All you need to know about fire safety in residential buildings
In 2022, the fire service officials in Dhaka evaluated 1,162 buildings and labelled 136 of them as “extremely risky” and 499 as “risky” in terms of fire hazards. The recent incidents in Bailey Road, Moghbazar and Narayanganj demand a closer inspection of the risks of fire hazards not only in commercial buildings but also in residential ones, especially when it comes to highrises.
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‘Safety over aesthetics is my core philosophy’
The Daily Star (TDS): What inspired you to become an architect, and how did you start your journey in this field?
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Bridging the Gap Enhancing Financial Services for SMEs
The SME sector currently contributes approximately 30-32% to Bangladesh’s GDP, showcasing substantial potential to emerge as a leading driver of economic growth in the country in the foreseeable future.
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'That Coca-Cola ad' only proves the power of boycott
A global brand trying to tell us that we are immature or ignorant for feeling this way is not acceptable.
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What does the recognition of European nations mean for Palestine?
However, the recognition, in practical terms, is only a symbolic move.
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Reimagining the urban environment with rivers
What good is a river to a city? Imagine strolling along the riverbanks on a lazy afternoon or just returning home from work. The picturesque sight that a river offers to city dwellers has its own charm. A river, as they say, has something to offer everyone.
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One more vote, one vote fewer: Why people will and won't go to polls
The Daily Star asked two young voters to explain their decisions as the 12th parliamentary election rolls out.
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The Runaway Boy: A promise not delivered
The Runway Boy (Eka, 2020), written by Manoranjan Byapari and translated from Bangla by V Ramaswamy, delivers an accurate portrayal of postcolonial Bengal,
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April 14, 2021
The essence of Pohela Baishakh in Bangla literature
All things colourful make up the Bangla New Year—boisterous celebrations of nature, art work, music, food, the quintessential Bengali warmth, and the Mongol Shobhajatra as its crowning jewel.
April 13, 2021
Four Bangladeshi startups among Accelerating Asia’s 11 high-potential startups
Four Bangladeshi startups among Accelerating Asia’s 11 high-potential startups
April 9, 2021
The plan is that there is no plan
We believe not everything goes according to the plans, hence in this issue, we bring you some backup plans. This issue is mostly about changing
April 1, 2021
A son’s tribute to Rafiq Azad’s poetry
Selected Poems on Love, Environment & Other Difficulties (Chitra Prokashani, 2020) is a collection of poems by the late Rafiq Azad, one of the most prolific poets of Bangladeshi literature, translated from Bangla by his son Ovinna Azad.
March 26, 2021
Familial home turned into an archive: the story of the North Bengal Museum
Right at the heart of the small district of Kurigram stands a familial home. Except that it’s not just a home, it’s a home turned into a museum that displays rare local artefacts and documents from the time of the war of liberation.
March 19, 2021
Everything tech and startup
With all the rampant and rapid development in the startup scene in the country, we believe it’s important to address everything that involves startups. In today’s feature, we talk about fundraising tips for startups.
March 1, 2021
36% girl children sexually harassed by friends online
36% of girl children in the country fall victim to sexual harassments from friends online, findings from a survey conducted by Ain o Salish Kendro (ASK) suggest. The survey was conducted on 178 children, of which 27% are found to be sexually harassed by adult relatives and 18% by unknown adults. The report has been presented in a webinar titled “Analysing the Current Situation and Law Review to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse Online” held on 25 February 2021.
February 13, 2021
Digital transformation in the health sector: Making healthcare more inclusive and accessible
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has not only exposed the fragility of our healthcare system but has also made policymakers around the world rethink the healthcare systems of their respective countries.
February 11, 2021
How 1952 paved the way for 1971
In this second installment, we talk about Purbo Banglar Bhasha Andolon O Totkaleen Rajneeti (The Language Movement of Bengal and Contemporary Politics), in which author and historian Badruddin Umar explains the cultural, economic, and historical context behind the Bangla language movement of 1952.
January 22, 2021
Everything tech and black holes
This is one special issue. Apart from our regular-everything-tech-and-automobile, we got Bangladeshi astrophysicist Tonima Tasnim Ananna to talk to us,
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