Shoaib Ahmed Sayam

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

Why people will and won't cast their vote

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

September 14, 2017

How the flyover changed my life

Living in Moghbazar is hard, especially when your house is directly facing the main road. Every single day I used to wake up to the horns of a thousand vehicles.

September 14, 2017

Where did natoks go wrong?

This isn't going to be some light-hearted jab at the industry, I'm genuinely disappointed with the way we handled a creative medium

August 31, 2017

Not all mothers can cook

Look, I like my mother. I think she has made invaluable contributions to my life. Now that I've got myself off the minefield, let's talk about her cooking. Her cooking skills are by no means bad, and I have no problem eating meals prepared by her.

August 24, 2017

Scientific Studies for Dummies

Did you know that a recent study has shown that individuals who berate bus conductors for the fare have a higher chance of becoming millionaires? This is due to a superior hippocampus which processes saving money and future investments exceptionally better than normal people.

August 17, 2017

Top 5 fruits for mankind

One of the few nice things about living in an insect-borne disease infested tropical region is the vast variety of fruits. Instead of talking about floods, heat waves and chikungunya, why don't we ignore the looming problems in our lives, think positively and celebrate the fruits nature has bestowed upon us. So, without further ado, let's start with the definitive and unquestionable top five fruits to have ever graced our mouths.

August 3, 2017