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.
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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.

Managing migraines during Ramadan

Migraines are headaches, typically on one side of the head, and often of a pulsating quality, lasting anywhere between 4-72 hours at a stretch.
25 April 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trinket shopping in Dhaka: The perfect jewellery shopping guide

Navigating the online market for high-end jewellery
18 April 2022

Spending your Eid bonus on gadgets

Eid is the happiest time of the year for most of us.  You get to see your family and friends; you get a few days off, and many get a decent amount in the form of Eid bonuses which certainly helps. 
18 April 2022

The best afternoon tea in Dhaka at Spaghetti Jazz!

Summertime is synonymous to high-tea, get-togethers with friends, elaborate dressing and ripples of laughter. Stellar afternoons can be experienced sipping lavish tea, sitting under colourful umbrellas spread out in the open, or inside chic restaurants, while relaxing on tapestried chairs and getting lost in discussions of sweet nothings.  
18 April 2022

Stylish and comfortable shoes from Bata this Eid

These designs have been created keeping the wearer’s comfort in mind, so that you can comfortably move around in Bata shoes for hours without facing any sort of distress.
18 April 2022

5 iconic iftar bazaars around the world

During the month of Ramadan, Muslims gather together to break their fast with a nice and hearty iftar. The meal usually comprises of foods that are not usually eaten any other time of the year. And these specialty items are sold at large iftar bazaars that open during Ramadan.
18 April 2022

Easy exercises for staying fit and managing weight this Ramadan

The holy month of Ramadan presents to us an opportunity to cleanse both our spirits and bodies. Alongside a healthy choice of foods from iftar to sehri,
18 April 2022

Delicious desserts with All Time Bread

Bread is a pantry essential and a highly versatile ingredient too. From making a quick jam sandwich to creating decadent desserts, bread can be used in a multitude of ways.
18 April 2022

Delicious, healthy sehri recipes

The holy month of Ramadan always brings with it a wave of festive cheer. The pre-dawn meal, sehri, is the most important meal during Ramadan since that is what one’s body thrives on all day.
18 April 2022

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

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