From director to musical maestro: Remembering the legendary Satyajit Ray
Today marks the 102nd birthday of Satyajit Ray, one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. While he is known primarily as a masterful storyteller for his films and literary works, Ray was a man of many talents.
1y ago
Emmy-winning artist Rubaiat Habib reflects on his journey
Rubaiat Habib from Bangladesh is one of the members of the ‘Character Animator’ team that won an Emmy last year, in the technology and engineering category. Currently living in Seattle, Rubaiat completed his undergraduate studies in Computer Science and Engineering at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. He is a senior research scientist at Adobe Research by profession and an artist by passion.
3y ago
‘Project Oporajita’ provides proper menstruation tools in northern regions
Cholo Swpno Chui (CSC), a youth-led social organisation founded by Muhtasim Abshad Zisan, supports orphans and people with physical disabilities, through their different projects. Recently, the organisation started a campaign, ‘Project Oporajita’, which aims to provide menstrual support to women from underprivileged communities.
3y ago
Striving towards diversity and inclusivity
12 Vaja, a Rajshahi based organisation, is a social platform for the transgender community. The platform aims to bridge the gap between gender conforming and gender non-conforming individuals to create a tolerant and inclusive society.
3y ago
Kishwar Chowdhury’s journey in MasterChef Australia
Kishwar Chowdhury is the first Bangladeshi-Australian to secure the third place in the internationally renowned show MasterChef Australia. Throughout her journey, she stunned the judges, participants, and viewers by introducing different recipes and innovative dishes inspired by her Bangladeshi roots.
3y ago
The conception and birth of Dhaka University
Dhaka University (DU), the oldest public university in Bangladesh, started its journey on July 1, 1921. This year marks the centenary of the institution. DU was started after many obstacles and conspiracies; the story behind its establishment comes from the efforts and sacrifices of many selfless heroes.
3y ago
Is Netflix’s ‘Ray’ worth the watch?
Netflix’s latest anthology series, Ray, is based on four short stories by Satyajit Ray, directed and acted by some of India’s most prominent names in the industry.
3y ago
The powerful Manipuri dance duo
In a candid chat with The Daily Star, Tamanna, along with her student Manomi Tanjana Orthy, share their views on dance, and more.
3y ago
September 11, 2020
Raising awareness about health and social issues through earnest efforts
“My sisters are only teenagers, and because of their involvement with the foundation, they are gaining new perspectives about life and the people around us,” says Syed Tanzil Ahmed, one of the Co-founders and a student of International Studies at Simon Fraser University.
September 6, 2020
Project Oxygen: A tale of hope and resilience
With the motto, Shokto Kori Bangladesh, 3,349 volunteers successfully planted 49,000 trees in 49 minutes, commemorating the 49th year of Bangladesh’s independence, on September 4, in Koyra Upazila, Khulna. BANDHU Foundation of Bangladesh, Give Bangladesh and Aamrai Bangladesh facilitated the event to lend support to the Sundarbans in withstanding future natural disasters.
August 28, 2020
Enabling children and communities throughout the country
Founded in September 2019, AHC - Arise Help for Child Foundation enables underprivileged children in Bangladesh, in different ways.
August 14, 2020
Limitless dreams, heart full of courage
On a fateful Friday morning, Reshma Nahar Ratna was cycling on Lake Road, next toChandrimaUddyan, when a speeding microbus recklessly hit herand ran away, shattering her dream of conquering the mountains of the world, in a matter of moments.
August 10, 2020
Limitless dreams, heart full of courage: remembering Reshma Nahar Ratna
On a fateful Friday morning, Reshma Nahar Ratna was cycling on the Lake Road of Chandrima Uddyan, when a speeding microbus recklessly hit her and ran away, shattering her dream of conquering the mountains of the world, in a matter of moments.
August 9, 2020
F Minor: Winning hearts through diversity and rhythm
Each year, International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is celebrated across the globe to acknowledge and honour the ethnicity, traditions and cultures of indigenous groups. In our country, indigenous groups have diverse and rich cultural traditions that are part and parcel of Bangladesh’s culture.
August 7, 2020
Are we forgetting about soft skills?
During the Youth Skills Summit 2020, hosted by The Daily Star to mark World Youth Skills Day, Mahfuz Anam, Editor and Publisher of The Daily Star, talked about the growing lack of empathy and ethics in our daily lives.
July 31, 2020
Redefining perceptions about less fortunate communities
Perception Foundation started out in 2014, when some school students identified various societal problems and the differences between communities with regards to access to basic necessities.
July 30, 2020
DU Nimbus wins the Best Prototype Award in IBCOL 2020
For the first time, Bangladesh participated in the International Blockchain Olympiad (IBCOL) 2020, held online from July 3 to July 5. 60 teams from 15 different countries participated in IBCOL 2020 and among the top six awards, two teams from Bangladesh won two.
July 30, 2020
Team Digital Innovation wins Silver Medal Award in IBCOL 2020
For the first time, Bangladesh participated in the International Blockchain Olympiad (IBCOL) 2020, held online from July 3 to July 5. Team Digital Innovation from Dhaka University, won the Silver Medal Award for their project, Decentralized Identity and Aid Distribution: Platform for Rohingya Refugees. The competition brings out blockchain based solutions to tackle real life problems.
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