Citibank, N.A., Bangla-desh in collaboration with Grameen Shikkha has launched a scholarship programme called ‘Citi Scholarship for Young Women’ targeting the female university students of the country. Under the programme, scholarships will be given to 35 female students from six public institutions including Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka University, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Tech-nology (BUET), [...]

Summer sun, heat and humidity can damage your hair’s cuticle and result in dry, drab, split, brittle or frizzy hair and ends.

Women and beauty have always been correlated. In turn, when we think of beauty and beauticians in Bangladesh, one name comes profoundly to the mind — Kaniz Almas. The dynamic Almas is an

This Baishakh, Banglar Mela’s latest attraction includes saris, organza silk, half silk, Andy, khadi mixed cotton and other designs. Block, spray, hand frame print, tie-dye boutique vegetable dye, karchupi, machine embroidery, cutwork,

Pahela Baishakh is a time for grand celebration. On the occasion, fashion house Kay Kraft has come up with a huge Baishakhi assortment.

When you want to look majestic, gold is your metal; for a more subtle and yet a Goddess-like look surrender yourself to the metal that has the aura of the moon. It is nothing other than the silver. The much-appealing heavenly tone of the metal can add a celestial dimension to your beauty.

by Sharmin Chowdhury It is time to de-stress yourself and revive your beauty that has gone weary in the course of your busy life, as RED is now here to rediscover your ethnic definition. Emphasising on bringing out and nurturing the beauty every individual is born with, RED offers a wide range of services and [...]

Gabapentin, a drug used to treat seizures, improves the quality of sleep in menopausal women bothered by hot flashes, University of Rochester Medical Center researchers report in the Journal of Women’s Health. Approximately 40 percent of menopausal women have trouble sleeping. They often have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep throughout the night.

It’s a seasonal phenomenon, and all of us are falling prey to its wrath everyday. You guessed it; it’s the summer! As the Baishakh month rolls in with festivities, it also brings in the sweltering heat. Now all of us should be prepared if we want to stay well and healthy. First of all, girls, [...]

The first-ever cervical cancer vaccine is being administered on women, ushering in a new era in the health sector to combat the deadly disease in the country, reports BSS. Bangladesh Cervical Vaccination Programme Committee (BCCVPC) and Oncology Club have jointly initiated the pilot vaccination programme by selecting 60 economically disadvantaged women for free service. Health [...]

Sex is one of the most essential aspects of our life and Ayurveda offers one of the best ways to lead a gratifying sex life without any artificial aids such as medicines minus side effects and other unnatural methods. Ayurvedic medicines stimulate the body to heal itself naturally. There are many Ayurvedic herbs which act [...]

Pregnant women who get flu shots protect their infants up to age of 6 months, a clinical trial shows. The study, conducted in Bangladesh and led by Mark C. Steinhoff, MD, at Baltimore’s Johns Hopkins University, is the first definitive proof that flu vaccines benefit both mother and infant. “Our study shows that a newborn’s [...]

Breast cancer is typically associated with men – and for good reason; only 1% of breast cancer cases affect men. Nonetheless, a recent study revealed that men are more likely to die from breast cancer in its early stages than women. In fact, men with small tumors that had yet to spread had a shorter [...]

IT is not something most dads plan for. “When she first started, I was a bit wary,” admits Rhian Sugden’s father Steve. “But I’m happy for her. Loads of money and famous. Not many people can say that.” Manchester glamour girl Rhian was an overnight success in a ruthless business that rejects thousands of eager [...]

The Baftas are having a bit of an Oscar moment. Thanks to the will they/won’t they aspect of this year’s Academy Awards, all eyes are on the British equivalent, which take place tomorrow night. The amount of preparation that goes into these award ceremonies is staggering – and Britishness, it seems, is no guarantee of [...]