Designer Shahrukh Amin on fashion beyond social media feed

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Discover how legendary Bangladeshi designer Shahrukh Amin celebrates individual identity through Almirah, shaping Dhaka's fashion evolution over twenty-six years with timeless, trend-defying garments that complement powerful voices like singer Elita Karim.

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

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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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Do's and don'ts of shampoo

Who does not love a head full of hair? We worry, panic and experience sleepless nights, with hair loss seizing our mental peace.
5 September 2016, 18:00 PM

The midnight magic of shopping

A sudden hush falls over a tiny nook in the otherwise noisy hustle and bustle of Mohammadpur Town Hall Market. Roshan, a butcher by profession, reacts to the query posed before him.
5 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Grameen UNIQLO's Eid collection

To celebrate the many colours of Eid, Grameen UNIQLO recently introduced some exclusive designs.
5 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Pet care during Eid holidays

When the joyous season of Eid is upon us, life becomes a blur of shopping, frantic wrapping of gifts for the near ones and endless trips to the cattle markets; thinking about your pet's needs can become lost in the mix.
5 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Megh's Eid attires

Megh has brought out a new wardrobe of clothes for the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha - with vibrant and colourful designs done on local fabrics.
5 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Radisson Blu Chittagong Bay View offers Holiday Packages

This Eid, when everyone else is hopping on a plane, Radisson Blu Chittagong Bay View is offering a relaxing break in Chittagong with the all new and amazing staycation packages.
5 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Al Haramain opens outlet in Jamuna Future Park

Al Haramain was established in the holy city of Mecca. It has been catering to the perfumery needs of people all around the globe since 1970. Its creations appeal to the exotic, the romantic, the introvert and the contemporary in many ways than one.
5 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Grilled launches new items

Grilled Restaurant has made additions to its menu, introducing special dishes like saffron rice and chicken steak, along with their 'Wings and Things'.
5 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Exciting offers from Aura Beauty Lounge

Aura Beauty Lounge has recently launched 3 different packages. The packages, in general, involve exclusive bridal makeover, exclusive holud makeover and party makeovers. There are also complementary services in the packages.
5 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Yuvraj Singh enters fashion world for a cause

Cricketer Yuvraj Singh enters the fashion industry by launching his brand YWC Fashion and says the profits from his clothing line will be used for the betterment of cancer patients.
5 September 2016, 05:42 AM

THIS WEEK'S HORRORSCOPE

Bet on whether England will actually come to play. There's a 50% chance you'll win.
31 August 2016, 18:00 PM

One for the men

Nothing speaks fashion as much as the traditional panjabi during Eid. Whether you opt for a simple design for the Eid mornings or something fancier for the invites at night, they will always ooze an aura of class, sophistication and tradition.
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Looking at Banalata

Banalata is an online store that offers authentic Jamdani as well as other saris in many different forms of embroidered work. Created by Kazi Umme Salma, the idea of the store was to employ local craftspeople and showcase their amazing skill.
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

BIBIANA

With a trendy touch to the traditional clothes, founder Lipi Khandakar has made it a point to cater to trendsetters of the city with her fashion-house Bibiana, which has been one of the top fashion brands ever since its establishment in 2001. With around eight outlets in the country, including those in Sylhet and Chittagong, Bibiana has been the ultimate stop for fashionistas looking for a Bengali vibe in their outfits. This week, Lipi Khandakar, creates a brand new line of unusual and intricate blouses exclusively for Star Lifestyle.
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Kebab time!

The coming Eid UlAdha, while remaining purely holy in its essence, has also become quite a celebration of the culinary world. The Eid mornings themselves have gone on to become the stuff of a foodie's legend and this year promises to be no different. This week Star Lifestyle dedicates its pages to this delicious extravaganza and our recipe writers bring in some of the most scrumptious servings they could think up. To make it even more worth your while, we dig in deeper and do not restrain ourselves to only beef, bringing you the pick of the baked fishes and vegetarian splendour. Of course, there's plenty of kebabs, steaks and lamb chops to go around as well, so get your pots and pans ready and prepare a feast worth fighting over this Eid!
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

All meat - Everything

For steaks, mix flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Coat the meat with the flour mixture, and shake off the excess.
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

All our children

I sit at my desk drinking a cup of tea and admiring the view from my window. There are trees everywhere; green and tall, stretching away into the distance, their leaves washed clean by the recent rain, still glistening with droplets of water.
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Discounts at Nikhut

Nikhut Bangladesh is currently offering a 50 percent discount offer which is valid till Eid-ul-Adha.
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Demystifying Muslin

Historically, handloom's heritage and preeminence is a part of our culture. The tradition of weaving cloth by hand is one of the richest aspects of Bangladeshi culture and heritage.
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Sixth edition of Denimsandjeans.com

The sixth edition of Denimsandjeans.com Bangladesh is going to be held on October 5-6 at Hotel Radisson, Dhaka.
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM