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.
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Curly hair: style and care

Most of us with curly hair face a lot of problems. Some among us even tend to hate the fact that our hair is curly. Serums, waxes, oils and flat irons - you name it, and we have tried it in the hope of managing our curls. What we do not know is curly hair does not need to be tamed; it needs to thrive!
4 January 2016, 18:00 PM

A carnival of meat

Bengal Meat, the premium meat processor and retailer in Bangladesh, is currently hosting a Meat Carnival in Gulshan. Scheduled to run till 9...
4 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Patchwork skin

Dryness is quite a common skin condition. However, when our facial skin starts flaking, it can be rather embarrassing and has us running for our foundations and concealers, which only make matters worse!
4 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Go Green

Tea gives you the perfect kick start to your day, and during winter everybody loves to sip on a cup of tea throughout the day.
4 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Smart casuals for winter

Dress the part this winter with smart winter casuals. For this winter, we at Star Lifestyle want to make sure that you have all the basics...
4 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Beat Winter!

Winter is here faster than expected and seasonal changes can cause mood swings. You are expected to continue the daily routine...
4 January 2016, 18:00 PM

SKIRTS FOR ALL SEASONS!

The power of clothes is fascinating; some outfits are meant to be worn without much thought and care, just to get by on any given day.
4 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Essential herbs

Just think of a day when you have run out of essential herbs in your kitchen. They are such an integral part of our everyday cooking that we simply cannot imagine a day without them.
4 January 2016, 18:00 PM

By the beach

I'm on the longest beach in the world right now. It has been a while since I last came here, almost eight years I think.
4 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Eating out - not the only source of entertainment anymore

Eat, eat, eat- how much more can you eat? While Bangladesh has welcomed new cuisines with open arms (and mouths) and the current food scene is like never before, even the biggest foodie needs a break from all this food.
4 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Escape into yourself

Admit it; at a point in your life when you were tired and battered down with the daily stress of modern existence...
4 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Palate from the port

Dhaka's culinary scene now has more exotic and authentic cuisines from across the world - from oriental to continental - than it ever had.
4 January 2016, 18:00 PM

9 behaviours that make you look dumb

Did you know there are certain behavioural attributes that make you look dumber than you might actually be?
4 January 2016, 14:23 PM

THIS WEEK'S HOROSCOPE

If you don't want to be the sacrificial goat, act like a MACHO MAN.
30 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Nature's bounty

To cater to the growing demand for authentic, fair-trade and chemical-free products in Bangladesh, Manusher Jonno Foundation has...
28 December 2015, 18:00 PM

George's La Dolce Vita

Far away from the chaos of Banani 11, La Dolce Vita is on the eighth floor of the building and is blessed with quite a nice view.
28 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Sunblock shield from harmful rays

The sun regulates sleep cycles, stimulates the body's production of vitamin D, and enhances feelings of well-being.
28 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Lokogatha - where artistic creativity follows passion

In its brief journey of six months, it has created a platform for artists of every forte to come together and enhance his expertise to...
28 December 2015, 18:00 PM

SMOKIN’ DUCK

Using a sharp knife, score the skins of the duck breasts, season well and keep aside. To make the marinade, place all of the remaining...
28 December 2015, 18:00 PM

FEEL FINE IN THE NEW YEAR

First up, clothes are the starting point for every occasion. For the upcoming party season one is spoilt for choice as this year’s trends are incredibly fashionable as well as easy to wear.
28 December 2015, 18:00 PM