When children face adversity, mothers experience their deepest fears. Fathers respond in their own way. July 2024 witnessed all of this, as it was also a month that reshaped the way families looked at protest and resistance.
The decision was made in light of multiple allegations of irregularities and corruption
Bangladesh has expanded its plan to buy Boeing aircraft from 14 to 25 in a last-ditch effort to persuade the Trump administration to lower tariffs on its exports ahead of the August 1 deadline.
Guliakhali does not try to impress you with rolling waves or the classic “beach photo-op” look. It just is. It seems as though someone took a beach, churned it in a mangrove forest, and then gently spread a grassy carpet on top. There are a lot of open grasslands, areas of shimmering water that cut through the green like silver veins, and mangrove roots that rise like natural sculptures. You don’t arrive at Guliakhali; you ease into it.
Discover Mohammadpur’s best street food — from sizzling beef chaap and hearty haleem to rich khandani tea, creamy chitoi pitha, fiery raj kachori, spicy chicken soup, refreshing juices, and cheesy momos — unforgettable flavours await every craving.
Jackfruit can, indeed, be a versatile component or an alternative for meat dishes. Before you scoff and laugh, here are recipes that will make you appreciate the national fruit.
Discover a rich collection of traditional South Asian meat recipes like Mutton Patiala, Beef Dam Kebab, and Malai Tikka — perfectly spiced, deeply flavourful, and ideal for festive meals or weekend family feasts.
Discover bold Chattogram flavours with recipes like beef kala bhuna, beef curry, akhni biriyani, and steamed shutki curry. These dishes bring authentic Chittagonian spice, heritage, and heart-warming tradition to your home kitchen.
A picky eater’s food-focused trip to Chattogram delivers unexpected delights, from unforgettable aloo bhorta to heavenly hotel breakfasts — despite missed mezban dreams. A flavourful journey that proves Chattogram’s hidden culinary gems are worth discovering.
Dhaka's monsoon brings skin and hair issues like fungal infections, acne, and hair fall. Dr. Sifat Saba advises proper foot care, sunscreen, and a simple skincare routine, along with fabric choices and mild home remedies for relief.
Dengue fever is once again making a strong comeback in Bangladesh. In just the first half of the year, more than ten thousand people have been hospitalised, and forty-two deaths have already been confirmed.
Post-pandemic COVID-19 recovery requires balanced nutrition, with protein-rich meals, antioxidants, and tailored dietary care to combat muscle loss, fatigue, and respiratory challenges. Proper diet significantly boosts immunity and accelerates recovery from lingering COVID symptoms.
Liver health depends on proper nutrition, regular meals, and avoiding alcohol, sugar, salt, and processed foods. A Mediterranean diet and lifestyle changes can prevent or manage fatty liver, improving metabolism and detoxification efficiency.
Stay hydrated this summer with expert tips like starting your day with water, eating water-rich foods, snacking on electrolyte-rich dates, making DIY electrolyte drinks, and avoiding dehydration triggers like caffeine, salt, and sugary drinks.
Menopause is a natural, transformative journey often misunderstood and stigmatized in Bangladesh. By raising awareness about perimenopause, symptoms, and support options, women can navigate hormonal changes with dignity, strength, and a renewed sense of self.
Zone 2 cardio, like brisk walking, boosts fat burning, heart health, and mood by training at 60–70% of max heart rate. It enhances metabolism, energy, and cortisol balance without intense strain, supporting sustainable fitness.
Sedentary work habits, chronic stress, poor diet, and lack of sleep can harm heart health. Combat cardiovascular risks by moving regularly, managing stress, eating heart-healthy meals, and getting quality sleep for a balanced, healthier lifestyle.
This incident raises serious concerns about the safety and welfare of stray animals in Bangladesh.
By now, many have already spent a good chunk of their time shopping for friends and families. After all, can you put a price on the smile of your loved ones after gifting them their Eid dress?
Yet, the tiny, yellow-walled tea stall attracts customers like bees to flowers. “Comrade, give me a cup,” is how they ask for tea.
Instead of the regular old white cauliflowers - you can now have cauliflowers that are red, yellow, pink, or purple.
Shankha Dasgupta is the genius behind Guti, and anyone who has followed his work over the years knows precisely how exceptional he is. The much-anticipated show, Guti, came out on Chorki in January, leaving the viewers binging.
Struggler Sayem, a CNG driver in Dhaka, shares honest, unscripted daily life videos on TikTok and Facebook to learn English. His calm, ego-free storytelling offers rare authenticity and comfort in Bangladesh’s flashy social media scene.
Bold summer makeup is trending with vibrant hues like teal, turquoise, mango yellow, and lychee pink taking centre stage. Inspired by heatwaves and nature, this season calls for playful eye looks and glowing skin.
Bangladesh has expanded its plan to buy Boeing aircraft from 14 to 25 in a last-ditch effort to persuade the Trump administration to lower tariffs on its exports ahead of the August 1 deadline.
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.
Arthy Ahmed's Bharatanatyam classes in Dhaka empower adults to reclaim joy through inclusive dance, emotional healing, and cultural connection — transforming traditional norms and redefining classical dance in Bangladesh with passion, purpose, and community.
In July 2024, Bangladesh’s youth-led quota protests ignited a powerful cultural uprising, using chants as political weapons to challenge authoritarianism, reclaim identity, and reshape national memory through a new language of resistance and unity.
Known locally as “Samdado,” or the “Island of Three Manys”, Jeju is celebrated for its abundance of three natural and cultural elements: the rocks that shape its landscape, the strong women who define its spirit, and the ever-present winds that sweep across its shores
Here's your guide to bringing a little extra joy into their lives — because if anyone has earned a bit more happiness, it’s your parents.
A billionaire CEO’s affair sparked debate on what counts as cheating in 2025. With evolving relationship norms, terms like “situationships” and shifting values challenge traditional definitions of love, loyalty, and commitment in modern dating.
Discover Mohammadpur’s best street food — from sizzling beef chaap and hearty haleem to rich khandani tea, creamy chitoi pitha, fiery raj kachori, spicy chicken soup, refreshing juices, and cheesy momos — unforgettable flavours await every craving.
When children face adversity, mothers experience their deepest fears. Fathers respond in their own way. July 2024 witnessed all of this, as it was also a month that reshaped the way families looked at protest and resistance.
It’s been barely a year since July 2024, yet it feels like an eternity. The smoke clouding the sky, the gunshots, the sounds heard across the country — all seem like distant memories. However, no matter how fleeting our minds are, the collective conscience of the nation remembers the martyrs — brave individuals who sacrificed their lives so that we can have a country that is fair and just.
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.
There’s a silence that settles in when the shouting ends and when the camera finally rests. But for the photojournalists who stood in the eye of July’s storm, that silence is anything but peaceful. These are not just men with cameras. They are the reluctant custodians in a country where truth is often unwelcome.
The year 2024 shall forever remain etched in our hearts as a season of mixed emotions. On one hand, we look back at those tumultuous days with joy. On the other hand, we remain apprehensive about what lies ahead.
We love Bangladesh the way we love our mothers, unconditionally, and without needing a reason. And with the July revolution, it could be argued that we have taken a bold step towards understanding the true meaning of patriotism.
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.
Female friendship is radical, restorative, and real — a chosen sisterhood offering unconditional love, emotional survival, and sanctuary in a world that demands perfection. On Friendship Day, celebrate the women who hold your world together.
When Bangladesh’s government collapsed on August 5, 2024—nicknamed July 36—it wasn’t institutions but ordinary citizens, especially Gen Z, who stepped up. Amid chaos, solidarity emerged, revealing unexpected resilience in a generation once dismissed as apolitical.
Struggler Sayem, a CNG driver in Dhaka, shares honest, unscripted daily life videos on TikTok and Facebook to learn English. His calm, ego-free storytelling offers rare authenticity and comfort in Bangladesh’s flashy social media scene.
