INTERVIEW
Aspirations and towering responsibilities
Esrat Karim Eve, founder of the Amal Foundation, used to be a meek youngster back in the day. She claims to have been an introvert with social anxiety.
A financially independent woman is a free woman
Taslima Begum, a freelance beautician, earns quite a comfortable living, allowing her to maintain a family, pay rent and her children’s tuition fees all on her own. But this was not the case even a few years ago, when she was living with her abusive husband.
An equal world is an enabled world
Last year, I met Hameeda Hossain for the first time at a private party hosted for notable Dhakaiites.
interview / In conversation with Dr Radhika Lakshmanan
Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancers. In Singapore, it is the most frequent cause of all cancer deaths.
Champion behind the glitz
This beautiful ‘belle’ spoke about adversities; how she was able to overcome them, and make it to the peak of the entrepreneurial race.
Celebrating Kumari Shakti
Every year, as Hindus join in to celebrate and commemorate the Goddess Durga’s victory over Mahishashur, Bangladeshi Hindus flock towards Ram Krishna Mission to observe the largest Kumari Puja organised. This year, it happens to fall on Ashtami, 8 October, 2019.
interview / BHOG, as we know It
…And all this doesn’t come as a surprise because his mother, Krishna Chakraborty, an ardent food enthusiast herself, is equally committed to food, and in the process, raised a son who takes pride in devoting most of his spare time to…
interview / Up close and personal with Nabela
It was some random night, while swiping through Instagram stories, and I saw Nabela Noor light up my screen and announce she was flying to Dhaka for a meet and greet on 14 September at the Lakeshore Hotel.
Samuel Re-loaded
It was a love affair that started eight years ago, when Star Lifestyle discovered a then-unknown designer named Samuel Hoque...
Harunur Rashid Khan Monno - The visionary behind local ceramics
Monno Ceramics, one of the leading ceramics manufacturing companies in Bangladesh, was established way back in 1985. Since then the best modellers in the industry have worked closely with the institutions to be able to provide consumers with some of the best designs and layout for ceramics.
Meeting Matt Preston
Renowned food writer, critic, and judge on the hit TV show MasterChef Australia, Matt Preston, paid a visit to Bangladesh to promote the cookie brand Rivoli.
Tête-à-tête with Rahima Sultana Reeta
Rahima Sultana Reeta is one of the most prolific women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh.
In conversation with Prito Reza
Awarded the 'Youth Icon' of 2012, photographer Prito Reza started his career as a freelance photographer. Wedding Diary, a company he later initiated...
Fashion talk with Bibi Russell
We at Lifestyle were delighted to have the opportunity to speak to the inspirational fashion guru! Over sips of tea, Bibi talked about her life, her dream for this country and the fashion scene of Bangladesh.
Up-close with chef Magnus Albrektsson
A master in the art of cooking, Magnus formed a love for food at a very young age and went to culinary school in Sweden.
