Shababa Rashid champions authentic beauty in social media’s filter era

24 May 2026, 20:19 PM Fashion & Beauty
Redefine beauty standards with Dhaka makeup artist Shababa Rashid of AnewMakeover. Rejecting artificial digital filters, this innovative stylist champions natural skin texture, tropical climate realities, and soft glam enhancements that empower clients to embrace authenticity.

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.

Why renaming PCOS to PMOS matters more than we think

14 May 2026, 16:17 PM Health & Fitness
Experts have recommended renaming PCOS to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). Learn why this change matters for your health and diagnosis.

How to stay safe in a heatwave
16 April 2026, 19:42 PM Health & Fitness
Stay fit this Eid without skipping your favourite foods
18 March 2026, 06:08 AM Health & Fitness
Why you should eat dates every day even after Ramadan
18 March 2026, 03:49 AM Health & Fitness
The colourful cauliflowers of Bangladesh
6 February 2023, 02:17 AM Life & Living Multimedia
Shankha Dasgupta: Meet the genius behind Guti
1 February 2023, 12:48 PM Life & Living
Despite charging fees, needs of passengers neglected
23 January 2023, 04:33 AM Life & Living Multimedia

A guide to healthy food habits for your children

World Food Day is observed to highlight the importance of an inclusive society where everyone, including children, must not be left behind when it comes to food security. In line with this theme, we need to make sure our children are growing up healthy and have access to nutritious foods, whether at home or school.
15 October 2022, 16:46 PM

Does Dhaka need more fashion shows?

Fashion shows have always been a great platform for fashion designers to promote their couture houses. We often see glamorous international fashion shows on television or social media, but how often do our local fashion designers get the right podium? From an economic perspective if designers in Dhaka city offer more fashion shows it will generate a huge amount of revenue for our fashion industry. Fashion shows create numerous opportunities for brands, designers, models, photographers, editors, influencers, and celebrities.
15 October 2022, 12:29 PM

How to build a capsule wardrobe

If you have been following the fashion influencer or the lifestyle influencer scene on the Internet in the past few years, you must have come across the term “capsule wardrobe”. Below, we describe everything there is to know about capsule wardrobes for both men and women, including the steps to developing a capsule wardrobe and items to purchase.
15 October 2022, 12:24 PM

bluebutton.lifestyle – the latest buzz in Dhaka

The fashionistas of Dhaka are certainly aware, that there is a new lifestyle store in the capital, by the name of bluebutton.lifestyle. Pictures of beautiful models including the famous Hawa movie heroine Nazifa Tushi have been making rounds in social media recently, sporting beautiful jumpsuits, blazers, three-piece suits and long frocks in traditional prints, including Jamdani prints.
14 October 2022, 12:27 PM

Turkey in 5 Days: The only travel itinerary you need

There are numerous prime travel destinations in the world but none quite stand out as much as Turkey, now known as Türkiye. Spread over two continents and serving as a bridge between them, the country offers a uniquely holistic experience full of food, culture, art, and architecture. Increasingly popular thanks to its favourable climate, deep blue skies, hot air balloons, baklava, and Turkish coffee, there is much ground to cover in the transcontinental country. Here is the perfect itinerary to experience Turkey!
13 October 2022, 11:49 AM

Thank God It’s Friday: Autumn events

If you want to do something other than have an outing at yet another restaurant, have a look at these upcoming events, and make plans to have an even better time.
13 October 2022, 11:45 AM

Tanvir Shahriar: An inspiration for young entrepreneurs in Bangladesh

Tanvir Shahriar Rimon is currently serving as the CEO of Ranks FC Properties Ltd. He procured, marketed, supervised, built & handed over more than a thousand homes to the City Dwellers in Chittagong. He brought numerous innovative efforts to uphold the Real Estate Industry. Under his inspirational leadership, Ranks FC became a top-notch real estate brand in less than 5 years. Apart from professional work, he is involved in various social activities.
13 October 2022, 11:39 AM

Relationship Matters: Understanding personal space

Our relationships and how we navigate them keep evolving with the times. Often, we find questions or worries so personal that they can only be shared with a stranger, but any random stranger is no real solace! Nor is the advice safe. With that in mind, Star Lifestyle brings to you a brand-new relationship advice column from certified experts. This hopes to tackle the host of worries, questions and forks in roads of the relationships plane that includes the personal, professional to psychological. Read on for insights, and shoot us your concerns, even anonymously at lifestyleds@yahoo.com, or send us a message on Star Lifestyle's Facebook page.
13 October 2022, 11:32 AM

Masaba Gupta as Sabyasachi’s muse

Sabyasachi Mukherjee is a famous name in the world of haute couture. In Southeast Asia, the maestro is celebrated for his artistry and passion for creation. Every year the designer has a showcase of his famous Bridal Collection and 2021 saw the best in bridal fashion with Masaba Gupta, another famous name in the world of fashion as Sabyasachi’s muse.
13 October 2022, 11:22 AM

Day job and side hustle — How to juggle like a master

It is often seen that work pressures cause passion projects to take something of a backseat. Setting aside time for your side hustle and following it strictly will help keep both jobs on track. Use that calendar app on your phone to the limit. Schedule everything, even if it does not seem like a chore, like family time. Weed out unproductive time (30 minutes or so) from lunch time, or in the early hours of the day to devote to your side hustle. You will be surprised by how many hours you can redirect to your side job this way.
13 October 2022, 11:17 AM

5 runway trends to take to the streets this autumn

The leaves are falling, the weather is turning, and the wardrobe is calling for an autumn revamp. If you are itching to get your hands on the newest collection, hot off the ramps, here are 5 staples that can take your fall fashion game to another level altogether.
12 October 2022, 12:03 PM

6 most beautiful mosques in the world

Mosques have been used as places of worship for Muslims all over the world for over a millennium. The beauty and rich history, architecture and cultures of these sacred sites continue to inspire visitors to this day. Sacred sites, regardless of creed or denomination, provide religious insights as well as a greater grasp of history. Mosques, like many other religious monuments around the world, frequently serve as symbols of a city's cultural identity and geography.
12 October 2022, 11:48 AM

Parenting: Mothers open up sharing their biggest regrets

It is not uncommon for parents of young children to wish their children would grow up faster and not need their parents quite as much, especially after his fourth public meltdown, or on her third consecutive nightmare interruption in a night. However, here’s presenting the biggest contradiction of them all: parents miss this connection when it’s gone. Mothers, especially those whose children have hit puberty or flown out of the nest, often feel the absence of this kind of connection much more acutely than others because they have understood how fleeting it is.
12 October 2022, 11:43 AM

Mastering the art of storytelling in wedding photography

Wedding photography is perhaps one of the most difficult things to do. Capturing the most precious moments of the biggest day of someone’s life while ensuring that you are doing justice to them can indeed be a very daunting task. However, Ata Mohammad Adnan has been making the whole process look seamless. An endocrinologist with a passion for photography, Ata has been conveying peoples’ stories to the world through photos for over a decade and with his initiative Reminiscence Photography, he has been immortalising the intimacies and intricacies of Bangladeshi weddings with his lens.
12 October 2022, 11:36 AM

Your complete guide to visiting the Sundarbans

The Sundarbans is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in Bangladesh, and easily one of the best tourist attractions in the country. This mangrove forest is the largest in the world, and is densely populated with various trees, and diverse wildlife. This time of the year — from October to March —is best to visit this treasure trove of natural beauty as the weather is perfect, not too warm with low chances of rain or storm. But how do we get there and what’s there to see? This article shall serve as your guide.
12 October 2022, 11:20 AM

Men’s wristlets: A guide to the best wrist accessories money can buy

Men’s fashion can be a complicated affair. It is often hard to find the right accessory that strikes the perfect balance between both sophistication and simplicity. One accessory that can strike that hallowed balance is the humble wristlet. When it comes to wristlets, there’s a multitude of styles one can choose. Needless to say, there are specific wristlet shops that will cater to your preferred style. With that being said, here is everything you need to know about when buying a wrist accessory.
12 October 2022, 07:51 AM

Mahram or blood relative no longer needed to accompany female pilgrims for Hajj

Mahram (blood relative) is no longer required to accompany a woman pilgrim, who wishes to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj or Umrah from any part of the world.
11 October 2022, 12:50 PM

Bangladesh Wedding Couture Week 2022 (BWCW): Day three wraps up with a glamorous show

The first edition of Bangladesh Wedding Couture Week 2022 came to a graceful end on the evening of 8 October 2022, with the designers showcasing their creations for perhaps the most stylish eve of a wedding, the reception. The BWCW, presented by TRESemmé and driven by Mercedes-Benz, displayed outfits, jewellery, and accessories for the three major days of a wedding: holud, wedding, and reception.
11 October 2022, 10:11 AM

Bangladesh Wedding Couture Week 2022 (BWCW): Day two highlights wedding couture

Day two of Bangladesh Wedding Couture Week 2022 (BWCW) presented by TRESemmé and driven by Mercedes-Benz brought to the spotlight everything the bride and groom needs to fill their wedding day with glamour, and to make them the centre of attention.
10 October 2022, 13:30 PM

Smart ways to arrange furniture

Arranging furniture can be tricky. One needs to consider multiple variables while setting the room. For instance, the purpose of the room, the lighting, how spacious they want the room to be, how many walls the room already has and so on. Here are some ways to arrange rooms to fulfil the purpose of the room and to make it more welcoming.
10 October 2022, 13:02 PM