Priota Iftekhar: Flying the flag through fashion

Priota Iftekhar, known as the “Flag Girl,” blends fashion and heritage in Sydney, using bold Bangladeshi elements like gamcha blazers and fuchka earrings to celebrate identity, challenge stereotypes, and promote cultural pride globally.
15 May 2025, 10:02 AM

Passenger traffic nears twice its capacity at HSIA

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, the country's main aviation hub, is currently handling nearly twice its intended passenger capacity, leaving airport authorities struggling to maintain expected service standards.
14 May 2025, 18:08 PM

Summer's back: Are you drinking enough water?

Stay hydrated this summer with expert tips like starting your day with water, eating water-rich foods, snacking on electrolyte-rich dates, making DIY electrolyte drinks, and avoiding dehydration triggers like caffeine, salt, and sugary drinks.
14 May 2025, 09:21 AM

Wallpapers to make your interior livelier

If you want to give your walls an illusionary effect, opt for textured wallpapers. This type of wallpaper is gaining popularity for its three-dimensional depth — as it virtually emerges out as a 3D shape. Both fabric and wallpaper can be combined to create a beautifully textured wall surface.
23 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Surviving the pandemic with modern technology

Technological advancements have become a blessing during COVID-19. This boon is a global phenomenon, perhaps because our lives are dependent on it— from communication to gaming to music to shopping, and now, even schooling!
16 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Iconic imambaras: The holy shrines of shia muslims

Many, though not everyone, is acquainted with the word imambara. It is an Urdu/Persian word associated with a building hosting the programmes and rituals of Moharram. It is a place where people congregate and observe the programmes and commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain and his kith and kin.
16 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Why you should plant flowers

“A beautiful beginning to a brand-new day,” I say to myself.
16 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Treats for your furry babies!

Our fur babies deserve the best treats for being such loving and loyal companions. Commercial pet food or treats, which are often available in pet stores and on online platforms like Petco Bangladesh, are suitable options for fur babies, but sometimes, one might want something a little extra.
16 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Understanding a dog’s body language

Dogs are among the most adorable, loving creatures whose company can cheer us in an instant. They know when we need a cuddle, when we are not feeling our best, or when exactly to become extra cute and distract us from work! But how well do we understand our canine friends?
16 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Knowing Bangabandhu

On 15 August, we mourn the loss of our founding father and charismatic leader Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. For most of us, he remains a figure larger than life we were not fortunate enough to have met or seen.
15 August 2021, 10:22 AM

Pest control know-how using kitchen items

While there are plenty of insect killers available, they tend to be harmful and unsafe to be used repeatedly. Thus, it is better to opt for natural remedies whenever possible.
8 August 2021, 14:16 PM

The woes and misery of a pandemic examinee

From school-going children to students pursuing their masters, people from various age groups have been suffering the plight of being a pandemic examinee.
8 August 2021, 09:25 AM

Ace your virtual job interview

A virtual interview requires just as much preparation as in-person, if not more. In fact, it is often more difficult to form a lasting impression through a video call.
1 August 2021, 13:33 PM

Exclusive poster of film Pritilata released: Biplob Saha as art director

The poster of the ambitious film project, had been released a day before Eid ul Azha 2021 and the mastermind behind the poster preparations had been none other than the famed designer Biplob Saha.
28 July 2021, 16:30 PM

Why take a gap year?

A gap year is more than just taking time off from one’s academic career. It is a period of time for experiential learning, developing new skills, expanding horizons, and culturally diversifying oneself.
24 July 2021, 12:48 PM

Does swiping right really work?

Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram help us stay in touch with family and friends, but interacting with strangers is risky as that would require us to share our personal lives with them and maybe even end up interacting with fake profiles. This is where dating apps like Tinder provide a safe space to meet new people without giving away sensitive information. 
24 July 2021, 12:41 PM

The art business amidst COVID-19

Freelancers, creative marketplaces, and galleries have experienced positive and negative impacts while in some cases, the situation has inspired creative endeavours.
19 July 2021, 19:03 PM

Two hundred flights cancelled at Lisbon airport at start of strike

Two hundred flights were cancelled at Lisbon airport on Saturday at the start of a two-day strike by Groundforce handling company workers, with more cancellations likely before the action ends on Sunday evening, the company that manages Portugal's airports (ANA) said.
17 July 2021, 18:26 PM

Pen palling in 2021

I first came across the word pen pal when I was a student of 4th grade. There was a very clichéd letter in the syllabus which was about describing your country to a foreign pen friend.
14 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Those were the Days…

For over a year, and since the pandemic was with us, I started writing a diary of my days in quarantine. Looking back at what I wrote a couple of days back, I thought: why not share a few of the thoughts that came to me over the year in a concise way with Star Lifestyle readers?
14 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Food safety is everyone’s responsibility

Time and again we have been reminded of the dire condition of food safety in Bangladesh. Although positive steps are being taken and some praiseworthy initiatives are in place, we still have a long way to go in ensuring safe food for all.
6 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Tattoos and Art: The artist’s perspective

As an illustrative form of self-expression, tattoos make one’s body their own personalised art gallery marked with creativity.
31 May 2021, 18:00 PM

The one thing I do every day

What exactly is procrastination? It is the wonderful and elegant art of putting things off intentionally and mostly out of habit. Do you have trouble persuading yourself to do things you should do or wish to do?
24 May 2021, 18:00 PM