Debunking the viral misinformation regarding second marriage
Somewhere between the headline and the comment section, Bangladeshi women were recently told a right had been snatched away.
16 January 2026, 11:00 AM
16 January 2026, 11:00 AM
Do fireworks serve a purpose, or is it time to let them go?
The argument for fireworks remains largely emotional.
3 January 2026, 06:00 AM
3 January 2026, 06:00 AM
Why women’s financial literacy is a feminist issue
Bangladeshi women are very good with money. We stretch it, ration it, rescue households with it, and somehow still manage to make ends meet when the arithmetic refuses to cooperate.
27 December 2025, 04:00 AM
27 December 2025, 04:00 AM
Why our economy looks rich on Facebook but broke in real life
The illusion of stability is maintained through small, delayed payments that create artificial demand.
11 December 2025, 06:00 AM
11 December 2025, 06:00 AM
COP30: A meagre outcome with major consequences
For Bangladesh, the inadequacy of COP30 is not a distant diplomatic concern but an immediate existential issue.
1 December 2025, 06:00 AM
1 December 2025, 06:00 AM
Dhaka needs a mayor who can deliver real change
Dhaka has a new crush, his name is Zohran Mamdani, and he has somehow become the internet's latest fantasy for Bangladeshis.
28 November 2025, 02:00 AM
28 November 2025, 02:00 AM
Mind the gap / Full pay, half freedom, complete upheaval
Apparently, salvation for Bangladeshi women has arrived. Jamaat-e-Islami has declared that, under their rule, women will work five hours a day and still receive a full day's pay. Employers will pay for five, and the government will foot the bill for the remaining three.
16 November 2025, 05:00 AM
16 November 2025, 05:00 AM
Is reducing women's worlds our fix for their lack of safety?
When that girl on the bus screamed, no one stood by her.
5 November 2025, 06:00 AM
5 November 2025, 06:00 AM
Bangladesh’s GMO buffet: Eat first, ask questions never
Welcome to the country, where food regulation is treated like an optional seasoning.
7 May 2025, 11:30 AM
Dynasties bloom on foreign soil causing Tulip troubles
The arrest warrant for Tulip, though legally impotent due to the lack of a UK-Bangladesh extradition treaty, is politically potent.
15 April 2025, 09:45 AM
Are we ready to heed Mother Nature’s warning in time?
Let’s panic while we still have time. Because the only thing worse than an earthquake is realising it could’ve been survivable if we’d done something.
3 April 2025, 03:00 AM
Happiness? In this economy?
International Day of Happiness in Bangladesh: A cruel joke? Few find joy amidst daily struggles.
20 March 2025, 02:44 AM
Is losing weight harder than surviving traffic in Dhaka?
The struggle with weight loss is relentless, fuelled by societal pressures, family expectations, and diet fads. From childhood to adulthood, self-worth is unfairly linked to body size, making fitness an exhausting, often demoralizing, lifelong battle.
16 March 2025, 01:21 AM
Lalmatia’s lesson: Stop tiptoeing around women’s safety
The problem isn’t just the assault, it’s the fact that this is how the system is designed to work.
15 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Mic-drop moment in Oval Office
World leaders trade zingers as Zelenskyy shuts down suit question with iconic reply.
6 March 2025, 06:10 AM
Bangladesh’s forgotten villain
The Special Powers Act has lurked in our shadows since 1974—far too long, and far too damaging, to continue going unnoticed.
5 March 2025, 02:00 AM
How can a convicted killer escape?
In Bangladesh, injustice is routine, and law and order are mere suggestions.
28 February 2025, 04:00 AM
Whitechapel, Bengal, and the great British identity crisis
Is this really about a tube station sign, or are we witnessing Britain’s ongoing existential crisis unfold in real-time?
24 February 2025, 11:01 AM
Being a career woman: A joke, according to Sara’s boss
Women in Dhaka face workplace sexism, societal pressure, and constant undermining of their careers. Often treated as hobbies, their professional roles are dismissed, but they persist, balancing expectations, harassment, and ambition in quiet rebellion.
20 February 2025, 10:08 AM
Situationships? Breadcrumbing? Ghosting? Unpacking Gen Z dating lingo for Millennials
In the age of Gen Z dating, millennials find themselves grappling with terms like breadcrumbing, situationships, and ghosting. Gone are the days of clear labels and simple intentions. Now, it's all about ambiguity and emotional gymnastics.
11 February 2025, 14:24 PM
Caviar dreams, rice-and-lentil reality
One can laugh at the high cost of living in Dhaka, a polluted metropolis.
9 February 2025, 02:10 AM
Is it love or love bombing? Spot the difference before impact
Love bombing is an overwhelming display of affection designed to manipulate, control, and validate the bomber. It exploits low self-esteem, creating a false sense of connection. Healthy love prioritises boundaries, consistency, and genuine self-worth.
16 January 2025, 12:02 PM
Dhaka's weddings: More about reels than real moments
Dhaka’s weddings have transformed into elaborate productions driven by Instagram-worthy aesthetics. From rigid dress codes and lavish themes to curated fusion menus, celebrations now prioritise social media over genuine joy, leaving guests overwhelmed and exhausted.
9 January 2025, 12:40 PM
Every family has one: The nosy relative who knows everything
Every South Asian family has one. That omnipresent relative who buzzes around every family gathering like an over-caffeinated bee stings with their words, and then insisting they were “just joking.”
5 January 2025, 11:15 AM
The generation that swipes right on revolutions
In 2024, Bangladesh’s youth, Millennials and Gen Z, are rewriting the political playbook.
30 December 2024, 02:10 AM
The daily dread of protests and gridlock
If Dhaka had a national sport, it wouldn’t be cricket—it would be protests.
25 December 2024, 07:13 AM
50/50 marriage? More like 90/10 in disguise
Meet Runi, a 33-year-old woman living in the metropolitan of Dhaka.
22 December 2024, 08:25 AM
‘Independent body needed to protect human rights defenders’
Odhikar Director ASM Nasiruddin Elan talks about his experience under the Awami League regime in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star.
17 December 2024, 02:00 AM