Surviving Bangladesh's heatwave: AC-Free solutions
15 May 2025, 10:09 AM
Priota Iftekhar: Flying the flag through fashion
15 May 2025, 10:02 AM
Passenger traffic nears twice its capacity at HSIA
14 May 2025, 18:08 PM
Summer's back: Are you drinking enough water?
14 May 2025, 09:21 AM
Geetika Recording Centre: Discover Dhaka's last stand for analog music lovers
14 May 2025, 09:03 AM
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
Family travel tips for Bangladeshi parents
17 April 2025, 15:28 PM
Laos named most affordable travel destination for 2025
13 April 2025, 06:42 AM
Avoid the Eid madness: 4 peaceful getaways in Bangladesh
26 March 2025, 23:19 PM
Coast Guard ensures safety of Eid homegoers on waterways
25 March 2025, 13:08 PM
Sip the season: Cooling juice recipes with a twist
11 May 2025, 13:25 PM
Dhaka's food map: Exploring regional culinary gems
5 May 2025, 12:24 PM
Forget love at first sight — try kheerpuri’s magic at first bite
17 April 2025, 15:05 PM
Chef Pam's recipe for success: World's Best Female Chef 2025
10 April 2025, 10:50 AM
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
Perimenopause and menopause: Understanding the hormonal journey
11 May 2025, 13:33 PM
Walk, talk, burn fat: The magic of Zone 2 cardio
3 May 2025, 08:26 AM
Work habits that harm your heart health
16 April 2025, 11:27 AM
Straight from the bazaar: 7 everyday foods that can improve your cardiac health
16 April 2025, 11:13 AM
Infertility: The unseen battle of Bangladeshi women
6 April 2025, 08:21 AM
Beat the heat this Eid: Essential hydration tips
26 March 2025, 23:13 PM
Fasting with ulcers: A guide to a safe and comfortable Ramadan
24 March 2025, 23:48 PM
Unmasking hidden calories: How to eat smart during Ramadan
23 March 2025, 11:56 AM
The tragic fate of stray animals in Japan Garden City
23 November 2024, 05:20 AM
Navigating Dhaka's Eid shopping scene on a budget
28 March 2024, 08:36 AM
Comrade, give me a cup!
30 May 2023, 18:00 PM
100 days of solitude
Alas! It would never happen like before, and yet, it seems so real to be with him. He is my imaginative companion, who has no desire to be the last romantic of the century. Yet, I paid the biggest toll of my life by juxtaposing him with my locked down love.
10 August 2020, 18:00 PM
Galleri Kaya launches 16th anniversary exhibition
On Saturday, 25 July, 2020, renowned gallery of the city, Galleri Kaya, launched their 16th anniversary exhibition, featuring the works by 42 modern and contemporary artists.
10 August 2020, 18:00 PM
Galleri Kaya launches 16th anniversary exhibition
On Saturday 25 July 2020, renowned gallery of the city, Galleri Kaya, launched their 16th anniversary exhibition, featuring the works by 42 modern and contemporary artists.
28 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Personal grooming and safe services
I haven’t been in a grooming mood for a while,although deep inside, I do crave for a relaxing hair oil massage. However, recently I saw posts that most of our salons are opening with full safety measures.
27 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Relishing the delights of the Deli
The Gulshan Baking Company (GBC) had its inauguration on 18 December, 2019, when the Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel, a part of the esteemed Marriott International portfolio, made its grand debut in Bangladesh.
27 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Fortune-The Daily Star Recipe Competition 2020
Most of us have developed our personal way of coping with the immense anxiety during the seemingly endless days of lockdown.
27 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Le Reve’s Eid-ul-Azha collection out now
The fashion world is a constant flux of new designs and recycling the classics. This time around, Le Reve, one of the country’s premiere fashion houses, has opted to combine Tudor fashion with contemporary styles.
20 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Secret Surprise by The Food Talk
Social media has always played a vital role in developing effective means of communication and is a great source of networking among the netizens of Dhaka. Under the current circumstances, the activities in social media platforms have become livelier and abuzz with a host of food groups introduced recently.
20 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Simple elegance from Monereen
Online designers and boutiques are aplenty these days, and fashion forward individuals are finding it easier than ever to browse from one brand to another, while shopping for a unique look. As easy as that sounds, it is equally probable to get lost in the cookie cutter designs, and cheap clothing that don’t last beyond a season.
20 July 2020, 18:00 PM
My lone battle
A part of my soul is dead, and the other half is dying a slow death. Amid such painful existence, how do I breathe every day and carry on with my duties each day? It’s a question I ask myself continuously.
20 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Say goodbye to heatwaves with Daikin Air Conditioner
Just about every personal computer at home is having to do some heavy duty work these days. Having an air conditioner not only helps to keep these devices from overheating,
20 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Qurbani Eid during COVID-19: Your questions answered
Or, if you wish not only to purchase, but also to have the sacrificial animal slaughtered in an abattoir and its meat professionally cut and packed and sent to your doorstep, that’s possible too!
20 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Saving the restaurant industry
June 28, 2020 witnessed a virtual press conference between Bangladesh Restaurant Owners Association (BROA) members and media personnel, depicting the dire situation of the ‘ailing’ industry, while making an earnest request to the Prime Minister to step in and help pull it through the despair.
13 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Shaheda Yesmin earns a spot in World Association of Master Chefs
Culinary curator at Jewel’s Kitchen and cooking afficionado, Shaheda Yesmin, has been named as an Official Executive Member of the World Association of Master Chefs (WAMC).
13 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Balcony Bliss
But alas! Where do we get this kind of greenery in a world full of chaos, concrete and black soot? The answer lies only 3-feet away from where we enjoy our daily meals. It stands in the balconies that each of us own, in that tiny apartment of ours, a place most of us love to call home.
13 July 2020, 18:00 PM
The fading sounds of ferriwallahs
People used to wake up to the sound of hawkers or ferriwallahs coming to sell eggs, chicken, and vegetables. I used to enjoy watching the morning crowd on the road through the balcony.
13 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Contactless Takeaway from KFC & Pizza Hut
At the time of such crisis, the pandemic has forced us to stay put and not even think of walking in at our favourite restaurants. Getting the food at home, however, is now becoming a habit.
13 July 2020, 18:00 PM
5-star feast at home from Le Méridien Dhaka
Takeaway menus are reaching new heights everyday, and Le Méridien Dhaka is set out to create the best 5-star experience within the comfort and safety of one’s home. The hotel’s new takeaway menu has just about everything a food afficionado can ask for.
13 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Faithful to the Oath
While so many of us are at home to ‘flatten the curve,’ or in other words, to reduce the spread of COVID-19, our healthcare professionals are fighting long, gruelling hours on the front lines.
13 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Monsoon gardening tips
Monsoon is the season of beauty in Bangladesh. Everything around you is fresh, rain soaked, and green; even the polluted Dhaka air feels fresh. Our streets, our cityscape, rooftop gardens, the plants in the balconies — all beaming at their brightest.
6 July 2020, 18:00 PM