Deaths in hills: Why and how

Hill cutting for illegal establishments is one of the key reasons behind the recent series of landslides in Rangamati, the worst in a decade that killed at least 120 people. Even after the landslides, many such dangerous and risky establishments have been found in the district.
23 June 2017, 11:17 AM

Holidaymakers hit highways

Amid growing concerns of tailbacks on highways, holidaymakers have started leaving the capital for homes to celebrate Eid with their loved ones, and the rush is expected to gain momentum today.
21 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Making the ‘shitol pati’ of Pirojpur

Locally known as “shitol pati”, the intricately woven mats are cool to the touch even during the scorching summer heat.
21 June 2017, 07:00 AM

‘Awareness can prevent chikungunya’

Chikungunya can be prevented if people are more aware and keep their surroundings clean, Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammad Nasim says.
17 June 2017, 07:54 AM

Star Live Cricket Talk : Habibul Bashar on the Bangladesh vs India Champions Trophy Semifinal

Former Bangladesh captain and current BCB selector Habibul Bashar talks about the India-Bangladesh rivalry and the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy semifinal between the two teams.
14 June 2017, 14:55 PM

Star Lifestyle Eid-2017

For over a decade, Eid has been an opportunity for Star Lifestyle to showcase some of the most happening aspects of Ramadan and the Eid festivity that follows.
12 June 2017, 07:03 AM

Horror haunts the valley of Longadu

Now, the affected villages resemble a deserted wasteland. Villagers say they cannot yet muster the courage to return to their lands, where they would have to start from scratch.
12 June 2017, 06:47 AM

Dhaka’s stunt bikers on one wheel

If you have seen the Marvel film Ghost Rider, you have seen Hollywood stuntmen performing all kinds of motorcycle stunts. But have you seen anyone in Dhaka trying to play Ghost Rider?
7 June 2017, 08:51 AM

The lost legacy of Chittagong’s wooden boats

In course of time, as steel and iron replaced wood, the great craftsmanship of the once famous wooden shipbuilding industry of Chittagong faded away – but not completely.
6 June 2017, 06:33 AM

CIID seizes 495kg gold of Apan Jewellers

Customs Intelligence officials start confiscating around 495 kilogrammes of gold of Apan Jewellers as it failed to show valid documents for the gold.
4 June 2017, 05:03 AM

Mysterious giants hidden in Copenhagen woods

Meet 'Thomas On The Mountain,' a lazy wooden giant happily reclining near the Copenhagen suburb of Albertslund.
30 May 2017, 11:01 AM

5 devastating cyclones in Bangladesh

Bangladesh, the delta country, has been in the line of a few devastating tropical cyclones. Here we take a look back at some of the worst tropical cyclones to have hit the country.
30 May 2017, 10:41 AM

Yoga helps victims of genocide and sexual violence

A long line of women chatter excitedly as they rush into their yoga class in Kigali, Rwanda. The classes are popular amongst the community of women, many of whom are affected by a history of genocide, sexual violence and infection of HIV or AIDS.
30 May 2017, 08:27 AM

K-pop fest heats up Dhaka

The popular K-Pop World Festival, a yearly international event and contest, takes place for the third time in Dhaka at the Shilpakala Academy, demonstrating that it is quite popular among Dhaka’s youths.
22 May 2017, 11:23 AM

[WATCH] What really happened during cop raid at BNP Gulshan office?

After entering the office, the police officials turned off the CCTV cameras and also damaged some of the cameras, Rashed Ahmed, an employee of Khaleda Zia's Gulshan office, says.
20 May 2017, 09:33 AM

7 reasons why we love Saat Masjid Road

Saat Masjid Road is always evolving! If you journey merely 3 years back and compare the road to what it is today, you will find a myriad
18 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Change Maker: The Good Shepherd

Two months into her pregnancy, Farida Khatun suffered a fate all too familiar yet often glossed over; her husband, Atar Mia, left her
16 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Chicken Two-Ways

Properly mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Marinate for 2 hours. Roast in the tandoor for 15 minutes. Brush with ghee and serve with nan and raita.
15 May 2017, 12:52 PM

Bus vandalised in Farmgate over ‘fare row’

A bus is vandalised in the busy Farmgate area of Dhaka as a result of what witnesses are saying an altercation with students over fare.
15 May 2017, 07:40 AM

Of a mother of 40 children

A mother she is of 40 children. She has not given birth to them but that doesn't make any less satisfactory the motherhood she tastes when she prepares food for them, gets them ready for school, holds them with affection as they fall sick and tells them stories in bed before sleep.
13 May 2017, 18:00 PM