In commemoration of the July Uprising, on 29 July, 2025, The Daily Star hosted an art camp titled “The Rebel Within You,” inviting 11 young artists who lived through the chaos, fear, and fire of 2024’s student-led mass movement.
We love Bangladesh the way we love our mothers, unconditionally, and without needing a reason. And with the July revolution, it could be argued that we have taken a bold step towards understanding the true meaning of patriotism.
Female friendship is radical, restorative, and real — a chosen sisterhood offering unconditional love, emotional survival, and sanctuary in a world that demands perfection. On Friendship Day, celebrate the women who hold your world together.
When Bangladesh’s government collapsed on August 5, 2024—nicknamed July 36—it wasn’t institutions but ordinary citizens, especially Gen Z, who stepped up. Amid chaos, solidarity emerged, revealing unexpected resilience in a generation once dismissed as apolitical.
Struggler Sayem, a CNG driver in Dhaka, shares honest, unscripted daily life videos on TikTok and Facebook to learn English. His calm, ego-free storytelling offers rare authenticity and comfort in Bangladesh’s flashy social media scene.
Bold summer makeup is trending with vibrant hues like teal, turquoise, mango yellow, and lychee pink taking centre stage. Inspired by heatwaves and nature, this season calls for playful eye looks and glowing skin.
Ashreen Mridha, co-founder of Deshi Ballers, is redefining women’s basketball in Bangladesh by challenging systemic barriers, empowering female athletes, and building a legacy of leadership, inclusion, and resilience through sport-driven social change.
Arthy Ahmed's Bharatanatyam classes in Dhaka empower adults to reclaim joy through inclusive dance, emotional healing, and cultural connection — transforming traditional norms and redefining classical dance in Bangladesh with passion, purpose, and community.
It’s not often that a product comes along to redefine an entire category, let alone one that emerges from Bangladesh to claim a global first. Yet, that’s precisely what Eastern Bank (EBL), in partnership with Mastercard, has achieved with the launch of the EBL Mastercard World Elite Biometric Metal Credit Card — the world’s first biometric metal credit card.
Excitement is reaching new heights in Cox’s Bazar as it has been officially confirmed that Jai Wolf, the Bangladeshi-American electronic music producer, will headline the 2026 Burning Crab Festival.
Discover Mohammadpur’s best street food — from sizzling beef chaap and hearty haleem to rich khandani tea, creamy chitoi pitha, fiery raj kachori, spicy chicken soup, refreshing juices, and cheesy momos — unforgettable flavours await every craving.
Sumaya Khan is a cancer survivor, fashion designer, lawyer, and entrepreneur in Dhaka whose inspiring journey blends passion, resilience, and timeless style, proving success follows those who persevere through life’s toughest challenges with purpose.
Choosing the perfect dining table enhances both functionality and family bonding. From compact round tables to extendable options, find a style that fits your space, lifestyle, and budget — now easier with EMI payment plans.
On 2 July, inside a brightly lit conference room at Hotel Lakeshore Heights in Gulshan, voices from across Bangladesh’s coastal belt echoed through the capital, bringing with them stories of water scarcity, resilience, and quiet determination.
Salsa culture in Dhaka, led by Havana Salsa, is growing despite the dominance of other dance forms. It’s about connection, participation, and slow progress. The community fosters confidence, joy, and cultural exchange, redefining dance beyond performance.
Adoption in Bangladesh involves emotional and legal considerations, requiring genuine commitment, understanding of the process, and readiness for societal challenges. Parents should prepare for emotional adjustments, support from extended family, and fostering a strong bond with their child.
Aarong, one of Bangladesh’s leading fashion and lifestyle brands, is official opening the newly renovated outlet at Mirpur 12. The new outlet adds an additional level of shopping, bringing the total outlet size to 15,000 sq. ft. and includes its sub-brands Taaga, Taaga Man, and Aarong Earth.
Dengue fever is once again making a strong comeback in Bangladesh. In just the first half of the year, more than ten thousand people have been hospitalised, and forty-two deaths have already been confirmed.
So, Jeff Bezos finally got married, amid scrutiny, criticism, and a whole lot of aloof interest. Needless to say, it was a spectacle closely followed by the media and the designers, because obviously, what is a star-studded event like that, if not a playbook for the fashion forwards?
Life on a Plate by Shaheda Yesmin was named Best First Cookbook in the World at the Gourmand Awards, during the Cascais World Food Summit in Portugal.
Dhaka’s underground fight scene explodes with Khar Nights, Bangladesh’s first MMA platform blending raw combat, urban culture, and youth energy. With viral buzz, homegrown fighters, and safe, edgy venues, it’s the city’s newest obsession.
