PRAWNS IN BOTTLE GOURD LEAVES (CHINGRI MACHER PATORI)

A new kind of coffee drink has taken over social media feeds since the worldwide coronavirus outbreak forced people into home quarantine.

The stand-up comedy scene in Dhaka is a hot shot rookie with stacked odds and hedged bets against it; it's Rocky Balboa with a get-back-up-again philosophy.

There are certain cardinal rules that are not meant to be broken. These fashion faux pas are known as such, since they tend to look quite unflattering. To achieve the most out of your everyday look, and be at the top of your style game, it’s the best to avoid them altogether.

A public bus once got stuck in an evening blizzard up a slippery slope and could not move with its engines revving. On board were small children who had not eaten for a while.

During these trying times of COVID-19, there are millions losing hope on a daily basis.

Ujayi breath — breath of fire — helps us burn away toxins in our system. Prana is the life force, also known as chi, ki, and the Force in various cultures. We inhale ‘prana,’ and to expand our capacity to draw in more life force we practice ‘pranayama,’ or perform breathing techniques designed to increase the flow of prana.

As the world reels under the panic of a pandemic and our homebound lives, interjected with house work, looking after our children and working, turn haywire, it is very important to keep our spirits up in any way we can.

Home and work have been two separate realms ever since we stopped doing homework assigned from school. Since then, work is work, and home is for unpaid work!

Sometimes the major trick behind a perfect look is not piles of makeup, but a capable knowledge in general aesthetics, a good skin-care routine, and a steadfast understanding of the art of ‘flawless blending.’ This week, Star Lifestyle takes you through the basics once more.

In the hearts of every Bangladeshi, the month of March is synonymous with the spirit of independence. To honour this spirit, fashion house Nipun is set once again with a collection to uphold all that is free and proud.

At every refugee camp in the neighbouring country; at every training camp where valiant youth of the nation, farmers, day labourers, and able men and women learned warfare in the spirit to free their native land; at every liberated zone of Bangladesh — there were travelling musical troupes singing songs of freedom and victory.

Mood and destination paired with the seasonal juncture of Spring and Summer — these are the features for Cats Eye’s latest collection.

InterContinental Dhaka has officially opened The Amber Room, just last month — an elegant restaurant which really has the potential to reign supreme among the upscale eateries in Dhaka, for locals and foreigners alike, be it in terms of food or a fine dining experience. Here’s why.

Foodies and diners looking for the best of Middle Eastern cuisine should look no further that The Westin Dhaka’s Middle Eastern food festival!

I have always followed good hygiene practices, or so I thought. However, after the World Health Organization began to share proper hand-washing techniques following the coronavirus outbreak, I realised that I seldom washed my hands for at least 20 seconds, and a lot of times, skipped the backs of my hands.

As part of International Women’s Day, BRAC University Natural Sciences Club (BUNSC) arranged an event, styled ‘Today’s Athena,’ at BRAC University’s Mohakhali campus. The name was inspired by Athena, the Greek Goddess of warfare, courage and wisdom. The programme was divided into two phases — a self-defence workshop, followed by a very interactive talk session.

I ventured out because we have been doing interior design, graphic design, and textile design for almost two and a half decades.

SOCIAL DISTANCING in times of PANDEMICS As the coronavirus or COVID-19 sweeps across the globe, one term in particular — social-distancing — has become hotly discussed amongst the masses. However, this is not to instigate fear; it is a simple measure to tackle the virus effectively while maintaining order.

This dessert is pleasant to eat and equally fascinating to look at. Consisting of two layers and made in a Bundt pan, every spoonful of this pudding will leave a burst of fresh and fruity deliciousness lingering in your taste buds.