Tangail taant: A classic saree for every weekday

7 September 2026 Fashion & Beauty
Transform your daily wardrobe by styling breathable Tangail sarees for modern Dhaka commutes. By pairing lightweight Bangladeshi cotton with blazers, shirts, or comfortable blouses, women easily embrace UNESCO-recognized heritage wear as practical, versatile everyday fashion.
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Separating baby blues from postpartum depression: What we should know

17 September 2026 Health & Fitness
Navigate postpartum depression by recognizing persistent sadness, anxiety, and guilt following childbirth. Psychotherapist Abdul Hamid of Monobikash Foundation emphasizes early identification, family support, and professional therapy to safeguard maternal mental health effectively.

Your brain wants you to be kind — here’s why

Acts of kindness trigger the brain’s reward system, boosting dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin while reducing stress hormones. These biological changes elevate mood, strengthen social bonds, and improve physical health, proving kindness benefits both giver and receiver.
1 November 2025

Why women need yoga after their 30s

Bangladeshi yoga instructor Faria Athar Khan empowers women to reclaim balance through Hatha yoga, addressing stress, hormonal imbalance, and chronic illness. Her holistic approach restores physical strength, emotional stability, and identity, promoting lifelong wellness and community healing among women.
1 November 2025

Going bald? This 20-day regrowth formula could be the game-changer

Scientists at National Taiwan University developed a serum using oleic and palmitoleic acids that regrows hair in just 20 days on bald mice. The formula activates hair follicle stem cells via PGC1-alpha, offering groundbreaking potential for human hair restoration.
30 October 2025

China just changed the rules for influencers — the world’s watching

China now requires influencers discussing professional topics like medicine, law, or finance to hold verified qualifications, aiming to curb misinformation and boost credibility. This move signals a global shift toward credentialed, transparent, and responsible content creation, influencing markets like Bangladesh.
30 October 2025

Why Lal Miya’s kotkoti is the heart of Bogura’s flavourful legacy

At over 90, Lal Miya still runs the iconic Lal Miya Kotkoti Ghar near Mahasthangarh, Bogura — birthplace of the crunchy sweet kotkoti. Founded by his grandfather, refined by generations, it symbolizes tradition, generosity, and Bogura’s culinary pride.
30 October 2025

Pregnancy is harder than marathons, science shows

A 2019 Science Advances study by Duke University’s Herman Pontzer reveals pregnancy as the ultimate endurance feat, demanding 2.2 times the body’s basal metabolic rate—outlasting even the Tour de France in sustained physical intensity and energy expenditure.
30 October 2025

Your brain prioritises criticism over praise — Here’s why

Our brains are biologically wired to focus on negative experiences more than positive ones, a phenomenon called negativity bias. Rooted in survival instincts, it still shapes our emotions today. Recognising and intentionally amplifying positive experiences can rewire this imbalance.
29 October 2025

The secret to elevating any outfit? The right pair of shoes

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.
27 October 2025

Create the perfect 3D pumpkin cake your guests will love

This 3D Pumpkin Cake combines rich red velvet layers, tangy cream cheese frosting, and smooth Swiss meringue buttercream. Sculpted, frosted, and decorated with fondant, it’s an edible autumn masterpiece that’s as stunning as it is delicious.
27 October 2025

A functional, stylish bedroom for newlyweds: What to buy and why

For a newlywed just starting out their new married life together, the bedroom will, by far, be the most important corner of their home — the place where they spend quality time and create unforgettable memories with each other.
26 October 2025

Experience the divine in Malay Bala’s ‘Seeking Sacred Beauty’

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.
26 October 2025

Why girls are getting periods younger than ever before

Recent studies show girls now start menstruating around age 11.9 — about six months earlier than past generations — with longer irregular cycles. Early puberty increases health risks and emotional challenges, highlighting growing environmental and lifestyle influences.
25 October 2025

How to reverse pre-diabetes with simple lifestyle changes

Pre-diabetes is a warning but reversible stage where lifestyle changes can prevent diabetes. Reducing refined carbs, exercising, managing stress, and monitoring blood sugar regularly can delay onset. Awareness, diet, and discipline protect long-term health.
25 October 2025

Want to go to Saint Martin’s Island? These new rules are not optional

Under the new guidelines, no vessels or speedboats will be permitted to the island without prior approval from the Ministry of Environment.
24 October 2025

Gold prices are up—but should you invest now?

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.
23 October 2025

Can being too nice weaken your body’s defences?

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.
23 October 2025

Struggling with weight? Your sleep could be the missing piece

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.
23 October 2025

Why is Sweden prescribing holidays for health?

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.
22 October 2025

Mother-to-be? Try these safe yoga poses for your second trimester

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.
22 October 2025

How Neeshat turned hair loss into DIGHAL’s herbal success

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.
21 October 2025