Turn heads this summer with bold party outfit choices

22 June 2026, 16:48 PM Fashion & Beauty
Celebrate vibrant Dhaka fashion by embracing sensual summertime styles like chocolate brown bodycon dresses and versatile black jersey numbers. These lightweight, breathable fabrics ensure boss ladies look chic while effortlessly conquering hot seasonal soirées.

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

11 June 2026, 10:56 AM Health & Fitness
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
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

Restaurant Review: KOBE

As a part of Daily Star Foodiez Choice Awards, The Daily Star and Dhaka Foodies decided to visit Kobe which specialises in Japanese cuisine and more.
17 February 2016, 08:23 AM

Restaurant Review: EL TORO

El Toro stands out as one of the top and longest running Mexican food joints in the city. Check out what the foodies had to say about the restaurant.
16 February 2016, 06:47 AM

Muslin: the way forward

Muslin Festival 2016 is one fabulous programme indeed, encompassing this entire month with its series of events.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Wherever I go

Pride is drawn from many sources. There is, of course, national pride, something which ties us together as Bangladeshis.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi handicrafts reach Europe and America

Satkhira Bazaar - an extension of the parent company Emerson Manufacturing Company Inc.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh Birth of a nation 1952 to 1971

On 21 February 1952, a few brave Bengali youths laid down their lives to protect the dignity of their mother tongue.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Another 1952 a thousand years ago

February 21, 1952. The stage was set. The gathering had started in violation of section 144.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Sombre black and white

“It was not an inspiration; more of a dream -a dream that a spectacular range of limitless designs can be created with the simple combination of just
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Bishwa Rang opens outlet in Jamuna Future Park

Bishwa Rang's eleventh outlet has been inaugurated on Friday 12 February. This store is located in Jamuna Future Park.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Celebrating Boimela

The change is evident even in the atmosphere. Until this year, the stalls at the fair were standing on rows and columns like schoolboys waiting for the assembly bell.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Kay Kraft's Ekushey wardrobe

To pay respect to the martyrs, Kay Kraft has arranged this year's collection for International Mother Language Day.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

A kebab and paratha fiesta

Khazana, a popular restaurant for Indian cuisine in Gulshan, is set to host a food festival titled 'Kebab Aur Parathe Ki Jugalbandi'.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Super Brand starts journey in Bangladesh

Super Brand recently started its journey with a grand launching event at Spectra Convention Centre in Dhaka City.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Breaking the silence

Sometimes, when asked to introduce myself in front of a room full of people I just want to start by saying, “Hi, my name is Shejuti Islam and I am bipolar.”
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Ready – sweat – go!

Nowadays most gyms, hotels and fitness centres have built-in sauna and steam room facilities.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Healing through acupressure

There are certain things that we cannot avoid in life, like recurring colds, excruciating headaches and sudden outbursts of anger.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

The magic of colourful china

After a long day of tiring work, nothing gets my mood right like a cup of tea in my cerulean blue china. Be any occasion -- a dinner for two or just a tea date with a friend, my set of pink plates and yellow cups never fails to uplift us either.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

The tablecloth dilemma

Tablecloths are something that we all need, be it as a household necessity to keep the dust and scratches off your polished mahogany table or even as a decorative piece all in and of itself.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Aboard a hot air balloon

Although it was always on my bucket list, it's an expensive sport and not very widely available commercially around the world.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Daraz launches women's couture boutique Joconde

Daraz, the leading online shopping platform in Bangladesh, is set to add another premium label to its collection as it launches Joconde...
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM