Life Style

For newlyweds, setting up a home is an exciting mix of dreams, decisions, and the joy of beginning life together. Every corner of the house carries a promise of shared moments. And the dining room? It is where hurried breakfasts turn into small rituals, where a meal together is a must, and where visiting family shares the best food and ...

In Bangladesh, attire is more than just clothing-it is a visual expression of culture, personality, and often, one’s approach to modernity. While fashion choices are deeply rooted in tradition, they also evolve with changing times, reflecting a blend of heritage and contemporary influences. For generations, Bangladeshi attire has been dominated by sarees, salwar kameez, lungis, and panjabis, which carry the ...

Featuring inexpensive materials and faux gems, these remarkable pieces of jewellery have been worn by the world’s most glamorous stars in the golden age of Hollywood – from Joan Crawford to Liberace. A new book explores the story of statement jewels. We all know that a statement necklace, bangle or earrings can provide the finishing touch to an outfit, but ...

People across the country will be marking National Burger Day on Thursday, August 21. The day was started in 2013 as an annual event to celebrate burgers. Five Guys is encouraging everyone to celebrate this National Burger Day. A spokesman said: “National Burger Day is an opportunity to recognise the impact that burgers have had on our culture and cuisine. ...

Writer and researcher Gazi Munsur Aziz has undertaken an expedition to Everest Base Camp in memory of his late friend, Everest summiteer Sajal Khaled. Carrying the slogan “We want peace, not war- We want to build a green world,” Aziz completed the journey, reaching the base camp at 2:45 PM on June 13. He began trekking from Lukla, Nepal, on ...

Ingredient: * Digestive biscuits —3 ¾ cups * Unsalted butter —¾ cups + 2 tbsp * Golden syrup —1/3 cup * Cocoa powder —1/3 cup + 1 tbsp * Caster sugar —3 tbsp * Raisins —1 cup + 2 tbsp * Milk chocolate — 1 ¾ cups Method: 1. Grease and line a 20cm/8″ square tin with baking paper. 2. ...

As the monsoon clouds gather, summer fashion is taking on a new dimension. Today’s fashion-forward consumers no longer settle for outfits that simply absorb sweat. They seek comfort, breathability, and effortless style in every stitch. Responding to this need, Le Reve-one of Bangladesh’s most beloved fashion and lifestyle brands-has launched its new summer collection titled ‘Aether.’ The theme ‘Aether’ symbolizes ...

As we all see, Bangladesh has been going through massive shifts over the last decade, and the lifestyle has also changed a great deal. The digitalisation, rapid development, monetisation of daily lives and the demand for materialistic things have brought about significant changes in the whole system. The country has had a tradition, a culture and an individualism which are ...

The monsoon sky is playing very dramatically nowadays. In this weather, people are also very interested in various flavours and food on their plates. And no doubt, Chittagong’s culinary heritage is the top of it. For the uninitiated, Chatgaiyya food, originating from the southeastern district of Bangladesh, is characterised by its generous use of spices, fiery chillies, and a distinct ...

“It is not always necessary to rip out everything and start again,” says Ella Malt, who runs the gardening company Soil and Soul Norfolk. “It is much more sustainable to work with what you have. You can make such a difference with a bit of cutting back, clearing up leaves, cutting an edge on a lawn. People notice edges: you ...