‘Why did such tragedy befall my son?’
When the devastating fire broke out from a gas cylinder in Gazipur’s Kaliakoir on Wednesday evening, Shah Alam, a salesman of an ice cream company, rushed to douse the fire with nearby locals.
Where is Bangladesh’s freelance market headed?
Growing up in Bangladesh, there are very few career paths you are steered towards by family, teachers, schools and society. Most of these include traditional desk jobs.
A holy land or graveyard?
For the past 75 years, Israel has been terrorising the people of Palestine with the support of the US and UK.
A taste of Mohammadpur
When you think Mohammadpur, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For me, the answer to that question is iconic places to eat.
Picking your major: A case for Anthropology
For an Anthropology major, the world truly is their oyster.
Beckham: Football’s first superstar
Only four-episodes-long, with each instalment being roughly 70-minutes in length, the docu-series "Beckham" showcases the journey David Beckham made as a player across his entire career. From starting out as a young boy in Manchester United to his eventual retirement at PSG and subsequent ownership of Inter Miami.
A night at Hotel Kaalipara
An uncomfortable stillness emanated in the air around Rajpath road. I stood there with my suitcase in my hand, the hair on the back of my neck standing on edge. Glancing left then right, I crossed the road and entered the premises of Hotel Kaalipara.
May 16, 2023
The passing of a freedom fighter, movie legend
Freedom Fighter, actor and Member of Parliament Akbar Hossain Pathan (Farooque) passed away at the Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore yesterday morning.
May 7, 2023
I promise I won’t go missing again: Balam
For those growing up in the 2000’s, Balam was the name of an emotion. The former Warfaze frontman was thrust into superstardom with his first self-titled album. How is he doing now? The Daily Star catches up.
April 14, 2023
A ‘Baishakhi’ rebellion against negativity
In the context of Bangladesh, the festival of Pahela Baishakh is doubly important, as we fought for our right to be Bengali and to speak in Bangla. Therefore, when a legal notice was sent opposing the celebrations of Mangal Shobhajatra, came together to protest that notice.
April 2, 2023
Dads Evolve
Just recently, Dads in the Park returned from Indonesia, where they had travelled to perform at the Hammersonic Festival in Indonesia—where they got to perform alongside the likes of Slipknot, Trivium, Amon Amarth, Saosin, Tiny Moving Parts, Story of the Year and many more.
February 18, 2023
Hogwarts Legacy: The game does what the book couldn't
Do you want to be a goody two-shoes who does everything by the book, or a future dark wizard in the making? The choice is up to you.
February 17, 2023
Riad Hasan: From Kalurghat to Coke Studio Bangla
Written and composed by Riad Hasan, “Murir Tin” is quite different from anything else Coke Studio Bangla has ventured into.
February 16, 2023
Ice in the veins
Filled with rage, his fast-paced strides switched to a quick sprint.
February 15, 2023
Does AI put artists in danger?
In recent times, developments in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) have taken the world by storm. Deepfakes, DALL-E 2, ChatGPT, and all their various spin-offs have paved the way for various debates regarding the ethics, possibilities, and eventual future of AI
January 25, 2023
Meet the man behind ‘Obak Bhalobasha’
Legacy. It’s often an arbitrary word that is thrown around. But very few can truly say that their legacies have been solidified in the stars.
January 4, 2023
No gimmicks, just music
Level Five have been in the music scene for quite some time now, having originally formed in 2011.
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