Tangail taant: A classic saree for every weekday

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Transform your daily wardrobe by styling breathable Tangail sarees for modern Dhaka commutes. By pairing lightweight Bangladeshi cotton with blazers, shirts, or comfortable blouses, women easily embrace UNESCO-recognized heritage wear as practical, versatile everyday fashion.

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Art introduces its summer collection for Eid

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.
3 June 2018

A different kind of Iftar

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.
3 June 2018

Chic Panache

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.
3 June 2018

Iftar with sauce: the last call

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!
3 June 2018

This Week's Horrorscope

Daedalus was a failed father and that is the lesson from Icarus' story.
30 May 2018

Adventure on the Rockies

Jasper is a small town hidden between the Canadian Rocky Mountains in Alberta, pretty close to British Columbia. We visited the town on April 25, 2018, and stayed for three days. It takes an estimated 4 hours and 30 minutes from Calgary, the capital of Alberta province, to Jasper -- a total of 450 kilometres on road.
30 May 2018

Iftar with sauce: the encore edition

Mix the flour, chilli powder, 1 tablespoon PRAN sweet chilli sauce, cumin, salt and baking powder together in a bowl. Gradually whisk in 2 cups cold water until a thick, smooth batter is formed. Heat the oil in a large pan. Dip each piece of vegetable into the batter then lower into the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes depending on the size of the vegetables. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with remaining chilli sauce.
28 May 2018

Grameen UNIQLO's special Eid collection

Make this Eid more festive with Grameen Uniqlo's exciting collection of casual and traditional dresses, including panjabis, pajamas, shirts, t-shirts, jeans, pants, polo-shirts, for gents and kameez, pallazzo, casual tops and leggings for women. Everything on offer is available at reasonable prices. Besides this collection, new polo shirts, graphic t-shirts, etc. are also available.
28 May 2018

Middle Eastern Drinks

Wash the dates and remove their seeds. Take a blender, add the seedless dates, pistachio, sugar and a glass of milk. Blend well for few minutes. Add the rest of the milk, ice cubes and blend all the ingredients together for 3-4 minutes. Strain the milkshake and pour the shake into the glass. Serve chilled!
28 May 2018

Taking it up a notch this Eid with Samuel Hoque

The moment you set foot in Samuel Hoque's Style Sanctum, you feel welcome and at ease with this minimalist decor. Starting from his workstation, where all the magic happens, to his fabric rack, everything knows its place. A combination of black and white polka dots dominates as the very concept which lay the foundation of the Samuel Hoque brand, incorporated with elegance in every minute detail.
28 May 2018

Le Reve debuts Singapore

Isetan, a leading Japanese multi-brand store and very popular in South East Asia, has started selling Le Reve's dresses in Singapore.
28 May 2018

Flower Moon

Today's full moon is called the Flower Moon in honour of May's abundant blooms. Flower Moon observations revolve around the bounty and beauty of nature this time of the year. The name has Native American origins, and in North America at this time, there are multitude of wildflowers in bloom, such as anemones, wild garlic, indigo, bluebells, lupines, sundrops, and violets.
28 May 2018

Le Reve: Unique, Bold and Individualistic

Le Reve is poised to set the stage on fire with their new 2018 summer collection. For the ladies, the collection includes three segments to cover all types of requirements: 9 to 9, Casual, and Ethnic. Fabrics that were given precedence for the women's line include high quality viscose, silk charmeuse, stretch polyester blends, and cotton blends, georgettes and modals etc.
28 May 2018

Ramadan offers from Food Chain Asia Ltd

Looking for restaurants to check out this Ramadan? Food Chain Asia Limited operates some of the most popular chains from abroad, and they have some great deals for both iftar and dinner across all four of their restaurants. Check out which one you like below.
28 May 2018

All that glitters is silver this summer

“I always knew I had an eye for it, but I never expected my designs to gain such response. It inspires me every day,” says Mehnaz Ahmed, Owner and Designer of Glued Together
28 May 2018

Brothers Furniture's new outlet at Dinajpur

Brothers Furniture Ltd recently opened a new showroom at Aftab Plaza in Dinajpur city. Honorable Whip and Member of Parliament (MP), Iqbalur Rahim inaugurated the new showroom. Chairman of Brothers Furniture Ltd Habibur Rahman Sharkar, dealer Golam Mowla Al Hossain, staff and members of the media were also present.
28 May 2018

That which is truly ours

By doing so we will primarily be helping build the nation's economy, and if that isn't reason enough, then here are a few more. If you want haute couture dresses, we can be sure to get a more personalised service from our fashion houses.
28 May 2018

MINISO opens fourth store

Popular Japanese fast fashion brand MINISO is now in Green Rawshanara Tower (Ground Floor), Road-19, 755 Shatmasjid Road, in the capital's Dhanmondi. This is the brand's fourth store in Bangladesh. Trend seekers can find their favourite creative lifestyle product, sport-fitness gear, gadgets, health and beauty products as well as stationeries at a reasonable price with quality.
28 May 2018

Going chic with Silver

Being one of the oldest metals to be used as jewellery, it's no surprise that silver jewellery is still highly sought after. Silver crafts are also often a proud representation of various peoples' cultural heritage and artisanship. The shimmery metal is versatile enough for both casual wear and evening parties, thus winning the hearts of accessory-lovers all over the world.
28 May 2018

Ayurveda Research & Health Center

Founded by Lady Sarwat Abed and Zahida Ispahani, Ayurveda Research & Health Center (ARHC), is the first ever authentic Ayurveda Panchkarma centre in Bangladesh. Initiated back in 2014, ARHC is situated at Banani, Road 23. The research centre concentrates on pain, and weight management and beauty-related issues as well as hosts relaxation and rejuvenation programmes, especially designed to suit individual needs.
28 May 2018