Summer makeup tips for a long-lasting look

30 August 2026 Fashion & Beauty
Beat scorching summer heat and intense humidity using skin-soothing ice prep, pore-filling matte primers, oil-absorbing powders, and waterproof eye makeup, topped off with a generous setting spray to lock in your vibrant, long-lasting beauty look.

Budget-friendly getaways your parents will love

Plan perfect vacation getaways for parents seeking restful travel experiences. Top relaxing destinations include serene Cox’s Bazar beaches, tranquil Bandarban hills, historic Kathmandu in Nepal, soothing Chiang Mai in Thailand, and cultural iconic Turkish landmarks.
The versatile appeal of focaccia bread
30 August 2026 Food & Recipes
Mungdi brings hill cuisine to Dhaka
2 August 2026 Food & Recipes
The flavours of a rainy afternoon
26 July 2026 Food & Recipes
The World Cup final match munchies guide
19 July 2026 Food & Recipes

The foods that may help your body fight inflammation

8 August 2026 Health & Fitness
Lower chronic inflammation naturally by choosing Mediterranean, DASH, or MIND dietary patterns packed with high-fibre whole foods, vibrant fruits, and avocados. Smart nutrient pairings nourish gut microflora, reducing C-reactive protein to protect long-term health.

The romance of rain, or not!

Monsoon is dreamy for some and exasperating for others, yet it is the best season in Bangladesh. The rivers are full and abundant with sweet water fish, nature is at its greenest best.
7 June 2022

Savoury bites with All Time Milk Bread

Whether used to prepare a quick sandwich or create mouth-watering appetizers such as prawn balls, All Time Milk Bread stands as the shining ingredient. Here are four recipes for you to try using All Time Milk Bread.
7 June 2022

Saudi-end immigration of hajj pilgrims at Dhaka airport couldn’t start today

Although the government had said that immigration of hajj pilgrims at the Saudi end will be completed at Dhaka airport from the first day of hajj flight, it has not happened today.
5 June 2022

Hajj after two years: From despair to hopes of fulfilment for Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims

With the COVID-19 pandemic now waning thanks to successful vaccination campaigns, Hajj will be performed in full swing this year.
5 June 2022

Reeling from the recent price hike

What I failed to realise is that the price hike is a constant thing, it is steadily increasing every month or rather every week it now seems, and never coming down actually.
5 June 2022

Coronary heart disease – things you must know

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death globally. Study shows that with certain precautions, one can significantly lower the risk of having a heart attack. A description of the causes, symptoms, preventive measures and other important facts about heart diseases has been provided below.
5 June 2022

First hajj flight leaves Dhaka with 410 pilgrims

The first hajj flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines left Dhaka for Saudi Arabia with 410 hajj pilgrims this morning.
5 June 2022

Into the wilderness of Bandarban

We hurriedly packed our bags and headed towards the airport. I couldn’t resist the smile on my face when I heard that we were finally having a family trip for the first time in two years. My exams just got over and it was the perfect time to take a break from reality and let my mind loose into the wilderness of Bandarban. This much awaited trip had everyone on the edge of their seats. I took the window seat on the plane and we reached Chittagong in a short time.
4 June 2022

Biman’s maiden Hajj flight tomorrow

The first hajj flight carrying 419 Bangladeshi pilgrims is scheduled to take off tomorrow morning (June 5, 2022).
4 June 2022

Baagh's environmentally friendly Eco Taxi coming soon

The Baagh Eco Taxi is the first eco-friendly electric three-wheeler autorickshaw to get approval from BRTA to run in Dhaka. It will go into production as early as July 2022, with a manufacturing capacity of 5000 units per month. It runs on electrical charge as opposed to oil or gas, leaving a much smaller carbon footprint on the environment. Solar panels installed on its roof will lend it additional mileage when battery charge runs low.
4 June 2022

Are 80s fashion trends coming back in 2022?

The 1980s were one of the best fashion eras of the last century according to fashionistas and influencers. Glamorous turtleneck blouses, messy bangs, oversized blazers, shoulder pads, neon and white heel shoes dressed everyone from the pop singer Madonna to movie stars like Tom Cruise in Top Gun and popular Netflix series like Stranger Things.
4 June 2022

"Visa process being simplified to attract foreign tourists"

Work is underway to simplify the visa process to attract foreign tourists to Bangladesh, State Minister for Civil Aviation Md Mahbub Ali said today (June 2, 2022).
2 June 2022

Relationship Matters: Discussing psychological problems

Star Lifestyle brings to you the brand-new relationship advice column, from certified experts. 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. To tackle the host of worries, questions and forks in roads of the relationships plane that includes the personal, professional to psychological.
2 June 2022

Depp vs Heard: Depp wins his pursuit of truth in the times of cancel culture

The trial of Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard has been plastered across all social platforms, tabloids and news outlets. After six weeks of testimonies, the jury unanimously rewarded damages to both parties — against Heard for defaming Depp, and against Depp’s ex lawyer for calling Heard’s allegation a hoax. In effect, both were found culpable to a degree of defaming each other. They awarded Depp $15 million in damages from Heard, and awarded Heard $2 million from Depp.
2 June 2022

Want to lose weight like Taslima Nasreen?

Reactions amongst social media users are high after a post by author Taslima Nasreen, where she claimed to lose around 20 kgs of weight last Tuesday night. In her Twitter account, she also mentioned being overjoyed about wearing her favourite summer trousers, saris and casual shirts once again. Most of the comments that followed either expressed gratitude on her achievement or asked about the details of the accomplishment. While we don’t know how Taslima Nasrin reduced her weight so effectively, here’s a few pointers from Star Lifestyle.
2 June 2022

US lifts flight restrictions on Cuba

The US Transportation Department on Wednesday made it easier for Americans to travel to Cuba, lifting flight restrictions that were established during the Trump administration.
2 June 2022

Top 4 haors to visit in Bangladesh during monsoon

The rivers of Bangladesh flow across it like blood across veins, breathing life into its vast territories. It is this wetland ecosystem that fills our lush green country with several amazing haors. Among the many wetlands, haors are mostly located within Brahmanbaria, Habiganj, Sunamganj, Kishoreganj, Netrokona, Moulovibazar, and Sylhet.
1 June 2022

KK: A love letter to a fallen icon

Krishnakumar Kunnath, better known as KK, filled the corridors in the heart of all ’90s kids, and generations after with his silvery voice. The acclaimed singer was born in Delhi on 23 August, 1968. KK’s musical journey began the day he listened to his mother’s Malayali songs while studying, recorded by his father within a little tape recorder.
1 June 2022

Mid-air wedding: Couple gets married on Biman’s Dhaka-Sylhet flight

A couple got married on a Dhaka-Sylhet flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines on May 29.
31 May 2022

Jemma’s award-winning Lemon Swiss Roll and Amaretti Trifle

One of the outstanding celebrations taking place to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years of reign is the Platinum Pudding Competition 2021.
31 May 2022