How to style corsets with sarees for every occasion

31 August 2026 Fashion & Beauty
From sixteenth-century nobility to modern fusion fashion, corsets have evolved from rigid, whalebone status symbols into versatile wardrobe staples, seamlessly blending with traditional sarees and lehengas to create bold, unforgettable statements for any occasion.

Bangladesh to Antarctica: Planning the journey to the end of the world

Embark on an expedition from Dhaka to Antarctica through Ushuaia, Argentina, navigating complex visa processes, extensive budgets, and essential thermal gear to experience mesmerizing ice landscapes, penguin colonies, and rare Southern Ocean wildlife first-hand.
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.

Ayasofia: A lost symbol of a shared heritage

The Taj Mahal is to India what Ayasofia is to Turkey and so much more. Once considered the largest dome in the world, Ayasofia remains a symbol of the harmony that Turkey exudes: a merging of the East and West, a coming together of inter-connected faiths that a country like Turkey, with its many rulers and colourful history can only result in.
2 August 2020

Eid-Ul-Azha Recipes

There is only one thing on everyone’s mind right now -- what is going to be on the table throughout Eid? If you are currently in this dilemma, try out these delicious recipes and really bring out a one-of-a-kind table spread.
1 August 2020

Study solves mystery origin of Stonehenge's iconic boulders

Stonehenge, a Neolithic wonder in southern England, has vexed historians and archaeologists for centuries with its many mysteries: How was it built? What purpose did it serve? Where did its towering sandstone boulders come from?
29 July 2020

Galleri Kaya launches 16th anniversary exhibition

On Saturday 25 July 2020, renowned gallery of the city, Galleri Kaya, launched their 16th anniversary exhibition, featuring the works by 42 modern and contemporary artists.
28 July 2020

Global air traffic won't return to pre-crisis level before 2024: IATA

Global air traffic will not return to levels seen before the coronavirus pandemic until at least 2024, the International Air Transport Association said on Tuesday.
28 July 2020

Personal grooming and safe services

I haven’t been in a grooming mood for a while,although deep inside, I do crave for a relaxing hair oil massage. However, recently I saw posts that most of our salons are opening with full safety measures.
27 July 2020

Better food storage solution from Hitachi

For a truly upscale, premium storage solution, many households are choosing the French Style units.
27 July 2020

Eid-Ul-Azha Recipes

Eid is just around the corner, and there is only one thing on everyone’s mind right now; what is going to be on the table for the big day. If you are currently in this dilemma yourself, try out these delicious recipes yourself and really bring out a one-of-a-kind table spread.
27 July 2020

Relishing the delights of the Deli

The Gulshan Baking Company (GBC) had its inauguration on 18 December, 2019, when the Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel, a part of the esteemed Marriott International portfolio, made its grand debut in Bangladesh.
27 July 2020

Fortune-The Daily Star Recipe Competition 2020

Most of us have developed our personal way of coping with the immense anxiety during the seemingly endless days of lockdown.
27 July 2020

Eid Fashion: Kurti is back with a bang

Wares Abdullah, one of our favourite designers, spared no effort to work on some dazzling kurtis for this Qurbani Eid, bringing forward a few of his selected best.
21 July 2020

Le Reve’s Eid-ul-Azha collection out now

The fashion world is a constant flux of new designs and recycling the classics. This time around, Le Reve, one of the country’s premiere fashion houses, has opted to combine Tudor fashion with contemporary styles.
20 July 2020

Secret Surprise by The Food Talk

Social media has always played a vital role in developing effective means of communication and is a great source of networking among the netizens of Dhaka. Under the current circumstances, the activities in social media platforms have become livelier and abuzz with a host of food groups introduced recently.
20 July 2020

Simple elegance from Monereen

Online designers and boutiques are aplenty these days, and fashion forward individuals are finding it easier than ever to browse from one brand to another, while shopping for a unique look. As easy as that sounds, it is equally probable to get lost in the cookie cutter designs, and cheap clothing that don’t last beyond a season.
20 July 2020

My lone battle

A part of my soul is dead, and the other half is dying a slow death. Amid such painful existence, how do I breathe every day and carry on with my duties each day? It’s a question I ask myself continuously.
20 July 2020

Say goodbye to heatwaves with Daikin Air Conditioner

Just about every personal computer at home is having to do some heavy duty work these days. Having an air conditioner not only helps to keep these devices from overheating,
20 July 2020

Qurbani Eid during COVID-19: Your questions answered

Or, if you wish not only to purchase, but also to have the sacrificial animal slaughtered in an abattoir and its meat professionally cut and packed and sent to your doorstep, that’s possible too!
20 July 2020

Shaheda Yesmin earns a spot in World Association of Master Chefs

Culinary curator at Jewel’s Kitchen and cooking afficionado, Shaheda Yesmin, has been named as an Official Executive Member of the World Association of Master Chefs (WAMC).
13 July 2020

Balcony Bliss

But alas! Where do we get this kind of greenery in a world full of chaos, concrete and black soot? The answer lies only 3-feet away from where we enjoy our daily meals. It stands in the balconies that each of us own, in that tiny apartment of ours, a place most of us love to call home.
13 July 2020

The fading sounds of ferriwallahs

People used to wake up to the sound of hawkers or ferriwallahs coming to sell eggs, chicken, and vegetables. I used to enjoy watching the morning crowd on the road through the balcony.
13 July 2020