Shamir Montazid takes flight with ‘Urche Heisenberg’
Shamir Montazid, an online educator at 10 Minute school, is currently pursuing his PhD at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. An avid writer, Shamir’s previous publication Heisenberger Golpo was one of the best-sellers at the Ekushey Boi Mela, last year.
1 February 2020, 18:00 PM
Strolling around in OLD DHAKA
The team of Star Youth, The Daily Star, recently went on a tour to Old Dhaka, as a part of our monthly initiative, ‘Star Youth Meets’. Here, some of us recount our experiences.
30 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Daily Star Books gets authors and readers talking
Daily Star Books recently organised an event aimed to increase the engagement between young authors and readers before the Ekushey Book Fair, 2020.
26 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Shalbrikhkho: Eco-friendly alternatives to tackle pollution
Mahbub Sumon, along with three of his friends, founded Shalbrikhkho, an organisation working with renewable energy, biodegradable and recycled products since 2018.
23 January 2020, 18:00 PM
PlexusD: A ground-breaking partner in healthcare
PlexusD is a technological start-up that allows people to avail different healthcare services whenever they need it, in a hassle-free
11 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Towards a good and healthy life
Thinspired is a Facebook group for Bangladeshi women to discuss their healthy lifestyles and share ideas of clean eating.
30 December 2019, 18:00 PM
Promoting a broader understanding of SRHR
Farhana Alam is the Assistant Director of The Center of Excellence for Gender, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (CGSRHR) at the James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University.
26 December 2019, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh wins RB Global Challenge 2019
RB Global Challenge is an entrepreneurial challenge organised by the Reckitt Benckiser (RB) Group that requires participants to come up with innovative and purposeful ideas related to the existing brands of RB.
22 December 2019, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh shines at International Junior Science Olympiad 2019
Team Bangladesh has won four silver and two bronze medals in the 16th International Junior Science Olympiad 2019 held in Doha, Qatar.
22 December 2019, 18:00 PM
A passion for law
Fariha Salma Deiya Bakar is a 20-year old Bangladeshi student who is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in English Studies at the City University of Hong Kong.
1 December 2019, 18:00 PM
Accelerating the growth of SMEs in rural Bangladesh
UNLEASH is a global innovation lab where young minds come together to transform their personal insights into ideas and build strong global networks around the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
1 December 2019, 18:00 PM
Nandita Khan’s ‘The Elephant in the Room’ addresses bullying
Nandita drew from her personal traumatic experiences for the book. Timmy, one of the characters in the story, is based on Nandita’s sister, while Etana is based on her best friend. She believes that the support of loved ones plays an important role in overcoming the challenges that come with adolescence.
21 November 2019, 18:00 PM
Promoting jute poly bags
Team Robi, comprised of Tasmeem Farizma Mihika (graduate trainee) and Md Faisal Imam (manager) from the Brand and Market Communications Department of Robi Axiata, won the Young Marketers Competition Bangladesh, this year.
14 November 2019, 18:00 PM
Fahima Mahzabin Chowdhury shares her journey to Microsoft
Fahima Mahzabin Chowdhury is currently working as the Design Verification Engineer of the ‘surface’ team at Microsoft.
12 November 2019, 18:00 PM
Through the eyes of a young mapper
YouthMappers is a network of universities around the globe which provides students with the opportunity to learn mapping skills, develop leadership experiences and create new geospatial data for development projects in places that are vulnerable to natural and social disasters.
7 November 2019, 18:05 PM
Bashonti Sanitary Pads: An easy and affordable access to menstrual hygiene
Bidyanondo Foundation is a non-government organisation working to provide better services to the underprivileged. Their recent endeavour, 5 Takay Sanitary Pad, aims to spread awareness on menstrual hygiene.
29 October 2019, 18:00 PM
‘Jomano Kotha’ explores parent-child relationships
Kotha, a primary intervention program aiming to address the culture of violence in Bangladesh, hosted an event titled, Jomano Kotha, at EMK Centre, recently.
29 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Wander Woman: Creating opportunities for female travellers
Wander Woman (WW) is a social platform designed for the female travelers of Bangladesh. The community of travellers help each other to find important information and travel partners.
7 October 2019, 03:52 AM
Cricket on wheels
Mohammad Mohasin is the Founder of Bangladesh Cricket Association for the Physically Challenged, Captain of Bangladesh’s Wheelchair Cricket Team, and General Secretary of International Council of Wheelchair Cricket.
15 September 2019, 18:00 PM
Aiman Sadat wins two podiums at Volkswagen Ameo Cup 2019
Aiman Sadat Sayad Islam is a 16 year old car racer who has won two second position podiums for rounds 1 and 3 of Race 2 at Volkswagen Ameo Cup 2019, conducted by Volkswagen Motorsports, India. He is currently leading the Junior Championship, the final round of which will conclude today.
14 September 2019, 18:00 PM