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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.

The cultural reinvention of Pahela Baishakh

The cultural reinvention of Pahela Baishakh

14 April 2026, 11:27 AM
What is now one of the most widely celebrated cultural events across Bangladesh actually started as an administrative solution, and its transformation over the centuries offers a surprisingly layered look at how traditions evolve.
14 April 2026, 11:27 AM
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Webcams for your online class setup: our picks

13 April 2026, 16:41 PM
From affordable entry-level devices to more advanced options with specialised features, here is a wide range of webcams to choose from for your online class needs.
13 April 2026, 16:41 PM
Learning from execution

Next Step / How we learn from work and what we often miss

8 April 2026, 13:22 PM
The idea of “learning from execution” challenges the tendency to treat results as self-explanatory and argues that without deliberate analysis, both success and failure can mislead.
8 April 2026, 13:22 PM
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Understanding the science, salience, and surge of ‘Project Hail Mary’

5 April 2026, 17:14 PM
The theatrical experience has been under quiet negotiation for years, reshaped by streaming, shrinking attention spans, and an industry increasingly inclined to design films for quick consumption rather than sustained engagement. Into this landscape arrives “Project Hail Mary”, a film that feels almost defiant in how fully it leans into what cinema can achieve when it assumes the audience is actually watching.
5 April 2026, 17:14 PM
Casting, controversy and cultural memory in the age of adaptations

Casting, controversy and cultural memory in the age of adaptations

3 April 2026, 15:34 PM
A visible portion, however, reveals something more uncomfortable: how quickly aesthetic preference can blur into racial bias when long-held images are challenged.
3 April 2026, 15:34 PM
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How World Cup anthems became a global phenomenon

2 April 2026, 09:07 AM
The FIFA World Cup has always extended beyond the ninety minutes on the pitch. It operates as a cultural convergence point where identity, commerce, and memory intersect. Within that ecosystem, music plays a precise role: it frames the tournament, translates its energy across borders, and leaves behind an auditory record that often outlives the matches themselves.
2 April 2026, 09:07 AM
Eid gifts

Here are 7 gadget gift ideas for this Eid

17 March 2026, 15:37 PM
From devices that encourage reading and creativity to gadgets that improve productivity, entertainment, or health awareness, the right tech gift can remain useful long after the festivities end.
17 March 2026, 15:37 PM
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The spin-off age: How supporting characters now lead the narrative

10 March 2026, 14:44 PM
For most of film and television history, supporting characters existed with a clear narrative function: assist the protagonist, provide comic relief, move the plot forward, and quietly exit when the hero’s journey took centre stage. They were memorable, sometimes even beloved, but rarely powerful enough to reshape the story’s structure. Yet the modern entertainment landscape, particularly in the age of sprawling franchises and long-form streaming series, has begun to shift that balance.
10 March 2026, 14:44 PM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
RB Global Challenge 2019

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
Science Olympiad 2019

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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‘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
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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
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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
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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

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