Life Style

Is washing ourselves very frequently necessary? Some experts believe that everyday showering is based more on a “social contract” than actual need. A few years ago, I stopped taking daily showers. Pandemic-induced work from home, moving in with a partner who showered less than me and pure, middle-age laziness pushed me to abandon an almost three-decades-long habit: So long as ...

We are proud to share that Pathao has been named to Forbes Asia’s “100 to Watch 2025,” a list that spotlights the most promising and dynamic companies shaping the future of the Asia-Pacific region. This recognition comes at a special moment for us, as we prepare to celebrate our 10-year anniversary this October. From the very beginning in 2015, when ...

The red carpet of the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) 2025 witnessed star power and sartorial drama as music icons stepped out in bold, eye-catching outfits. From different takes on sheer dressing to archival pulls, hair-raising accessories and gender-bent fashion, here are all the stand out looks from the evening. Singer Sabrina Carpenter went bold in a sheer, form-hugging crimson ...

Ingredients: * 1 cup Palm pulp * ¼ cup grated Coconut * ½ cup all-purpose Flour * 2 tbsps rice Flour * ? -½ cup Sugar, adjust accordingly * 1 pinch of Salt Method: 1. Remove the thick skin of sugar palm and then separate the kernels of it. Normally, there are 2 or 3 kernels in a palm. Then ...

From the moment I walked in, I knew I was in for a treat: Smoky aromas filled the air, chefs carved and grilled at live stations, and the tables promised a journey across continents, all on one plate. The launch brought dignitaries, media, foodies, and some of the most passionate chefs I’ve met. The Egyptian Ambassador to Bangladesh, Omar Fahmy, ...

You’ve rid your kitchen of plastic utensils and replaced them with olive wood chopping boards, beech spatulas and spoons. But there’s an art to taking care of these implements so that they stay in good shape and last as long as possible. Here are the dos and don’ts – from an array of experts – for keeping your wooden utensils ...

Intermittent fasting, one of the most popular diet trends of the past decade, is facing renewed scrutiny after a large-scale study suggested it may be linked to higher cardiovascular mortality. The eating plan, embraced by tech entrepreneurs, celebrities and even former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak, involves restricting food intake to a narrow daily window – often eight hours – ...

When was the last time you visited a restaurant solely being drawn to their pancakes? Feel free to take this read as a sign. Just take that break from the too many waffle places around Dhaka and try something different. Pancakes are gaining the well deserved popularity as a breakfast/brunch item. With that in mind, restaurants are doing well to ...

Stepping into the modestly sized Bull’s, the one thought that kept circling in my head was why on earth does Dhaka need another burger joint? Especially in Lalmatia, where within a single kilometre you can practically trip over a dozen burger spots. “Well, for starters, we don’t drown our burgers in sauces,” joked Khalid Rahman, the owner of Bull’s. Now, ...

The glow of twilight reflected in a saree reminds us that true elegance never fades-it only transforms with time and light. The timeless attire, deeply rooted in tradition yet ever graceful in modern style, becomes more than just clothing-it becomes poetry draped in fabric. When the sun begins to set and the sky is painted in golden hues, nothing complements ...