Miftahul Jannat

Miftahul Jannat is a journalist and feature writer at The Daily Star.

Banking on big dreams: A look at lucrative deposit plans

Amid persistent inflation and tightening liquidity, long-term, high-yield deposit schemes are emerging as a win-win solution, offering financial security for savers and stability for banks. From fixed deposits to goal-based products like Millionaire Schemes, Kotipoti Plans, and Double/Triple Benefit Schemes, banks are rolling out tailored options that promise life-changing returns for disciplined savers.

2d ago

Street Treats to Café Seats: Evolution of Ice Cream Culture in Bangladesh

There was a time in Bangladesh when the arrival of an ice cream van with its cheerful jingles meant pure joy. Children would run out clutching coins, eager to get their hands on a simple kulfi or a colourful popsicle. Today ice cream is no longer a street-side treat. It’s an artisanal experience served in chic cafés, plated like gourmet desserts, and tailored to the Instagram generation.

4d ago

‘The trial of the jail killing case should be reopened’

The Daily Star (TDS): We all know Tajuddin Ahmad as a leader, but how was he as a father?

1w ago

Families of July’s fallen journalists: How are they now?

A year has passed since the country erupted in protests over the quota-reform movement — a wave of demonstrations that soon snowballed into a nationwide uprising.

1w ago

Skyline in transition: Cumilla’s changing real estate tides

Cumilla, the historic city on the banks of the Gomati river, with roots stretching back to the ancient Tripura kingdom, has long been an important regional hub. The ruins of Mainamati, just west of the city, bear witness to Cumilla’s prominence as an administrative and cultural centre from the 6th to 13th centuries CE.

2w ago

Paint that’s safe for you and the planet

In a country like Bangladesh, where urban air pollution is already a growing concern, what if the walls inside your home were contributing to the problem too? Unbeknownst to many, traditional paints can silently release harmful chemicals into indoor air, sometimes for years after application.

1m ago

Tackling CMSME hurdles to empower entrepreneurs

The cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprise (CMSME) sector is one of the core drivers of the economy in Bangladesh.

1m ago

Are we hardwired for unhappiness?

The sad reality about humans is that we are not wired for happiness. Natural selection prioritises survival and reproduction, which does not necessarily involve being happier. People are now less happy than they ever have been. This is not just an abstract philosophical issue; it is becoming a national concern. 

1m ago
July 30, 2025
July 30, 2025

Banking on big dreams: A look at lucrative deposit plans

Amid persistent inflation and tightening liquidity, long-term, high-yield deposit schemes are emerging as a win-win solution, offering financial security for savers and stability for banks. From fixed deposits to goal-based products like Millionaire Schemes, Kotipoti Plans, and Double/Triple Benefit Schemes, banks are rolling out tailored options that promise life-changing returns for disciplined savers.

July 28, 2025
July 28, 2025

Street Treats to Café Seats: Evolution of Ice Cream Culture in Bangladesh

There was a time in Bangladesh when the arrival of an ice cream van with its cheerful jingles meant pure joy. Children would run out clutching coins, eager to get their hands on a simple kulfi or a colourful popsicle. Today ice cream is no longer a street-side treat. It’s an artisanal experience served in chic cafés, plated like gourmet desserts, and tailored to the Instagram generation.

July 23, 2025
July 23, 2025

‘The trial of the jail killing case should be reopened’

The Daily Star (TDS): We all know Tajuddin Ahmad as a leader, but how was he as a father?

July 19, 2025
July 19, 2025

Families of July’s fallen journalists: How are they now?

A year has passed since the country erupted in protests over the quota-reform movement — a wave of demonstrations that soon snowballed into a nationwide uprising.

July 14, 2025
July 14, 2025

Skyline in transition: Cumilla’s changing real estate tides

Cumilla, the historic city on the banks of the Gomati river, with roots stretching back to the ancient Tripura kingdom, has long been an important regional hub. The ruins of Mainamati, just west of the city, bear witness to Cumilla’s prominence as an administrative and cultural centre from the 6th to 13th centuries CE.

June 30, 2025
June 30, 2025

Paint that’s safe for you and the planet

In a country like Bangladesh, where urban air pollution is already a growing concern, what if the walls inside your home were contributing to the problem too? Unbeknownst to many, traditional paints can silently release harmful chemicals into indoor air, sometimes for years after application.

June 27, 2025
June 27, 2025

Tackling CMSME hurdles to empower entrepreneurs

The cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprise (CMSME) sector is one of the core drivers of the economy in Bangladesh.

June 23, 2025
June 23, 2025

Are we hardwired for unhappiness?

The sad reality about humans is that we are not wired for happiness. Natural selection prioritises survival and reproduction, which does not necessarily involve being happier. People are now less happy than they ever have been. This is not just an abstract philosophical issue; it is becoming a national concern. 

May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025

Smart choices in bancassurance

You walk into your bank to open a savings account—and come out with a life insurance policy. No separate visits, no confusing paperwork, no unfamiliar agents. Just one trusted institution handling both your financial needs and your future protection.

May 17, 2025
May 17, 2025

Left in the dark

Nine months have passed since the July Uprising, yet its human toll continues to surface—survivors left scarred, jobless, and crushed by mounting debt. Among the most visible yet overlooked are those who lost their eyesight—many now living with permanent disability and fading hope.