Toilets on temple land and our treatment of minorities
Did the municipal authorities, out of courtesy, even ask whether building toilets on the temple land would be okay?
One more vote, one vote fewer: Why people will and won't go to polls
The Daily Star asked two young voters to explain their decisions as the 12th parliamentary election rolls out.
How did rickshaws become our heritage?
When exactly did we start appreciating the rickshaw, to a point that we now consider it to be part of our collective identity?
Why must journalists put their lives on the line?
Crimes against journalists do not happen in a vacuum.
My love-hate relationship with Eid natoks
Are you aware of the "Valentine's Day on Eid" phenomenon? Eid natoks and overall Bangladeshi natoks have gone through a strange trajectory.
Clash between Patro League and Patro Dal leaves several unmarried
Leaders and activists of Patro League and Patro Dal, the marriage wings of two political parties, locked in a clash in front of a kazi office in the capital yesterday, leaving several unmarried.
Brazil or Argentina? A guide on which team to support
It’s time to revive the age-old fight between South Asian supporters of two South American football teams. From competing to see who can hoist the biggest flag, a clear form of overcompensation, to some good ole’ beatdowns in Brahmanbaria, football fever, alongside dengue fever, has taken over Bangladesh.
We had 1 fire extinguisher: Owner of cargo area on safety measures
After the 549th fire incident that could’ve easily been avoided if businesses weren’t absolute pieces of … or if fire-safety measures were a tiny bit better, the nation was shocked once again.
February 14, 2021
Navigating Dhaka by bus with Google Maps
Dhaka is not a big city, but it is not an organised city either. Old Dhaka was fondly called ‘Bayanno Bajar Teppanno Goli’r Shohor’ (a city of 52 bazaars and 53 lanes) by many, and many parts of new Dhaka can also be confusing to commute for the uninitiated.
January 16, 2021
Citizens visibly shaken by ‘Visible 2021’
On January 1, 2021, Chapasthan transformed into a “utopia”. Weeks have passed, but Chapasthanis are still struggling to face reality.
July 25, 2020
Is the ban proving counterproductive?
Despite suspension of ridesharing services via motorcycles due to health safety concerns, bikers can still be seen with their vehicles parked at intersections in the capital, waving to potential passengers, and with some success too, as many commuters still choose the verbal-contract service despite the risks associated.
July 4, 2020
First-world travel vlogger discovers Dhaka after barely interacting with locals
“Hi, everyone! Did you miss me? Of course, you did. It’s your favourite wanderlust-stricken traveller, coming to you from Da…Dacca, Bangladesh,” Ryan said, lying in his hospital bed, holding up the selfie-stick.
May 30, 2020
Shoppers say new Eid collection ‘to die for’
Along with miseries, the pandemic has certainly brought citizens with generational privilege things to look forward to. Fashionable PPE for death defying Eid shoppers.
February 6, 2020
A case for pretty pavilions
Avid readers steadily filled up Ekushey book fair premises on its fourth day, some tagging along with their friends, while others brought their little ones.
December 27, 2019
High schoolers to represent Bangladesh at NASA Rover Challenge
This year’s team, MAR5, consists of six youngsters, Aryan Andaleeb Azim, Rubaiyet Islam, Sadia Alam, Alif Hassan Aunkur, Tasnia Mustafa and Rafiul Alam Khan.
September 18, 2019
Gulistan Underground Market: Where the techie and sketchy coexist
Are you willing to go to the depths of the earth to get your phone repaired? If not, in Gulistan you only need to descend one floor beneath the ground.
July 17, 2019
Bangladeshi scouts taking on the world
Scouting has been popular in Bangladesh since the 1970s. What started out as a voluntary movement founded by British army officer Robert Baden-Powell in early 1900s has reached schools and colleges all over the country. Bangladesh regularly participates in international scouting events -- giving students an opportunity to become global members of society.
May 28, 2019
Shopner Dokan: Giving the less-privileged an opportunity to shop
Minutes after a banner reading “Shopner Dokan” was put up, displaying bags of clothes in various colours and sizes at Dhanmondi Road-7, children from the area excitedly gathered to pick their attire for Eid.
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