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#Events / The Rebel Within You: Painting the memory of a movement

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.

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#Perspective / What is patriotism to you?

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.

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Friendship Day is for women who fix each other’s crowns

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.

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#Perspective / July 36: When Dhaka’s people took over

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.

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#Perspective / How Dhaka’s ‘Struggler Sayem’ became an unexpected social media star

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.

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Bring the heat: Summer’s wild makeup mood

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.

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#Women Empowerment / Basketball isn’t for girls? Ashreen Mridha says otherwise

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.

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#Women Empowerment / No age limit!: How Arthy Ahmed is rewriting dance norms

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.

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EBL Mastercard World Elite Biometric Metal Credit Card: A global first launched in Bangladesh

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.

Jai Wolf to headline 2026 Burning Crab Festival in Cox’s Bazar

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.

Craving good street food? Head to Mohammadpur now!

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.

Real fatherhood according to Don Corleone

The Godfather brilliantly explores fatherhood through Vito and Michael Corleone’s emotional journey, portraying loyalty, sacrifice, and the complexities of being a father and son across generations in a crime-driven yet deeply human family saga.

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Too much red meat? Here’s how to keep gout in check this Eid

Gout is a type of arthritis caused by the build-up of uric acid crystals in joints.

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What you need to know about Nimbus, the new COVID-19 variant

Unlike in the early days of the pandemic, there are no frantic hospital scenes or mass testing queues.

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The big Eid detox: Because that wasn’t just one cheat day

While you should indulge because, let’s be honest, Eid is about love, family, and licking rezala off your elbow, it’s not a bad idea to also plan a bit of a comeback. A soft, digestive reboot.

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Safe meat storage tips for qurbani Eid at home

This Eid, prevent leftover meat waste with safe handling, proper freezing below -18°C, airtight packaging, and portioning. Defrost meat slowly in the fridge, marinate for flavour and safety, and always discard spoiled meat to ensure freshness and health.

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5 reasons why you should travel to Mymensingh this Eid holiday

The overall division — the main Mymensingh city and surrounding districts — offers a wide and diverse range of options for tourists. So, when planning a trip this Eid, here are some reasons why you should consider the humble and underrated Mymensingh.

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Jhalmuri with chicken wings and eggs? Gulistan’s biriyani-style snack

Gulistan’s iconic Shascchu Mama has served his biriyani-inspired jhalmuri and seasonal haleem for 35 years, blending rich spices and family tradition. His flavourful street food draws crowds from all over Dhaka, creating a beloved local culinary legend.

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Monorail in Chattogram: Will it ease traffic or add to the chaos?

Chattogram’s first monorail aims to ease traffic with faster, cheaper transit, but scepticism remains due to past delays and unfinished projects. If successful, it could boost urban life, business, and tourism, though locals debate its immediate necessity.

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Miss World Bangladesh returns home, not empty handed!

At a warm and heartfelt press conference in Dhaka, hosted by the Azra Mahmood Talent Camp (AMTC), Aklima Atika Konika, Bangladesh’s representative at Miss World 2025 in India, shared her story in a way that deeply moved everyone in the room.

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Turn qurbani cuts into gourmet steaks this Eid

This Eid-ul-Azha, elevate your Qurbani beef with perfectly cooked steaks. Learn expert steak techniques from choosing cuts to seasoning and doneness — ditch the bhuna routine and serve juicy, flavour-packed steak that celebrates bold carnivore flair.

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