All dream vacations have a beach run. On the one hand are popular holiday beach destinations that are economical to travel to and at the same time, somewhat clean and safe, and on the other, are those that are less popular but infinitely more beautiful. Here are 5 picks that are a whole different ball game — or shall we say beach ball game — altogether.

The brain child of Maisha Samiha and Jarin Tasnim Ona, Mere — a fashion brand that beautifully blends comfort with style for soon to be mothers, has recently turned 3. Started as a photographer, Maisha Samiha has worked with multiple expecting mothers during her photography days. This is when she realised that maternity clothes in our country still means a comfortable cotton piece of fabric. Realising the need, she and Jarin Tasnim Ona decided to make a change and bring a maternity brand to the expecting mothers that will make them feel beautiful as well as comfortable during this beautiful journey called motherhood.

I smell the fragrance of fall in the air. The morning air is crisp, the leaves are turning, the days are getting shorter, and the temperature is dipping. The quilts are out, the comforters are in. Summer dresses are out, sweaters and light jackets are in. While the aforementioned changes are easier to adjust to, it is my garden and its changing appearance that asks me of my patience, for it is going to be a long wait before my garden dresses up in a myriad of colours afresh.

Authorities of Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram have cancelled two international flights from Chattogram to Dubai and Muscat as birds entered the engines of the two aircrafts.

Did you know Chinese astrology dates back to 256 BC? In fact, it was during the era of Zhou Dynasty that the Chinese started taking a keen interest in zodiac signs. Chinese astrology employs notions that are not present in Western astrology, such as the Wu Xing teachings, the 10 celestial stems, the 12 earthly branches, the lunisolar calendar (moon calendar and sun calendar), and the time calculation after year, month, day, and time.

On Monday, 26 September, 2022 Dhaka Kitsch, a charity event supporting the non-profit organisation, Thrive, was held at the Edge Gallery Gulshan. Funded by Tasneem Sinha and Mahbub Mursalin, the event exhibited a collection of T-shirts, with rickshaw art inspired designs by artist and designer, Kuhu Plamondon. Chandana R Dewan, renowned designer and partner for the initiative, was by her side every step of the way, making the event a success.

We adore him as Deadpool, his humour, the way he mocks Blake Lively, his "feud" with Hugh Jackman, and other things. Ryan Reynolds has consistently demonstrated his acting prowess in addition to his adept marketing skills. This realisation started during Deadpool's press tour and continued through Reynolds' subsequent projects in both cinema and business. His charm, wit, and comedy make content marketing seem simple and easy to do.

Food holds a special place in Bengali culture. While we do have our grand dishes, it is the simpler dishes that really steal the show. Not everyone has mastered Bengali cuisine, be it for lack of interest or practice or complexity. And so, the following recipes are just some of the popular dishes that are not only easy to make but also easy on the stomach. Try them out; they will most certainly not disappoint.

Our relationships and how we navigate them keep evolving with the times. Often, we find questions or worries so personal that they can only be shared with a stranger, but any random stranger is no real solace! Nor is the advice safe. With that in mind, Star Lifestyle brings to you a brand-new relationship advice column from certified experts. This hopes to tackle the host of worries, questions and forks in roads of the relationships plane that includes the personal, professional to psychological. Read on for insights, and shoot us your concerns, even anonymously at lifestyleds@yahoo.com, or send us a message on Star Lifestyle's Facebook page.

Having a non-standard diet in Bangladesh is an uphill battle.

The Saudi Arabian government has raised allegations of various irregularities against five more Bangladeshi hajj agencies.

Kushtia, the place where Lalon Shah spread his message of spirituality and where Rabindranath Tagore came to stay to have inspiration for a number of his writings. Located in the Khulna division in south-western Bangladesh, this city calls upon you with its mesmerizing cultural heritage and beautiful natural sites. So here are 5 places that you must visit the next time you are in Kushtia.

Petite fashion in Dhaka can be aptly termed as the shortest horror story ever, pun intended. Options are either not there or are very selectively available. As a result, a slight framed woman has to spend a lot of time and money either looking for trendy things in her size, or altering regular sized clothing to her desired length. Thankfully however, fashion experts have a handful of tips and tricks that can save the day and even steal the show, when used effectively.

Lady Diana was known to wear some truly colourful and daring clothes. During her lifetime, the princess wore plenty of designer wear such as Versace, Armani, Chanel, Dior, Gucci and Clarks. However, none garnered the kind of attention as a bold, black number that came to ever after be known as the ‘revenge dress.’

The country's tourism will enter a new era with the implementation of the Tourism Master Plan, State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Md Mahbub Ali said today (September 27, 2022).

Authorities at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport today (September 27, 2022) advised patients suffering from conjunctivitis to come to the airport with a doctor's prescription and necessary medicines before traveling abroad.

The supermodel recently divulged the contents of her handbag in her newest interview with British Vogue. From it, she pulled out a host of different paraphernalia, all of them essentials, at least to the lifestyle of a supermodel. Empty candy wrappers, grocery receipts, tangled earphones, and a forgotten tube of drugstore lipstick — these are some of the things one would find in their bag on any given day, right? Not Kate Moss. Her luxury sack contains a bottle of her favourite fragrance, and a skincare tool she calls her very own face gym, among other things!

Canada will drop all Covid-19 restrictions for travelers from October 1, including vaccination and masking requirements for flights and trains, the government said on Monday.

All Covid-19 related restrictions on foreign tourists visiting Bangladesh have been lifted from today, state minister for civil aviation and tourism ministry has said.

A living room has had many names. Lounge, sitting room, drawing room — whatever you want to call it, the appeal and importance of a living room in a home remains the same. While you might not actually live in the room, as the name suggests, a house or apartment just does not seem right without one. Here are a few ideas and tips to decorate your living room and make it more appealing.