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Maisha Islam Monamee

The author graduated from Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka and is a contributor at The Daily Star. Find her @monameereads on Instagram.

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Women’s Day Special / The power of female rage in cinema

8 March 2026, 14:40 PM
For much of cinematic history, women have been permitted to suffer beautifully. They mourn, endure, forgive, and sacrifice. What they have rarely been allowed to do—at least without consequence—is rage. Female anger has often been framed as instability, hysteria, or moral decline, something to be corrected or contained before it threatens the social order.
8 March 2026, 14:40 PM
Violence against women and children in Bangladesh

Have we grown desensitised to violence against women and children?

4 March 2026, 00:09 AM
When perpetrators act with confidence, it is often because consequences appear uncertain, distant, or negotiable.
4 March 2026, 00:09 AM
Ramadan productivity

Next Step / A guide to navigating the workplace in Ramadan

3 March 2026, 13:58 PM
In Bangladesh, Ramadan reshapes not only personal routines but also institutional rhythms. Office hours adjust, traffic patterns shift, and workplace energy follows a different arc across the day.
3 March 2026, 13:58 PM
The emotional cost of female ambition on screen

The emotional cost of female ambition on screen

24 February 2026, 11:30 AM
When every powerful woman on screen is depicted as overworked and cold, the idea of feminine leadership becomes tied to self sacrifice and emotional distance.
24 February 2026, 11:30 AM
Understanding the annual monetisation of love

Understanding the annual monetisation of love

14 February 2026, 11:00 AM
Netflix pushes a carousel titled “Love is in the Air”. Disney+ resurrects old romances under pastel banners. Amazon Prime quietly rearranges its homepage so that longing appears algorithmically convenient. A month before February 14, the emotional groundwork is already laid. The annual romance rollout has begun.
14 February 2026, 11:00 AM
Voting

Ballots, bills, and the life we are building

11 February 2026, 15:00 PM
With the election days away, young people are not speculating about who will win as much as they are preparing a checklist of what must follow.
11 February 2026, 15:00 PM
File visual: Shaikh Sultana Jahan Badhon

The political coming-of-age of a generation

9 February 2026, 15:45 PM
For most of our lives, democracy existed as a concept we memorised rather than experienced.
9 February 2026, 15:45 PM
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The Gen Z guide to making sense of money at work

5 February 2026, 13:46 PM
Workplace money remains poorly explained, and conversations around pay often feel awkward, opaque, or emotionally loaded.
5 February 2026, 13:46 PM
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Team Bangladesh shines at IMDO 2022

The International Medicine and Disease Olympiad (IMDO) is a global medical and disease knowledge/problem solving competition for high school students. The IMDO recognises the best high school problem solvers, who are interested in medicine, in order to boost their fascination towards the field.
5 September 2022, 18:00 PM
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Darlings: Bollywood’s attempt at dark humour

Described as a dark comedy-drama, ''Darlings'' follows the tale of a mother-daughter duo as they struggle to find their place in Mumbai—seeking bravery and love in unusual situations, all the while overcoming a myriad of obstacles.
14 August 2022, 08:19 AM
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Bangladesh wins bronze at International Mathematics Olympiad

The International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) is a global mathematics competition for high school students across the world. The problems posed to participants are based on basic concepts of algebra, combinatorics, geometry, and number theory.
8 August 2022, 18:00 PM
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Psycure: Making mental healthcare more affordable and accessible

Founded by Murad Ansary, Psycure is a one-stop digital platform working towards destigmatising mental healthcare and providing holistic services for mental health and well-being.
8 August 2022, 18:00 PM
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Book news: ‘Banglar Rock Metal’ charts history of Bangla band music

The “Bangladeshi rock band encyclopaedia” is authored by music journalists Milu Aman and Haque Faruk, depicting the chronological history of 180 music bands in the country.
7 August 2022, 09:46 AM
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eBLAZE wins at Farmcraft 2022

EMK Center’s eBLAZE, is an American Space eSports club in Bangladesh.
4 July 2022, 18:00 PM
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The youth steps forward for flood relief

Recent floods have had catastrophic effects on the lives of many people across the country, causing a severe insufficiency of resources, along with the increase of waterborne diseases such as dengue.
4 July 2022, 18:00 PM
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Eight changemakers from Bangladesh honoured at 2022 Diana Awards

This year, eight young changemakers from Bangladesh received the award, following a virtual ceremony on July 1, 2022.
1 July 2022, 15:27 PM
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The youth steps forward for flood relief

Recent floods have had catastrophic effects on the lives of many people across the country, causing a severe insufficiency of resources, along with the increase of waterborne diseases such as dengue. In response to this situation, several youth-based organisations started working to provide relief and support to the communities battling this crisis. We talked to the teams of some of the organisations to getter idea of the current landscape.
29 June 2022, 14:40 PM
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Sabyasachi Hazra’s unique perspective on Bangla typography

The exhibition ends today (June 25) at 9 pm BST.
25 June 2022, 08:29 AM
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eBLAZE shines at Farmcraft 2022

EMK Center’s eBLAZE, is an American Space eSports club in Bangladesh. It is affiliated with the North America Scholastic E-sports Federation (NASEF) and intends to create an atmosphere where the youth can channel their love for video games. Their goal is to create a safe space where gamers will be able to develop their skills, engage in different kinds of games, maintain their mental wellbeing, and gain expertise in blended learning. This year, three teams from eBLAZE won the NASEF Farmcraft International Tournament 2022. Around 68 countries with over 1000 teams participated in the tournament, over a range of categories and the winners were selected in three categories: Junior division, Senior division, and All Ages division.
22 June 2022, 06:39 AM
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Meet the Harvard Krokodiloes

Last week, a group of 12 young students serenaded North South University with their otherworldly acapella chops, introducing an auditorium full of students to their unique style.
21 June 2022, 18:00 PM
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Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2: When humour meets horror

In recent years, Bollywood has seen a splurge of remakes and sequels of movies, most of which have garnered mixed reviews from audiences. While some were able to hit the right spot, others felt repetitive and boring compared to the original. Kartik Aaryan starrer “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2” was able to find a happy balance between the two. The movie managed to the bring back the iconic characters with a new cast, almost blurring the line between the sequel and original. “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2” is absolutely entertaining, filled with exaggerated horror elements and slapstick humour. The movie is dipped in mystery, with the usual elements of a horror film, filled with evil spirits and a lot of tantra-mantras. While it might not be the best sequel, it certainly leaves its mark and presents a new cast of characters who you will learn to love.
21 June 2022, 11:26 AM
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Baatighar completes 17 years of readership

“We witnessed great footfall in the afternoon and are glad that people came to the celebrations even amidst this gloomy weather,” shared Zafar Ahmed Rashed, CEO and Chief Editor, about the first day of the event.
18 June 2022, 09:51 AM
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Team Ramen represents Bangladesh in regional final

Bringing a shift in the business case format, by going from a classroom to a global competition framework, HSBC/HKU Asia Pacific Business Case Competition strengthens the traditional qualities of a case solving competition.
17 June 2022, 18:00 PM
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GPA exhibition brings new tech startups to the limelight

The Grameenphone Accelerator (GPA) recently hosted a startup exhibition including six teams from their current cohort. The event took place at the GP House on May 30, 2022. GPA is an open innovation platform that provides tech entrepreneurs with the resources they need to establish, grow, and exceed their potential. It is a cohort-based, mentor-led, curriculum-driven platform. GPA also offers equity-free loans, skilled mentors, world-class curricula, in-house development tools, investor access, and many other benefits.
10 June 2022, 13:44 PM
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‘Save green, be seen’

Commemorating World Environment Day, UNDP Bangladesh and The Daily Star jointly awarded the winners of “Save Green & Be Seen” mobile photography contest at The Daily Star Centre yesterday.
5 June 2022, 18:00 PM
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Ma’s Saree

“The Khans are pretty generous. This year, they have distributed over 1000 pieces of clothes, all new.”
3 June 2022, 18:00 PM
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'Love and Gelato': Lost love and Italian summers

On May 25, Netflix shared a teaser for their upcoming feel-good romance, Love & Gelato, and as an ardent reader of young-adult romance, I could not keep calm.
1 June 2022, 18:00 PM
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Aspirations of a young animator: Antik Mahmud gets candid

Mahathir Mahmud Antik is popular for his YouTube videos and cartoon vlogs among the youth. He has made a name for himself as an animator, author, and a cartoonist.
30 May 2022, 18:00 PM

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