Against all recurring setbacks, we ought to be grateful to be blessed with yet another Ramadan. However, juggling between work and house

This year again like last year, Ramadan has coincided with the dreadful pandemic. Nothing makes the heart grow heavier to know that people at

Rooh Afza, also known as the “summer drink of the east” has made its mark as an indispensable part of our iftar menu during the holy month

During Ramadan, iftar is when we are thirsty to its core. We need the perfect drink to quench our thirst first, before moving onto other things.

People with diabetes often think they need to totally steer clear of desserts. But, the fact is that while it is important for diabetics to control their calorie and sugar intake, they can still have some aptly prepared desserts, occasionally, in limited quantities.

5:00 or 6:00 PM in the evening and you crave something to munch! You can eat it as is or along with delicious dips and sauces. A snack is a portion of food often smaller than a regular meal, generally eaten between meals. You can even serve them as starters or finger foods during a party or festival or along with a meal.

For over a year during the entire pandemic, I maintained a diary of my days in quarantine. Looking back at what I wrote a couple of days back, I thought: why not share a few of the thoughts that came to me over the year in a concise way with Star Lifestylereaders?

When we think of health, we automatically presume the term refers to physical wellbeing and fitness only. However, over time as we delve deeper into the world of wellbeing, we realise that health is not only limited to a good physique.

This week, we will share four watermelon recipes — one for a juice, one for a dessert, one for an appetiser and one for a main dish.

Every nation in the world, including Bangladesh, was brought to a halt due to the unprecedented shock of COVID-19. Over time, gradually,

Those of us who were avid readers as children tend to have similar story arcs with our reading habits. Although we would spend hours buried in books during our younger years, life eventually got in the way.

The festival was a true nod to the modern Indian culinary climate and sought to provide diners an authentic trip down the lanes of Kerala to Kashmir with a delectable assortment of flavours, zests and zings authentically native to these regions.

The body enters into a fasting state eight hours or so after the last meal, when the gut finishes absorbing nutrients from the food. In the normal state, body glucose, which is stored in the liver and muscles, is the body’s main source of energy.

Popular Bangladeshi actress Sabila Nur has signed on as the new brand Ambassador of country’s biggest and most iconic skin care brand — Glow & Lovely. The deal was confirmed recently through a contract signing ceremony in the capital.

All of us remember how even two years ago, we planned for the perfect Pahela Baishakh. At least two to three pairs of clothing would be spread out on the couch for try-outs, at least a week before the special occasion.

One of the most important socio-religious festival celebrated by the Chakma community in the Chattogram hill tracts, Bizu begins at the stroke of midnight on 11 April, by collecting flowers from the neighbourhood.

‘Bizu’ is not only the biggest traditional festival bidding farewell to the year (Chaitra Sankranti) and ushering the Bengali New Year, but also a festival of feast, which carries much significance to the Chakma community.

Last year, when the entire world stalled and the lockdowns were phasing in and out within the boundaries of every nation, Durjoy Rahman,

With large flags waving on top of masts, patriotic renditions playing at the background — a wonderful sight took shape at the banks of the Chao Phraya River. The colourful naval procession started from the Siam Pier, in the heart of Bangkok, on March 26, 2021.

On the contrary, a little bit innovation from our ends could turn things around. After all, isn’t this what the pandemic has taught us? That we can, and must work with whatever options we are given.