Rakher Upobash: Festival of Loknath followers in Narayanganj
During the last 15 days of Bangla month of “Kartik”, the followers of “Loknath” light small lamps and special incense asking for the betterment of their loved ones’ health. They also fast in the name of “Rakh” hence the name “Rakher Upobash”. Also known as “Kartik bhroto”, the festival is held on every Saturday and Tuesday in those 15 days.
4y ago
An aquatic solution to purifying water
Even in this day and age of technological advancement when many things that were unthinkable 10 years ago are now commonplace, the millennia-old problem of availing safe, clean water for everyone remains one of the biggest challenges for humanity.
5y ago
Brahmanbaria train accident survivor recounts horror
Dr Minhaj Uddin, who survived the Brahmanbaria train accident, recounts the scenes of horror during an interview with the Star Live.
5y ago
Elora’s art of colourful threads
Elora’s room full of portraits of famous people, recreated historic photographs and paintings will catch anyone’s eyes for her use of a unique medium to create those.
5y ago
For the joy of reading The Daily Star
Pledge Harbour International School in Dhaka recently includes the reading of The Daily Star newspaper in its curriculum for the students.
5y ago
Jobike: An alternative vehicle solution in Dhaka
Bicycle-rental service JoBike, which has now rolled out its service in Dhaka, after a year of its successful piloting in Cox's Bazar, plans to transform the two-wheelers as one of the main modes of transport in the congested city.
5y ago
What’s there in the Currency Museum?
Watch the Star Live video to know more about the only “Currency Museum” of the country, an initiative of Bangladesh Bank, established in Dhaka’s Mirpur-2 area.
5y ago
Dream house
Several lakh people in Bangladesh are hit by floods every year. Many lose their homes to the disaster and have to seek refuge in shelters and on embankments until the water recedes.
6y ago
August 21, 2017
Now there’s this in Dhaka: Tree Doctors
There are professionals around the world who are doctors of trees – known as an arborist. This profession has made its way into Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka.
July 18, 2017
You can own a boat only for Tk 3,500 in Dhaka
Do you know that there is a market in Dhaka that sells boats, where you can buy one for as cheap as Tk 3500? Watch the video for more information.
June 26, 2017
Exclusive: Tete-e-tete with Nusraat Faria
An actress who shot to fame after she was called up in West Bengal from Bangladesh, Nusrat Faria is a name that is all over the entertainment industry today.
April 8, 2017
Discover Bangladesh: Khoiyachora Waterfalls
How many of you have heard about the Khoiyachora waterfalls? Perhaps not many have heard about this little known gem of a tourist spot. This waterfall has the highest number of steps in the country—earning it the name “queen of falls”.
March 22, 2017
Bonsai: The Living Art
Do you know a big banyan tree can grow on your balcony or rooftop? Sometimes you can display it to beautify your drawing room! Yes, you can do this by bonsai art.
March 8, 2017
Biman’s all-women crew flight for women’s day
National flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines operates an all-women crew domestic flight in commemoration of Women’s Day.
March 5, 2017
Parambrata, Aparna share preview of ‘Bhuban Majhi’
Writer-director Fakhrul Arefeen Khan’s new film “Bhuban Majhi” tells a story of how a simple man was inspired to join the Liberation War in 1971.
December 25, 2016
Maleka Khan’s tale of 1971 (Part-4): Death of a Freedom Fighter
Maleka Khan, former director of Bangladesh Central Women’s Rehabilitation Centre and former organising secretary of Bangladesh Girl Guides Association, shares her story of losing her younger brother in the Liberation War in 1971.
December 24, 2016
Maleka Khan’s tale of 1971 (Part-3)
Social worker Maleka Khan, who served as a director of the Bangladesh Central Women’s Rehabilitation Centre, shares how she became involved with the centre and started working with Begam Sufia Kamal.
December 17, 2016
Maleka Khan’s tale of 1971 (Part-2)
Maleka Khan, the former organising secretary of Bangladesh Girl Guides Association, tells her experience of the 1971 Liberation War.
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