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.

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 9, 2016
November 9, 2016

Audi Quattro 1:24

Legendary 1986 Audi Quattro in 1/24 scale, a car designed only using set squares by a man wearing square glasses.

October 31, 2016
October 31, 2016

9 scariest cars to drive of all time

Cars were meant to transport you from A to B in one piece preferably. These 9 cars prefer to do so in pieces or on fire or upside down. Sometimes, all three.

October 12, 2016
October 12, 2016

1:64 Countach and Subaru Impreza from Tomica's Premium range

Tomica is Japan's biggest contributor to ensuring kids grow up loving cars. They've been making 1:64ish model cars

October 12, 2016
October 12, 2016

6 days, 6 Toyota hybrids and some burnt tyres

Early September this year, Toyota invited us over to Japan's Fuji Speedway to understand and sample a range of their hybrid vehicles. They wanted us to know how serious they are about saving the world through continual tweaks. Here are six very different cars for possibly very different sets of people. And it rained. Question is, did I learn anything?

October 5, 2016
October 5, 2016

Toyota the eco warrior

The future isn't about flying cars and women with bionic implants posing against glistening landscapes. It is about intelligent cars and buildings that literally eat away at pollution. While the former looks cool, the reality is about developing a robust, sustainable process that supports our fragile ecosystem. I headed to Japan on a tour of Toyota's battery, hybrid-vehicle manufacturing and testing plants to see what all the hubbub is about.

September 28, 2016
September 28, 2016

2017 Honda Civic

The brand new Honda Civic is a redesigned beauty with a massive new direction: turbo.

September 26, 2016
September 26, 2016

Hands on Review: Huawei P9 Lite

So how far away has the diet taken the Lite from the flagship P9? Find out in this detailed video!

September 7, 2016
September 7, 2016

THE 2017 BMW 7 SERIES

BMW has gone mad in a very calculative and delicious manner with the latest generation of their flagship, the 7 series. We take the uber-luxury limo out on a date.

August 26, 2016
August 26, 2016

Job hopping with Genghis Khan

Job hopping with Genghis Khan - When is it right to switch jobs?

August 17, 2016
August 17, 2016

Living with the COROLLA E90

Living with an old car: Pros and cons of a Toyota Corolla E90