#Perspective / Why rain and romance will always go together

15 June 2026, 14:10 PM Life & Living
Embrace the nostalgic magic of monsoon in Bangladesh through a beautifully narrative perspective. This text captures how raindrops inspire romance, prompting a youthful lover to choose a stunning white saree before meeting her paramour.

5 epic destinations in Asia that won’t cost a fortune

Discover budget-friendly Asian travel destinations from Bangladesh, exploring Nepal, Bhutan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand to experience breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and world-class street food while creating unforgettable memories without breaking your bank account.

Your favourite snacks may be loaded with hidden salt

11 June 2026, 10:56 AM Health & Fitness
Control dietary sodium with insights from Dr Chowdhury Tasneem Hasin of Continental Hospital. Reducing hidden salt in processed snacks prevents hypertension and silent kidney damage, protecting the heart health of young adults across Bangladesh.
The colourful cauliflowers of Bangladesh
6 February 2023, 02:17 AM Life & Living Multimedia
Shankha Dasgupta: Meet the genius behind Guti
1 February 2023, 12:48 PM Life & Living
Despite charging fees, needs of passengers neglected
23 January 2023, 04:33 AM Life & Living Multimedia

Winter fashion trends that need to end

If you are a fashion enthusiast, you have already started mentally planning your change in seasonal attire. Fashion naturally evolves quite a bit over time. However, people often have a hard time letting go of their favourite fashion trends. This is why today to talk about some winter trends that, well, have passed their prime. We are not judging your style if you still own or adore any of these outdated winter fashions listed below but you are probably better off without them this season.
17 November 2022, 13:22 PM

Religious bigotry, politics behind tourism drop

Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB) today said that the country's unhealthy political environment and religious bigotry are some of the main causes behind the decline in tourism and the stagnant tourism industry.
16 November 2022, 13:51 PM

Tourism ban on 2 Bandarban upazilas extended till Nov 20

The authorities today extended the ban on tourists in Ruma and Rowangchhari upazilas of Bandarban to November 20 lifting it from Thanchi upazila.
16 November 2022, 13:48 PM

Top 5 places to visit in Sreemangal for a memorable winter

Although Sreemangal, often spelled Srimangal, is famous for the countless hillocks full of evergreen tea gardens, it is equally endowed with many charming and breath-taking tourist spots. If you are planning to spend your upcoming winter vacation in the solitude and beauty of nature—while being surrounded by lots of vast green countryside—then take a trip to Sreemangal and be in communion with nature while enjoying stunningly designed resorts.
16 November 2022, 12:45 PM

The Weekly Tarot Forecast (16-22 November)

Tarot is a rich and profound tool that helps you attune to your own subconscious through the use of colours, imagery and symbolism. It is a deck of 78 cards which depict the entirety of the human experience. From the overarching complex themes of our lives to the day-to-day situations, such as emotions, thoughts and words, finances and motivations and beliefs - all of these are depicted in the tarot cards. The most amazing thing about tarot is that it can offer you a glimpse into the future.
16 November 2022, 12:37 PM

OCD: More than just an obsession with cleaning

How many times have you heard a friend or member of your family say that they have OCD because they want things in a certain order or want their surroundings to be spotlessly clean? According to experts, OCD or obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety condition, and those who have it will not be able to recognise their symptoms until they start affecting daily life.
16 November 2022, 12:30 PM

Top 5 FIFA World Cup 2022 group stage matches to look out for

The FIFA World Cup 2022 will begin on 20 November, presenting to us a month of football extravaganza, with the best national teams from around the world fighting for the ultimate glory. And we do not have to wait long as even before the knockout stage, the group stage will feature some exciting matches that will have all football fans pumped up! So, let’s take a look at the 5 most anticipated group-stage matches of this World Cup.
16 November 2022, 12:24 PM

A billion at risk of hearing loss from headphones, loud music venues: WHO

Around one billion young people worldwide could be at risk of hearing loss from listening to headphones or attending loud music venues, a large review of the available research estimated on Wednesday.
16 November 2022, 06:21 AM

FIFA 2022 Soundtrack: Has Hayya Hayya missed a mark?

Hayya Hayya (Better Together) was the first song to come out this season and has left the fan base divided. Although it garnered some appreciation with the words “You know we better together,” it missed the mark for fans that were waiting for the beat to drop.
15 November 2022, 10:31 AM

How to choose the best haircut for your face

A haircut can make or break your face. Like clothes, you can't have a one-size-fits-all approach to your hairstyles. After receiving criticism from your co-workers all day, you can't take off your bad haircut like you can your clothes. Therefore, it's important to know which haircut flatters your face shape before having your hair cut. After all, a few additional inches here or a few stray hairs on your face there can make a big difference.
15 November 2022, 10:24 AM

6 places in Bangladesh to visit in winter

Winter lovers often love to travel with layered-up clothes throughout the country, but often end up visiting the same place in other seasons. To change that up, here are the top 6 places to visit in the winter.
15 November 2022, 10:01 AM

6 most beloved Bengali comfort snacks

In the crowd of burgers, pizza, and fried chicken, are we slowly forgetting our traditional Bengali comfort snacks? Let’s bring them back in our lives, no matter what part of the world you live in. After all, Bengali comfort snacks are the most appetizing, most flavourful hands down! We have drawn up a list of the most beloved Bengali comfort snacks. While these snacks are available on the street and in restaurants, they can be quite easily prepared at home, too.
14 November 2022, 12:18 PM

A guide to writing your first CV

How do you go about creating your first curriculum vitae? You may believe you do not have enough to say to fill a page, but you probably have more than you realise. According to research, recruiters spend on average between five to ten seconds reading through a CV. It is quite clear that your CV must grab the attention of recruiters at the first glance. Preparing the perfect CV can be quite daunting for people with years of experience, let alone freshers who are working on writing their first. Today, let’s break down some basics you need to consider while writing your curriculum vitae.
14 November 2022, 12:13 PM

Men’s fitness: The journey starts in the mind

Health is the best investment that pays you the greatest dividends. Building actions and healthy habits are priceless sacrifices. Nothing comes easy in life, but dealing with everything becomes so much easier when you build an elite mindset and a strong lean body. It is all interconnected and can become your deadliest arsenal in tackling life with assurance, confidence, and purpose — physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
14 November 2022, 12:08 PM

Men’s night out: Things you can try out

Most of us reading this have come to a point in our lives where hanging out with the boys is not as easy as it used to be. As glorious as those days were, our priorities can change with age and scheduling conflicts. However, that does not mean that we cannot have a men’s night out every once in a while. After all, we all need to lay back and chill with our crew. But what can you do? The concept of a men’s night out may be very different for us than our western counterparts, but it does not mean that we cannot have some fun, right?
14 November 2022, 12:01 PM

Men and their irrational obsessions

If you have hobbies or interests that you spend on, in terms of both time and money, chances are you had those exact words thrown at you at some point in your life. Everybody spends on what they like right? So why is it that our interests/obsessions land us with the man-child moniker? Well, let’s go on this journey of enlightenment together and hope you come out with newfound appreciation for the man-children in your lives.
14 November 2022, 11:43 AM

Speaking of men’s mental health

A common idea is prevalent in society that men will only talk about power and strength as this is the first lesson they receive from their families while growing up. It is in this initial process of raising a male child that we impart the wrong lessons of life. From early childhood, boys are taught not to cry when experiencing physical pain or mental agony, simply because — “Men don’t cry,” and thus, boys and girls are brought up differently when it comes to teaching them how to cope with pain, physical or mental.
14 November 2022, 11:39 AM

5 beard styles to follow this winter

If you are wondering what beard style to wear in 2022, then look no further. We have compiled a list of the best 5 beard styles to try this winter. Whether you are looking for a subtle change or a major transformation, we got you covered!
13 November 2022, 09:05 AM

The secret behind the proactive father

The demands on a father can be numerous and mind-bogglingly diverse, and the unprepared parent may find himself drowning in tasks and rendered deaf by the sound of angry relatives. To make lives a little easier for the new-dads-to-be, here are a few of our suggestions.
13 November 2022, 08:26 AM

On living in the suburbs of Dhaka: Kanak Aditya

Kanak Aditya, Director and Chief Creative Officer at Deshal is a true artiste in all senses. Renowned musician, seasoned painter with a professional degree from the Faculty of Fine Arts, DU, involved with Prachyanat since his university days – he knows the ins and outs of the creative world. Star Lifestyle went to visit this creative, in his relaxing den, in the outskirts of Dhaka and discovered the actual secret behind his brilliance.
13 November 2022, 07:13 AM