Ehsanur Raza Ronny

Features Editor and Head of Content Marketing at The Daily Star. Writes for work. Writes for fun. Still figuring out which one is which.

The Gentle Giants: How our fathers loved us without saying a word

Bangladeshi fathers, particularly those who came of age in the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s, weren’t built for emotional declarations.

3w ago

The big Eid detox: Because that wasn’t just one cheat day

While you should indulge because, let’s be honest, Eid is about love, family, and licking rezala off your elbow, it’s not a bad idea to also plan a bit of a comeback. A soft, digestive reboot.

1m ago

Crushing progress: The e-rickshaw dilemma in Dhaka

In the chaos of Dhaka traffic, one vehicle has quietly taken over: the battery-powered three-wheeler, often called the ‘Tesla’, not the sleek one from Silicon Valley, but the Bangladeshi kind.

1m ago

Curated Cars: The Dhaka Car Show that finally got it right

May 1 and 2 gave us something rare. A proper show. Curated Cars wasn’t just another excuse to hang out and say, “Bro, my car faster.” This was for the real enthusiasts—the ones who actually know what a Jaguar S-Type is and don’t think a McLaren is just a footballer. So what did they do differently?

1m ago

The Flying Slipper: A tribute to moms, discipline, and the gentle art of terror

This Mother’s Day, celebrate the iconic South Asian flip-flop — more than footwear, it was a symbol of maternal authority, discipline, and reflex training, shaping generations with precision throws, psychological warfare, and unforgettable love wrapped in chappal justice.

1m ago

Paved paradise and put up a footpath: Why air purifiers alone won’t save Dhaka’s lungs

Recently, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has announced a plan to install air purifiers in 50 spots around the city.

2m ago

Why saving money from an early age could be the best gift you give your child (or yourself)

Ever caught yourself saying, “If only I had started saving earlier…”?

2m ago

We didn’t mean to stop reading

There was a time, maybe not that long ago, when the only thing you needed for a perfect evening was a book

2m ago
November 8, 2017
November 8, 2017

1998 Lotus Esprit V8 Turbo by Autoart

Lotus always made fun, quirky, light and fast cars. They weren't always known for their reliability though, earning the

November 6, 2017
November 6, 2017
November 3, 2017
November 3, 2017

Lazy man's guide to becoming fit like Hugh Wolverine

We have seen him flex his muscles and unsheathe his claws. Women and men love him with equal intensity.

November 1, 2017
November 1, 2017

Sunstar Subaru Impreza 555

We have heard of Bburago and Maisto as the preferred budget model car manufacturers. Kyosho and Autoart sit

October 30, 2017
October 30, 2017

Symphony Z10

The Z10 is Symphony's range topper at a very affordable price bracket.

October 27, 2017
October 27, 2017

The Bossman #30

So one of the minions took on a new job...

October 25, 2017
October 25, 2017

Collectibles

Everybody knows the name Rolls Royce. The brand oozes absolute class like no other. And no other model is more

October 20, 2017
October 20, 2017

Love thy colleague, but not too much

Harvey Weinstein, powerful Hollywood producer and enthusiast of massages from women not wanting to give massages. Here's how and why not to be that guy.

October 20, 2017
October 20, 2017

The Bossman #29

The Bossman

October 16, 2017
October 16, 2017

Big, bad Samsung Note 8

The world isn't getting any bigger but everything inside is. We test the latest flagship from Samsung. Does it deliver all the goods?