Simple office wear ideas every working woman will love

5 July 2026, 19:39 PM Fashion & Beauty
Master office corporate fashion by choosing tailored solid colours, co-ord sets, or handloomed jamdani sarees that celebrate unique body shapes. Professional Bangladeshi working women in Dhaka command authority through breathable, sustainable capsule wardrobe styling choices.

5 epic destinations in Asia that won’t cost a fortune

Discover budget-friendly Asian travel destinations from Bangladesh, exploring Nepal, Bhutan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand to experience breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and world-class street food while creating unforgettable memories without breaking your bank account.

Your favourite snacks may be loaded with hidden salt

11 June 2026, 10:56 AM Health & Fitness
Control dietary sodium with insights from Dr Chowdhury Tasneem Hasin of Continental Hospital. Reducing hidden salt in processed snacks prevents hypertension and silent kidney damage, protecting the heart health of young adults across Bangladesh.
The colourful cauliflowers of Bangladesh
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THIS WEEK'S HOROSCOPE

Hating everyone is not going to bring you any happiness.
17 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Restaurant Review: KOBE

As a part of Daily Star Foodiez Choice Awards, The Daily Star and Dhaka Foodies decided to visit Kobe which specialises in Japanese cuisine and more.
17 February 2016, 08:23 AM

Restaurant Review: EL TORO

El Toro stands out as one of the top and longest running Mexican food joints in the city. Check out what the foodies had to say about the restaurant.
16 February 2016, 06:47 AM

Daraz launches women's couture boutique Joconde

Daraz, the leading online shopping platform in Bangladesh, is set to add another premium label to its collection as it launches Joconde...
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Being bilingual

I was born and brought up in London, but I was raised to speak both English and Bangla. It is something I will be eternally grateful...
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY

For those who are already familiar with her work, it is indeed a great honour to have Joss Stone play for the first time ever in Bangladesh.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Magic within ink and paper

Carl Sagan once said that books are proof that humans are capable of working magic.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Keep your financial instruments safe and secure

We do not realise how important it is to keep our credit cards, chequebooks, and ATM cards secure and in a safe place until something happens!
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Edible flowers!

Yes, flowers can be eaten! They can also be candied, frozen into ice, made into rings, jams and jellies. Flowers are part of many regional cuisines, including Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Muslin: the way forward

Muslin Festival 2016 is one fabulous programme indeed, encompassing this entire month with its series of events.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Wherever I go

Pride is drawn from many sources. There is, of course, national pride, something which ties us together as Bangladeshis.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi handicrafts reach Europe and America

Satkhira Bazaar - an extension of the parent company Emerson Manufacturing Company Inc.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh Birth of a nation 1952 to 1971

On 21 February 1952, a few brave Bengali youths laid down their lives to protect the dignity of their mother tongue.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Another 1952 a thousand years ago

February 21, 1952. The stage was set. The gathering had started in violation of section 144.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Sombre black and white

“It was not an inspiration; more of a dream -a dream that a spectacular range of limitless designs can be created with the simple combination of just
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Bishwa Rang opens outlet in Jamuna Future Park

Bishwa Rang's eleventh outlet has been inaugurated on Friday 12 February. This store is located in Jamuna Future Park.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Celebrating Boimela

The change is evident even in the atmosphere. Until this year, the stalls at the fair were standing on rows and columns like schoolboys waiting for the assembly bell.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Kay Kraft's Ekushey wardrobe

To pay respect to the martyrs, Kay Kraft has arranged this year's collection for International Mother Language Day.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

A kebab and paratha fiesta

Khazana, a popular restaurant for Indian cuisine in Gulshan, is set to host a food festival titled 'Kebab Aur Parathe Ki Jugalbandi'.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Super Brand starts journey in Bangladesh

Super Brand recently started its journey with a grand launching event at Spectra Convention Centre in Dhaka City.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM