On the occasion of International Mother’s Day, BRAC Bank’s women-centred initiative TARA held an event that did not just celebrate motherhood or struggles of being a mother but gently pulled apart the structure surrounding it. The event titled “Parenting: A Shared Journey of Partnership” created space for a much-needed dialogue that was not about glorifying sacrifice but rather about asking why parenting still leans heavily, and often unfairly, on mothers and how partners can show up to share it.
I couldn’t help but think of the cultural significance of the word “ma” in our own society today; it is lead-heavy with meaning and so frequently invoked—from commonplace addresses of tender respect for women to motherly depictions of the landscape of Bengal in artworks, songs, and films
In conversations with The Daily Star, actors Sumaiya Shimu, Shajal, and Tama Mirza opened up about the invaluable roles their mothers played in shaping not only their careers but also their lives.
Throughout my school years, Ammu would assign a different writer for me to read during each vacation
This Mother’s Day, honour the quiet strength of moms whose actions shaped us — through discipline, love, and sacrifice — into who we are today, even if we only realised it once they were gone.
This Mother’s Day, celebrate the iconic South Asian flip-flop — more than footwear, it was a symbol of maternal authority, discipline, and reflex training, shaping generations with precision throws, psychological warfare, and unforgettable love wrapped in chappal justice.
Mother’s Day should honour all forms of motherhood, including pet moms who nurture animals with love, sacrifice, and care. From vet visits to emotional support, their devotion mirrors real parenting and deserves celebration too.
Whether it's the taste of your grandmother's signature kachki macher chorchori, or a steaming pot of tehari prepared by your mother, the taste is tied to emotions and specific moments in time, making nostalgia hit hard.
Even as she is glorified, her work is devalued.
As Mother's Day approaches, we honour the women who have shown us love, strength, and resilience. Sajida Rahman Danny epitomises these qualities in her work empowering young adults with neurological disorders in Bangladesh. As founder and director of PFDA Vocational Training Centre, she provides skills training and opportunities to those who might otherwise be marginalised. Her efforts have changed countless lives and serve as a testament to a mother's love and determination to make a difference.
Motherhood is a precious undying bond that has a special place in everyone’s heart. From the very first moments of our lives, mothers are always there to love, cherish and support us through the ups and downs of life. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, what better way to say thank you to our mothers and celebrate the loving bond than capturing and cherishing our beautiful moments with them over the years?
Motherhood changes everything you knew about yourself and the world you had carefully curated for the past however many years you have been alive.
Reminiscing childhood experiences of celebrating Mother's Day.
Mothers, who have overcome all challenges to become successful professionals and be role models to their sons and daughters, say that teaching sons to share their familial and social space equally with girls is the first step for removing the double standards that have been instilled in generations.
On the warmth occasion of Mother’s Day, some of the members of the Bangladesh cricket team express their love for that special person in their lives on their Facebook accounts.
On this International Mother’s Day, our Bangladesh National team cricketers convey warm wishes to all the mothers in the world through their official Facebook page.
In honour of Mother's Day, Apple creates a site that allows anyone to add a photo of their own mother to a rolling slideshow of mothers from around the world.
The mother lies in the mortuary. Her son is trying desperately to get an airline ticket from the States to get home for her janaza.
Videos showing policemen attacking a female demonstrator during protests against sexual assault in Dhaka on Mother’s Day yesterday draw widespread condemnation on social media.
