Adiba Mahbub Proma

While everyone knows that cleanliness is a virtue in Islam, it is often the first etiquette that is forgotten as soon as the holy month starts.

Ramadan is not only the month for spiritual cleansing, but also rejuvenating the mind and body.

With the blazing summer sun this Ramadan, thirst is perhaps a bigger concern than hunger, for most.

While tackling the heat is one thing, fasting for patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes can pose some serious health concerns. Long fasts put you at higher risk of hypoglycaemia, where sugar levels are far too low for the body to function, which can at times prove fatal for diabetics.

Gone are the days when one had to overload their hair with products to look glammed up! In fact, 2020 hair goals are all about that messy, effortlessly flawless, just-woke-up kind of hair.

Your budget is limited, but the love for your family, friends and ‘kachchi’ is not. So, instead of falling prey to the classic trap of ‘I-have-nothing-to-wear,’ why not use these tricks to make the most of your outfits?

While the western world has equipped itself with support centres, certified counsellors, and group therapy sessions to tackle mental health issues, Bangladesh has yet to get over its taboo surrounding it.

With Ramadan finally here, the entire atmosphere is filled with a profound sense of spirituality, one that inspires people, and instills virtue. However, this spirituality is often felt and interpreted by different people in various ways, and Star Lifestyle decided to explore just that.

Has the rat-race of the busy city life left you exhausted and in a constant state of being in an existential crisis? If you answer yes, then perhaps it’s time to find new ways to give back to society!

With the world moving towards ethical consumerism, Bangladesh is hardly lagging behind.

Etched in the heritage of Bengal is a delicate artform that has been perfected over centuries.

With earthy colour palettes taking the fashion world by storm, what better time could there be to add a bit of traditional touch to your outfits?

Think iconic Marilyn Monroe photoshoots and vintage Pepsi ads. Think puffed up hair and winged eyeliners. Do you know what they all have in common? Not only were they extremely popular at some point through the decades, they also became an accurate representation of their era.

When it comes to hair care, you are probably bombarded with a variety of different, and quite often, contradicting advice.

Among the countless hangouts at neighbourhood 'tongs', making friends at school never quite seemed like a big deal. Yet, the minute you hit adulthood, genuine friendships become a rare sight.

What seemed like an impossible job for the world, even a few decades ago, is now the reality for many women.

Yet, quite often the only time you get to hit the gym is after a long day of work where chances are you have makeup on and 'no time to take it off' or your gym days sadly coincide with the days when your skin happens to be uncooperative.

Whether you are a last minute crammer or a perfectionist with carefully detailed notes taken throughout the entire course, sitting for an exam is stressful. While no amount of coffee or sleepless nights can quite take the stress away, thanks to the Internet, there are now plenty of ways to make this journey a little easier.

Does the idea of high school math still fill you with dread? Do you tend to lose sleep over budgeting your groceries, or calculating your bills? Or, do you tend to avoid activities that require a bit of calculation on your part?

The days of considering the ingredients list at the back of your beauty products are far gone! Thanks to the Internet, numerous forums and beauty bloggers have made it easy for people to understand what really goes on in the making of beauty products.