BD Global Times
English edition

Lifestyle Desk, page 7

369 reports translated from the Bengali original, most recent first. বাংলা সংস্করণ

Red lotus flowers disappear from rural Bengal but bloom in Chowgachha pond

JASHORE - Red lotus flowers are disappearing from rural Bengal, but a pond beside Garibpur New Market in Chowgachha’s Singhajhuli union is offering a glimmer of hope this season.

Jamaat gives another 1 lakh taka to family of July uprising martyr in Chougachha

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami gave another 1 lakh taka to the family of Al Amin, the only Chougachha resident killed in the July 2024 uprising, to help build their home.

Jamaat leaders visit family of July uprising martyr Al Amin in Chougachha

Leaders of the Jashore district unit of Jamaat-e-Islami visited the family of Al Amin, a martyr of the July uprising, at Chougachha in Jashore on Thursday.

Nemesis to release fourth album after eight years

Bangladeshi rock band Nemesis will release its fourth studio album, 'VIP,' on May 23, ending an eight-year gap since its last record, the band announced.

Cherry blossoms in Toronto and a Dhaka childhood under the krishnachura

A Bangladeshi writer recounts queuing for the tiny red train in Toronto's High Park during cherry blossom season and finds her thoughts drifting to the red krishnachura that lined her childhood roads in Dhaka.

Recipe: yogurt and eggplant ambol

A simple recipe for a tangy yogurt and fried eggplant dish flavored with mustard, onion paste and a touch of sugar.

Yoga or Pilates: which is better for fitness?

Yoga and Pilates are two popular fitness practices. Trainers and practitioners weigh the benefits of each, from breath work and flexibility to body toning and pain relief.

What happens if you eat a cup of chickpeas every day?

A cup of chickpeas a day delivers fiber, plant protein and key minerals, and can help with weight management when prepared without added oil, a nutrition expert said.

Caring for children in the heat: common mistakes to avoid

Children face greater risks than adults in extreme heat and can dehydrate quickly, a pediatric consultant said, urging parents to watch for warning signs and avoid common care mistakes.