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Bangladeshis spend 2-3 billion USD annually on textiles from India, including handlooms
Silmat Chisti of Dhaka’s heritage craft outfit discusses the intersections of respect and business with India.
Silmat Chisti’s career seemed set with an MBA degree from Yale, a BA in economics and mathematics from Mount Holyoke College, and early years as a corporate finance specialis...
৬ মাসে তৈরি হয়েছে বাঁধনের জামদানি
৬ মাসে তৈরি হয়েছে বাঁধনের জামদানি
৭৪তম কান চলচ্চিত্র উৎসবে লালগালিচার ‘আইকনিক’ সেই লুকের পর থেকেই অভিনেত্রী...
In conversation with working mums who do it all
In conversation with working mums who do it all
Being a working mum is a tremendous juggling act that calls for dedication, patience, and tonnes of mental grit. Having a successful career or a family to support comes with its own set of challenges, but when you combine the two, the trials can m...
Beyond the screen: Tasnia Farin's style files
Tasnia Farin is not only a powerhouse performer, but also a trendsetter in the ever-evolving landscape of fashion. As she recently graced The Daily Star Centre for a photoshoot with her radiant smile and an aura of elegance – bringing a whirlwind of charm and style – we could not help bu...
Favour fusion fashion: Styling kurtis
Favour fusion fashion: Styling kurtis
The best thing to have emerged from globalisation is the fusion style of dressing that brings the best of East and West together. A very modern way to embrace a blending of two separate cultures, fusion dressing is cool and stylish.
A shirt-style kurta, wh...
Sari - The changing tale of draping
Sari - The changing tale of draping
In the current fashion world, the sari, a traditional female garment of Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka is all the rage.
In the current fashion world, the sari, a traditional female garment of Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka is all the rage. ...
Nobo: A craft centre of excellence
Silmat Chisti of Nobo Dhaka, knows her way around the traditional weaves of Bangladesh. Jamdani, Silk, Tangail — you name it. She can continue a well-informed conversation for hours. After launching Nobo Dhaka in 2019 along with her friend, Mitia Saleh, the entrepreneur worked hard to source, ...
Embracing the slow fashion movement: In conversation with Silmat Chisti
Embracing the slow fashion movement: In conversation with Silmat Chisti
Slow fashion, as the definition roughly entails, is couture that is hand-spun and has its roots steeped in tradition, and is focused on sustainable and ethical productions. The Daily Star recently spoke to Silmat Chisti...
Never a milestone in life
Never a milestone in life where you haven't been quietly present with your smile, blessings and gentle words of encouragement. We will carry you in our hearts, now and forever. We are because of you.
Rest in peace Mrs Manzur, a teacher a nation-builder. Innanillahi wa inna ilahi rajiun.
Why I love the season of spring
My ode to the sun: Thoughts on spring
Today, I saw a cuckoo perched on a bamboo shed amid the petunia blooms in the nursery. I was ecstatic as it meant spring is around the corner. In a few days’ time when the cuckoo will sing his sweet song to lure his girl, it will usher the sunny and spr...
Ode to a forgotten Dhaka by NOBO
Dhaka during the '70s and the '80s was very different from the city we know now. The earlier version of Dhaka was filled with modest homes, and open yards. The houses and streets were adorned with colourful and fragrant local flowers such as madhobilata, nayantara, and krishnachura — a...
Nobo Opens a Door’: Engaging storytelling enthrals children at DLF
On Friday, the ongoing 10th edition of Dhaka Lit Fest (DLF) featured a handful of exciting and interesting events for the little ones, including a storytelling session by Hong Kong-based Bangladeshi writer-scholar Maria Chaudhuri of her brand new book for children titled ‘Nobo Opens a Door&rsq...
স্মৃতির ঢাকায় ‘নব’র স্বপ্নযাত্রা
শেকড়ের প্রতি বাঙালির টান সব সময়ই। বর্তমানে সেটা আরও বেশি করে চোখে পড়ছে। নানা উদ্যোগে প্রতিফলিত হচ্ছে দেশের প্রতি...
Silk saris you need before the year ends
Silk saris you need before the year ends
Statement silk saris promise to take you back to the '60s and help mimic your favourite Bollywood heroine. Decades ago, this very silk sari conjured images of eye-catching young women from elite society but today, that image has somehow faded because o...