Sadia Islam Mou: Of grace and glamour
Mou has been in the limelight mostly during the ‘90s, especially for her modelling career.
1y ago
The many faces of freedom
Most people called it midlife crisis, I called it the freedom to do anything I wanted to. Freedom to do anything that made sense and yet was not possible earlier, all because I could not master enough courage to pursue what my heart bled for — a little bit of insanity.
1y ago
Nobo: A craft centre of excellence
Silmat Chisti of Nobo Dhaka, knows her way around the traditional weaves of Bangladesh. Jamdani, Silk, Tangail — you name it. She can continue a well-informed conversation for hours. After launching Nobo Dhaka in 2019 along with her friend, Mitia Saleh, the entrepreneur worked hard to source, produce and promote anything and everything that was a part of the heritage of Bangladesh. At least that was the primary thought behind initiating the brand. Part of the reason why she aims to make Nobo, an authentic traditional brand is to revive and restore the heritages of Bangladesh, ones that we are almost on the verge of losing.
1y ago
Wasfia Nazreen: Don’t let ageism break your spirit
The mere fact that Wasfia Nazreen, even with her extraordinary achievements and so many accolades to her name, has to face these needless validations should not come as a surprise to the world, because the reality is that ‘below average mentality’ strikes everywhere, is highly deep-rooted, and pays zero respect to any type of accomplishment.
2y ago
First Bangladeshi to summit K2
Anyone following the extraordinary feats of our native mountaineer, activist, and social worker, Wasfia Nazreen, will know that she has very recently conquered one of the most treacherous mountains in the world, the fearsome K2.
2y ago
Every life matters at Animal Rescuers Bangladesh
Severe flooding in the northeast of Bangladesh has left millions stranded in greater Sylhet including Sunamganj. Both human and animal lives are at stake, with almost no access to food, shelter or safety for days at a stretch. Various rescue organisations including Animal Rescuers Bangladesh are trying to access these flood-affected regions to provide necessary assistance to the survivors.
2y ago
Bidyanondo: Saving lives in flood affected Sunamganj
Bidyanondo Foundation is a non-profit organisation with a mission to help poor communities of Bangladesh. As a part of the emergency response for the flash floods in Sylhet, Sunamganj, Kurigram and Netrokona, Bidyanondo teams have been helping to distribute food and water purification tablets amongst the people of the flood affected areas. Due to flash floods and torrential rain, 13 lakh people have been stranded in the peripheries of Bangladesh, and Biyanondo is one of the names that came to immediate rescue.
2y ago
The Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II: Seventy years of the monarch’s reign
Queen Elizabeth II will be the first British monarch to mark the Platinum Jubilee of her reign on June 2, 2022. To celebrate the unique and significant occasion, there will celebrations taking place all over the UK and Commonwealth countries.
2y ago
September 8, 2020
Staying Fit and Healthy with Ruslan Hossain
There’s a very interesting story behind it. I became extremely unfit during my A’ levels, indulging in fast food whenever possible. One day, as I walked up the stairs to our apartment, I became breathless, feeling sick to the core.
September 1, 2020
Reviving the ailing fashion industry of Bangladesh
Maheen Khan, the president of Fashion Design Council Bangladesh (FDCB) is no stranger to the fashion industry, and to readers of Star Lifestyle.
August 25, 2020
Quarantine hair care tips by Sabikun Nahar
HairBar Bangladesh, one of the most prestigious high-end salons of Dhaka, have re-opened after a long break since the initiation of the lockdown in mid-March. Sabikun Nahar, proprietor of the renowned salon, sat down with Star Lifestyle to discuss all things hair and other beauty essentials.
August 18, 2020
LOVE for dogs
This is one such tale, two girls who never thought they would have to fight the odds on a daily basis simply to ensure the survival of other living beings that share space with us on this beautiful planet.
July 28, 2020
HEALTH & NUTRITION – LIFESTYLE TALKIES
Recently, we have had an online rendezvous with Chowdhury Tasneem Hasin, chief dietician, United Hospital Dhaka, where we discussed various health related issues and their probable solutions.
July 28, 2020
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.
July 14, 2020
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.
June 30, 2020
Adapt to THRIVE
Few weeks into the pandemic, Khan realised her assumptions were a little premature because thevirulent disease turned out to be like no other, devastating the world and stalling it for what felt like forever!
June 9, 2020
All about FASHIONOVATION
COVID-19 has introduced a new world order. From frequently disinfecting our surroundings to holding virtual meetings instead of the age-old board room conferences, a lot has changed in these two months.
May 19, 2020
Adopt an artisan and save our heritage
Sobita Modi, a woman in her early fifties, had to take charge of her life with no aid from anyone else. Having to raise her children all by herself and ensure a proper education for all of them, she had to work relentlessly, weaving cane mats (shitol pati) and selling them to merchants at the district bazaar in Munshiganj.
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