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
July 24, 2015
July 24, 2015

4 things that could kill your ambition

The outcome of most things that you do in life is often influenced by your mindset and how that makes you interact with the world.

July 13, 2015
July 13, 2015

REVIEW: Symphony Xplorer ZVI - Sleek metal powerhouse

Symphony's Z series nomenclature continues this time as the sixth generation.

July 1, 2015
July 1, 2015

7 ways to drive safely in a flood without dying

Normally people drive through water and they don't die. So what happens when our city roads get submerged? Our cars can die. Here's how yours can survive.

June 24, 2015
June 24, 2015

Curvaceous class: 2015 Mercedes Benz C250

Smooth, efficient, reliable and drop dead gorgeous. There's no doubt the Germans know how make luxury automobiles, but what is it like to actually drive one?

June 19, 2015
June 19, 2015

Skylines R34 from Autoart, Kinsmart and Hotwheels

The R34 is special. It is a technical wizard that easily out handles cars several times the price. But more than that, it is also a movie star. We have an Autoart 1:18 on hand as well as a couple of smaller, sibling R34s from our own stash.

June 19, 2015
June 19, 2015

You are more than just a job title

We get so caught up in our jobs we start to believe that we are the title only and nothing else. Well, we're not.

June 12, 2015
June 12, 2015

The most important tool for any organisation isn't a tool, it's the people

Any company big or small is defined by its people. Make a wrong choice in selecting the candidate or nurturing the existing one and it

June 8, 2015
June 8, 2015

Oppo N3: Head turning shooter

Oppo is one of those new companies that are worrying the big players. Couple of years ago it was just an upstart of a name, an entry into a fiercely competitive and fickle

June 5, 2015
June 5, 2015

Supernatural cars from Greenlight

Fans of the show or just fans of cool old yank tanks can equally enjoy the 1:64 Impala, Road Runner and Charger

May 27, 2015
May 27, 2015

Zippy Family Fun: 2015 Toyota Vios

The 2015 model is the third generation Toyota Vios, a name that means 'moving forward' in Latin. Time to find out how far it has moved forward.