How you shouldn't study Bangladesh
The education sector needs to stay free of partisan politics as the emotions and violence related to such activity, if taken to an excess, can be detrimental to inquiry and considered thought.
1 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Brushing bold strokes
From high-rise apartments in Dhaka to rural homesteads and factory facades, a quiet revolution is colouring the landscape of Bangladesh—one coat at a time.
29 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Small Enterprises, Big Impact: Why MSMEs matter more than ever
The micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) sector is central to Bangladesh’s pursuit of inclusive development and sustainable industrialisation.
26 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Chilling the heat: Inside Bangladesh’s booming ac market
Once seen as a luxury reserved for the elite, air conditioners (ACs) in Bangladesh have become an everyday essential. Today, the AC market is booming, with locally manufactured brands leading the charge and transforming the electronics landscape of the country.
25 June 2025, 18:00 PM
We collect as much plastic as we use in Bangladesh
Shamima Akhter, Director of Corporate Affairs, Partnerships, and Communications at Unilever Bangladesh Ltd.
3 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Plastic isn’t cheap: We’re all paying for it
In the back alleys of Dhaka, plastic bags flutter like defeated flags—caught in drains, wrapped around tree roots, buried in the dust of everyday life.
3 June 2025, 18:00 PM
The bancassurance breakthrough in Bangladesh
For decades, insurance in Bangladesh has been a tough sell—marked by limited access, low public trust, and a penetration rate that barely scratches the surface. But a quiet transformation is gaining momentum, not through traditional agents or state campaigns, but via a trusted institution embedded in everyday financial life: the banks.
28 May 2025, 18:00 PM
The rebel poet who foretold planetary crisis
As a visionary, he foresaw both life’s vitality and the world’s potential destruction.
25 May 2025, 04:00 AM
Smart home appliances: Revolutionising home comfort
Over the past decade, Bangladesh’s electronics industry has witnessed remarkable growth.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Saving Wise, Building Strong
At a busy branch on Green Road, Lipi Monowar opens a school banking account for her young son—a small but significant step in securing his financial future. “There is no alternative to saving,”
29 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh’s Cosmetics Industry on the rise
Once reserved for special occasions and elite circles, beauty and personal care in Bangladesh are now everyday essentials for millions.
27 April 2025, 18:00 PM
‘Israel's main mission is not combating terrorism, but destroying Gaza’
Both the US and Israel massively spy on each other.
26 April 2025, 03:00 AM
The Proclamation of Independence was a beacon for Bangladesh
The proclamation laid the foundation for the country's distinct political identity and its eventual path to independence.
17 April 2025, 02:00 AM
The Legacy of Thomas Bata in Bengal
Whenever Bata shoes come to mind, we are reminded not only of how footwear became woven into the fabric of everyday life but also of an extraordinary figure linked to its history in Bangladesh
10 April 2025, 09:32 AM
How did Pahela Baishakh become a public celebration?
Although the Bengali calendar has been in use for centuries, the tradition of celebrating Pahela Baishakh as a public festival is a relatively modern development.
8 April 2025, 09:33 AM
‘The truths written in blood cannot be erased by lies’
Bimal Biswas—veteran politician and noted writer—played an active role in several battles against the Pakistani junta during the 1971 Liberation War, particularly in the Jessore, Narail, and Khulna regions. In this exclusive interview with The Daily Star, he recounts his wartime experiences and sheds light on the inner workings of his party, the EPCP (M-L).
25 March 2025, 18:00 PM
1971 in Fiction: A Literary Dilemma
Writing literature is, by nature, a creative pursuit—one that demands both technical skill and an innate artistic sensibility.
25 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Between bullets and borders Fleeing the Rajshahi massacre
I was in a deep sleep in my room when a loud, relentless pounding on the door jolted me awake.
25 March 2025, 18:00 PM
The coolest AC deals this summer
As temperatures rise, Bangladeshis are turning to ACs to stay cool—and brands are turning up the heat with irresistible offers.
24 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Festive finances: Embracing cashless payments for Eid
As the crescent moon marks the beginning of Ramadan, Bangladesh transforms into a bustling hub of spiritual devotion and celebratory preparations. The holy month is not just about fasting and prayer—it also brings a surge in shopping,
19 March 2025, 18:00 PM