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.

As Covid travel curbs ease, Asian airlines ramp up flights, offers

Asia-Pacific airlines have lost billions of dollars this year, with jets grounded in Covid-19 transportation freezes. Now, as some of the world's strictest pandemic-related travel rules begin to ease, they're ramping up flights and ticket offers.
13 October 2021

OddPerson — An online fashion label

Utilising the fast-growing e-commerce sector, OddPerson is the first British born Bangladeshi clothing brand to focus entirely on the online platform. This enables them to keep prices very competitive compared to other Bangladeshi brands while exceeding in terms of quality of fabric, manufacture and design.
13 October 2021

Durga Puja celebration by Bangladeshi diaspora

Clear azure skies, cotton-like fluffy clouds, fragrant night jasmine, and kans grass swaying to the autumnal breeze symbolise the advent of Durga Puja in Bangladesh.
13 October 2021

US to reopen land borders with Canada, Mexico to vaccinated travellers in Nov

The US will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the country moves to require all international visitors to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
13 October 2021

The Brunch at Hotel Renaissance

Believe it or not, brunch is nothing new, much more than just another millennial trend or even a meal; it represents a social experience. Sure, the word brunch is a portmanteau of breakfast and lunch but it’s not just yet another meal. With the right company at the right place, it can be THE MEAL of the day. 
11 October 2021

Men’s anxiety and other mental health issues

Scientific studies report that anxiety disorder is more common among women than in men. There are gender specific social teachings that contribute to mental health problems in both men and women.
11 October 2021

A candid conversation with Mehruz Munir

Zurhem is Mehruz and vice versa; if you have had the chance to visit the atelier earlier, you have already had a first glimpse into the glitzy lifestyle of the genius designer.
11 October 2021

Losing hair: The baldness issue

A few years ago, I came across a silly meme while scrolling through Facebook that went something like this — Women with straight hair want curls, women with curls want straight hair…. Men are simple, they just want their hair to stay.
11 October 2021

Star Lifestyle is looking for new writers!

Do you enjoy writing on current and trending topics? Be it food, fashion, health, travel, tech or any other diverse lifestyle topics, and you enjoy researching and writing, then come join us as a contributing writer.
11 October 2021

Bangladesh Collectors’ Show – an online hobby exhibition

Beginning 15 October, 2021 Bangladesh Matchbox Collectors’ Club (BMCC) shall organise “Bangladesh Collectors’ Show 2021”,
11 October 2021

Breaking down stereotypes about the male modelling industry

Like every other profession in the world, being successful is the most sought-after goal in the modelling industry. But the catch lies elsewhere — who is to decide what success actually means?
11 October 2021

Fish, local and gourmet

Fish is and always will be an important part of Bengali culture.
11 October 2021

Kay Kraft’s Sharodiyo Collection

Mandala art holds a special place in Hinduism, as the geometric designs feature imageries of the faith. This Puja season, Kay Kraft takes cue from mandala art to create their Sharodiyo Durga Puja Collection.
11 October 2021

Bangladesh passport holders can travel to 40 destinations without prior visa

Bangladesh’s passport weakens further, with its position down by seven notches in the latest edition of the Henley Passport Index, the pioneer ranking of world’s travel documents.
11 October 2021

Delicious fish recipes to try at home

Fish dishes are a dime a dozen in a country where it constitutes as one of the main components of its diet. However, there are unique dishes out there, and here are two such recipes.
10 October 2021

Simple ways to uplift mood and mind

According to research studies, there is a strong and intimate link between good mental health and good physical health and vice versa; hence, we need to make sincere efforts to keep our mind and mood in optimal shape.
9 October 2021

Najmun’s historic journey takes Bangladeshi flag to 150 countries

Before the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s Victory Day, Najmun Nahar -- a Bangladeshi globetrotter -- wanted to reach her personal milestone of visiting 150 countries.
7 October 2021

The time when social media was out

The impossible has happened. Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp et al — social media, as we know it, was down for some six hours. And, we survived!
5 October 2021

A taste of Hello Dhaka

Occupying a space that is big enough for a typical family-style restaurant in Dhaka, this diner is located in the midst of crowded inlets going into commercial spaces and convenience stores, a true hive of activity in the heart of Gulshan 1.
5 October 2021

The prerequisites for a bank loan

Entrepreneurs, especially women in Bangladesh, face various business challenges, including lack of access to credit, entrepreneurial experience, marketing opportunities, required skillset, and non-cooperation from wholesalers and other obstacles in the supply chain ecosystem.
4 October 2021