’s most Instagrammable season

Winter fog in Dhaka transforms the city into a cinematic wonderland, turning everyday scenes into Instagram gold. With its soft glow and mystical effect, fog enhances the city’s charm, creating a sense of romanticism and beauty in ordinary moments.

Two to three cold waves may occur in January: BMD

Rainfall is likely to be below normal over the country

Cold weather disrupts life across Bangladesh

Dinajpur and Rangpur district administrations have started distributing warm clothes to affected populations, but the demand far exceeds the supply

Dust, mosquitoes, dry skin: Dhaka’s real winter dilemmas

Dhaka winters bring rooftop parties, but also three menaces: mosquitoes, dust, and dry skin. Resilient Dhakaites fight back with coils, sprays, lotions, and creative solutions, transforming winter’s challenges into a season of quirky defence.

The essential guide to room heaters this winter

Room heaters offer cosy relief during winter, with options ranging from 750W to 2200W, suiting room sizes and budgets. Automatic settings, sensors, and local availability make them essential for staying warm and healthy this season.

January 2, 2025
January 2, 2025

Cold weather disrupts life across Bangladesh

Dinajpur and Rangpur district administrations have started distributing warm clothes to affected populations, but the demand far exceeds the supply

December 29, 2024
December 29, 2024

Dust, mosquitoes, dry skin: Dhaka’s real winter dilemmas

Dhaka winters bring rooftop parties, but also three menaces: mosquitoes, dust, and dry skin. Resilient Dhakaites fight back with coils, sprays, lotions, and creative solutions, transforming winter’s challenges into a season of quirky defence.

December 15, 2024
December 15, 2024

The essential guide to room heaters this winter

Room heaters offer cosy relief during winter, with options ranging from 750W to 2200W, suiting room sizes and budgets. Automatic settings, sensors, and local availability make them essential for staying warm and healthy this season.

December 11, 2024
December 11, 2024

How to keep stray dogs and cats warm this winter

Winter is brutal for stray animals, but small acts can save lives. Build simple shelters, offer warm meals, and leave water for birds. Encourage community efforts to create a compassionate, supportive environment for vulnerable creatures.

November 18, 2024
November 18, 2024

Dhaka’s saree styles return with a twist – jackets, shirts and cardigans galore

Winter in Dhaka brings stylish celebrations, with saree styling embracing timeless elegance. Faux furs, velvet jackets, and cardigan-blouse pairings revive vintage charm. From regal embroidery to soft cashmere shawls, winter wear radiates glamour and sophistication.

November 4, 2024
November 4, 2024

Move over, city life – Jahangirnagar University is the new bird hotspot this winter!

Imagine standing in a place where a gentle, cold breeze touches the soul, a grassy smell hits you with nostalgia, the silence of a fog-covered lake whispers louder than words, and the melodic chorus of birds fills the air. This is the experience awaiting you at Jahangirnagar University, the campus that has once again come alive with the chirping of migratory birds as the winter season approaches.

October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024

3 ministries, subordinate bodies asked to avoid AC use in winter

The government has asked three ministries and their subordinate bodies to avoid the use of air conditioners (AC) as much as possible for four months from November 2024 to February 2025 during the winter

January 25, 2024
January 25, 2024

In pictures: Tales of the dewdrops

The captivating photos depict dewdrops delicately embracing flora in the chilly mornings. 

January 17, 2024
January 17, 2024

How to dress your kids for school in this cold wave

It’s a cold wave and it will pass, but until then, parents know full well what havoc it can wreak on the lives of young kids. The weak sun and the still, unhealthy air can cause blocked sinuses, congested chests, and runny noses. Come the school season, parents are concerned about the frigid morning temperatures and how to keep children as warm as possible.

January 15, 2024
January 15, 2024

Winter photography tips for all you shutterbugs

Winter isn't just about ice cold waters and late wakeups; it's more about foggy mornings and the perfect excuse to wear that stylish sweater you bought on sale. So, how do you capture the essence of Dhaka's winter on your smartphone? Let's dive into the frosty (well, sort of) world of winter photography, smartphone-style!