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.
To most people, a face is a face. To Atia Rahman, it’s a map of memory, trauma, identity, and fiction. When she works, she is not just applying makeup but rather layering psychology, reconstructing time, and adding evidence to a character’s backstory.
Eco-friendly, handmade toys with rich cultural stories promote healthy child development, creativity, and environmental awareness. Choosing sustainable, biodegradable playthings helps children learn compassion, reject plastic waste, and connect with heritage, supporting a safer, greener future.
In Bangladesh’s saline delta, climate-vulnerable women like Jamuna and Pushpa lead adaptation with innovative farming and resilience. Despite gender inequality and health risks, they drive sustainable solutions for survival, food security, and environmental justice.
Summer fashion for kids in Bangladesh blends comfort and style with dungarees, co-ords, shorts, tees, sundresses, kameezes, and lightweight shirts. Available in various designs and fabrics, these outfits ensure comfort and ease, perfect for hot weather.
Children's footwear in Bangladesh blends style, comfort, and practicality with loafers, clogs, sports shoes, khussas, sandals, ballerina flats, and dress shoes. With options for every occasion, kids' shoes prioritize foot health and fashion at various price points.
Travelling with children becomes easier as they grow, with unique challenges at each stage. For infants, manage ear pain with milk during takeoff/landing, while toddlers need snacks, entertainment, and comfort items. Older kids can enjoy books, games, and in-flight entertainment.
Body shaming in Bangladeshi families harms children’s self-esteem, causing anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. Experts stress parental support, respectful dialogue, and stopping harmful comments to foster positive body image and protect children’s mental health.
Dealing with picky eaters can frustrate any parent, but understanding food aversions, changing tastes, and limited preferences helps. Discover smart, stress-free strategies to build healthy eating habits and ensure your child gets proper nutrition.
This Father’s Day feels rather heavy — it is the first without the person this day is meant for. It won’t be a day of celebration, but a sombre day of reflection on a man whose presence shaped my life and whose absence is shaping my life.
A single father's heartfelt journey redefines parenting roles through travel, resilience, and love. Facing judgment, obstacles, and growth, he discovers that being a devoted parent matters more than fitting traditional family norms or gender roles.
