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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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?
It is week one of Ramadan. On day seven, we have for you a selection of local and international recipes to try your hands in. Quench your thirst with some sweet tamarind juice. Craving sweets? Then we have just the solution for you with some mouth-wateringly delicious Umm Ali—an Egyptian dessert to take you on a culinary adventure.
Six days into Ramadan and the iftar bazaars are catching heat! Spoons flying, knives slicing and the heat rising. It is time to take our culinary skills a notch up. Try your hands at some Middle Eastern dishes for a change from the fried and crunchy delicacies.
Keeping in mind the long hours of fasting we will experience this year, the food on our platters should be hydrating and packed with nutrition and healthy in all aspects. To get you started, Star Lifestyle will present for its readers one recipe a day that would be an ideal addition to your iftar/sehri dishes.
Like every other occasion, the Teacher-Student Centre of Dhaka University wears a festive look in an atmosphere of harmony through arranging iftar with their friends during Ramadan.
Authorities of Dhammarajika Buddhist Monastery in capital’s Sabujbagh set examples of religious harmony through distributing Iftari among the poor fasting Muslims in Ramadan.
The long tradition of selling “Shahi” iftar items in Old Dhaka has become quite renowned. “Shahi” or not – one thing is for sure that the food looks just exquisite.
Getting the best to eat is always a priority – even when it comes down to soothing the taste bud during Ramadan.
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia accused the government of “politicising the judiciary” and all other institutions.
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia attends an iftar organised by Jamaat-e-Islami at a city hotel.
Follow these guidelines and don’t let Ramadan lead to compromises with your health and fitness.
