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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16 April 2026, 19:42 PM Health & Fitness
The colourful cauliflowers of Bangladesh
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Shankha Dasgupta: Meet the genius behind Guti
1 February 2023, 12:48 PM Life & Living
Despite charging fees, needs of passengers neglected
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Leading a community out of disaster

Hashi Begum, from Uttar Manoshitola village in Barguna, took matters into her own hands when the Covid-19 pandemic first hit. She not only resolved to take care of her own family but her community as well.
7 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Le Reve launches new collection for spring/summer 2022

Le Reve has launched their latest Spring/Summer 2022 collection titled ‘Liberate.’ 
7 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Tongue Tied: Highlighting under appreciated cultural elements through photography and art

The creative arts have always been a weapon for self-expression, social and political commentary, and highlighting tradition.
7 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Sneho: The one-stop needed for parents and their children

In a society where the most highlighted achievements are those of men, the accomplishments of women tend to go unacknowledged.
7 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Hearty Meals

CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM SOUP WITH PUFF PASTRY
7 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Feed the soul with homemade food from Cumin

Living in Dhaka can become tedious. The average food is barely worth mentioning and cravings for homemade food arises more often than we’d like to admit. What if you had the option to help yourself to your favourite dish, homemade and prepared with all the care and the best ingredients available?
7 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Get rolling on the road with Yamaha Riding Academy

In a city where the roads are mostly seen congested with traffic during its waking hours, travelling by a bike seems to be a fast and easy way to get around town and reach destinations timely.
7 March 2022, 18:00 PM

The Dance Experience

We are always on the lookout for originals and Mubashshira Kamal Era certainly qualifies as one. The Naogaon based young dancer is instantly recognisable.
7 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh youth at the forefront of the climate movement

Bangladesh youth at the forefront of the climate movement
7 March 2022, 18:00 PM

A hero of the pandemic

“I come from a conservative background, where women played a subservient role. There is a saying that women of Mollabari cannot do anything on their own.
7 March 2022, 18:00 PM

An unfaltering spirit

Shahinur Akhter, now 32, was abandoned by her mother at the age of only six.
7 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi youth at the forefront of the climate movement

“While conducting surveys in the coastal areas, I realised how climate change was at the root of issues like lack of education, malnutrition, and soaring child marriage rates.
7 March 2022, 18:00 PM

8 female lead movies to watch

Even though we believe women should be celebrated every day, there are some instances which you just cannot avoid. In this case, it’s the movies. Everyone likes to give a good reviewed movie a watch but even to this date, there are very few genuine female-led movies that have received the love from their viewers.
7 March 2022, 12:32 PM

30 inspiring icons of women's empowerment

There are leaders and then there are icons who serve as inspiration. The following list contains just some of the names that motivate us to achieve our very best. These women serve as ideal role models for the future generation, irrespective of gender differences.
7 March 2022, 12:20 PM

Your ultimate guide to buy the best coffee makers

If you are in the market for a new one, we have the right guide for you to pick up the best coffee maker that suits your lifestyle and needs.
6 March 2022, 06:45 AM

Breaking the bias with young minds

For International Women’s Day this year, we will be celebrating the hashtag #breakthebias. And at Star Lifestyle, we celebrate the same ideology by speaking to a few teenage ladies to understand their point of view regarding womanhood.
6 March 2022, 06:35 AM

How to celebrate Women’s Day with the special ladies in your life

How you define Women’s Day and your way of celebrating it can vary, but one thing remains constant — love and bonding with the women in our lives. Here are some of the trendiest ways of celebrating women’s day.
6 March 2022, 06:28 AM

Women in business and the challenges they face

Female entrepreneurs have a crucial role to play in increasing household incomes, producing jobs, generating wealth and reducing poverty directly in an economy. The social benefits of female entrepreneurship are also immense.
6 March 2022, 06:21 AM

Indonesia, Malaysia to ease Covid-19 curbs on tourists further

Indonesia is considering a quarantine waiver for foreign visitors to its holiday island of Bali from next week, officials said on Saturday, while neighbour Malaysia announced the removal of curbs on travellers from Thailand and Cambodia.
5 March 2022, 09:50 AM

International Women’s Day: Everything you need to know

Every year, the International Women’s Day gets tagged with a new theme or campaign and sparks dialogue about important women’s issues like gender equality, reproductive rights, and abuse.
28 February 2022, 18:00 PM