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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.  

July 15, 2015
July 15, 2015

Eid shopping within only Tk 1,000! (video)

Do you have only Tk 1000 in hand but you still have Eid shopping left for your family? Sounds impossible, right? The Daily Star Online has the perfect solution for a person in need of Eid shopping in a tight budget.

June 28, 2015
June 28, 2015

Away yet not away

Bangladeshi-American engineer Shah Talukder had definite reasons to feel proud when his daughter launched a language coaching programme for poor students back in his motherland four years ago. And he had reasons to be frustrated too when Leilah, in the US, had trouble communicating with her students in Bangladesh due to hartals, weather, or traffic jams.

June 21, 2015
June 21, 2015

Tamim Iqbal's formula for fearless cricket

Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal talks about the excitingly fearless brand of cricket his team has been playing since last November.

June 14, 2015
June 14, 2015

Beauty belies dark trade

The dense mangrove forest on both sides of the road to the Bang Ben bay through Laem Son National Park is indeed intriguing.

June 4, 2015
June 4, 2015

“Let us respect our children”

On June 1, Indian Nobel Peace Laureate and child rights activist, Kailash Satyarthi sat down for an exclusive interview with Mahfuz Anam, Editor of The Daily Star.

June 3, 2015
June 3, 2015

IMAGINE - WRITE CREATIVELY (video)

United International University (UIU) and The Daily Star (TDS) jointly organise a workshop titled 'Imagine - Write Creatively' to usher school students into the habit of thinking and writing creatively.

May 31, 2015
May 31, 2015

Shayera’s Obituary: Brilliant, but all too brief

The Daily Star pays a final tribute to Shayera Moula, a vibrant and intelligent young journalist who had been with the newspaper since the age of 15, passing away on May 29 at the age of 29. Rest in peace, Shayera.

May 31, 2015
May 31, 2015

What is your perception of beauty? (video part-II)

In the recent #ChooseBeautiful campaign, Dove and The Daily Star asked some inspiring women of Bangladesh to share their opinion on the perception of beauty.

May 30, 2015
May 30, 2015

Shayera Moula passes away

Shayera Moula who had been with The Daily Star since the age of 15 passed away in the capital's United Hospital last night, succumbing to infections she battled for the past three weeks.

May 29, 2015
May 29, 2015

A trip down the path of horror

The four were in a hurry, had little time to bargain for the cricket bat's price. Most excited among them, Nur Alam pulled out his moneybag hurriedly, paid Tk 300 and almost snatched the bat from the salesman.