How colours define every festival in Bangladeshi culture
Fashion & Beauty
Nayeem Ashraf returns to build Bangladesh culinary industry
Food & Recipes
How SHAPE is redefining lingerie for women in Bangladesh
26 March 2026, 21:51 PM
Fashion & Beauty
Empower your daily routine with SHAPE’s seamless bras, specifically engineered by Monoshita Ayruani for South Asian bodies. This Dhaka-based brand prioritizes inclusive sizing and skin-tone-accurate shades like coffee, ensuring ultimate comfort and invisible confidence.
5 best quick getaways from Dhaka for your Eid holiday
Travel
Explore top Dhaka day trips like Panam City, Moinot Ghat, and Netrokona’s China Clay Hills. These scenic Bangladesh destinations offer historic colonial architecture, traditional Muktagacha Monda sweets, and serene river views for a perfect getaway.
Heritage Bengali foods return to everyday tables with modern twist
26 March 2026, 21:13 PM
Food & Recipes
Swap fried iftar snacks for fresh healthy salads
2 March 2026, 16:23 PM
Food & Recipes
Is chicken haleem even haleem?
26 February 2026, 14:54 PM
Food & Recipes
6 refreshing drinks you can make at home during Ramadan
16 February 2026, 19:39 PM
Food & Recipes
Stay fit this Eid without skipping your favourite foods
18 March 2026, 06:08 AM
Health & Fitness
Manage holiday weight gain during Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha celebrations with mindful eating strategies. Prioritize fiber-rich vegetables and protein over carbohydrates, choose water over sugary sodas, and enjoy short walks to support healthy digestion.
Why you should eat dates every day even after Ramadan
18 March 2026, 03:49 AM
Health & Fitness
Ramadan Reset: Breaking the Shackles of Sugar Addiction
12 March 2026, 19:15 PM
Health & Fitness
Expert tips to stay fit and healthy throughout holy Ramadan
9 March 2026, 09:07 AM
Health & Fitness
Snoring at night? Low vitamin D might be playing a role
23 February 2026, 13:57 PM
Health & Fitness
Want a healthy iftar? Ditch the sugary sweets for these options
19 February 2026, 14:41 PM
Health & Fitness
Mosabbir Alok Nibash giving cancer patients a home
19 February 2026, 14:32 PM
Health & Fitness
Science explains why dancing is a powerful tool against depression
19 February 2026, 14:03 PM
Health & Fitness
How gastritis affect fasting during Ramadan, and what helps
16 February 2026, 19:16 PM
Health & Fitness
#Perspective / The tragic fate of stray animals in Japan Garden City
23 November 2024, 05:20 AM
Life & Living
Navigating Dhaka's Eid shopping scene on a budget
28 March 2024, 08:36 AM
Lifehacks
My Dhaka / Comrade, give me a cup!
30 May 2023, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh
Twirling dresses in the sun
Florals and geometric patterns have ruled fashion charts for a reason. Worn short, mid length or long, the prints are versatile and can be styled easily. Think of jumpsuits with floral flounces, one-shouldered midi dresses in polka dots, strapless short numbers or long and breezy dresses in soft layers — the summer friendly motifs make almost everything look a little bit better.
4 September 2022, 10:23 AM
Cattelan Italia Launched in Bangladesh by Shanta Lifestyle
Cattelan Italia was founded in year 1979 by Giorgio Cattelan and Silvia. Giorgio built on his family heritage and legacy to establish Cattelan Italia. Today, their collections are produced by a close network of expert manufacturers, featuring collaborations with world renowned designers offering premium quality products, which are 100 percent made in Italy. Through rigorous and constant research and development with its host of designers and artisans, Cattelan Italia has enabled itself to continuously adapt to the need of time. The collection offered consists of pieces designed to offer maximum comfort, while also allowing customisation so the consumers can fine tweak to their pleasing.
4 September 2022, 10:16 AM
Cherishing tradition: Tips and tricks to maintain wooden antiques
The beautiful and intricately designed cupboard in the corner of the room, radiating an old-world aura and perhaps ensconcing stories of several earlier generations — is one of those furniture pieces that never go out of style and have stories to tell. Many households possess at least one such furniture — be it a big cupboard or just a small chair — as a carrier of the early traditions, telling stories of our parents and grandparents. We hear numerous nostalgia-filled stories from our immediate families, relating the furniture with their childhood, transporting us to the alleys of the yesteryears.
4 September 2022, 10:10 AM
The curse of 25: How misogynistic is Leonardo DiCaprio?
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio has been making headlines for his recent breakup with the American model, Camila Morrone. The Oscar-winning actor dated Camila for four years before parting ways recently. While the reason for their breakup is unknown, the incident led to a plethora of memes, with netizens mocking DiCaprio for once again breaking up with a woman after she turned 25.
4 September 2022, 04:12 AM
Children play more when they have fewer toys
In an age of hyper-consumerism, it is easy to get carried away buying too much of everything. If you are a parent, your child’s sweet requests often also have a part to play in filling the toy basket much more than intended at the monthly supermarket run. However, offering children fewer toys, rather than spoiling them for choice, has definitive benefits in the long run.
3 September 2022, 09:59 AM
How to improve brain function?
Long-COVID brain fog, mum brain or work burnout — there are quite a few reasons in today’s world that can bring intelligence levels to a drop. If left in that state, the mind, just like a person, can become lethargic and unwilling to get back to its original sheen. For a growth-oriented individual, low smarts could also mean a slowdown in their career. Fortunately, there are a number of ways one can constantly challenge their mind and keep it alert and focused.
3 September 2022, 09:55 AM
Japanese princess and a reverse Cinderella story
Who is not familiar with William Shakespeare’s masterpiece, Romeo & Juliet? Two lovers fighting against the world to commemorate their love. We have all heard of love stories where love won against all patriarchy. The former princess of Japan, who is now known as Mako Komuro has a similar tale.
3 September 2022, 05:41 AM
Deepika Padukone stuns the crowd at the 67th Filmfare Awards
There is no denying that Deepika Padukone is the queen of fashion. However, for the recent Filmfare Awards, the fashion icon decided to ditch all the over-the-top looks and opted for comfortable attire. For a relaxed look, the actress wore an oversized light blue collared shirt with a white pinstripe pattern, full-length balloon-styled sleeves, closed cuffs, button closures on the front, a long hem length, and a baggy fit to attend the event with husband Ranveer Singh.
3 September 2022, 04:37 AM
Gen Z, millennials reluctant to have children, citing climate change, financial reasons
At 24, El Johnson has made up her mind that she won’t bear children, though she and her girlfriend haven’t ruled out adoption.
2 September 2022, 15:58 PM
5 ways to pack light for your upcoming trips
Going for a staycation but indecisive about what to pack? No worries, we got your back. Or shall I say your backpack? When it comes to light packing, some of us are all over the place. As a result, we end up packing unnecessary luggage which becomes a burden later in the trip. So, to make your life easier, we present you the most efficient and effective methods of light packing.
1 September 2022, 16:29 PM
Thank God It’s Friday: Music all the way
If you want to do something other than have an outing at yet another restaurant, have a look at these upcoming events, and make plans to have an even better time.
1 September 2022, 16:12 PM
Relationship Matters: Setting Professional Boundaries
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.
1 September 2022, 16:07 PM
US-Bangla launches Dhaka-Bangkok, Chattogram-Kolkata flights
US-Bangla Airlines, a private air operator of the country, today (September 1, 2022) launched two international flights -- Dhaka-Bangkok and Chattogram-Kolkata routes.
1 September 2022, 11:53 AM
The Connotations Around “Broken Family”
Raising a child is no easy feat. Single parents have to fulfil the roles of both a mother and a father.
1 September 2022, 00:00 AM
Top 5 houseboats to check out in Bangladesh
The vast network of waterways in Bangladesh gives the opportunity to explore the country and admire its riverine islands and endless stretches of water. Be it on the Tanguar haor of Sylhet or the Kaptai Lake of Rangamati, houseboats that are now commonly available provide a one-of-a-kind experience to explore and rejoice in the country’s aquatic beauty. Modern houseboats come decked with a lot of facilities and yet their wooden construction make us feel close to nature. Slowly floating away in the quietude of still water with sudden interruptions caused by gushing waves truly provide the experience of a lifetime.
31 August 2022, 09:48 AM
Hair care tips and tricks for the summer
Whenever summer is at its peak, our hair has the roughest end of the stick as the first line of defence from the sun. So, it is essential that we give our hair some TLC. Here are a few tips and tricks that will help you do just that.
31 August 2022, 09:40 AM
Save fuel to keep the engine running
Given the recent fuel price hike, daily commuters are in peril to save their daily budget as much as they can. Fuel-efficient driving can save you thousands of takas in fuel each year, improve road safety and prevent wear on your vehicle. Adopt these 5 fuel-efficient driving techniques to lower your vehicle’s fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 25 percent.
31 August 2022, 09:27 AM
What’s in a Name?
Do you remember that line from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? “What's in a name? that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” That’s another way of saying that names are arbitrary tags that we assign and have no effect on reality itself. It’s a nice sentiment yet reality is different. We don’t know for sure if Akhteruzzaman Elias would still have written Khoabnama if he had a different name; what we know is that names have an effect in our everyday life; whether we like it or not.
31 August 2022, 09:06 AM
Young comedians resurrecting the stand-up comedy scene in Bangladesh
As connoisseurs of comedy would like to say, “the stand-up comedy scene in Bangladesh is still in its infancy.” But what does it actually mean? It might be because of the lack of freedom of speech, easily offended ego of the audience or the performers or maybe the lack of open-minded approach of the crowd in general. Despite such hurdles, Amin and Ashik, the stand-up comedy duo are working on the art of comedy and nourishing the playing field that is stricken with drought.
30 August 2022, 14:01 PM
Shikho making its mark on Forbes list
With promising startups, founded by some of the brightest minds of the generation, Bangladesh has been on a rocket ship to gain its own recognition on international startup platforms. With its state-of-the-art technology and foresight, the Bangladeshi edtech startup has found its place on the “Forbes Asia 100 to watch 2022” list.
30 August 2022, 11:19 AM