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4 June 2026
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30 May 2023
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Bangladesh
Delicious meat recipes to try this Eid-ul-Azha
Eid-ul-Azha is just around the corner, and that usually means a refrigerator full of meat for you to cook up a storm. And here are the perfect recipes to accompany you in said cooking adventure.
4 July 2022
Biman completes pre-hajj flights, 29,992 pilgrims ferried to Saudi Arabia
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has completed its pre-hajj flights this year – carrying 29,992 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia.
4 July 2022
Welcoming Eid with mouth-watering red meat recipes
Much before Eid-ul-Azha actually arrives, home chefs everywhere start preparing for the food-centred activities as soon as they can. It is no surprise though, as most meat dishes need elaborate prep, and also quite a few ingredients. Here are some you can try this Eid for yourself.
4 July 2022
Sugar-free desserts for Eid
Desserts are unavoidable, and quite frankly, irresistible. For diabetics with a sweet tooth and for those who prefer their desserts very mildly sweetened, here are three sumptuous after-meal treats that will fill your soul without hurting your body.
4 July 2022
Refreshing Recipe for a Meaty Eid
Eid-ul-Azha is around the corner, and food buffs who enjoy the festival have no doubt already chosen their traditional favourites to experiment when the meat comes in. However, people nowadays have had so much exposure to different cuisines that the meat loving heart can no longer restrict itself to only biryani and beef rezala, even during Qurbani.
3 July 2022
Saudia offers new luggage service for hajj passengers
Saudia is offering a new luggage service for its hajj passengers – collecting luggage from their hotel or other accommodation in Makkah and Madinah 24 hours before departure, and delivering it to the correct airport baggage centre – before they arrive.
3 July 2022
Easy must-try bread recipes for Eid-ul-Azha
Eid-ul-Azha is one of the biggest celebrations of the year which comes with an abundance of food. Be it mutton or beef, we are already looking up the latest recipes to try out alongside the traditional ones. However, as fun as it all sounds, the constant presence of meat on the table can start to become unappetising after a while. If you want to add a touch of uniqueness in your Eid feast, grab a loaf of bread and keep reading because these recipes are just for you!
3 July 2022
Claims of Bangladeshis with multiple entry Indian visa barred at Petrapole “unfounded”: High Commission
India today termed as “entirely unfounded” some reports on social media that are claiming Bangladeshi nationals holding multiple entry visas are being denied entry into India at Petrapole border if their previous visit to India was within three months.
3 July 2022
Shanta Lifestyle inaugurates Experience Centre in Dhaka
Shanta Lifestyle’s home décor Experience Centre has been launched in Dhaka. The initiative has brought international quality home décor items for patrons in the city through partnerships with award winning global brands such as Moletni & C, Cattelan Italia, Natuzzi and others. The centre aims to present luxurious home ideas for people to experience in reality before buying it for their homes.
3 July 2022
"Pleasantness: The Story of Madhuree" jewellery exhibit opens at AFD
Friday, 1 July, 2022 marked the opening of the jewellery exhibition by fashion consultant Madhuree Sanchita Smrity at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD).
3 July 2022
Simply chic for a summer Eid
For all those ladies who want to be comfortable and yet remain equally fashionable during Eid-ul-Azha, it is best to keep things simple. Especially because the weather is humid with a lot of downpour. Plus, Eid-ul-Azha is a time of the year, when people are busy with religious rituals and the aftermath of cooking delicious food for their loved ones. So, here are a few simple yet relevant options for the ladies to try out on the special day, helping to stay both chic and comfortable.
3 July 2022
SpiceJet flight makes emergency landing as smoke fills cabin in India
An Indian domestic flight made an emergency landing in New Delhi on Saturday (July 2) after its cabin filled with smoke soon after take-off for the central city of Jabalpur, the airline said.
2 July 2022
Divine fusion from BBQ Express
Arpon Changma, the Chef of BBQ Express, is one such individual who constantly pushes the culinary envelope with his maverick approach to his creation. BBQ Express's inception occurred during the pandemic when Arpon and his friends gave a shot at their out-of-the-box restaurant idea.
2 July 2022
How to prepare against a flash flood
With the whole nation focused on flash floods in massive areas of the country, average joes, NGOs, government officials, and even influencers are allocating their resources and contacts to ease the unimaginable hardships the victims face. Many regions of the country are still in danger of floods due to the torrential rain in the current Monsoon season. In such a dire time, it is imperative for people from all walks of life to know what to do before, during and after a flash flooding incident.
2 July 2022
Live translation of Arafat Day sermon to be aired in Bangla
Live translation of the Arafat Day sermon, will be aired in 14 languages including Bangla – as Saudi Arabia seeks to convey a message of moderation and tolerance to the widest possible audience.
2 July 2022
Parvez Hasan in aid of the flood-affected in Bangladesh
At present, when people of Sylhet, Sunamganj and Kurigram are affected by the devastating floods. YouTuber, Parvez Hasan has taken numerous steps to stand by the flood victims along with many other compassionate individuals of the country.
1 July 2022
3 more Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia
Three more Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims have died in Saudi Arabia.
1 July 2022
To Optimizely and Beyond
The concept of start-ups is now a household term in almost all corners of every city of Bangladesh. With their can-do attitude, young entrepreneurs push the envelope by consistently honing their skills to achieve higher and aim further. But if we look back, one and half decade to be exact, the term start-up unheard of. Shafqat Islam, CEO and Co-founder of NewsCred/Welcome, achieved ‘Unicorn’ status for his company by joining the Optimizely family. A milestone reached by the first Bangladeshi start-up. ‘Unicorn’ is an industry jargon meant to designate companies that reach a valuation of $1 billion without being listed on the stock market and to be one is the dream of any tech startup.
30 June 2022
Relationship Matters: Discussing psychological problems
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.
30 June 2022
BabyTube: An age-appropriate video platform for growing children
BabyTube is an app similar to YouTube, where anybody can upload content based on interest. However, a strict monitoring policy is followed whereby, harmful content or anything that is degrading to the mental health of children are not allowed on the platform. There are many categories in the app for young minds to enjoy, from sports to educational content, to movies, travel information and even music and games.
30 June 2022