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Life Style

#Perspective / Convenience or more chaos? Public sentiments on Dhaka’s 2,610 pink buses

The new pink bus service in Dhaka aims to bring order to chaotic roads with ticketing and designated stops. While some commuters are hopeful, others remain sceptical, fearing it won’t solve traffic issues or curb chaotic behaviour.

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Overwhelmed at work? Break tasks into small wins for success

Celebrating small wins can boost momentum, confidence, and self-esteem. Breaking tasks into manageable steps helps avoid overwhelm, preventing burnout. Recognizing progress daily keeps you engaged and energized, fostering a sense of accomplishment even on tough days.

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#Perspective / Why do we hurt helpless animals?

Animal cruelty in Bangladesh stems from learned behaviour, societal norms, and mental disorders. Children mimic abusive environments, societal pressure normalises harm, and psychological issues contribute. Preventing cruelty requires education, legal enforcement, and promoting empathy through media, parenting, and public influence.

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Is your relationship ready for the password sharing test?

Password sharing in relationships sparks debate. Some see it as trust-building, others as control. While it can aid emergencies, excessive monitoring damages trust. A balanced, mutual approach ensures privacy and security without invading personal space or fostering insecurity.

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Start a dream journal to find out what your dreams really mean

Keeping a dream journal helps track and interpret dreams, improves emotional insight, boosts creativity, and enhances lucid dreaming. Writing consistently strengthens dream recall, aiding self-discovery. Focus on details, remain open-minded, and use sketches for better expression.

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Why should you love a gamer?

Gaming serves as stress relief, improving mental health and relationships. Allowing personal gaming time fosters self-care and relationship harmony. Shared gaming strengthens bonds, while open communication about gaming needs enhances mutual understanding and satisfaction in partnerships.

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The secret to making chocolate chip cookies: A step-by-step guide

Chocolate chip cookies, invented by Ruth Graves Wakefield in 1938, are loved for their chewy texture and rich flavour. Celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on August 4 by baking homemade cookies with this simple, delicious recipe.

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#Perspective / Missed moments? Post-wedding photoshoots to the rescue!

A post-wedding photoshoot captures intimate, stress-free moments after the wedding. It offers creative freedom, eliminates time pressure, and helps couples reconnect. Preserve love, emotions, and new memories beyond the big day with unique, personalized photography experiences.

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Saraswati Puja tomorrow; idols get final touches

Artisans in Sylhet Division are busy putting the finishing touches on idols of Saraswati, the Goddess of wisdom and knowledge

Rethink your food habits for affordable and healthy options

Revamp food habits with budget-friendly swaps: corn flour for wheat, green papaya for cucumber, and guava for apples. Choose cheaper food colours, switch beef for fish, and experiment with nutritious, affordable alternatives for a healthier, cost-effective diet.

#Women Empowerment / Trailblazing Bangladeshi women reach new heights in mountaineering

Five Bangladeshi women mountaineers defied societal norms on a historic Nepal expedition, promoting gender equality in outdoor sports. Inspired by Begum Rokeya’s vision, they champion resilience, empowerment, and future training programs to support female climbers in Bangladesh.

Celebrating the Women Who Redefined Bangladesh Sports

Star Lifestyle caught up with four such female sportspersons who have had their impacts on Bangladesh’s upward journey in global sports.

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Breaking Barriers: Women athletes leading the fight for change

Star Lifestyle speaks to some of the women athletes of Bangladesh who are role models for countless young girls across the country.

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Painting the world in pink

Pink is an interesting shade and artist, Antora Mehrukh Azad has made it her signature

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Hitting all the right notes!

A singer, fitness enthusiast, sports model, and teacher – Wahida Hussain has carved a unique niche for herself

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How to look good with grey hair: The silver fox’s guide

if heroes like George Clooney and King Khan can reinvent themselves with grey, so can you.

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Best tehari places in Dhaka this winter!

Tehari, like winter, has a way of making us pause.

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A tea soiree: In celebration of the deshi cha

In the centre of it all was tea!

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How not to market your car brand like Jaguar

Nostalgia still works—where's yours?

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Micro-library in Dhanmondi Lake Park

The micro-library is free and the goal is to make books more available to readers.

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B Proshad Das's Journey to the Top 30 at Mister World 2024

In an exclusive with Star Lifestyle, B Proshad Das opens up about the transformative journey that led him to one of the world’s most prestigious platforms and his ambitious plans to inspire and empower others.

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