Adiba Mahbub Proma

You are fasting, but are you behaving during Ramadan?

While everyone knows that cleanliness is a virtue in Islam, it is often the first etiquette that is forgotten as soon as the holy month starts.

2y ago

How to avoid overeating in Ramadan?

Ramadan is not only the month for spiritual cleansing, but also rejuvenating the mind and body.

2y ago

How to stay hydrated during Ramadan

With the blazing summer sun this Ramadan, thirst is perhaps a bigger concern than hunger, for most.

2y ago

Fasting for diabetics: Avoiding sugar is not enough

While tackling the heat is one thing, fasting for patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes can pose some serious health concerns. Long fasts put you at higher risk of hypoglycaemia, where sugar levels are far too low for the body to function, which can at times prove fatal for diabetics.

2y ago

Hair goals 2020

Gone are the days when one had to overload their hair with products to look glammed up! In fact, 2020 hair goals are all about that messy, effortlessly flawless, just-woke-up kind of hair.

4y ago

The trial of wedding style repetitions

Your budget is limited, but the love for your family, friends and ‘kachchi’ is not. So, instead of falling prey to the classic trap of ‘I-have-nothing-to-wear,’ why not use these tricks to make the most of your outfits?

4y ago

Oroddho: Small steps towards a big difference

While the western world has equipped itself with support centres, certified counsellors, and group therapy sessions to tackle mental health issues, Bangladesh has yet to get over its taboo surrounding it.

5y ago

The spirituality of a sacred month

With Ramadan finally here, the entire atmosphere is filled with a profound sense of spirituality, one that inspires people, and instills virtue. However, this spirituality is often felt and interpreted by different people in various ways, and Star Lifestyle decided to explore just that.

5y ago
November 28, 2017
November 28, 2017

Changing wedding trends

The idea of the pre-engagement shoot is to allow couples to have exquisite shots of themselves which they will cherish forever. You can choose exactly what kind of photos you want — the props, the dresses, and even the location. Ideally, one picks a theme around which the photographer works. Cute couple pictures for Instagram? Check!

November 28, 2017
November 28, 2017

Bring back small weddings

How many times have you sat bored at a wedding staring at the newly-wed couple (both of whom you are seeing for the first time) wondering why you were even invited to it in the first place?

November 21, 2017
November 21, 2017

Top tips for a trendy wedding 2017

Whether one is tying the knot with their long term sweetheart, or met their soulmate through mutual friends or family members, there is no doubt that every single modern love story is unique. And this is why, each wedding has its own set of specialties.

November 10, 2017
November 10, 2017

How to get published as an author

Zahid Hussain, writer of the thriller Iswarer Mukhos gives his two cents on the profession — “Writing is not an easy job. One must

November 7, 2017
November 7, 2017

Ciao Dhaka — Italian fest at Amari

The beginning of November marks the launch of an Italian Food Fest at Amari Dhaka.

October 31, 2017
October 31, 2017

Khazana restaurant returns from hiatus!

Having served long as the ultimate fine-dining restaurant for Indian cuisine in the city, Khana Khazana once again returns to the heart of Gulshan 2 to proudly present to its guests delicacies from over the border...

October 24, 2017
October 24, 2017

Dhaka Challenge 2017 by Thousand Miles Expeditions

If your wanderlusting self is always looking for adventure but happens to be constrained by the busy schedules of the hectic city life, why not try doing something within the city itself?

September 26, 2017
September 26, 2017

The wonders of Doja Market

For fashion-lovers and aspiring designers out there, the ever-bustling hub of inspiration on a budget has always been Doja Market, opposite of the main gate of Dhaka College near New Market.

September 26, 2017
September 26, 2017

The coming of Durga

A long drive outside the city would have you gaping at the miles and miles of silvery feathery kashful.

September 26, 2017
September 26, 2017

Cuddly newborns in front of the lens

The arrival of a newborn brings with it excitement, love and a newly found sense of responsibility.