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Navigating Dhaka's Eid shopping scene on a budget
By now, many have already spent a good chunk of their time shopping for friends and families. After all, can you put a price on the smile of your loved ones after gifting them their Eid dress?
My Dhaka / Comrade, give me a cup!
Yet, the tiny, yellow-walled tea stall attracts customers like bees to flowers. “Comrade, give me a cup,” is how they ask for tea.
The colourful cauliflowers of Bangladesh
Instead of the regular old white cauliflowers - you can now have cauliflowers that are red, yellow, pink, or purple.
Shankha Dasgupta: Meet the genius behind Guti
Shankha Dasgupta is the genius behind Guti, and anyone who has followed his work over the years knows precisely how exceptional he is. The much-anticipated show, Guti, came out on Chorki in January, leaving the viewers binging.
Despite charging fees, needs of passengers neglected
<p>Terminal fees are being imposed on passengers travelling to India. However, there are currently no provisions for the use of restrooms at the Benapole International Passenger Terminal. </p><p>Find out more in today's Star Newsbytes</p>
#Perspective / Wasfia Nazreen: Don’t let ageism break your spirit
The mere fact that Wasfia Nazreen, even with her extraordinary achievements and so many accolades to her name, has to face these needless validations should not come as a surprise to the world, because the reality is that ‘below average mentality’ strikes everywhere, is highly deep-rooted, and pays zero respect to any type of accomplishment.
Bhabir Mor: How the name of Ranighat Mor in Dinajpur changed
Just 34km away from Dinajpur city, Tangon river flows along the Indian border. There is a rubber dam with a bridge over the river. This spot in Bochaganj upazila, Dinajpur is called Ranighat Mor. But now it is known as “Bhabir Mor".
Bangla movie HAWA, crowd favourite GULTI and the magic of cinema
Hawa is a Bangladeshi mystery-drama film, written and directed by Mejbaur Rahman Sumon. The film is produced by Facecard Productions and Sun Music & Motion Pictures Limited and has become one of the trendiest movies of the year. The film stars Chanchal Chowdhury as Chan Majhi, Nazifa Tushi as Gulti, and Sariful Razz as Ibrahim or Iba, amongst others. A few days ago, Gulti, a protagonist of the trending movie Hawa, sat amongst the crowd at Chitra Mahal cinema hall in Old Dhaka, to relive the magic of cinema amongst real men.
Khecheopalri Lake of Sikkim: Where wishes come true
Pelling is a beautiful city to the west of Sikkim. It is the 2nd largest tourist spot in Sikkim. The town is located at a distance of 10 km from the district headquarters of Geyzing. Kanchenjunga is the main attraction of Pelling. The beauty of Kanchenjunga as seen from this city is mesmerising.
Salvaging lost treasures from ponds for living
It is quite possible to lose jewellery items when bathing in a pond.
1st hotel for pets in Dhaka
As more people adopt pets, services offered for their wellbeing are also going up. “Furryghor'' is capitalising on such an opportunity by introducing the 1st pet hotel in Dhaka's Mirpur. When a pet owner has to travel, “Furryghor” takes care of their beloved companions ensuring safety, security, privacy and a wonderful, playful time for them.
A noob’s guide to trekking in Bangladesh
The nature trails of Bangladesh have a lot to offer, be it to flora and fauna enthusiasts or those looking for a spiritual experience. The roar of cascading waterfalls after monsoons, and the chirping of rare and exotic birds in unadulterated terrain, have a way of calling back those who have had a taste of trekking.
15 Questions with Farzana Shakil
On today’s episode of 15 Questions, we sat down with Farzana Shakil, a style icon and a famed pioneer in the Makeup Industry of Bangladesh. As an owner of The Farzana Shakil's Makeover Salon, she has had over two decades of experience in entrepreneurship. In this episode, she speaks more about life's experiences and the future of the beauty industry.
15 Questions with Peya Jannatul
On today’s episode of 15 Questions With, we meet up with the glamourous and beguiling Peya Jannatul, who is a famous model, actress and also a lawyer, and discuss those all-important topics!
15 questions with Tashnuva Anan Shishir
On today’s episode of 15 Questions With, we sat down with Tashnuva Anan Shishir, a human rights activist, model, actress, dancer and Bangladesh's first transgender news anchor, paving the way for future job opportunities and wellbeing of the community.
15 questions with Mou
On today’s episode of 15 Questions with, we have Sadia Islam Mou - an accomplished dancer, a celebrated actress, perhaps the first Bangladeshi model to reach stardom, and of course everyone’s heartthrob since the 90’s.
15 Questions with Nibir Adnan Nahid
On this week’s episode of 15 Questions With, we met up with Nibir Adnan Nahid, a Bangladeshi supermodel who has taken the country and the world by storm, having worked with reputable brands both in and outside the country.
A candid conversation with Mehruz Munir
Zurhem is Mehruz and vice versa; if you have had the chance to visit the atelier earlier, you have already had a first glimpse into the glitzy lifestyle of the genius designer.
