Iftar

#Perspective / Why do all fathers have a love for bangi?

Fathers’ love for bangi is unmatched, treating it as tradition, not just fruit. Despite our distaste, they proudly bring it home, insisting it’s delicious. Resistance is futile — bangi returns daily, proving an eternal generational divide at iftar.

Refreshing juices to power through Ramadan

Stay refreshed during Ramadan with hydrating homemade juices: Watermelon Juice with Honey and Salt, Carrot Juice with Apple, and Dragon Fruit Juice with Lemon. These simple recipes keep you energised and cool throughout the day.

Last-minute iftar? Try these 3 quick and tasty recipes

Simplify your iftar menu with quick, delicious recipes: crispy Dim Alur Chop, a refreshing Tuna Salad Sandwich, and creamy Firni. These easy-to-make dishes add variety to your table without long kitchen hours.

Prices of iftar staples hold steady, mostly

This Ramadan, Dhaka residents are finding some comfort in the mostly stable prices of food items and ingredients considered essential for the preparation of iftar meals.

Ramadan diet: Balancing calories while avoiding food coma

Fasting during Ramadan requires self-control and balanced nutrition. Sehri should include 500-600 calories with protein, fat, and hydrating foods. Iftar should start with dates, followed by complex carbs, lean proteins, and fiber to avoid overeating.

#Perspective / Why I will always love the month of Ramadan

Ramadan holds a special place in the heart, rooted in childhood memories of fasting, reading, and spending time with family. The sacred month provides a chance for reflection, reconnecting with loved ones, and appreciating life's simple, meaningful moments.

THE SHELF / 5 of your favourite iftar items as books

The youthful adventurers in the story spare no effort in unravelling a mystery that proves as elusive as the unyielding strands of jilapi, while also exploring deeper, sweeter themes such as friendship.

REFLECTIONS / Of Ramzans past

Thirty-odd years later, in my two-member home, I try to recreate the Ramzan vibes with overpriced and undersized lamps and lanterns sporting star and crescent motifs

Experiencing fatigue and headaches after iftar? Dr Maisha Nishat Alam explains why

Ramadan — a month that calls for fasting from dawn till dusk — which, while fulfilling, can sometimes leave you feeling like you're running on empty, fatigued, and nursing a stubborn headache. Ever wondered why?

April 16, 2022
April 16, 2022

Why do we feel so tired after iftar?

Food coma isn’t harmful to the body but it can be inconvenient.

April 13, 2022
April 13, 2022

A twist on your iftar platter

A change from time to time for your month-long iftar meal is a change you can enjoy.

April 11, 2022
April 11, 2022

How to avoid overeating in Ramadan?

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

April 11, 2022
April 11, 2022

Khazana Iftar Bazar: Buffet featuring exquisite Hyderabadi delicacies throughout Ramadan

This Ramadan, prepare to indulge yourself for delicious and exquisite dishes that are offered by Khazana, as their Ramadan offering of Iftar Bazar is back in full swing this year!

April 9, 2022
April 9, 2022

Tips for hosting a grand iftar party

A few days into Ramadan and most of us start looking for the perfect time to throw a bigger and better Iftar party than last year.

April 9, 2022
April 9, 2022

How to stay hydrated during Ramadan

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

April 7, 2022
April 7, 2022

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.

April 3, 2022
April 3, 2022

Delicious iftar recipes you must try this Ramadan

Star Lifestyle presents the recipe of three gifted cooks with a passion for cooking and very different personal styles to curate a list of some classic, and other fresh new recipes, for the month of Ramadan.

May 6, 2019
May 6, 2019

Ramadan special cookery show ‘Star Line Rokomari Iftar’ on SA TV

On the occasion of Ramadan, Star Line Food Products Limited is set to present a thirty-day cookery show, titled, Star Line Rokomari Iftar, featuring healthy and delicious Iftar recipes by different professional cooks.

June 17, 2016
June 17, 2016

Iftar Mahfil shifted to Monday

Due to unavoidable circumstance, the date of Iftar Mahfil, organized by Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association (BSJA) and Bangladesh Sports Journalists Community (BSJC), has been shifted from June 18 to June 20.