Preheat the oven to 160°C (315°F/Gas 2-3). Season the flour with sea salt and lightly coat the lamb shanks with the flour, and shake off any excess. Dice the onion, carrot, celery and leek into 1cm pieces.

Guavas and Apples every day, doctors riot.

A contemporary fashion line that incorporates traditional wear with a classical touch, Manas showcases the Bengal heritage and traditions in bold and light colours for those who appreciate timeless classics.

Pregnancy is quite a demanding time for the body in terms of the nutrition. The impact of fasting during pregnancy may depend on the overall health of the mother, the stage of pregnancy and the time of year Ramadan occurs. There could also be other complications like constipation, headaches, indigestion, lethargy etc.

Most of us get busy in celebrating the holy month of Ramadan in special ways, and of course, preparing for Eid, which is just around the corner. Due to changes in timing in our routines, it becomes a difficult task to maintain regular timing for medication, exercise and taking care of ourselves in general. This is especially for people suffering from chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, arthritis etc. Some patients find it very difficult to maintain their medications during fasting, and end up getting sick. Here are a few tips to maintain all the timings and proper diet during this period.

Menstruation is the most natural process of a woman's body that requires a lot of self care and caution. Making sure you maintain proper hygiene during your periods, drinking a lot of water and eating right is key to reducing inconveniences you face during this time.

With Eid holidays coming up, everyone is gearing up for an exotic getaway. Travelling, a great way to unwind and experience new cuisines, landscape and culture, can often be a hassle in a foreign land. For Bangladeshi travellers who are planning to stay rooted in the country this Eid with family and friends, can find a travelling option through Uber in Dhaka and Chittagong. Users can make the most of travelling from one dawat to another with an UberHIRE

Like every year, once Ramadan begins, restaurants go all-out with their platters. And Nando's, with their Ramadan platters, have truly stood out with their “Feed your fire with ours” platters.

World renowned natural brand Himalaya has brought a soap-free facewash solution titled, Fairness Kesar Face wash in Bangladesh. This face wash is specially formulated with saffron which helps to brighten the complexion and its antibacterial property prevents the bacterial infection. It is also enriched with cucumber, pomegranate and mint.

Bangladesh Matchbox Collectors Club (BMCC) celebrated the 237th birthday of John Walker on 29 May, 2018, the English inventor who invented the friction match and namely the matchbox .

This year, check out SadaKalo's collection that has been based on the works of well-known artisan, Sarat Mela Chakma's sample book “Alam”. The line plays homage to the book's traditional indigenous motifs and designs, and is available at all SadaKalo outlets.

For the occasion of Ramadan this year, Coca-Cola Bangladesh introduces the 'Taste the Sehri' and 'Bashay Iftar' campaign. The month-long campaign is currently running in the capital's 63 popular and renowned restaurants. Foodies can avail this offer by buying a Coca-Cola and Food combos and will be rewarded with free Sehri Nights tickets.

This Ramadan enjoy a magical night out at “Vim presents Cookups Night Bazaar” with your friends and family at the Midas Center in Dhanmondi, on Friday, 8 June, 2018, from 4 pm - 12 am. The second annual installment of this event is hosted by Cookups, Bangladesh's largest homemade food marketplace - “the airbnb of food,” and takes inspiration from the night markets of the Middle East and brings together

Nitya Upahar introduces their Eid collection inspired by noted artists. Their t-shirts for adults and children are themed on Qayyum Chowdhury's 'Meghe Meghe Bela'. For the adult line, the t-shirt designs include: Dhakai Rickshaw,

Stuffing our bellies full of golden fried goods hardly seems a viable option anymore. A shift to support our changing lifestyles requires that we eat compatibly so as to go easy on our bodies. Cosmopolitan, in its core, means a total acceptance of the best of cultures. So for iftar, it would directly mean the best of iftars from around the globe.

For this Eid-ul-Fitr, Art has introduced an exclusive summer collection for men and women, currently available at all of their outlets. The line is made up of bright hues mostly on cotton.

The Italians love eating bread and have found all kinds of combinations to satiate their love of it. Focaccia is one such example of the many types of bread and it is consumed throughout the Mediterranean. I attempted a Fearless Olive version of this bread which can be placed as an accompaniment to the other iftar items.

Ask anybody who has been to her dainty little shop and they'd swear to have instantaneously fallen in love with the ever gorgeous pastel shades and the unique cuts of the shalwar kameezs.

As we are reaching the final leg of the iftar journey , The Daily Star and PRAN sauce jointly presents “Iftar with sauce: the last call” to help you serve up delectable sauce filled iftars!

Just after a few more days, we shall be celebrating the fast-approaching Eid-ul-Fitr. Is there something we are missing here? Yes, the Eid gifts! The tradition is pretty universal and we look forward to giving and receiving the lovely bounties.