Perspective
Elder siblings: The inherent third parent
It goes without saying that the elder sibling plays a special role in every family. It remains unsaid, but an elder sibling often takes upon the character of a third parent. Among the various personas they cater to, there are some essential roles they play.
Bond Beyond 2021: Exploring the past, present, and future of 007
With an impressive 27 films (officially 25), spanning nearly 60 years, few movies or characters could ever match the iconic reputation that James Bond commands.
How not to steal somebody’s work: Plagiarism
In today’s world of free flowing ideas and open content on the web, plagiarism is often a matter of concern, across all industries with a creative element.
The conundrum of commuters’ woes in Dhaka city
Commuting in Dhaka city can be tricky, nerve-wracking, and both emotionally as well as physically exhausting. Most of all, one may contract anger management issues and find the need to consult a psychiatrist after manoeuvring in this city that is home to more than 18 million dwellers.
#perspective / Once upon a time, when I was at DU
A university is often referred to an alma mater, literally a kind and nurturing mother. Just like our relationships with our mothers, each student also has a unique relationship with their university.
Those were the Days…
For over a year, and since the pandemic was with us, I started writing a diary of my days in quarantine. Looking back at what I wrote a couple of days back, I thought: why not share a few of the thoughts that came to me over the year in a concise way with Star Lifestyle readers?
#perspective / Tattoos and Art: The artist’s perspective
As an illustrative form of self-expression, tattoos make one’s body their own personalised art gallery marked with creativity.
The one thing I do every day
What exactly is procrastination? It is the wonderful and elegant art of putting things off intentionally and mostly out of habit. Do you have trouble persuading yourself to do things you should do or wish to do?
Newlyweds' finances
Anabil and Labonno got married a month ago. They have been in a relationship since high school and graduated from the same medical college. The wedding day frenzy for Anabil and Labonno just ended, and they went for their honeymoon, had a grand time, and now begins real life.
The Minimalist Living
How many things can you live without? I asked myself not once, but many times. And every time I asked myself, a voice in my head answered, “You can live without most of the things you own right now!”
The death of individualism
After a tiring day at work, you come home and lazily scan through the channels.
An Asian success story?
Much was expected prior to the Chinese President's visit to Bangladesh, and surely enough, he did not disappoint. The milestone visit — the first to Bangladesh by a Chinese President in 30 years — was capped off by the largest ever pledge of assistance to Bangladesh by any single country.
To play or not to play…
By the time a young gamer reaches his fifteenth birthday, he has already killed thousands of his so-called enemies.
My little box of blues
I was five years old when I found an abandoned shoebox about to be thrown away. I immediately went to my room, got some glitter and tape, and ran to the rescue.
Love for your sibling
As an elder sister I have grown accustomed to sibling rivalry - a constant in my life ever since my little brother learnt to speak even the most elementary of words.
Stepping into your 30s
It is the morning of your 30th birthday. You are standing in front of the mirror scrutinising wrinkles next to your eyes or a bloated stomach and you realise that a change of diet is essential. That can be a great decision so here's a diet plan to go along with that!
Missing home in Ramadan
While some of us still prepare ‘chhola’, ‘peyaju’, ‘beguni’ and lemonade to break our fasts, others do not. We drag our drowsy selves from the bed to eat the early morning meal, yet it does not feel the same. Fasting in a foreign country is a different experience altogether. Read the experiences of people fasting in a foreign land.
Be aware of what you wear
If there is one fashion faux pas that many Bangladeshis can be accused of, it is certainly that of overdressing. How often have we seen a wiry young man wearing a golden coloured shirt that reflects sunlight and can only be explained if you are a backup dancer for one of those Shahrukh Khan movies?
