Life Style

Rachel de Thample is one of my food heroines. She’s the author of six books and course director of the College of Naturopathic Medicine’s natural chef diploma, and has also been head of food for Abel & Cole and commissioning editor of Waitrose Food Illustrated, among so much else. She trained with the likes of Marco Pierre White, Heston Blumenthal ...

Every year and every month, we sit and ponder over our failed health resolutions. It’s the third month of the year, and how many times have you exercised at the gym? We are still in the first quarter of 2026, and many of us have been cheating on our diet charts since day one, with all kinds of acceptable excuses. ...

Eid has become the prime occasion for festive fashion. Choosing the right outfit, however, is never easy. Each family member has different tastes and together these fragments of desire create a colourful mosaic of Eid fashion. Inspired by this thought, Bangladesh’s leading fashion and lifestyle brand Le Reve has launched its Eid/26 Collection. Le Reve’s Chief Executive Officer Monnujan Nargis ...

Dhaka begins to stir in a different way once the long day of fasting ends and the city quiets down. The roads grow emptier and the air turns slightly cooler while groups of friends and families step out with one shared mission: to find the perfect Sehri. What was once a quiet meal within the comfort of home has gradually ...

Ask anyone who’s ever worked in a grocery store about the PLU code for bananas, and they’ll answer without hesitation: 4011. It could’ve been decades since they last scanned a hand (the official term for a group of bananas), but that number is forever etched in their memory. Sure, every cashier needs to know the PLU code for bananas. It’s ...

Ingredients * 2 tbsp olive oil * 4 pcs small potato, sliced * 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped * 1 tsp spring onion, chopped * 2 tbsp tomatoes, chopped * 1 tsp garlic, chopped * 6 egg * ½ cup liquid milk * ½ cup cheddar cheese Method 1. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Place ...

Getting thick, black, and luscious hair requires more than just external hair care. Regular use of hair masks, herbs, and a healthy lifestyle can work wonders, reports a media outlet. Apart from maintaining hair hygiene, including certain fruits in your diet can help promote healthy hair growth. Some fruits are not only beneficial for overall health but also play an ...

Dalda kept at a bakery for preparing various food items was found to contain a dead rat floating inside. The same Dalda was being used to produce a range of savoury snacks. Officials from the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection and the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority uncovered the scene during a raid at ‘Mousumi Food’ factory in Bongojpara on ...

Fashion brand Virgo has unveiled its highly anticipated Eid Collection 2026, aiming to add greater colour, warmth and timeless elegance to the celebrations of Eid. Each design in the collection beautifully captures the spirit of the festival while blending it with contemporary fashion trends. With premium-quality fabrics, elegant detailing, and modern silhouettes, the collection ensures the perfect balance between comfort ...

Every year on February 21, International Mother Language Day arrives with a quiet yet powerful reminder: language is not only how we speak, but also how we live, dress, and express who we are. Across Bangladesh and beyond, the day is observed with solemn respect, cultural pride, and creative expression. In recent years, one of the most vibrant ways people ...