Turn heads this summer with bold party outfit choices

22 June 2026, 16:48 PM Fashion & Beauty
Celebrate vibrant Dhaka fashion by embracing sensual summertime styles like chocolate brown bodycon dresses and versatile black jersey numbers. These lightweight, breathable fabrics ensure boss ladies look chic while effortlessly conquering hot seasonal soirées.

5 epic destinations in Asia that won’t cost a fortune

Discover budget-friendly Asian travel destinations from Bangladesh, exploring Nepal, Bhutan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand to experience breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and world-class street food while creating unforgettable memories without breaking your bank account.

Your favourite snacks may be loaded with hidden salt

11 June 2026, 10:56 AM Health & Fitness
Control dietary sodium with insights from Dr Chowdhury Tasneem Hasin of Continental Hospital. Reducing hidden salt in processed snacks prevents hypertension and silent kidney damage, protecting the heart health of young adults across Bangladesh.
The colourful cauliflowers of Bangladesh
6 February 2023, 02:17 AM Life & Living Multimedia
Shankha Dasgupta: Meet the genius behind Guti
1 February 2023, 12:48 PM Life & Living
Despite charging fees, needs of passengers neglected
23 January 2023, 04:33 AM Life & Living Multimedia

This Ramadan, make a healthy choice with Zerocal

The blessed month is upon us, and so are our preparations for iftar and sehri. After fasting from dawn to sunset, we absolutely love the first sip of our favourite cold sweet drink. While on one hand it’s an absolute blessing, on the other it is like dropping a bucket of sugar on an empty stomach.
4 April 2022, 18:00 PM

4 ways to wear a teep in style

Originating as a mere red dot on the forehead, a teep lends that extra oomph to a face by adding a touch of tradition to the overall look.
4 April 2022, 09:31 AM

Delicious iftar recipes you must try this Ramadan

Star Lifestyle presents the recipe of three gifted cooks with a passion for cooking and very different personal styles to curate a list of some classic, and other fresh new recipes, for the month of Ramadan.
3 April 2022, 13:46 PM

Weekly Ramadan planner to make your life easier

The few days before Ramadan can sometimes be more hectic than the first day of Ramadan itself with so much to prepare for in such little time. With weekly and daily goals set in writing, it can be a little bit more helpful and can prepare you well ahead so you can step into the Holy Month with a clear mind ready for actions.
3 April 2022, 13:30 PM

Himalaya Airlines to operate Ctg-Kathmandu flights from April 7

Himalaya Airlines, a private air operator of Nepal, is going to operate flights on Chattogram-Kathmandu-Chattogram route from April 7.
3 April 2022, 07:48 AM

Biman's Dhaka-Toronto flight won't be nonstop

The much talked about Biman Bangladesh Airlines' Dhaka-Toronto flight will not be direct, considering it would be not commercially viable.
1 April 2022, 16:11 PM

You’re obsessed with Wordle because…

Why is Wordle so addictive and why are a lot of people so obsessed with it?
1 April 2022, 10:35 AM

Tips and tricks to buying the best watches

There is a tremendous number of watch complications available on the market. And despite their complexity, not all watch complications are equally practical. Some complications are must-haves and some are just ornamental (like the tourbillon).
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Lemon recipes to try at home for Ramadan

Juicy, zesty, and tart, lemons are not only delicious but also contain a multitude of health benefits. Lemons have an abundance of vitamin C
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Trending accessories for men in 2022

Clothes are no longer the only important aspect of an outfit of the day for any fashion conscious individual, and men are not short of choices.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Zarif Rashid: From professional Muay Thai fighter in Thailand to a trainer in Bangladesh

Zarif Rashid, a Bangladeshi at a loss of fluency during the primary phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, decided to completely change his life for the better with Muay Thai,
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Ramadan 2022 at InterContinental Dhaka

Ramadan is approaching, it’s time to start planning your Iftar and Suhoor for this year’s auspicious celebration. 
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Trendy haircuts you must try in 2022!

This chic haircut originated in the 1920s. It was made very popular by the Italian-American actor and fashion icon Rudolph Valentino, hence the haircut name. He wore his hair back, tightly combed with ultra-glossy pomade with a perfect side parting.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Durum: Turkish Street Food in Dhaka

Street food had always been popular all over the world. Maybe it’s because they are always ready to eat and within reach, or maybe it’s the flavourful punches on the tastebuds.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM

What are the next big grooming trends for men?

Thanks to the pandemic, salons started to go on indefinite hiatus leading to long hairstyles trending on social media for the first few months of the lockdown.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Old-school men’s style tips that are back in fashion

There has been a preconceived notion, as old as time itself, that you can only look a certain way at a certain place.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Hair care routine

It is called one’s crowning glory, literally the top of our heads, and is often a source of personal pride or concern. Some let it grow into flowing locks, others into a fluffy Afro, and yet others like it neatly shorn into a sharp buzz cut.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM

India resumes scheduled int’l flights after 2 years

India today resumed scheduled international flight services after a two-year hiatus imposed by Covid-19 on most foreign flights, bringing the much-needed relief to the tourism industry which was one of the worst-hit by the pandemic.
27 March 2022, 15:06 PM

London 1971 — A political frontier of the Liberation War

Warzones of the 1971 War were many, and political confrontations were often fought thousands of miles away from the battleground. Case in point, London — the bustling metropolis where expat Bengalis, and people with conscience of all nationalities launched a civil protest, and thus began a diplomatic struggle against the Pakistani military junta.
26 March 2022, 12:13 PM

Singapore to ease more Covid restrictions including for overseas arrivals

Singapore is easing more Covid-19 curbs including lifting most restrictions for fully vaccinated visitors arriving in the country and dropping requirements to wear masks outdoors, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in a speech on Thursday.
24 March 2022, 05:02 AM