Why measles cases are rising rapidly across Bangladesh right now
Health & Fitness
Why Tantibazar silver still drives Old Dhaka’s jewellery trade
Fashion & Beauty
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.
Govt advances Boeing purchase, eyes Airbus leasing strategy
Travel
Procurement of aircraft could contribute to narrowing the bilateral trade imbalance between Dhaka and Washington, says state minister
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
Ideal calorie count during sehri and iftar
There is no general guideline for how much food to consume since everyone's calorie demands vary. Generally, 500–600 calories should be consumed at sehri. Whether you consume 400 or 1,000 calories at sehri, your body will feel hungry after 6–8 hours, so there is no need to overeat in the morning.
25 April 2022, 08:50 AM
Half of Cox’s Bazar hotels already booked for Eid holidays
Holidaymakers are set to visit Cox's Bazar – the most popular tourist destination in Bangladesh – in droves during the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday, and 50 percent hotels and motels in the beach town were booked 10 days before the biggest religious festival.
25 April 2022, 04:59 AM
Eid-ul-Fitr: Advance train ticket sale begins at 5 Dhaka stations
The sale of advance train tickets ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr began at five railway stations in Dhaka today (April 23, 2022).
23 April 2022, 04:56 AM
No need to take PCR test on arrival or book SHA hotel in Thailand
Thailand's Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said today that international travellers will no longer be required to take a PCR test on arrival.
22 April 2022, 09:27 AM
Passengers coming to Bangladesh must show health declaration form at airport
Passengers coming to Bangladesh will have to fill up the health declaration form online within three days of their departure, said Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh it its latest circular last night (April 20, 2022).
21 April 2022, 11:19 AM
Khan Shaheba and Co. — A tale of cooking happiness
You can take the foodie out of Bangladesh, but you cannot take Bangladesh out of the foodie — this is the principal concept for Sumaya Khan, a London-based lawyer turned food and fashion entrepreneur, who is co-founder at the much loved catering service, Khan Shaheba and Co.
20 April 2022, 19:44 PM
Iftar at a church!
You must have been taken aback by the title. However, for the past 12 years, iftar has been served at this US church every Ramadan.
20 April 2022, 14:22 PM
India to introduce visa category for travellers seeking Ayurveda, Unani treatment, Modi says
India will very soon introduce a new visa category for foreign nationals wanting to visit the country for traditional medical treatment like Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha, PM Narendra Modi announced today.
20 April 2022, 09:05 AM
Sharing wisdom with The Daily Star Gift Cards
Gift cards and vouchers are an exquisite way of gift giving, where the receiver can purchase anything to their liking within a said amount. While gift card is a common custom in the retail scene, what if you could do the same in terms of sharing knowledge and information?
18 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Financial tips for the holy month of Ramadan
Ramadan Mubarak to all my readers. I apologise for not writing for a long time. It has been a couple of years of distress for many of us, having lost loved ones during the COVID pandemic. May all of us see a glowing light at the end of a dark tunnel.
18 April 2022, 18:00 PM
The spirit of Ramadan, and preparing for a blessed Eid
It is already half-way through Ramadan and our bodies have adjusted to the rigours of fasting and overall abstinence that is the very essence of the holy month.
18 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Spirituality and the next generation: How does spirituality affect your children?
Children are impressionable. They are unsure of their place in this world. In a conservative country like ours, most children are raised to be religious and by extension, hold many spiritual beliefs.
18 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Find the right footwear to complement your Panjabi on Eid
Footwear is one of the very few accessories which gives men a plethora of options to experiment with. It gives them a personality, a chance to stand out. Be it a boy or a man, they all want a reliable pair of shoes to carry their masculine steps in style.
18 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Fashion demands and the latest trends: Need or occasion, Daraz is the solution!
Every season, Daraz delivers the best deals across all product categories, including fashion. Daraz has all our favourite fashion products under one roof for both men and women.
18 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Beautify your home with decor from Barakah
It is sometimes the toughest situations in life that lead us to discover a side of us which was either hidden or long-forgotten. Abida Rahman always had a knack for adding a touch of elegance to regular essentials such as cutlery, tissue holders, etc.
18 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Spellbound by Sarah Karim couture
Festive season this year is more special than ever before, for it arrives after the dreadful two years we spent in isolation. The spirit of Eid, which is celebrated in company of friends and family was lost completely.
18 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Beautify your home with decor from Barakah
It is sometimes the toughest situations in life that lead us to discover a side of us which was either hidden or long-forgotten. Abida Rahman always had a knack for adding a touch of elegance to regular essentials such as cutlery, tissue holders, etc.
18 April 2022, 18:00 PM
5-Star iftar recipes
Sometimes, traditional iftar items quite fail to tantalise the taste buds. And if that’s how you feel too, then here are some recipes from across the globe to try out and spice things up this Ramadan.
18 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Beautify your home with decor from Barakah
It is sometimes the toughest situations in life that lead us to discover a side of us which was either hidden or long-forgotten.
18 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Trinket shopping in Dhaka: The perfect jewellery shopping guide
Navigating the online market for high-end jewellery
18 April 2022, 18:00 PM