It seems like a long time ago, but I can still remember that warm August afternoon in the summer of 1997. My friend Salma Wafa, who was a doctor, was visiting that day.

Rickshaw, a convenience vehicle for mass, also has a cultural tie with desi weddings.

We all have fears and anxieties which creep up on us throughout the day. You may find yourself checking on the stove more times than you need to or worse yet, checking WebMDmore than is healthy.

Just imagine an evening full of colour, great music, delicious burritos, cheesy nachos, filling churros and tacos, and a variety of desserts. Fiesta Hispana — a Spanish/Mexican buffet dinner, organised by Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden offers you just that and more.

Warm up milk till lukewarm (105 F). Add to a mixing bowl. Add sugar and stir to dissolve. Add the yeast and let the mixture rest for 5 minutes so it can get activated.

Breast cancer is not a topic discussed often, let alone the implications and emotions behind it. In lieu of breast cancer awareness month, The Daily Star sat down with Nabanita Islam to have a candid heart-to-heart as she tells her story.

The devastating pandemic seems to have defined this year and the last rather definitively; the country lost many icons, activists, leaders and entertainers.

Matcha, a form of tea that has its roots in China and translates to “ground tea” in Japanese, is a proud representation of the shared love for tea in Eastern Asia.

Travellers who have visited Bangladesh and five other countries that Singapore was previously closed off to will be allowed to enter from Wednesday (October 27), as the nation continues to adjust border measures in response to the global Covid-19 situation.

Thailand will allow visitors from 46 countries vaccinated against COVID-19 to forgo quarantine from next month, up from 10 previously announced, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Thursday.

The kitchen is easily my favourite corner of the house, and I love spending time in there. It is not just about cooking in the kitchen — we have all had our bad days in there too, through failures and cooking mishaps, but it is also the place where gastronomical magic is concocted through experimentation.

The new Sonia Musa Store in Banani DOHS is an addition to the glamour of the boulevard that boasts having it all. The boutique designed to create a space of warmth and comfort for the client who wishes to unwind in a lounge and high-end hospitality.

The Embassy of Italy, in collaboration with the Institute of Modern Languages of Dhaka University, will launch a virtual exhibition on 21 October, titled ‘Dante Plus 700’, during a workshop on this great poet, Dante Alighieri.

House plants have gained a boost in popularity since the onset of the pandemic. While dozens of online nurseries emerged to cater to this rising demand, finding plants with suitable pots which seamlessly blend into pre-existing room decor remained an issue for plant lovers.

There is a legitimate reason behind the adage — children not only mimic, but also develop their social mannerisms, ways of interaction and behavioural traits by observing and acquiring information from the adults around them. 

The right running shoes can radically change a runner’s experience. Investing in quality running shoes can help prevent foot and ankle damage, supply optimum balance and flexibility,

With an impressive 27 films (officially 25), spanning nearly 60 years, few movies or characters could ever match the iconic reputation that James Bond commands.

I still can’t believe that you are gone. I still can’t believe that I had to say “Papa is no more.” These words haunt me. My papa is no more. My papa! Now that we are in Sylhet, it feels like you are out, doing all the work that you usually used to do, that you have gone to the mosque to pray, or taking an evening nap.

While ice cream is good enough to be served as it is, it can also be used as a component to create stunning drinks and desserts. Additionally, using already prepared ice cream slashes the preparation required by half!

Khelo Dhaka makes loungewear and athleisure from natural fibres and non-virgin polyester, sourcing them from available local markets to reduce wastage.