Official transferred to slightly worse area for embezzling Tk 10,000 crore
In a big win for justice, a government official who has abused his powers to embezzle Tk 10,000 crore is facing the harshest punishment the legal system can offer: transfer to a slightly worse work area.
4m ago
Toilets on temple land and our treatment of minorities
Did the municipal authorities, out of courtesy, even ask whether building toilets on the temple land would be okay?
8m ago
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.
10m ago
How did rickshaws become our heritage?
When exactly did we start appreciating the rickshaw, to a point that we now consider it to be part of our collective identity?
11m ago
Why must journalists put their lives on the line?
Crimes against journalists do not happen in a vacuum.
1y ago
My love-hate relationship with Eid natoks
Are you aware of the "Valentine's Day on Eid" phenomenon? Eid natoks and overall Bangladeshi natoks have gone through a strange trajectory.
1y ago
Clash between Patro League and Patro Dal leaves several unmarried
Leaders and activists of Patro League and Patro Dal, the marriage wings of two political parties, locked in a clash in front of a kazi office in the capital yesterday, leaving several unmarried.
1y ago
Brazil or Argentina? A guide on which team to support
It’s time to revive the age-old fight between South Asian supporters of two South American football teams. From competing to see who can hoist the biggest flag, a clear form of overcompensation, to some good ole’ beatdowns in Brahmanbaria, football fever, alongside dengue fever, has taken over Bangladesh.
2y ago
May 28, 2019
Shopner Dokan: Giving the less-privileged an opportunity to shop
Minutes after a banner reading “Shopner Dokan” was put up, displaying bags of clothes in various colours and sizes at Dhanmondi Road-7, children from the area excitedly gathered to pick their attire for Eid.
April 30, 2019
DMP’s schooling of jaywalkers: A firsthand account
When I found out that Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) is conducting counselling sessions for jaywalkers, I was curious to see for myself what it’s about. So, I decided to go undercover and get intentionally caught jaywalking to attend a session.
April 23, 2019
Telling stories with metal and water
Trees, flowers and mythic characters spouting water in a lush green field welcomed keen observers. The fountains excited children
April 16, 2019
Cruising through water to beat traffic
Despite Bangladesh being a riverine country, Dhaka residents don't see enough waterbodies unless one counts the flooded roads
April 13, 2019
An inclusive Baishakhi celebration
On the occasion of Pahela Baishakh, InclusionX -- an organisation that aims to foster a healthy relationship between the intellectually disabled and abled -- arranged a programme open to all at EMK Center on Thursday.
March 23, 2019
Dhaka could benefit from more public spaces
What is good architecture? Definitely not an easy question to answer, but Prof Timmy Aziz and Prof Holger Kleine managed to enlighten an audience in Dhaka in the process of exploring this subject.
March 9, 2019
Breaking perceptions
Human Library Bangladesh (HLB) started with a mission to break prejudices. HLB organises storytelling sessions and discussions where individuals participate as “books”, narrating their stories to “readers” (participating audience). Yesterday they held the fifth session to further this cause.
February 21, 2019
Talking menstruation and puberty
Eager parents quickly filled up the room and participated in an ice-breaking session to start things off. The speaker made the session conversational instead of it just being a talk.
December 20, 2018
When trees open up about humans
Nature is more important than ever before, and trees are arguably the most valuable components of the environment. That is why, on this special occasion, we have invited three prominent trees who have come from different walks of life.
November 29, 2018
Struggles of a Middle Class Gamer
Everyone has dreams. Dreams of becoming something no one could think of, like a doctor or engineer. Unfortunately, more often than not, those dreams are never achieved, for some dirty papers which make the world go round.
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