How Methila made Bangladeshi tradition shine on the global stage
Miss Universe look celebrated Bangladeshi heritage through a Jamdani saree and armour-like traditional jewellery
19 November 2025, 14:23 PM
#Perspective / Too many Facebook friends? Use World Unfriend Day to declutter
World Unfriend Day encourages people to declutter their digital lives by removing meaningless online connections. Born from Jimmy Kimmel’s humour, it now promotes healthier timelines, reduced social media stress, and more authentic, value-aligned digital relationships.
17 November 2025, 13:21 PM
Rethinking wellness wear: Faiza Ahmed’s conscious style walk
At Flow Fest Dhaka 2025, designer Faiza Ahmed of Manas redefined wellness fashion with Conscious Style Walk, featuring minimalist, handwoven cotton garments from Panchagarh. Free from synthetics and branding, her designs champion comfort, authenticity, and mindful sustainability.
9 November 2025, 11:00 AM
#Events / The Flow Fest 2025: Redefining wellness with purpose
Flow Fest Dhaka 2025 opened with yoga, crafts, and wellness talks at Shahabuddin Park. Highlights included Akiko’s open discussion on menopause, Deshi Fencers’ drive to popularise fencing, and Elite Dog Squad’s awareness demo on trained canine response.
9 November 2025, 10:47 AM
#Women Empowerment / Leading with Purpose: Turning Youth Creativity Into Real Opportunities
Breity Sabrin revolutionized Bangladesh's influencer marketing by founding "The Marvel – Be You" during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her platform, focused on authenticity and data-driven recognition, reshaped digital branding, offering creators guidance, fair compensation, and new monetisation opportunities.
6 November 2025, 10:49 AM
#Decor / Sudeshna S Chowdhury: Leading Dhaka’s interior design revolution
Architect Sudeshna S Chowdhury, founder of STUDIO.O, is redefining interior design in Bangladesh with emotion-driven, sustainable, and balanced spaces. Her work blends functionality with feeling, transforming Dhaka’s restaurant and commercial interiors into meaningful, people-cantered environments.
2 November 2025, 08:51 AM
Your brain wants you to be kind — here’s why
Acts of kindness trigger the brain’s reward system, boosting dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin while reducing stress hormones. These biological changes elevate mood, strengthen social bonds, and improve physical health, proving kindness benefits both giver and receiver.
1 November 2025, 10:33 AM
Going bald? This 20-day regrowth formula could be the game-changer
Scientists at National Taiwan University developed a serum using oleic and palmitoleic acids that regrows hair in just 20 days on bald mice. The formula activates hair follicle stem cells via PGC1-alpha, offering groundbreaking potential for human hair restoration.
30 October 2025, 10:43 AM
Ashwiner Cha Chakra: A tribute to singer Farida Parveen
Ashwiner Cha Chakra, an intimate tribute by Faiza Ahmed to Farida Parveen, blended memory, music, and vegan cuisine. Through simplicity, it honoured Lalon’s philosophy, creating a space for reflection and quiet reverence without formalities.
12 October 2025, 09:22 AM
Renting an apartment? Here’s 5 things you must know first
Renting smart means asking detailed questions, negotiating rent or perks, documenting apartment conditions, respecting rental rules, and reading contracts carefully. These steps help urban renters save money, avoid surprises, and protect their deposits.
2 October 2025, 12:55 PM
In the heart of Dhaka, Durga comes home
At Dhakeshwari Temple, Durga Puja unfolds with devotion despite inflation, idol vandalism, and societal strain. Priests replace excess with simplicity, chanting for peace, wisdom, and unity, proving the festival endures as a sacred act of resilience and hope.
28 September 2025, 11:33 AM
The people who make Durga Puja happen behind the scenes
Durga Puja thrives on unseen hands — dhakis, vendors, idol-makers — whose devotion, labor, and sacrifices shape the festival’s soul. Beyond lights, chants, and rituals, their silent contributions sustain tradition, embodying the true essence of worship, community, and cultural celebration in Bengal.
27 September 2025, 11:59 AM
Design that respects nature: Inside Albion Art Gallery
He convinced his client to work around the land, not over it. And that’s how the Albion Art Gallery came to be — not as a sleek intervention, but as a story about not erasing what was already there.
28 August 2025, 11:40 AM
Beyond streaming: How AI is making TVs smarter in Bangladeshi homes
For decades, television meant passive consumption. You flipped channels, adjusted the volume, and perhaps argued over the remote.
26 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Why isn’t inclusive fashion already the norm?
Inclusive fashion challenges outdated beauty standards by celebrating all body types with comfort, confidence, and style. From tailored fits to plus-size designs, body-positive clothing empowers individuals to embrace identity, reject body shaming, and redefine fashion freedom.
25 August 2025, 09:08 AM
Three Bangladeshi makeup artists share real struggles in the industry
Professional makeup artistry in Bangladesh thrives despite judgment, low acceptance, and inconsistent pay. Artists like Sumon Rahat, Sazzad Piash, and Probina fight stigma, learn without formal training, and persist for independence, control, and financial stability in a demanding beauty industry.
24 August 2025, 07:57 AM
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.
14 August 2025, 10:35 AM
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.
14 August 2025, 10:09 AM
“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.
9 August 2025, 11:09 AM
“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.
7 August 2025, 09:27 AM
“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.
5 August 2025, 04:30 AM
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.
3 August 2025, 11:29 AM
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
30 July 2025, 18:00 PM
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.
29 July 2025, 18:00 PM
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.
27 July 2025, 18:00 PM
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.
27 July 2025, 08:20 AM
No age limit!: How Arthy Ahmed is rewriting dance norms
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.
27 July 2025, 07:56 AM
How a country fought back with slogans
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.
26 July 2025, 08:53 AM