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
September 9, 2015
September 9, 2015

DCCCB holding scale model photo contest

Die-cast Car Collectors Club of Bangladesh (or DCCCB for short) are having a big meet up on 12th of September.

September 7, 2015
September 7, 2015

Easy access: Aamra aPhone brings free Wi-Fi services to special hotspots around city

Aamra aPhone brings free Wi-Fi services to special hotspots around city

September 4, 2015
September 4, 2015

Rainy season survival for the office goer

You corporate types have rigid office times. You can't take a break because you think an alien invasion might take place or worse: that it might rain. So fashion needs to take a back seat as you let the weather dictate your outfit.

August 26, 2015
August 26, 2015

Tamiya's 1:24 300ZX

The 300ZX is the epitome of affordable performance, graceful design from the 90's. This week we have a 1:24 plastic model kit we built of the famed Fairlady. But plastic model kits are a pain to do right.

August 19, 2015
August 19, 2015

M2's Mopar Glory

You can't go wrong with a set of '70 Challengers. This particular Mopar is one of the most storied and sought after muscle cars of the

August 14, 2015
August 14, 2015

Gadget etiquette in office meetings

While the smartphone keeps us socially connected, we don't realise it often makes us socially incompetent. Here's how.

August 12, 2015
August 12, 2015

M2 Machines highlighting Ford Americana

M2 is a company primarily focused on building highly detailed scale models of American cars. Well, mostly American cars and trucks and buses. This weekend we give you a glimpse into the amazing vehicles of different scales.

August 10, 2015
August 10, 2015

Thin is in: Elite Evo Air

Elite has taken cues of some of the leading flagships and incorporated that seamlessly into their Evo Air device. A great looker with a decent performance package.

August 7, 2015
August 7, 2015

Talent management: The next big business sector

We talk to Ahmed Pasha, Strategic HR of Symphony. We discuss talent management, HR empowerment and how Facebook contributes to stress fluctuation.

July 31, 2015
July 31, 2015

Thinking up solutions

Your work plans can be broken down into weekly chunks where you set a particular day as your starting point.