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Adiba Mahbub Proma

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You are fasting, but are you behaving during Ramadan?

While everyone knows that cleanliness is a virtue in Islam, it is often the first etiquette that is forgotten as soon as the holy month starts.
13 April 2022, 12:50 PM
13 April 2022, 12:50 PM
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How to avoid overeating in Ramadan?

Ramadan is not only the month for spiritual cleansing, but also rejuvenating the mind and body.
11 April 2022, 12:15 PM
11 April 2022, 12:15 PM
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How to stay hydrated during Ramadan

With the blazing summer sun this Ramadan, thirst is perhaps a bigger concern than hunger, for most.
9 April 2022, 11:26 AM
9 April 2022, 11:26 AM
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Fasting for diabetics: Avoiding sugar is not enough

While tackling the heat is one thing, fasting for patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes can pose some serious health concerns. Long fasts put you at higher risk of hypoglycaemia, where sugar levels are far too low for the body to function, which can at times prove fatal for diabetics.
7 April 2022, 11:47 AM
7 April 2022, 11:47 AM
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style council / Hair goals 2020

Gone are the days when one had to overload their hair with products to look glammed up! In fact, 2020 hair goals are all about that messy, effortlessly flawless, just-woke-up kind of hair.
20 April 2020, 18:00 PM
20 April 2020, 18:00 PM
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ls suggests / The trial of wedding style repetitions

Your budget is limited, but the love for your family, friends and ‘kachchi’ is not. So, instead of falling prey to the classic trap of ‘I-have-nothing-to-wear,’ why not use these tricks to make the most of your outfits?
27 January 2020, 18:00 PM
27 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Pahela Baishakh 2022: Pahela Baishakh is back

Oroddho: Small steps towards a big difference

While the western world has equipped itself with support centres, certified counsellors, and group therapy sessions to tackle mental health issues, Bangladesh has yet to get over its taboo surrounding it.
11 November 2019, 18:00 PM
11 November 2019, 18:00 PM
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The spirituality of a sacred month

With Ramadan finally here, the entire atmosphere is filled with a profound sense of spirituality, one that inspires people, and instills virtue. However, this spirituality is often felt and interpreted by different people in various ways, and Star Lifestyle decided to explore just that.
6 May 2019, 18:00 PM
6 May 2019, 18:00 PM
The coming of Durga

The coming of Durga

A long drive outside the city would have you gaping at the miles and miles of silvery feathery kashful.
25 September 2017, 18:00 PM
Cuddly newborns in front of the lens

Cuddly newborns in front of the lens

The arrival of a newborn brings with it excitement, love and a newly found sense of responsibility.
25 September 2017, 18:00 PM
Pros and Cons of Red Meat

Pros and Cons of Red Meat

The love for red meat knows no bounds especially when Eid-ul-Azha is just around the corner. You could be one of the passionate buyers intensely searching through the herd in Gabtoli
21 August 2017, 18:00 PM
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Jewellery On A Shoe-string Budget

Fret no more! Believe it or not, there are plenty of aesthetic, even expensive-looking, jewellery pieces that are available within your budget.
31 July 2017, 18:00 PM
The magic of multipurpose furniture

The magic of multipurpose furniture

Multipurpose furniture mostly relies on a folding mechanism, innovatively designed so that parts can be extended or stored, according to one's requirements.
31 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Green Tea

For tea and coffee lovers

No one quite understands the saying 'Old habits die hard' as much as tea or coffee addicts during Ramadan. Not only are they fighting their pangs of hunger, but also keeping a watch over their cravings!
12 June 2017, 18:00 PM
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THE SECRET TO ACING THE CULINARY ARTS

Currently a judge of Rupchanda-The Daily Star Super Chef, Chef Daniel has worked in places all over the world, including U.A.E, Bahrain, and India.
4 May 2017, 18:00 PM
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Lure of tattoos and piercings

Body art has now become a fascinating form of self-expression, and piercings and tattoos tend to do just that. You could opt for a cute stud on your tragus or even go for something much bolder such as piercing your eyebrow.
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM
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6 ways to make the most out of your semester break

Let's be honest here. You are not going to score an internship for the two-week vacation you get at the end of the term. Neither are you going to be partying 24/7. But that hardly means the entire vacation has to go to waste.
13 April 2017, 18:00 PM
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A fair in review

When noisy traffic with enthusiasts from all around the city gather at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar for the one and only festival that January has to offer, we know for a fact that the month long Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) is finally here. Like every other year,
23 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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Hidden gems of DITF

With its amazing blend of old-school joy and new additions every year, one simply cannot expect the annual Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) to get boring.
23 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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Picking up videography

From recording the right moment to editing, video production is a vast subject and it is quite natural for a beginner to feel lost. Here are a few pointers on how you should go about it.
12 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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Kickstart a coding career in Bangladesh

As the rest of the world gets in on what is called the Silicon Valley fever, the demand for programmers and coders is only increasing.
29 December 2016, 18:00 PM
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Kitchen Shades

With a cuisine dominated by spices, imagine the hours and the money you would need to maintain the classic, all-white kitchen! And after all that hard work, chances are, there will still be a faint yellow curry stain after you have washed it for the umpteenth time that day! So,
19 December 2016, 18:00 PM
The death of individualism

The death of individualism

After a tiring day at work, you come home and lazily scan through the channels.
7 November 2016, 18:00 PM
TRENDY TEENS

TRENDY TEENS

Don't worry; you don't have to choose just yet! The teenage years are the prime time to experiment with fashion. So don't hold yourself back! However, diving in blind can be rather dangerous, and here are just a few ways to make your transition easier.
24 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Fish fanatic's day out

Fish fanatic's day out

Other than the numerous health benefits, nothing provides as much variety as fish does. From catching the liveliest fish to finding the right spices, the Bengali cuisine is closely intertwined with the massive variety of these riverine delicacies.
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM
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What do EEE grads really do?

Most electrical engineers are confused with electricians. Contrary to popular belief, they do not fix light bulbs.
8 September 2016, 18:00 PM
How to be more disciplined in life?

How to act more confident

Let's be real here, no matter how confident you are, there are always those intimidating situations where we could all use a little help. Be it your first interview or your first presentation, here are a few pointers that can help you.
14 July 2016, 18:00 PM
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