Winter
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.
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.
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
In pictures: Tales of the dewdrops
The captivating photos depict dewdrops delicately embracing flora in the chilly mornings.
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.
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!
Jackets for all seasons including winter
When shopping for fashionable winter outerwear, you will have a multitude of choices and it can be hard to choose the right jacket or coat to go with your style and comfort. Although winters in Dhaka are usually mild, it does not mean we cannot experiment with fashionwear suited for harsher climates. Are you not sure what to buy yet?
Comforters see increased demand for lower prices
More than 100 companies, including Apex, HomeTex, Pran-RFL Group, Swan, Karmo, Bengal, and EuroAsia, have heavily invested
Embracing Eco-Chic: TAAGA MAN's Pioneering Leap into Sustainable Fashion
As we wrap ourselves in the warmth of TAAGA MAN's eco-friendly attire this winter, we're not just wearing a brand; we're donning a brighter future for our planet.
Welcome spring
Spring is knocking on our door. You can feel it in the air: the dryness gone from the atmosphere and the biting cold superseded by a calming wind that loosens you up from icy inertia.
Nature Quest: Courtship pageant in Tangua
Tangua haor is a mini ocean during monsoon. But in winter much of the water is gone and the haor turns into a maze of interconnected wetlands called beels. Once away from the muddy shores overgrown with reeds, one can see through the clear beel water a magnificent green carpet of plants at the bottom. This garden, hidden underneath the water, is visited by thousands of ducks during the winter months every year.
Temperature may rise from today
Biting cold and intense fog are taking a heavy toll on people living in the northern region, especially those living in charlands.
Gas crisis hits city
Tahmina Afaz is a schoolteacher and lives at Ulan in the capital's West Rampura. She doesn't start for work until 7:30am, but since winter began, she has been waking up long before sunrise. "If I get up any later than 5:00am, I cannot finish cooking for my family before I go to work. The gas supply falls after sunrise, so much so that sometimes I cannot even turn the stove on," she says.
Lights were out during pile-ups
All 153 sodium lights on Bangabandhu Bridge were turned off during the 16-vehicle pile-ups on the bridge in the early morning fog of January 9 that left six people dead. To the astonishment of many, Bangladesh Bridge Authority, which looks after the country's longest bridge, had usually been using only half of the lights on the bridge to “save electricity”, even in dense fog.
Paturia-Daulatdia ferry services halted for 3hrs
Ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia route in the Padma River halted for three hours due to dense fog.
Which petroleum jelly is good for healthy skin?
A humid climate like Bangladesh’s can stress the skin and the scorching sunlight helps dry it out and damage it further. However, petroleum jelly can be useful in preventing this.
Temperature may dive to 8
Meteorologists anticipate that the temperature across the country might dive to below eight degree centigrade within next two or three days.
Cities choke on air pollution
The quality of air in the capital is extremely unhealthy. The presence of pollutant particles in its air even on a normal day is more than six times the healthy limit. If this sounds scary, then you should know that the air in its neighbouring cities Gazipur and Narayanganj is even worse, according to the Department of Environment (DoE).
Dried up Teesta hits livelihood
“We used to have bumper crops here,” says farmer Mahir Uddin of Char Kalmati village in Lalmonirhat. “The Teesta River used to flow year-round but nowadays there's not enough water in winter for optimal agriculture.”