From next year, the age limit for Hajj pilgrims may be lifted paving the way for people above 65 years to go for the once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage.

The model, actor, host and winner of Miss Universe Bangladesh 2020, Tangia Zaman Methila recently walked for international designers at the Paris Fashion Week 2022. Along with participants from 199 countries, Methila was chosen to be a part of the official Paris Fashion Week 22, held at the Pavillon Cambon Capucines. The 250 years old historical venue is located close to the Vendome and Opera Garnier.

The chiselled hunk of the Bangladeshi showbiz industry, Azim Uddula has been around the fashion block for quite some time in the South-Asian fashion scene. From working with top brands in Bangladesh to showing his finesse in designing, he has done it all. His own men's clothing line, called "AZ," has been raving throughout the streets of Dhaka. With his most anticipated Autumn collection ready to go, Azim Uddula shares a sneak peek for the next season and more with Star Lifestyle.

What comes to your mind at the mention of the word, blouse? The image that conjures up may be of your granny’s staid, starched kind that was essentially a glorified jacket or your mother’s modest kind with a high neckline and straight and mid-length sleeves! In 2022 however, blouses have gotten a serious, much-needed makeover because let’s face it, they totally make or break a sari!

Yoga is relevant in our age. Far from being mystical and otherworldly, it is a teaching firmly grounded in the physiological realities of science. Our experience of the world depends entirely on the state of our nervous system. This, in turn, is influenced by a host of factors – genes, diet, environment, and lifestyle. If the nervous system is fresh and rested, the body is healthy and the mind is alert. As a result, our thoughts are powerful and clear, our actions, which are manifested thoughts, are successful and rewarding.

House of Ahmed is all set to welcome this year’s “Dhaka wedding season” with exclusive bridal collection art pieces and festive wear. By putting their pristine designs as the core element in their collection, founders Tanzila Elma and Ahmed Tuhin Reza are ready to blast the doors off the wedding wear. Founded in 2019, House of Ahmed’s goal has always been promoting Bangladesh's hand-woven embroidery embedded in ethnic apparel artistry. They also brought the artisans under the limelight who have passed down the blessing of impeccable craftsmanship over generations and are responsible for the magic.

Shohel Mondol — an award winner at the Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2021 gets nostalgic as we were discussing how he developed his penchant for acting. Mondol claims that he used to be an “introvert” while growing up in the beautiful pastoral set-up of Dhunat, an upazila in Bogura, a major district in Rajshahi division in northern Bangladesh.

The gorgeous Bidya Sinha Mim is celebrating her first Durga Puja after getting married, and the actress posted stunning pictures from the Puja Mandap on her Facebook account.

When you are thinking of latex, the words that do not come to your mind are — fashionable clothing! However, Kendell and Kylie Jenner’s eponymous label begs to differ, bringing the unique style to the forefront of global runways. And thanks to a number of celebrities like Bella Hadid and Rita Ora, the trend has gone viral. But is it comfortable enough for the Thursday night celebration of the regular crowd? There are some controversies, and we are here to discuss them.

It would not be Paris Fashion Week without a special queue that made you stand up from your seats. This year’s fashion week was no different, with Coperni SS23 concluding the show with a ‘spray-painted dress’ on Bella Hadid, who walked the ramp in the dress that was literally sprayed on her.

Shampa Reza is a bona fide singer, model and actress – heralded as one of the most stylish to grace the screens.

All dream vacations have a beach run. On the one hand are popular holiday beach destinations that are economical to travel to and at the same time, somewhat clean and safe, and on the other, are those that are less popular but infinitely more beautiful. Here are 5 picks that are a whole different ball game — or shall we say beach ball game — altogether.

The brain child of Maisha Samiha and Jarin Tasnim Ona, Mere — a fashion brand that beautifully blends comfort with style for soon to be mothers, has recently turned 3. Started as a photographer, Maisha Samiha has worked with multiple expecting mothers during her photography days. This is when she realised that maternity clothes in our country still means a comfortable cotton piece of fabric. Realising the need, she and Jarin Tasnim Ona decided to make a change and bring a maternity brand to the expecting mothers that will make them feel beautiful as well as comfortable during this beautiful journey called motherhood.

I smell the fragrance of fall in the air. The morning air is crisp, the leaves are turning, the days are getting shorter, and the temperature is dipping. The quilts are out, the comforters are in. Summer dresses are out, sweaters and light jackets are in. While the aforementioned changes are easier to adjust to, it is my garden and its changing appearance that asks me of my patience, for it is going to be a long wait before my garden dresses up in a myriad of colours afresh.

Authorities of Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram have cancelled two international flights from Chattogram to Dubai and Muscat as birds entered the engines of the two aircrafts.

Did you know Chinese astrology dates back to 256 BC? In fact, it was during the era of Zhou Dynasty that the Chinese started taking a keen interest in zodiac signs. Chinese astrology employs notions that are not present in Western astrology, such as the Wu Xing teachings, the 10 celestial stems, the 12 earthly branches, the lunisolar calendar (moon calendar and sun calendar), and the time calculation after year, month, day, and time.

On Monday, 26 September, 2022 Dhaka Kitsch, a charity event supporting the non-profit organisation, Thrive, was held at the Edge Gallery Gulshan. Funded by Tasneem Sinha and Mahbub Mursalin, the event exhibited a collection of T-shirts, with rickshaw art inspired designs by artist and designer, Kuhu Plamondon. Chandana R Dewan, renowned designer and partner for the initiative, was by her side every step of the way, making the event a success.

We adore him as Deadpool, his humour, the way he mocks Blake Lively, his "feud" with Hugh Jackman, and other things. Ryan Reynolds has consistently demonstrated his acting prowess in addition to his adept marketing skills. This realisation started during Deadpool's press tour and continued through Reynolds' subsequent projects in both cinema and business. His charm, wit, and comedy make content marketing seem simple and easy to do.

Food holds a special place in Bengali culture. While we do have our grand dishes, it is the simpler dishes that really steal the show. Not everyone has mastered Bengali cuisine, be it for lack of interest or practice or complexity. And so, the following recipes are just some of the popular dishes that are not only easy to make but also easy on the stomach. Try them out; they will most certainly not disappoint.

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.