K Tanzeel Zaman

Illustrator and author, Fahmida Azim, won the Pulitzer Prize for using graphic reportage and medium like comics to pen down a powerful and intimate story of Uyghurs and their struggles against China’s systematic oppression, bringing a complex issue accessible to a wider public. The Pulitzer Prize is considered to be the most prestigious awards in journalism and publishing. Mohammad Ponir Hossain won it for feature photography in 2018, as Reuters staff.

Five members of a family, including two children, were crushed to death by a girder of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), because the crane carrying the heavy load, toppled midway due to an ‘unexplained’ reason, which is still under the investigations.

Take the recent and absurd fuel price hike, for example. The country's people are focusing on and monitoring how we, the citizens of Dhaka, will handle this situation so they can follow suit. To them, we say, “Hold my Borhani.” The fuel price hike gave an extra flare to the attitude of operators of CNG-run auto-rickshaws, Uber cars, and Pathao bikes, thus rendering the daily commute undesirable. Yet, most fail to grasp the opportunities we are presented with, such as being innovative and healthy. Power walking or riding your bicycle for commute is your divine solution.

Wasfia Nazreen is mostly known for being the only Bangladeshi and the first Bengali to climb the Seven Summits or, the highest mountains of every continent.

Lungi is an everyday attire worn by millions of men for generations, one which originated from the Indian subcontinent. It is not only a sign of comfort but also donned by men as a fashion statement even to this day. Aside from providing comfort and protection, from the scorching summer, it has become a symbol of pride and identity for many.

Wasfia Nazreen’s name will live on among the few who reached the zenith of K2. She has and will pull generations of forward-thinkers to the future in the trajectory of above and beyond. In her social post, she expressed being remembered for how she lived. FREE.

With the new mindset of ‘work from here, there and everywhere,’ millennials are embarking on new and frequent journeys outside their town and even country, at a moment's notice. With just a laptop, tablet or even a smartphone one can continue to work and deliver without any loss in productivity. But not so fast! Before you skip town to live your fantasy of working remotely, you have to know what to pack for the extended workcation.

If you are an early 90s kid, you’ve probably been staring at the calendar, counting the last days of your twenties and the beginning of your thirties. Expecting the impending doom, many thoughts will and most likely have visited you at night while you stare at the ceiling fan contemplating life decisions.

Besides providing faster internet, boosting the economy, and bringing the country closer by providing a vital link in the national road network of Bangladesh, the Padma Bridge is a source of immense pride, as well as relief, for multitudes. Having said that, along with thousands of other people, my friends and I took it upon ourselves to visit the new historic benchmark created by the country. Starting our journey at six in the morning from Uttara, in a half-zombie state, I began recording our anticipation on my GoPro.

Shamim Ahmed Mridha is one such young and motivated individual whose network of environmentally aware people has won him The Diana Award. The award is presented by the Diana Award Org, which according to their website, honours a cohort of “20 outstanding young leaders, visionaries and role models from across the world who have demonstrated their ability to inspire and mobilise new generations to service their communities, as Princess Diana believed they could.”

It's a struggle to find and get the “right” stationery that fit your personality. Khata Khori is one such platform that has satisfied many individuals with a bit more refined and artistic taste. Within just seven months of Khata Khori’s engine running, the engineers received positive reviews from the consumers.

Arpon Changma, the Chef of BBQ Express, is one such individual who constantly pushes the culinary envelope with his maverick approach to his creation. BBQ Express's inception occurred during the pandemic when Arpon and his friends gave a shot at their out-of-the-box restaurant idea.

With the whole nation focused on flash floods in massive areas of the country, average joes, NGOs, government officials, and even influencers are allocating their resources and contacts to ease the unimaginable hardships the victims face. Many regions of the country are still in danger of floods due to the torrential rain in the current Monsoon season. In such a dire time, it is imperative for people from all walks of life to know what to do before, during and after a flash flooding incident.

The concept of start-ups is now a household term in almost all corners of every city of Bangladesh. With their can-do attitude, young entrepreneurs push the envelope by consistently honing their skills to achieve higher and aim further. But if we look back, one and half decade to be exact, the term start-up unheard of. Shafqat Islam, CEO and Co-founder of NewsCred/Welcome, achieved ‘Unicorn’ status for his company by joining the Optimizely family. A milestone reached by the first Bangladeshi start-up. ‘Unicorn’ is an industry jargon meant to designate companies that reach a valuation of $1 billion without being listed on the stock market and to be one is the dream of any tech startup.

Food cultivated through organic farming can be regarded as organic food. When the cultivation process is done naturally, including no artificial substances and avoiding the use of fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemical components, it is considered organic farming.

Among the list of inevitable incidents, natural disaster holds the top list. That being said, Dhaka, one of the world's most densely populated cities, has been ranked in the top 20 cities most vulnerable to earthquakes. In addition to the current level of unplanned urbanisation along with the non-adherence to the National Building Code, Dhaka is a ticking bomb in the wake of an earthquake. In times like these, as responsible individuals, it is our responsibility to know what to do before, during and after these disasters.

The best wristwatches for men to wear are often simple and practical. For some individuals, there is a more complicated aesthetic that requires careful consideration of the wearer’s preferences before deciding whether it would suit their taste. Here are Star lifestyle’s picks for the best watches one can own in 2022!

With much of a lack of marketing, interest, and foresight from Microsoft, the Internet Explorer finally ran for the last time on 15 June, 2022. Thanks to the next generation of web browsers like Opera, Firefox, and almighty Google Chrome, the last nails in the coffin for Internet Explorer were hammered in. Thinking they had a fighting chance, Microsoft held onto its “switchblade” while fighting the Web Browser War.

Every year, families all around the world celebrate Father’s Day. Some plan intricate activities, and some give small or grandiose gifts to celebrate the special men in their lives. For most, fathers are like superheroes who are always ready to take on daily challenges for their children. It goes without saying the significance of fatherhood is beyond words, as he is the person who works tirelessly to fulfil the needs of his family that comes in all sizes and shapes. On a special day such as this, many struggles to devise ways to surprise or please their fathers. Because, let's face it, he has done it all, seen it all and knows it all. This is why we are here to help you plan a special father’s day with activities!

The world got hooked on the violent and psychotic survival K-Drama Squid Game after the creepy robot yelled, “Red Light. Green Light.” The phenomenal K-content kept the viewers at the edge of their seats from beginning to end. Much to the joy and excitement of its loyal fans, Netflix recently released a teaser for the second, long-awaited season 2 of Squid Game. Besides that, Netflix took it up a notch by ordering a brand-new reality show, Squid Game: The Challenge. This series claims to boast the largest cast of 456 players and a historic cash prize of $4.56 million in reality TV history!