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Substack’s moment in time: The cultural and the personal

The more you use Substack, the more you will realise that it might just be the future of independent media.
20 November 2025, 11:53 AM
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The Bangladesh edtech market: Where is it going?

Edtech (education technology) has come a long way since its inception. In Bangladesh, the landscape has continued to evolve, with more and more players entering the market with every passing year.
19 February 2025, 18:00 PM
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The truth about e-cigarettes

This decision by the interim government to ban e-cigarettes has no rhyme or reason and definitely has no transparency.
9 January 2025, 10:03 AM
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Satire / ‘Natok Kom Koro Pio’

“Natok kom koro Pio,” the man said, his white beard shaking with fury.
20 September 2024, 18:00 PM
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Airbnb Essentials: What You Need to Know

If you have scrolled through the App Store or Play Store, you have surely come across the Airbnb app. Some of you may have clicked on it and discovered what the app offers. However, for those who aren’t familiar with what Airbnb can do for you, let me explain.
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM
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Living in glass

For a long time, glass was primarily associated with windows and mirrors in real estate and interior design. However, modern apartments now fully embrace its potential to enhance both aesthetics and energy efficiency.
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM
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The Cancelling

The TV hummed slowly, filling the room with a soothing sound. Almost acting like a form of white noise.
6 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Salman F Rahman removed from IFIC Bank board

Salman caught while pretending to be garden gnome

Following another escape attempt, Salman F Rahman was once again foiled from fleeing the country while still on remand. He was caught while pretending to be a garden gnome on the lawn of a residential house in Gulshan.
23 August 2024, 18:00 PM
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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.
17 February 2023, 13:15 PM
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Ice in the veins

Filled with rage, his fast-paced strides switched to a quick sprint.
16 February 2023, 00:00 AM
Does AI put artists in danger?

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
14 February 2023, 18:00 PM
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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.
25 January 2023, 03:00 AM
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No gimmicks, just music

Level Five have been in the music scene for quite some time now, having originally formed in 2011.
4 January 2023, 03:00 AM
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A fairytale ending

Football, bloody hell! Like the chapters of a book, slowly unfolding towards the eventual climax, this edition of the World Cup has been nothing short of breathtaking. From gorgeous goals to late drama, with a few major upsets sprinkled throughout, this year’s World Cup has probably been the most spectacular iteration of football’s greatest tournament.
23 December 2022, 18:00 PM
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Holding our celebrities accountable

It is concerning that celebrities and public figures have continued to be involved in such devious projects, without anyone holding them accountable.
19 December 2022, 15:00 PM
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The man who has done it all

Romel Ali. While many people will remember him as the man who was once the keyboardist of Warfaze, the artiste’s accolades and contributions to the music industry are much more far reaching.
14 December 2022, 08:26 AM
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When stories are born on the field

Stories, whether in reality or on the field, play an important factor in shaping how we as humans see both sports and life.
1 December 2022, 12:55 PM
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Impact of workplace bullying on young professionals

Over the years, workplace bullying has been normalised to an extent where people have become oblivious to its prevalence.
17 November 2022, 00:00 AM
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‘Into the Iris’: Dads in the Park’s new single out now

Dads in the Park took the indie scene by storm upon the release of their first song, “Lullaby”. Now, they've returned with their latest single, "Into the Iris".
12 October 2022, 18:32 PM
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Peterson, Rogan, Tate: The cult of toxic masculinity

What do a clinical psychologist, an ex-kickboxer and a colour commentator have in common?
27 September 2022, 16:00 PM
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Employer invents new currency, ‘Exposure Dollars’

“Mr Raiyan, are you aware of why I called you here today?” asked Hamid from behind his desk, tapping his Matobbor Gel Pen on the table.
23 September 2022, 18:00 PM
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The Bangladeshi songsmith who wrote for The Chainsmokers

On a Friday afternoon, on the way to work, I got a text that Nirob Islam, a Sweden-based, Bangladeshi songwriter, would be taking a 'Songwriting Masterclass' at our The Daily Star premises. While many in Bangladesh might not have heard his name, they have surely heard one of the many songs he has written for some of the world's biggest artists such as The Chainsmokers, Steve Aoki, Icona Pop, John Newman and so on.
13 September 2022, 03:00 AM
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Navigating dating apps as a man

As a guy, dating apps aren’t usually that difficult.
8 September 2022, 00:00 AM
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Brendan Fraser tears up following standing ovation for ‘The Whale’

On Sunday night, the Venice Film Festival witnessed the world premiere of “The Whale”, which stars Brendan Fraser. By the end of the film, when the credits began to roll, the audience got to their feet and gave Fraser a six-minute long standing ovation for his performance.
6 September 2022, 09:48 AM
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Entry salaries for fresh graduates: A Bleak Picture

Looking at entry-level salaries, it becomes clear that there is a high level of dissatisfaction.
25 August 2022, 00:00 AM
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Dating apps in Bangladesh: Have they changed the game of love?

Bangladesh has around 6.8 million dating app users, and can expect significant market growth in the next five years. 
15 August 2022, 11:43 AM
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Gaiman’s Paradox: When adaptations are overanalysed

The approach to critiquing any adaptation is to judge it as a separate piece of work, rather than as a companion piece for the book.
10 August 2022, 13:08 PM
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Kaiser: Afran Nisho’s most stellar performance to date?

Afran Nisho starrer “Kaiser” has been the talk of the town since its release on July 8. Released on Hoichoi, the series follows the tale of Kaiser Chowdhury, homicide detective who works in the Detective Branch. Featuring a star-studded cast of Reekita Nondine Shimu, Mostafizur Noor Imran, Imtiaz Barshon, Shatabdi Wadud, among others. The show starts off with a mysterious double murder that Kaiser has been assigned to investigate. This is the first case Kaiser has been handed since his suspension, and he seems to be in a sink or swim situation depending on the eventual outcome of the case.
15 July 2022, 10:51 AM

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