Ayman Anika

How Dhaka’s female fitness instructors are redefining wellness

Female fitness instructors in Dhaka are transforming wellness by challenging norms, empowering women through strength training, and promoting accessible, holistic health. Their rise signals a growing, inclusive fitness culture reshaping the city's perception of health.

1w ago

How D D Mollick is preserving Sultan’s artistic legacy

In Narail, artist D D Mollick runs Charukuthi Shilpalo, a free village art school blending creativity, organic farming, and cultural preservation. Inspired by mentor S M Sultan, Mollick empowers rural children through art, sustainability, and hands-on learning.

1w ago

“Ghonoghota” unites all ages through monsoon dance

"Ghonoghota," a monsoon-themed dance production by the Arthy Ahmed Dance Academy, featured adult beginners from diverse backgrounds, performing Rabindranath Tagore’s works. The event celebrated participation over perfection, highlighting the joy of starting anew at any age.

1w ago

“Pappu’s Art School for All” brings rickshaw painting to everyone

Pappu’s Art School for All in Old Dhaka offers free rickshaw painting classes to underprivileged and differently-abled individuals, preserving heritage while empowering youth. This inclusive grassroots movement makes traditional Bangladeshi art accessible to everyone.

2w ago

“1972 Art 39”: How Mohammed Maaz is stitching social justice into fashion

Before venturing into the world of art and design, he spent over two decades in the steel industry. In a candid conversation on a July afternoon, we spoke with Mohammed Maaz about art and design. However, his eyes lit up every time the conversation turned to freedom, justice, and resistance.

2w ago

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.

2w ago

The domestic upgrade: When washing became a smarter chore

The washing machine isn’t typically seen as a tech marvel. It doesn’t beep like a smart fridge or glow like a neon-lit gaming laptop. But don’t let its quiet nature fool you. Beneath that rotating drum lies a hub of real innovation—subtle, and increasingly intelligent

3w ago

From campus to cash: The rise of youth-focused deposit accounts

In today’s Bangladesh, banking is no longer just for salaried professionals and business owners. A shift is underway: slow but steady.

3w ago
August 14, 2025
August 14, 2025

How Dhaka’s female fitness instructors are redefining wellness

Female fitness instructors in Dhaka are transforming wellness by challenging norms, empowering women through strength training, and promoting accessible, holistic health. Their rise signals a growing, inclusive fitness culture reshaping the city's perception of health.

August 14, 2025
August 14, 2025

How D D Mollick is preserving Sultan’s artistic legacy

In Narail, artist D D Mollick runs Charukuthi Shilpalo, a free village art school blending creativity, organic farming, and cultural preservation. Inspired by mentor S M Sultan, Mollick empowers rural children through art, sustainability, and hands-on learning.

August 9, 2025
August 9, 2025

“Ghonoghota” unites all ages through monsoon dance

"Ghonoghota," a monsoon-themed dance production by the Arthy Ahmed Dance Academy, featured adult beginners from diverse backgrounds, performing Rabindranath Tagore’s works. The event celebrated participation over perfection, highlighting the joy of starting anew at any age.

August 7, 2025
August 7, 2025

“Pappu’s Art School for All” brings rickshaw painting to everyone

Pappu’s Art School for All in Old Dhaka offers free rickshaw painting classes to underprivileged and differently-abled individuals, preserving heritage while empowering youth. This inclusive grassroots movement makes traditional Bangladeshi art accessible to everyone.

August 5, 2025
August 5, 2025

“1972 Art 39”: How Mohammed Maaz is stitching social justice into fashion

Before venturing into the world of art and design, he spent over two decades in the steel industry. In a candid conversation on a July afternoon, we spoke with Mohammed Maaz about art and design. However, his eyes lit up every time the conversation turned to freedom, justice, and resistance.

August 3, 2025
August 3, 2025

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.

July 31, 2025
July 31, 2025

The domestic upgrade: When washing became a smarter chore

The washing machine isn’t typically seen as a tech marvel. It doesn’t beep like a smart fridge or glow like a neon-lit gaming laptop. But don’t let its quiet nature fool you. Beneath that rotating drum lies a hub of real innovation—subtle, and increasingly intelligent

July 30, 2025
July 30, 2025

From campus to cash: The rise of youth-focused deposit accounts

In today’s Bangladesh, banking is no longer just for salaried professionals and business owners. A shift is underway: slow but steady.

July 28, 2025
July 28, 2025

From Malai to Mocha: A Taste Tour of Bangladeshi Ice Cream

From schoolyard choc bars to tiramisu-infused gelato, ice cream in Bangladesh has undergone a full-blown identity crisis, but in the best way possible. What used to be predictable is now personal. The freezer isn’t just cold storage anymore. It’s a canvas of culture, memory, and mood.

July 27, 2025
July 27, 2025

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.