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You have crushed fascism, now strengthen democracy and press freedom

The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam's appeal to the ‘new generation leaders’

ERF-Nagad Best Reporting Award 2023 / Star journo Ahsan Habib, 18 others awarded

Habib won the first prize in the private sector category for series reports on "War hit private sector harder than pandemic"

Jisshu Sengupta to finally share screen with Shakib Khan in ‘Borbaad'

The filming of Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan’s latest movie “Borbaad” is currently underway. Under the direction of Mehdi Hasan Hridoy, the project is being shot in Mumbai, India.

Shakib Khan-starrer 'Borbaad' to feature Mamunur Rashid

Veteran actor Mamunur Rashid has just about wrapped up filming for his latest exciting project, “Borbaad,” directed by Mehedi Hasan Hridoy. After completing the shoot in Mumbai, India, he has officially returned to Bangladesh.

Mehazabien’s leap: From being K-drama fan to premiering ‘Saba’ at Busan

Celebrated actress Mehazabien Chowdhury has embarked on her cinematic journey with her debut film, “Saba”. Currently, she is in South Korea, attending the prestigious Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) to showcase the project.

Hats off to grassroots women torchbearers

Five grassroots women were honoured at the seventh edition of the Unsung Women Nation Builders Award-2023 yesterday evening for their resilience and dedication that empowered themselves and brought about meaningful changes in society.

4th Death Anniversary of Latifur Rahman / Tribute by Mahfuz Anam: Remembering the flagbearer of independent journalism

As we commemorate Latifur Rahman, we miss his presence, warmth and personal touch in championing the cause of independent journalism.

Laurels for women breaking the barriers

Building Technology and Ideas Ltd (bti) and The Daily Star yesterday honoured 12 women from various walks of life for their exemplary contributions to nation-building.

Yet another woeful birthday for Kumar Bishwajit

Legendary singer and composer Kumar Bishwajit is enduring another woeful birthday as his only child Nibir, remains hospitalised after a severe road accident. The renowned singer is anxiously awaiting Nibir’s quick recovery.  

September 18, 2022
September 18, 2022

The 6 Stages of Falling in Love with BTS

The enemies-to-lovers arc of becoming an ARMY.

September 15, 2022
September 15, 2022

The strange failings of admission tests

The problems are systemic, and thus changes need to be made to the system.

September 15, 2022
September 15, 2022

How texting reinvented the way language works

Texting is a quick way of relaying messages, but it has changed communication.

September 14, 2022
September 14, 2022

How to work out when you don't want to

Once we fit the habits into our lifestyle, “not feeling like it” will be a thing of the past.

September 14, 2022
September 14, 2022

Engineering students demand jobs based on memorising solution manuals

The art of ingesting and dumping irrelevant information has been mastered by Bangladeshi students.

September 13, 2022
September 13, 2022

The eyes that follow me, even in my street

The notion that privacy exists for women often feels like a myth.

September 11, 2022
September 11, 2022

I am a 1000 taka note and I feel unwanted

Unlike most of you, I don’t have the luxury of determining my self-worth.

September 11, 2022
September 11, 2022

The Bangladeshi Hero Political Compass

The real use of the political compass is to see where Bangladesh heroes fit in.

September 10, 2022
September 10, 2022

To the groupmates who disappear in the middle of assignments

Certain teammates will mysteriously disappear into thin air whenever their work is due.

September 8, 2022
September 8, 2022

Living with self-hatred

Your body feels like a prison where your mind is your cellmate.