#Perspective / Why rain and romance will always go together
15 June 2026, 14:10 PM
Life & Living
Embrace the nostalgic magic of monsoon in Bangladesh through a beautifully narrative perspective. This text captures how raindrops inspire romance, prompting a youthful lover to choose a stunning white saree before meeting her paramour.
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.
How kachchi biriyani became the symbol of wedding prestige
21 May 2026, 23:12 PM
Food & Recipes
Delicious watermelon drinks and salads to cool your summer
3 May 2026, 16:36 PM
Food & Recipes
Shompa Kabir secures MasterChef USA apron with authentic halibut bhuna
30 April 2026, 20:24 PM
Food & Recipes
Bhorta proves you do not need fancy food to be happy
13 April 2026, 19:56 PM
Food & Recipes
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.
Can too much AC make you sick? What you should know
4 June 2026, 19:28 PM
Health & Fitness
Why renaming PCOS to PMOS matters more than we think
14 May 2026, 16:17 PM
Health & Fitness
How to protect children from Dhaka’s scorching summer heat
14 May 2026, 15:36 PM
Health & Fitness
Stop these daily habits that quietly damage your mental health
27 April 2026, 17:42 PM
Health & Fitness
Protect your mental health while staying informed about world events
23 April 2026, 17:56 PM
Health & Fitness
Expert advice on detecting and managing PCOS in young women
21 April 2026, 16:04 PM
Health & Fitness
How to stay safe in a heatwave
16 April 2026, 19:42 PM
Health & Fitness
Why measles cases are rising rapidly across Bangladesh right now
8 April 2026, 14:57 PM
Health & Fitness
#Perspective / The tragic fate of stray animals in Japan Garden City
23 November 2024, 05:20 AM
Life & Living
Navigating Dhaka's Eid shopping scene on a budget
28 March 2024, 08:36 AM
Lifehacks
My Dhaka / Comrade, give me a cup!
30 May 2023, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh
Bonifacio A Corsican holiday
The first thing I think of when I look back at my recent trip to the Corsican town of Bonifacio is the wind — my hair was flying all over the place.
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM
A walk towards prosperity
I woke up with a longing that rainy morning, my plants were all beaming in the rain drenched sunlight, and the air was thick with a muddy, grassy scent and I wanted to go on a long drive; in fact, I wanted to drive to an unknown remote place and buy fresh organic vegetables.
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM
Nawabs, Maharajas Valiant men
Weddings are a celebration of life, and a chance for the bride and the groom to share the flair on stage, as they embark on a journey together, hand in hand.
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM
A La Greek
All of us have, at least once, come across a beautiful scenery of white houses with little blue roofs and a majestic blue backdrop of the water and the sky merging into one. Santorini is one of the most popular travel destinations today, boasting the exact scenery described, and their special cuisine is one of the most sought after for its mouth-watering taste.
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM
Truefitt & Hill: A regal grooming
The year 1805 holds a historic chapter in the history of the world — Thomas Jefferson became the president of the United States of America for a second term, and Nelson found victory in the Battle at Cape Trafalgar;
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM
Zurhem only speaks grandeur
Munir ensured that Zurhem’s personality is reflected on the décor and space of their flagship atelier. With the theme and layout of a quintessential bachelor pad, it is arranged to provide utmost calm and peace, where customers can walk in, have a cup of coffee, read books, look at some of the coolest art works collected by the designer, and relax.
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM
LEGENDS OF THE SHERWANI
The sherwani is a classic. The evolution has been so dramatic that it is now irrelevant to search for its roots to claim it as one of our own. A sharp-cut piece is as fashionable today as it was two hundred years ago at the durbars of nawabs and maharajas.
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM
Ludwig II’s fairy tale castle
During my trip to Europe, one of the destinations I had planned to visit was Neuschwanstein Castle. I thought it would be just another historical building, but it is so much more than that.
31 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Exploring the discontents of sleep apnea
Dr Toh Song Tar is the Head & Senior Consultant at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery in Singapore General Hospital. He is also the Head of Singhealth Duke--NUS Sleep Centre.
29 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Curls of wisdom
Take a good hard look at the mirror, at that lifeless, uncooperative mop on your head that has been through a decade’s worth of chemical products, treatments, heating tools, and resulted in frizzy, dry, brittle, and lacklustre locks.
28 October 2019, 18:00 PM
A smart meal box
We all love a good takeaway but it’s not all just about pizza and fried chicken in the world of food delivery. From busy insurance brokers to workaholic parents to those who simply cannot be bothered to cook — Smartmeal can be a lifesaver!
28 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Seasoning Halloween
Come October and our senses start to focus on the last day when we can watch the best horror movies on repeat as we try to spook ourselves with a variety of scares. October also heralds cooler days and the arrival of pumpkin season, in all its gourdy gloriousness!
28 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Screen time for children
With an increasing addiction o screens — omputer games, social media, TV, and so on— children are getting less and less enthusiastic about outdoor activities and sports, sinking into sedentary lifestyles. True, screen time on computers or smartphones have benefits, but excess of it causes a range of harmful effects.
28 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Air purifiers tackling the invisible threat in our homes
From smog hanging over cities, to smoke inside the home, air pollution poses a major threat to health and climate.
28 October 2019, 18:00 PM
A gallery of flaming colours
This year, all the precursor conditions—chilly nights and sunny, warm days—were in place for a fabulous fall foliage season.
24 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Royal feast with Pizza Hut
The beginning of October held a pleasant surprise for pizza fans. Pizza Hut Bangladesh launched one of their most anticipated and unique pizzas at the start of the month — The CheeseBurger Crown Pizza.
21 October 2019, 18:00 PM
The Satranji Project
When we think of satranji, most of us usually think of just rugs and mats — and perhaps, table runners. That’s about it. But should that really be the case?
21 October 2019, 18:00 PM
BelleAme biscuits launched
New Zealand Dairy Products Bangladesh Limited has launched BelleAme, a new premium biscuit brand, through a press briefing on 17 October, 2019 in the Daily Star Centre’s A.S. Mahmud Seminar Hall.
21 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Living with Lupus
Another day, another torment. The same will follow the next day — the excruciating pain, inexplicable fatigue, and never-ending drowsiness.
21 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Grameen UNIQLO’s Flannel Collection hits the stores
Autumn, a season with breezy weather, is the perfect occasion for fashion; and flannels are the right choice which allow people to play with the styles. Keeping this in mind, Grameen UNIQLO has launched an entirely new Flannel Collection.
21 October 2019, 18:00 PM