Transform basic braids into stunning looks with Parandis

27 April 2026, 17:48 PM Fashion & Beauty
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

27 April 2026, 17:42 PM Health & Fitness
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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The colourful cauliflowers of Bangladesh
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The Chinese flavour in your kitchen

Prepare noodles according to directions on package. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and oil, and set aside.
8 August 2016, 18:00 PM

A guide to online learning

We live in an age of constant technological transformation that is driven by quite possibly the greatest invention of all time - the Internet.
8 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Freelance: how it works

Internet, the apparent source of many modern wonders, also allows for earning money online. You can open an online business and sell goods or services.
8 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Text Neck: A rising epidemic

If you have a stiff neck and an unexplainable back pain, the reason for your discomfort may literally be on your fingertips.
8 August 2016, 18:00 PM

On the go make-up kit

Stuck in a gridlock, yet there are miles to go!
8 August 2016, 18:00 PM

'Tagore considered death a sequential journey'

For over three decades, Mita Haq has been enthralling audiences with her rendition of Tagore songs. Born in 1962, Mita Haq received training from maestros such as late Waheedul Haq, Dr. Sanjida Khatun and Ustad Mohammad Hossain Khan. She has 14 solo musical albums released from HMV and Visva Bharati Music Board, India, and 10 released in Bangladesh.
4 August 2016, 18:00 PM

THIS WEEK'S HORRORSCOPE

This week you will get wet in the rain, but not feel it.
3 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Meals of memory

Wash and clean fish and remove skin with knife. Remove bones from fish, and grind the flesh with the help pestle (shilpata). Mix fish and boil potato with cumin powder and salt.
1 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Skin and its relation to systemic diseases

Sometimes we overlook small changes in the skin thinking that it is not important, but they may be signs of some systemic disease. So it is always wise to consult with a dermatologist and get the proper diagnosis.
1 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Epic burger battles

Burgers are in! But when were they 'out' though? Nevertheless, given that Dhaka today has a myriad range of some fantastic burgers and burger places than ever before, the 'burger fever' is indeed at its peak. At the Star LS headquarters, we take our burgers very seriously. Some people like skyscraper inspired burgers whereas others prefer the traditional with tons of modern add-ons. So, we went on a burger-spree and selected the best in town and put them in competition with each other. Read on for the epic burger battles and be sure to watch the entire video of the Burger Battle!
1 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Witness of history at The British Museum

The British Museum is one of the most visited museums in the world, owing to its vast collection of arts and pieces of history from around the globe.
1 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Vacationing without a visa

Holidays nowadays are a lot different from holidays that used to be and given a long run of vacation days, our plans tend to become bolder.
1 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Sweet and Savoury revolution at Peyala!

Ever since the start of its journey, Peyala Cafe has been enchanting our taste buds with a range of mouth-watering sweet and savoury items.
1 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Asian Nadi Festival in Shillong

The two-day Asian Confluence Nadi Festival 2016 was held in Shillong, India recently, with participants from Bangladesh, India, Bhutan, Myanmar and Nepal.
1 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Going to the Sun Road at the West Glacier National Park Montana

The sky is the limit and it is very true about Montana, the Big Sky Country, home to some of America's most beautiful skyline drives and an unobstructed skyline.
1 August 2016, 18:00 PM

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Perhaps, there is not a single lady in the world that does not love the colour pink. Some kind of a natural affinity exists between pink and us women.
1 August 2016, 18:00 PM

To add some spice

Spices are unavoidable in our daily food, not only for the flavours they infuse but for all sorts of medicinal benefits they bring along as well.
1 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Bbq Bangladesh offers discounts

Bbq Bangladesh is offering amazing discounts on their food. The first offer is a 20 percent discount on all menu items for home delivery.
1 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Friends at Favola

With Friendship Day just around the corner, Le Méridien Dhaka is gearing up to present yet another unique engagement for the residents of the capital.
1 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Pizza Hut introduces thin crust

Pizza Hut Bangladesh, in an effort to listen to the customer voice out in the market, is constantly evolving with innovation and practices. In the same light, Pizza Hut has introduced the thin crust pizza, responding to consumers' ever-changing preferences.
1 August 2016, 18:00 PM