The phrase was coined by Frederick II, King of Prussia in 1789, in reference to one of his Italian greyhounds and, till date, there is not a better or more apt way to describe the relationship between humans and dogs. We, as humans, are hardwired to love. This love, when reciprocated by a dog, creates an infinitely rewarding relationship.

Are you hooked on fish oil yet? It is said to be a natural wonder drug proven to treat a range of conditions! Allow me to give you the 411 on this superfood.

Eid-ul-Adha, one of the most auspicious days for Muslims around the globe, induces many memories in our minds.

Discovery of large deposits of white clay in Mymensingh, Netrokona and Sylhet helped fuel the growth of this industry. Today, ceramics are widely available throughout the country.

It is the tale of a woman wrapped in six yards of mystery. With great care she folds the fabric in neat pleats, and looks at her reflection in the mirror, with pride, once they have been arranged into submission.

With the unforgivable clouds unleashing their full force all over the country and the unbelievably clogged roads, every Bangladeshi has to do a fair bit of wading during this time of the year.

Although the first ever pair of loafers was developed near the mid-nineteenth century in London, the trend has only recently seeped into our country and is currently spreading like wildfire.

The world of fashion is wonderfully dynamic. Trends sometimes look forward to the future, while at times they tend to go back in the past. Since last year the sartorial universe has been taking a walk down memory lane.

Women and jewellery have been synonymous since time immemorial. The oldest known piece of jewellery dates back almost 100,000 years – it was shiny and sparkly and worn by a woman.

As time progresses, the world is becoming more digitalised. In the early days of the Internet it was young adults who came and conquered.

You enter your 10 year old son's room and you find him sitting in a corner, with a faint light on; he is sad and you don't know why.

On 4 July The Daily Star hosted a round table discussion and seminar on “Common Gynecological and Breast Cancer Prevention and Treatment” with Dr See Hui Ti, Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology, Parkway Cancer Centre, as the chief guest.

When we say we are going home for Eid, it simply does not mean buying a ticket, boarding a train and reaching the destination.

The readymade garments industry in Bangladesh provides the single largest source of economic growth in Bangladesh's rapidly developing economy.

The weekend is finally here and you are all pumped to enjoy it with friends. Try something new with your friends that will make you move your muscles and feel energetic and positive. Instead of opting for greasy fatty meals, try out the richness of healthy mouth-watering meals. Here are a few ideas for fun, “green” activities and meals.

When Sudha Chandran, an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer, lost her leg she believed that her dance career was over.

WE have had a bad start, haven't we? Day 1 did not go well at all. Pohela Boishakh celebrations ended with a series of sexual assaults that took place at TSC, Dhaka University, which is one of the central hubs of the Bengali New Year's celebration.

The underlying causes of the boom give us fascinating indications and insights -- not just about this sector but about our economy, society, lifestyle and the changing preferences and perceptions.

Bangladesh is constantly being placed in lists of travel destinations which are still untapped – it is cheap, it is relatively tourist free and it offers everything from trekking to sea-beaches and resorts.

“I will gladly trade you my fishing net for your city life,” Johnny, my cousin who lived in our ancestral home in Khitirpara, Bikrampur used to say. But for me - being an urbanite - the rural landscape has always been inviting.