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
February 17, 2016
February 17, 2016

Mini Golf

Today's pick is this rather popular and common first generation Golf model by Bburago. This along with a test drive of a rare for Bangladesh 1:1 Golf.

February 3, 2016
February 3, 2016

2015-16 TOYOTA RAV4

The Spice Girls came onto the scene in 1994 screaming at you to “Tell me what you want, what you really, really want.” Car consumers

January 27, 2016
January 27, 2016

911: Minichamps VS HotWheels custom

We pit Hotwheels' excellent 934 Porsche 911 against the same from Minichamps. To do that the former needed some custom work.

January 25, 2016
January 25, 2016

HUAWEI MATE 8: Bring on blazing fast Kirin 950 processor

Huawei is about to launch the Mate8 phablet in Bangladesh. We find out first how blazing fast is the Kirin 950 processor equipped device.

January 20, 2016
January 20, 2016

Customizing a diecast 1:18 Diablo

This Bburago Diablo had some proportion and detail issues. Here's how we fix some of it and add some details to ignore what's left.

January 18, 2016
January 18, 2016

HUAWEI G7 PLUS

Huawei has gone all metal for mid-range and up starting with the G7 Plus. So it looks great, but how does it run?

January 13, 2016
January 13, 2016

It's not Fair if you don't have multiple Fairlanes

Every now and then a gem pops out from Hotwheels such as the 66 Ford Fairlane. It's fantastic but how does it compare with Greenlight's offering?

December 16, 2015
December 16, 2015

Clean or mean: custom HW BMW and Dodge

Customising a Dodge and a BMW from Hotwheels. One goes mean, the other goes clean.

November 29, 2015
November 29, 2015

City tour: 2015 Honda City

The City was always a light, economical, sharp handling car. The 3rd gen had a D15B 1.5 engine with about 115 bhp

November 29, 2015
November 29, 2015

Editorial: A timeline of firsts for Shift

Brand new cars or zero mileage vehicles are like an unwritten chapter. No child has yet smudged the front seat with