Gold prices are up—but should you invest now?
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Life & Living
Can being too nice weaken your body’s defences?
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Life & Living
Struggling with weight? Your sleep could be the missing piece
23 October 2025, 10:43 AM
Life & Living
Why is Sweden prescribing holidays for health?
22 October 2025, 10:13 AM
Life & Living
Mother-to-be? Try these safe yoga poses for your second trimester
22 October 2025, 10:04 AM
Life & Living
How Neeshat turned hair loss into DIGHAL’s herbal success
21 October 2025, 08:24 AM
Life & Living
#Women Empowerment / How Sara Hossain is redefining Bangladesh’s leather industry
20 October 2025, 09:44 AM
Life & Living
Get your body moving: Athleisure at its best!
Athleisure dominates 2025 fashion, blending fitness and everyday wear for modern lifestyles. With versatile, sweat-wicking designs, local Bangladeshi brands now rival global labels in quality and style. Comfort meets chic minimalism as workwear and activewear seamlessly merge post-pandemic.
20 October 2025, 09:38 AM
Life & Living
How SIZ Is reviving Nakshi Kantha as the future of fashion
12 October 2025, 09:37 AM
Life & Living
Fashion & Beauty / Shades of style: The fashion power of eyewear
8 October 2025, 07:03 AM
Life & Living
Forever silk: Reinventing a classic for every generation
8 October 2025, 06:53 AM
Life & Living
Another travel scam takes off: Fly Far Int'l shuts down amid fraud allegations
Company’s office and website go dark
15 October 2025, 16:16 PM
Life & Living
Thai Airways plans to resume flights from Ctg
12 October 2025, 19:31 PM
Life & Living
Holidaymakers defy rain and rough seas
2 October 2025, 18:09 PM
Environment
Only 2,000 people daily at Saint Martin’s – reopens from this November
2 October 2025, 12:49 PM
Life & Living
5 underrated Bangladeshi tourist spots to visit during Durga Puja holidays
29 September 2025, 09:12 AM
Feature
Want better focus and health? Add more fish to diet
16 October 2025, 11:36 AM
Life & Living
Make your favourite Bengali snacks at home with these easy recipes
13 October 2025, 11:12 AM
Feature
Restaurant hype vs. reality: Are we overspending?
11 October 2025, 09:54 AM
Life & Living
Netrokona’s iconic balish mishti gets GI recognition
4 October 2025, 10:59 AM
Life & Living
7 recipes that celebrate the spirit of Durga Puja
29 September 2025, 08:50 AM
Life & Living
Can being too nice weaken your body’s defences?
Chronic people-pleasing triggers persistent stress, causing immune system dysregulation and inflammation. This may increase autoimmune disease risk over time. Prioritising self-care and reducing chronic stress supports immune health and reduces long-term biological harm.
23 October 2025, 10:49 AM
Life & Living
Struggling with weight? Your sleep could be the missing piece
23 October 2025, 10:43 AM
Life & Living
Mother-to-be? Try these safe yoga poses for your second trimester
22 October 2025, 10:04 AM
Life & Living
Say goodbye to back pain with these simple yoga poses
16 October 2025, 11:44 AM
Life & Living
Why many moms lean toward home remedies during pregnancy
15 October 2025, 10:18 AM
Life & Living
Is tea really healthy or just a comforting habit?
12 October 2025, 09:47 AM
Life & Living
Detect breast cancer early: Know these warning signs today
11 October 2025, 09:54 AM
Life & Living
Why dengue is getting deadlier — even when we know the rules
9 October 2025, 08:37 AM
Life & Living
#Health & Fitness / Eating right without starving: A practical nutrition plan for women
7 October 2025, 04:17 AM
Life & Living
#Perspective / The tragic fate of stray animals in Japan Garden City
23 November 2024, 05:20 AM
Life & Living
Navigating Dhaka's Eid shopping scene on a budget
28 March 2024, 08:36 AM
Life & Living
My Dhaka / Comrade, give me a cup!
30 May 2023, 18:00 PM
News
The colourful cauliflowers of Bangladesh
6 February 2023, 02:17 AM
Star 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
Star Multimedia
#Perspective / Wasfia Nazreen: Don’t let ageism break your spirit
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Life & Living
“Mango Munchies” @ Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden
With summer setting in, Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden has set up a special summer menu consisting of mango items at its restaurants.
24 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Lungla Station:our heritage and pride
It is a testimony to the glory days of old. It bears witness to many events which characterise the place, and puts it in the annals of history.
24 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Around the world in my Hijab
So, when I started travelling, I found it surprising when people asked me questions like “is it difficult to travel with your hijab?” or “Do you face racism because of your hijab?” “Has anyone ever treated you differently because you wear the hijab?” And it dawned upon me
24 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Deodorising your refrigerator
It’s the most common olfactory assault in one’s home – opening the refrigerator door and holding your nose as you look for your leftover sandwich or trying to get the tomatoes before your breath runs out. There is a simple fix for this and you will be wondering why you
24 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Nails to impress
Beautiful long nails are desired by women of all ages, but having the perfect nails all the time is anything but easy. Maintaining the health and the look of your nails can be quite painstaking. Still, with some time, effort, and possibly investment, you can have your
24 June 2019, 18:00 PM
The ultimate pedicure guide
First and foremost, wash your feet a few times per day. Our feet tend to get sweaty and smelly after a long day of work and stress. To prevent bad odour and ensure proper hygiene, washing with soap and water will keep your feet feeling fresh all throughout the day.
24 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Caring for the mane
Only we ladies know the hard work that goes behind a ‘good hair day.’ Especially before any special occasion, having our hair look perfect round the clock is one of the toughest tasks! However, with a little more care, you can make sure your hair behaves like a dream.
24 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Quid pro quo: Not just skin deep
Imagine a situation where you have put on that perfect little black dress, sparkling white diamonds, paired with a sequinned clutch and that flawless stiletto that you have been eyeing for the longest time, and you stand before the mirror, only to find out there’s an
24 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Workout and Daily Life – The Balancing Act
While we try our best to balance our lives; planning everything in advance is not possible. We can only try to reduce our stress levels as much as possible. Work and family are always on the platter, and we must add in a healthy lifestyle, fitness and exercise as well.
24 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Space management
Imagine having your guests feel like hiking in your home as they climb over or walk around the too many things that you have left lying around. That is exactly what it looks like when space is not managed right.
24 June 2019, 18:00 PM
It’s good to be back
If it was a 25-day Caribbean holiday (mum says you always have to dream big, that’s beside the point though) coming back to work would have been a dread and almost a matter to contemplate desertion.
17 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Niharika’s latest collection at Cannes 2019
Designer and owner of 1972 Couture Jewellery, Niharika Momtaz unveiled her Red Carpet Collection of couture jewellery TIJORI on 21
17 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Germany’s SEA Kitchens opens flagship showroom in Dhaka
The leading German modular kitchen brand brings 300 exclusive unique kitchen designs.
17 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Bag on the panache
All bags are amazing, and as a young budding fashionista, the eternal obsession with bags for this one bloomed at a very young age and that fire still burns.
17 June 2019, 18:00 PM
The scent of rain
The breeze that heralds rain has a different smell —a rich soothing aroma, instantly evocative of wet earth, and unbridled joy of feeling the first drops of much anticipated rain, cooling droplets cutting the dominance of a blazing sun, or increasing the mystique of a pitch black silent night.
17 June 2019, 18:00 PM
To my dearest Ninan,
I remember the days when TGIF was TGIT (thank God it’s Thursday), because every Thursday for me was a signal to pack my bags and
17 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Art films
From the definition provided at Art House (Definition), “Art house is a film genre which encompasses films where the content and style – often artistic or experimental – adhere with as little compromise as possible to the filmmakers’ personal artistic vision.”
17 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Weaving in a legacy of traditions
The time and effort that goes into picking the perfect gift for him/her and the feeling that follows when they acknowledge it is immeasurable. It doesn’t always have to be something over the top expensive and grand, more often than not, it’s the thought that counts
17 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Bags for life!
Oh! Trustee. Humble friend. What would life be without you by my side (literally)?
You have undeniably always been the one to safe keep valuables without which I could never get out of my house. My berry fragrant chapstick will eternally be grateful for always keeping it in one piece.
17 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Be part of the Cricket World Cup Fiesta at Le Méridien
Cricket enthusiasts have a treat awaiting at Le Méridien Dhaka’s poolside, with a mega LED screen and various treats and giveaways!
17 June 2019, 18:00 PM