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

How to make the most of guava season

It is no secret that the reigning royalty of summer fruits includes mangoes, lychees, pineapples, various berries, guavas, etc. And while we have said goodbye to most of these fruits as the season comes to an end, guavas are just about coming to a peak. Here are 8 ways to make the most out of this guava season while they are still in the markets!
22 August 2022, 11:10 AM

Recipes with sugarcane

Sugarcane is a quintessential summer delight in our country and now is that time of the year where various sugarcane juice carts have started to pop up. The most common ways of consuming it is by having its juice directly squeezed out or by chewing it and crushing it to swallow the juices. However, sugarcane is more than just its juices. There are so many recipes both sweet and savoury that you may try out using sugarcane. In the joy of summer and this glorious summer delight, here are a couple of tantalizing sugarcane juice and skewer recipes.
22 August 2022, 10:57 AM

Boho jewellery: All colours under the sky

Versatile enough to wear on traditional or western clothing, the boho trend is blazing a bold trail across the fashion scene and the magic seems to be catching on. One of the best ways to rock boho or hippie jewellery is to give it a plain canvas so that the outfit does not interfere with the bold interplay of colours, textures and designs of the ornaments.
22 August 2022, 10:44 AM

Tickets for Biman’s Sep 15 flight on Dhaka-Guangzhou route now on sale

After the maiden flight on August 18, tickets for the second Biman flight on Dhaka-Guangzhou-Dhaka route have been opened for sale at 4:00pm today (August 22) on Biman’s host system.
22 August 2022, 10:35 AM

Would you put your elderly parents in a retirement home?

The concept of old age homes or retirement homes is commonplace in many countries. But in our society, the idea is still frowned upon, to say the least. It is almost a taboo; the social stigma is deeply rooted. On the other hand, though, is it not high time that we embrace this idea?
21 August 2022, 11:14 AM

Rejuvenate your soul with refreshing iced tea

What can be a better thirst quencher than a glass of chilled and refreshing iced tea in this hot and humid weather? Nothing beats the heat better than a rejuvenating glass of iced tea. Here is an array of fruity, soul replenishing iced tea recipes for you to enjoy this summer.
21 August 2022, 10:52 AM

Can you overcome rejection?

It is always difficult when someone turns you down and says ‘no.’ Be it a personal favour or a business pitch, it can be hard swallowing rejection. Sometimes, it is because we fear being rejected because of internal shame or embarrassment, or because of the way we were brought up, we sabotage our own relationships and opportunities which would be good for us. So, to learn how you can accept rejection, it might be worth trying to understand why you fear rejection in the first place.
21 August 2022, 10:21 AM

Shanta Lifestyle Exclusively Brings Natuzzi to Bangladesh

Natuzzi is the best-known lifestyle brand in the global furniture industry. Founded in Puglia, Italy by Pasquale Natuzzi in 1959, the Natuzzi style, as it is known now, has been developed over the past three decades with their signature-coloured leather sofas featuring innovative design and unparalleled comfort. The brand’s long-established expertise in effectively combining design, functions, materials, and colours allows it to constantly evolve in line with style and fashion trends. In 1993, it became the first and only Italian lifestyle brand to be listed on Wall Street, establishing Natuzzi as one of the world’s leading players in luxury furniture.
21 August 2022, 10:15 AM

Bhai Girish Chandra Sen Museum still incomplete after 6 years

Bhai Girish Chandra Sen was a polymath, and the first person to translate the Holy Quran in Bangla.
21 August 2022, 02:54 AM

Egypt introduces conditional on-arrival visa for Bangladeshis

Bangladeshi nationals will be able to avail on-arrival visa in Egypt.
20 August 2022, 13:15 PM

Top 5 lakes to visit in Bangladesh

Our country is covered with many magnificent lakes and water bodies. These lakes not only protect the natural environment, but are also mesmerising sights and wonderful places to go for recreation and contemplation. Here are top 5 must-see lakes which offer mesmerising sights, fun activities and much more.
20 August 2022, 09:57 AM

Gossip king Karan Johar called out for leaking celebrity relationship details without consent

In the world of gossip, its common knowledge that Karan Johar is the usual suspect when it comes to spilling the beans on personal details about Bollywood celebrities and their dating life on his masala chat show, Koffee With Karan 7. Karan took his guests by surprise or shock by confirming the rumours of their relationships; from Sara Ali Khan-Kartik Aaryan's relationship to Ananya Panday-Ishaan Khatter's breakup, Karan spilt it all.
20 August 2022, 09:48 AM

Celebrity brides and Sabyasachi: A perfect match

Being a Sabyasachi bride is probably on every girl’s wedding checklist now. With all the looks being so unique from one another, we can see why Sabyasachi has become the favourite bridal designer of all these celebrities. Here is a list of celebrities who looked breath-taking as a Sabyasachi bride.
20 August 2022, 09:36 AM

Characteristics of self-confident people

The very significance of self-confidence is essentially tied with making ourselves feel comfortable, as well as self-assured in our own skin. The doorway to our greatest accomplishments and realisations is more often than not held steadily by confidence itself. Exercising self-confidence is one of the best practices you could do for yourself. A very simple and easy trick to practice being confident is to rub shoulders with those who already are.
18 August 2022, 12:32 PM

Relationship Matters: Setting Professional Goals

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.
18 August 2022, 12:27 PM

The Netflix K- Drama Effect: How women are moving to Korea to find love

What is now being referred to as ‘The Netflix effect’, hundreds of women in their early 20s, mostly originating from North America and Europe are visiting South Korea and flooding local hostels. This movement caught the attention of Min Joo Lee, a postdoctoral fellow at Indiana University Bloomington researching on Korean gender and race politics who decided to take a deeper look into it.
18 August 2022, 12:20 PM

Story of #BoycottBollywood

In the last few months, the glistening ocean with the colour of money started to go dry for the Bollywood ship after the trending hashtag popping up on twitter; #boycottbollywood. The hashtag first appeared during untimely demise of Bollywood actor, Sushant Singh Rajput. Blockbuster Movies with huge star power behind them are falling prey to the #BoycottBollywood trend. With every other movie to delivering box office duds, the glory days are currently in rear-view mirror of Bollywood.
18 August 2022, 12:11 PM

4 fashion statements that you should avoid at all costs in 2022

Each of our individualities speak through our fashion statements, representing the choices we are willing to make. This itself can go both ways — not always are the choices we make have the best feedback, and rightfully so. Some aspects of our intrinsic relationship with fashion, its phases and its trends are atrocious than anything else. ​​Here are four fashion statements that you should avoid at all costs.
18 August 2022, 12:06 PM

Biman flight to China’s Guangzhou takes off

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has started operating flights on Dhaka-Guangzhou route from today (August 18, 2022).
18 August 2022, 07:51 AM

Tackling the Talk: Parents and their Mental Health

To see your loved one suffering from mental illnesses is a painful experience.
18 August 2022, 00:00 AM