After several months of closure, Mermaid resorts have opened for guests. In light of the impact and changes caused by the novel coronavirus,

For how long will I be doing office work plopped in some randomcorner of the house, the rooftop garden or the balcony? For how long will I have meetings in zoom, sitting in my living room?

Maheen Khan, the president of Fashion Design Council Bangladesh (FDCB) is no stranger to the fashion industry, and to readers of Star Lifestyle.

Don’t get us wrong, we are not trying to rush summer at all! But the trends for Monsoon a.k.a Fall 2020, even during the new normal, are so good that they deserve some attention right now!

Vegetables are plants or parts of plants that are used as food. The term vegetable has through usage come to apply in a narrower sense to those plants or parts of plants that are served raw or cooked as a part of the main course of a meal.

Bullying is a form of emotional or physical abuse that has three defining characteristics which separates it from conflict, namely, intention, repetition and power imbalance.

This pandemic has taught us that in the age of technology, working from home is not an unachievable reality. Yes, the work-from-home model comes with its unique and inherent challenges, but it is also saving us our commute time and cost.

If you haven’t, now is the time to do so! Because if you are an aspiring or amateur photographer staying indoors — except of course for work, groceries, et al — there are several ways you can devote to photography at home, from upping your skills to embarking on fun indoor projects.

Yes! You heard it right. Neon colours debuted on the international fashion runways in late 2019, now they have taken to the streets.

Summer is unquestionably synonymous to popsicle season. Albeit we are hurtling towards the end of this hot and humid weather, the heat does not seem to reduce in its intensity except on the cool rainy days.

I was on my way back to Dhaka on 15 June, 2019, on a one way-ticket flight from the United States of America. After rejecting one job offer that paid the bare minimum and two unpaid internships in the ‘land-of-opportunities,’ I was determined to look for a better platform for myself and make a statement of success; like the most of you.

The red ones are straight from my memories of “Le Ballon Rouge,” and when they bounce unexpectedly, a corner of my heart always hopes for sentience, a loyal helium filled friend to protect against slingshots and sharp edges.

As we spend more time whiling away our time on Netflix or any other streaming service during the quarantine period, we should also be acutely aware of the importance of self-care in our times of compulsory isolation.

Posto is the Bangla name for poppy seeds, and the seeds are indeed infused subtly into every dish. When asked about the ethos of the restaurant, one of the founders, Afsar Ahmed, said, “Our prime focus is to never compromise on quality and hygiene, no matter the costs or profit margins.”

During times of the pandemic, Bangladesh Art Week has organised a three-month long programme between August and September, 2020.

The award-winning signature restaurant of The Westin Dhaka has introduced a buffet serving Pan Asian, international, and local favourites with an all-new experience.

In order to ensure a quality lodging experience for guests, Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View has implemented social distancing margins, taken disinfecting measures, implemented improved air circulation processes to increase air quality, and has sanitisers and disinfectant wipes available to all guests in the fitness and wellness areas.

One of the leading fashion and lifestyle brand in Bangladesh, Le Reve announces its Mid-Season Sale Festival 2020, offering up to 70 percent off on all kinds of regular and festive collections for women, men, and children.

Remember when Bon Jovi said “I’m a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride”? Perhaps, he liked motorbikes almost as much as we do. And when you customise them to suit your needs, be it performance or cosmetic, they truly take on a unique identity, and that is usually why they are cherished possessions of their owners.

It is justified to be fearful, but let’s not forget that we need to take care of ourselves for the sake of our loved ones as well as ourselves. The term ‘self-care’ can be exceedingly helpful in coping up with this current ‘limbo’ and enhance our capability to take care of ourselves and others.