This beige silk sari paired with a red blouse and traditional jewellery makes you stand out, complemented by the reflected gleam of the sun. If you are more about making a statement than just turning heads, this how you cannot go wrong.

Our homes are probably the biggest inspiration for each of us; the very source of peace, prosperity and tranquility.

This week The Daily Star & Eastern Bank Limited present ‘Straight From Kitchen’ - Episode 15 bringing China's Favourite Dimsum recipes prepared by Dilan Xu, executive chef, Chows Restaurant.

For this day dedicated to the ideals of love, surprise your soul mate with what really matters - great food!

Does your heart skip a beat every time he passes by? Look, there he is, sitting across the room, in a corner, looking at his phone intently. It is that hour when nobody is around except for you two. Do you get butterflies in your stomach at his sight?

LifeSpring announces its soft launch at their first event ‘Break the Shackles’ at the MIDAS Financing Limited auditorium in Dhaka.

Almost 70 years ago, the subcontinent was liberated from colonist regime. It resurrected, only to find itself broken into many pieces and ultimately Bangladesh was born in 1971. Many styles have come and gone within this period but one thing has definitely remained constant throughout it all was the obsession of the people of Bengal, to look their best through thick and thin.

Bajukurung is a traditional Malay dress comprising a sarung, or a long skirt, and a long sleeved blouse. In the1950s, women would pair the blouse with a sarung made from kainsongket (a handwoven textured fabric with gold or silver threads) and accessorise with jewellery and a handbag before finishing off their look with bright red lipstick.

Remember playing with your clay dough as a child, molding it into different shapes and sizes? Do you want to revisit those childhood years or simply dream of sinking your hands in soft clay and shaping it, bringing it to life?

Winter is a prime season for grillings and barbeque parties. Once in a while, when you are tired of all the meat and need a little crunch to balance out the meaty goodness, try grilling vegetables instead.

When noisy traffic with enthusiasts from all around the city gather at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar for the one and only festival that January has to offer, we know for a fact that the month long Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) is finally here. Like every other year,

With its amazing blend of old-school joy and new additions every year, one simply cannot expect the annual Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) to get boring.

Amongst the hundreds of stalls that are spread out for the customers to visit, there are a few products, which we trust and never miss

Ever been perplexed by the astounding number of choices at a supermarket? The hundreds of flower vases at the mall, or the myriad tableware to choose from?

Mannequins were first introduced to the masses around 1870. Back then, the emphasis was on making them look as close to real as possible, often embellishing them with real hair, glass eyes and even false teeth!

Since its inception in 1989, Hatil has been playing an important role in the development of the contemporary furniture market of the country, manufacturing a range of products for home and office decor.

The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has just concluded recently, and everything you can expect in stores this year has been on public display for the entire world to see.

The Chilean Snowfish or the Chilean Seabass is a rare and expensive delicacy. With very limited availability, this fish is a tasty and unique treat for seafood lovers the world over. Procuring it is harder than preparing it, although it is totally worth the effort!

Place portioned calamari in a mixing bowl; ensure it is "dry". Coat with Black Spice and remove any lumps. Season with salt and lastly drizzle olive oil over the calamari. Drizzle oil on grill before grilling and ensure that the calamari is spread out and not lumped together (approx. 2 mins each side). Remove the dory from the chiller; ensure that it is dry and fresh. Place in the Spiced Flour and cover completely with the Spiced Flour. Tap and shake off any excess.

Dhaka weather is so beautiful, cool and fresh at this time of the year. It is the perfect season to sit in the garden or on a terrace, sipping tea and gazing at flowers. On these evenings, I enjoy watching the sky change from the palest blue to violet to pink, as the sun begins to set and the moon appears.