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.

2w 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.

4w 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
February 3, 2017
February 3, 2017

Chew on this: Benefits of multiple, short food breaks

I have a small yet highly productive team. The amount of tasks they manage would normally require at least twice the people. Which partly explains their frequent suggestions to the rest to head to the canteen for a short break. But does it really help?

February 1, 2017
February 1, 2017

Actually, the 90’s was the greatest decade for cars

My love for cars is probably genetic. My father has a thing for simple old American cars with loads of torque: 70's cars basically. Part of his experience involved a 66 Ford Falcon that never ever stuttered or broke down while his later series of Mazdas, Datsuns and Toyotas often did. He would likely agree that the 70's was great for motoring. Except, it wasn't.

January 23, 2017
January 23, 2017

Infinix Note 3

Hong Kong based Infinix launches new 6-inch Note3 phablet in Bangladeh market. Here's our extended review.

January 9, 2017
January 9, 2017

Samsung J7 Prime

Samsung J7 Prime reviewed. Design, processing and camera. Find out where it wins and where it falls short.

December 28, 2016
December 28, 2016

2016 Ford EcoSport Black Edition

Take a regular Ford EcoSport Titanium, throw some black paint on the chrome bits and you have the Black Edition. Unlike Mercedes, there's no performance bump from all the blackness, but otherwise it's quite a good car. Take a look.

December 6, 2016
December 6, 2016

Job hopping with Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan knew if he stuck to his daily routine of pillaging, looting and massacring the opposing villages, he would eventually conquer the world. He didn’t dabble in job hopping. But this is now and young people early in their careers tend to jump within two to four years. Here are 4 top reasons why.

November 28, 2016
November 28, 2016

What the heck is UBER?

Plenty of confusion with what is Uber. Is it anyone’s car that is lying around? Is it a taxi? Is it a plane? The confusion stems from Uber itself for pretending to be like Johnny Depp: reclusive and quiet. Except Depp can handle the grief. Can Uber?

November 21, 2016
November 21, 2016

The top travel tech for 2017

When you travel, you need the lightest notebook you can get. And yes, there are great options that are not named Air. Lenovo LaVie

November 18, 2016
November 18, 2016

How social media can help you work better. No, really!

People at work are glued to their phones as much as the bosses wish they would be glued to their project at hand. Here's how you can use that addiction to fuel a better, more connected workplace.

November 16, 2016
November 16, 2016

Fairlady 2000 rebirth

The Fairlady 2000 is the second generation of the famed line from Datsun. The 1967 model was pretty and a far cry from today's messy Z cars, and in collectible form the Fairlady doesn't offer too many options for purchase. However, Hot Wheels has decided to change that in 2016 with a restomodded take on the 2000.