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
August 3, 2016
August 3, 2016

Winged Warriors

Rundown of the best 1:64 Charger Daytona and Plymouth Superbird models

July 27, 2016
July 27, 2016

The coolest lowrider scale model cars

Lowriders are colourful, loud and slow automotive art. Here's the best scale model options you can have.

July 20, 2016
July 20, 2016

Lexus RX200t

For starters, the Lexus RX200t is more fun than I expected a mid-size luxury SUV to be. The 2.0 turbo makes 235bhp and 258lb ft of torque while looking like an unmasked Predator from the Arnold movie. Also, we put our sub editor's head under the automatic rear door.

July 4, 2016
July 4, 2016

Download yourself into a server: Huawei’s futurecast

The plan is to store you on a computer database. Yes, you read that right. Your entire consciousness is to be stored so your future generations can have a conversation with you. I talk to Kevin Ho and Clement Wong about Huaweis futurecast at CES2016 in China.

July 1, 2016
July 1, 2016

Surviving Dhaka

Every turn you take is a game of chance. You just may see the light of day or you may end up in a freshly dug out ditch full of

June 22, 2016
June 22, 2016

German Mercedes from China

Turn over almost any die-cast car and you will see one particular badge everywhere: Made in China. It’s easier to manufacture everything in China, be it cars, toys or mythical fake eggs. But are the models they make any good at all?

June 15, 2016
June 15, 2016

1:43 Ferrari Daytona: hot little torpedo

Ferrari’s designs were once only about three portions: a mile long hood, a tiny space for a person to sit in crookedly and a short

June 8, 2016
June 8, 2016

The JDM invasion by hotwheels: Mazda RX3

Hotwheels has been bringing on the JDM invasion in small amounts. This RX3 shows how serious they are.

June 6, 2016
June 6, 2016

Shoot to win: Huawei P9

One upon a time people communicated through words. Those times are long gone. Someone attached a camera to a phone and now people refuse to speak. What they like for lunch? You'll be told via Instagram. Where they went last weekend? Photos on Facebook.

June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016

Custom Hot Wheels: Usdm Build-off

Bangladesh's model car collectors participate in a USDM themed build-off to show what magic they can create.