Transform basic braids into stunning looks with Parandis

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Enhance traditional Bengali beauty by accessorizing dark tresses with ornate parandi. Elevate braids using colorful tassels and zari from Gawsia Market to match Jamdani outfits. This festive styling tradition celebrates heritage through unique, handcrafted hair accessories.

Learn from my mistakes before your first Nepal trek

Embark on Nepal trekking adventures from Dhaka with reliable gear. Prioritize quality hiking boots and ergonomic backpacks over cheap alternatives. Respect the Himalayan terrain by investing in technical essentials for safety, comfort, and personal growth.

Stop these daily habits that quietly damage your mental health

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Protect mental health by breaking harmful habits like Instagram doomscrolling and overworking. Confronting bottled up emotions and distancing from toxic people fosters emotional resilience. Prioritize quality sleep and self-care to ensure lasting psychological well-being today.
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BIBIANA

With a trendy touch to the traditional clothes, founder Lipi Khandakar has made it a point to cater to trendsetters of the city with her fashion-house Bibiana, which has been one of the top fashion brands ever since its establishment in 2001. With around eight outlets in the country, including those in Sylhet and Chittagong, Bibiana has been the ultimate stop for fashionistas looking for a Bengali vibe in their outfits. This week, Lipi Khandakar, creates a brand new line of unusual and intricate blouses exclusively for Star Lifestyle.
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Kebab time!

The coming Eid UlAdha, while remaining purely holy in its essence, has also become quite a celebration of the culinary world. The Eid mornings themselves have gone on to become the stuff of a foodie's legend and this year promises to be no different. This week Star Lifestyle dedicates its pages to this delicious extravaganza and our recipe writers bring in some of the most scrumptious servings they could think up. To make it even more worth your while, we dig in deeper and do not restrain ourselves to only beef, bringing you the pick of the baked fishes and vegetarian splendour. Of course, there's plenty of kebabs, steaks and lamb chops to go around as well, so get your pots and pans ready and prepare a feast worth fighting over this Eid!
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

All meat - Everything

For steaks, mix flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Coat the meat with the flour mixture, and shake off the excess.
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

All our children

I sit at my desk drinking a cup of tea and admiring the view from my window. There are trees everywhere; green and tall, stretching away into the distance, their leaves washed clean by the recent rain, still glistening with droplets of water.
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Discounts at Nikhut

Nikhut Bangladesh is currently offering a 50 percent discount offer which is valid till Eid-ul-Adha.
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Demystifying Muslin

Historically, handloom's heritage and preeminence is a part of our culture. The tradition of weaving cloth by hand is one of the richest aspects of Bangladeshi culture and heritage.
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Sixth edition of Denimsandjeans.com

The sixth edition of Denimsandjeans.com Bangladesh is going to be held on October 5-6 at Hotel Radisson, Dhaka.
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Fish for a change

When you are tired of all the meat, grease and spices, come back to your old favourite, come back to the humble source of protein and minerals, come back to fish!
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Ice cream and bread promotion at Le Meridien

For the sake of mouthwatering ice cream treats and to introduce a new selection of signature breads, Le Méridien Dhaka is offering 'Sweet Elevation' from 1 to 7 September.
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Cow dot com

Back in the 2000s, there was one bit of conversation that always happened on repeat when Eid ul Adha drew near.
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Aarong releases Eid collection

Fashion powerhouse Aarong recently launched their Eid-ul-Adha 2016 Collection at an event for My Aarong Rewards Card (MARC) members and the media.
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Eid Do's and Don'ts

If you have lived in Bangladesh anytime in your life, there is a chance that you have seen a sacrificing ritual take place right in front of your eyes.
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

ALL ABOUT HAIR

Our hair has been a great part of defining our beauty. So taking care of our hair ought to be a big part of our daily routine.
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

THIS WEEK'S HORRORSCOPE

Be prepared for an aerial surprise attack from Spiderman.
24 August 2016, 18:00 PM

The Contour Alternative

Contouring seems to be the latest style trend, given its massive impact on the makeup industry in the recent years. From clown contour to henna contour, people have used their contour powders in the most dramatic and innovative ways.
22 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Hot wax; haute couture

The end of the millennium brought style and fashion to every Bangladeshi doorstep. Budding designers experimented with tie n' dye, hand block prints infused with embroidery and other value additions, and local fashion took feeble steps to a full grown industry that we now see.
22 August 2016, 18:00 PM

The tale of the tape

Every once in a while, a meme showing an audio cassette and a pencil does rounds on the social media sites, with the caption -- “future generations will never know about this unique relationship.”
22 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Five essential tips for healthy hair

Although summer is attributed to causing most damage to hair, rain is far worse, making them brittle and rough. A few simple steps can easily control the damage and done on a regular basis will ensure healthy locks.
22 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Fashion Carnival 2016 held

A 5-day exhibition of branded clothing, cosmetics and fashion products was held at the Emmanuelle's Banquet Hall in Gulshan 1. The event started on August 17 and ran till 21 August, 2016.
22 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Baluchar's upcoming Eid line-up

With the upcoming Eid in mind, Baluchar have brought out around 200 different designer panjabis. These designs feature embroidery work, karchupi, block-print, etc.
22 August 2016, 18:00 PM