Puja Sarkar | The Daily Star
Skip to main content
Home
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Trump's threat to seize the Strait of Hormuz: Can he pull it off?
Beyond 180-day milestone: What people think of BNP govt's progress
US sailors sent to Iran war struggle with trauma
বাংলা

Main navigation

  • News
    • Politics
    • Governance
    • Crime and Justice
    • Accidents and Fires
    • Technology
    • Education
    • Healthcare
    • Environment
    • World
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Views
    • Interviews
    • Tribute
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Agriculture
    • Industry
    • Startups
    • Global Economy
  • Sports
    • Cricket
    • Football
    • Tennis
    • More Sports
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
    • Relationships
    • Health and Wellness
    • Food and Recipe
    • Travel and Leisure
  • Culture
    • Entertainment
    • Books and Literature
    • Heritage
    • TV & Film
    • Music
    • Theatre & Arts
  • Slow Reads
    • In Focus
    • Geopolitical Insights
    • Big Picture
    • Unheard Voices
  • Youth
    • Academics
    • Career and Skills
    • Campus Life
    • Off Campus
    • Pop Culture
  • Ds+
    • Business +
    • Investigative Stories
    • Roundtables
    • Supplements
    • Law & Our Rights
    • My Dhaka
  • বাংলা
  • E-paper
  • Today’s News
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
  • E-paper
  • Today’s News
  • News
    • Politics
    • Governance
    • Crime and Justice
    • Accidents and Fires
    • Technology
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Healthcare
    • World
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Views
    • Interviews
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Agriculture
    • Industry
    • Startups
    • Global Economy
  • Sports
    • Cricket
    • Football
    • More Sports
    • Tennis
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
    • Relationships
    • Heath and Wellness
    • Food and Recipe
    • Travelogue
  • Culture
    • Entertainment
    • Books and Literature
    • Heritage
    • Tv & Film
    • Music
    • Theatre & Arts
  • Slow Reads
    • In Focus
    • Geopolitical Insights
    • Big Picture
    • Unheard Voices
  • Youth
    • Academics
    • Career and Skills
    • Campus Life
    • Off Campus
    • Pop Culture
  • Ds+
    • Business +
    • Investigative Stories
    • Roundtables
    • Supplements
    • Law & Our Rights
    • My Dhaka

Footer

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Comment policy
  • Apps
  • Archive
  • Advertisement
  • Conference Hall
© 2026 thedailystar.net | Powered by: RSI Lab

Copyright: Any unauthorized use or reproduction of The Daily Star content for commercial purposes
is strictly prohibited and constitutes copyright infringement liable to legal action.

Puja Sarkar

Bashanta in bloom: 7 fashion must-haves for a dreamy spring

Bashanta in bloom: 7 fashion must-haves for a dreamy spring

13 February 2025
Spring is here with vibrant hues and lighter fabrics. Refresh your wardrobe with floral sarees, dresses, bold blouses, maxi skirts, jumpsuits, and pastel rompers. Add a denim jacket, statement accessories, and playful footwear for a boho chic look.
13 February 2025
Breaking down the backless style

5 saree blouse styles that are always in fashion

30 December 2024
Saree blouses are essential for elevating saree elegance, offering versatile styles to suit any occasion. From timeless solids to glamorous embroidery, vintage collars, chic net sleeves, and bold backless designs, these redefine classic saree looks stylishly.
30 December 2024
facebook_thumbnail_11_5.png

#Yearly Horoscope / 2025 love forecasts for every zodiac sign—Spoiler: not all are rosy

29 December 2024
Here are the 2025 predictions for each sign's romantic endeavours.
29 December 2024
A versatile guide to styling belly chains with elegance and playfulness

A versatile guide to styling belly chains with elegance and playfulness

26 December 2024
As history has proven to repeat itself, fashion trends are no different. We have seen the comeback of Y2K fashion in the 21st century and now we embrace the alluring charm of body chains and belly chains.
26 December 2024
Top 3 pedestrian-friendly cities according to The Economist     guilherme-stecanella-savlzqe9068-unsplash.jpg

Top 3 pedestrian-friendly cities according to The Economist

27 June 2024
The cities listed on this study might prove useful for travellers who wish to save money on transport and travel on foot, exploring the sights on the way and taking in the community offers.
27 June 2024
facebook_thumbnail_11_5.png

3 things to make your student life easier in North America

6 June 2024
When you’re planning to study abroad, you're not only venturing out into the western world of higher studies but also opting in for a new lifestyle.
6 June 2024
Lightning

5 things to do to protect yourself from lightning

3 June 2024
Protecting yourself from lightning to avoid being electrocuted is a serious matter. More on this over here.
3 June 2024
Things you can do to protect your electronics during a storm      tsvetoslav-hristov-oig3ogptlow-unsplash.jpg

Things you can do to protect your electronics during a storm

27 May 2024
Thunderstorms, lightning, and heavy rainfall can be unpredictable. You never know when thunder will strike close to you and leave you with damages, especially to your electronic devices. They often require safety measures and precautions become more imperative during inclement weather. Here are 3 things you can do to ensure protection for your electronics.
27 May 2024
image.jpg

Rasha’s Story: History and Nature Through Sculptures

Akhtar Ahmed Rasha, an expatriate Bangladeshi artist living in New Jersey, New York, sees art in the most unlikely places. Unlike most artists, he does not start off with a subject in mind, but patiently walks through nature and waits for his subject to call out to him amongst the greenery.
14 February 2022
sepnil.jpg

Safe snacking with Sepnil Instant Hand Sanitizer

With the coronavirus spreading rapidly once again, there is no doubt that everyone ought to be cautious about their hygiene and safety. Now that many restaurants and cafes, roadside food stalls,
24 January 2022
0o0a5159_wide.jpg

The best places in Dhaka for Christmas delicacies

The essence of Christmas in all of its delicious sweets is celebrated by many cafes, restaurants, and hotels in Dhaka.
23 December 2021
skh_desert_christmas_watercress_100_wide.jpg

Christmas: The season for giving and getting creative!

Gifts are not only a customary part of Christmas, but also an endearing way to show our loved ones how much they mean to us. Here are some ideas for the present to make this exchange more personal and wholehearted.
23 December 2021
skh_20171213_christmas_home_decor_0043.jpg

Christmas decorations to complete the festive season!

The seasonal tradition of decorating a Christmas tree is one of the most anticipated events every year.
22 December 2021
sis_09232007_aarong_0016.jpg

The charm of decorative and therapeutic candles

Candles fit into almost every style of surroundings and can be used as beautiful decor to make a house livelier, relaxing and therapeutic for down time. With both scented and unscented candles, the ambience which candles bring in allows the light and smells to impact mood, offer well-being, and create a more personal atmosphere in the practice of various self-care rituals.
20 December 2021
shaibal-saha2.jpg

Shaibal Saha’s Desert influenced fashion designs

This year’s Apsara Fashion Week highlighted the work of Shaibal Saha, designer at Anjans. A sustainable line of clothing extracting inspiration from the waves created in the desert and nature featured in the collection.
8 November 2021
chandana.jpg

Chandana Dewan’s Krishnachura-inspired collection: Blending Bengali traditions and Western styles

The krishnachura flower has long been a source of inspiration for art and creativity among authors and artists of all kinds.
8 November 2021
sis_bandanban_20120914_0149.jpg

Overcoming the habit of oversleeping

Oversleeping could be the result of multiple causes; stress, unbalanced diet, overworking, etc. In extreme cases, a doctor should be consulted as some people might develop sleeping disorders.
18 October 2021
rangs-emart.jpg

Immersive shopping with RANGS eMART

Buying electronics can be quite hectic. Often times, with various electronic retail stores, it becomes difficult to assess which store offers genuine and quality products, and it takes away from the pleasant shopping experience.
4 October 2021
6993435.jpg

Squid Game: A scathing criticism and dark satire of capitalism

Hwang Dong-hyuk’s Squid Game, has a straightforward premise — a group of people, knee-deep in debt with nothing to lose, are offered the chance to risk their lives for an enormous cash prize.
3 October 2021
idedhlpcqnbdqmjdxwn63p.jpeg

How close are we to commercial space travel?

With ambitious figures like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos more determined than ever to make human beings a multi-planet species, space is coming closer and closer to earth.
26 September 2021
dress2.jpg

Dress in colours this Durga Puja!

BISHWORANG’s 2021 Durga Puja Collection is a combination of grace and elegance, radiance and colour, power and comfort. Not only does this collection present itself as the embodiment of Durga Puja, but also as beautifully crafted, creatively evoked and elegantly designed clothing which is captivating and fit for festivities.
20 September 2021
money-heist-season-5.jpg

Money Heist: More than meets the eye

Money Heist has become one of Netflix’s most popular non-English shows, which started airing in May 2017, and with a new season premiering on 3 September.
1 September 2021
nails2.jpg

Home remedies for brittle nails

Like hair fall and skin issues, an improper diet and a lack of nutrients contributes to brittle nails. A balanced nutrient-rich diet would be beneficial for making nails stronger and healthier.
30 August 2021
nails7.jpg

Healing cracked heels

Cracked heels are a common problem. The cold air, dehydration and a lack of moisture, taking long hot baths, using harsh, drying soaps on feet or scrubbing feet dry can cause heels to dry out fast and crack. Nowadays, getting a pedicure is not always possible to give our feet the care it needs.
30 August 2021
Pahela Baishakh 2022: Pahela Baishakh is back

Treats for your furry babies!

Our fur babies deserve the best treats for being such loving and loyal companions. Commercial pet food or treats, which are often available in pet stores and on online platforms like Petco Bangladesh, are suitable options for fur babies, but sometimes, one might want something a little extra.
16 August 2021
skh_dog_fashion_0237_-_copy.jpg

DIY pet grooming kits

Grooming helps maintain the pet’s health and to keep their living environment clean.
12 August 2021
sepnil.jpg

Sepnil Disinfectant Spray For a Clean and Safe Surrounding

For households with young children, their toys need to be cleaned frequently and disinfected with proper attention. To make the disinfection process convenient and effective, Square Toiletries Limited has brought Sepnil Disinfectant Spray to help secure all households, workplaces and other institutions.
26 July 2021
men.jpg

Men's accessory today

For men, accessories and jewellery are often personal and subtle ad-ons. These are items which add to the outfit to make it unique and chic. It can be used to reflect one’s personal aesthetics and personality. Be it for an everyday or formal look, accessories and jewellery for men is a whole other dimension on its own.
26 July 2021

Pagination

  • Show more
Home
Journalism without fear or favour
Follow Us

Footer

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Comment policy
  • Apps
  • Archive
  • Advertisement
  • Conference Hall
© 2026 thedailystar.net | Powered by: RSI Lab

Copyright: Any unauthorized use or reproduction of The Daily Star content for commercial purposes
is strictly prohibited and constitutes copyright infringement liable to legal action.