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Zahed Khan

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Breaking stereotypes: a female automobile mechanic

Poverty could not stop Rabeya Sultana Rabbi from becoming an expert automobile mechanic, in a society where women are stereotyped in every aspect of life.
26 January 2020, 13:32 PM
26 January 2020, 13:32 PM
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Brikkho Mela sees good response from gardening enthusiasts

The ongoing month-long Brikkho Mela (Tree Fair) in Dhaka is receiving a good response from gardening enthusiasts in the capital.
9 July 2019, 11:47 AM
9 July 2019, 11:47 AM
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Love for the Strays

One who has love for the strays never bothers any risk or danger to do something for them.
24 June 2019, 10:00 AM
24 June 2019, 10:00 AM
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Buddhist monastery distributes iftar in Ramadan

The Dhammarajika Buddhist Monastery in the capital’s Bashabo Sabujbagh area distributes iftar and drinking-water to poor fasting Muslims.
16 May 2019, 11:22 AM
16 May 2019, 11:22 AM
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For the love of strays

During the early hours of an April day, as remnants of a storm from the night before formed into a drizzle, small “meows” could be heard from a fourth-storey sunshade of a building in Khilgaon.
4 November 2018, 18:00 PM
4 November 2018, 18:00 PM
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Labu Miah: A master flute maker

Watch the video to know about Labu Miah, a passionate and master flute maker who has been making bamboo flutes with the finest sound quality and perfect tune, which can be compared to any flute instrument of international standard in the world.
5 October 2018, 05:08 AM
5 October 2018, 05:08 AM
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Big Bull, Big Price: Tk 28 lakh for ‘Bazarer Raja’

Cattle traders charge high price in the cattle markets of Dhaka ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha, while supply of cattle is still moderate.
19 August 2018, 10:46 AM
19 August 2018, 10:46 AM
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Celebrating International Day of Yoga

The 4th International Day of Yoga is celebrated in Dhaka, Rajshahi, and Chittagong cities of Bangladesh. The High Commission of India in Dhaka and Assistant High Commissions of India in Rajshahi and Chittagong organised events to observe the day.
21 June 2018, 12:23 PM
21 June 2018, 12:23 PM
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Italian Pizza Baked Bangla Style

Believe it or not, a street restaurant is making pizza using Bangla-styled wood-fired stove in Paribagh of Dhaka.
19 May 2018, 11:39 AM
Kadaknath: The chicken with healing powers Zahed Khan

Kadaknath: The chicken with healing powers

Black meat chicken popularly known as Kadaknath of India is now a new addition in Bangladesh’s livestock collection. Kadaknath is a native bird of Madhya Pradesh in India, which is popular for its black color. Kadaknath’s eggs and meat are very nutritious with high medicinal values. The meat of Kadaknath is low in cholesterol, and contains many vitamins. To know more about Kadaknath and other unusual poultry, watch our Star Live video.
30 April 2018, 07:42 AM
Conjoined Baby Rokeya and Rabeya

Ray of hope for conjoined twins

Rokeya and Rabeya were not born normal to Pabna’s primary school-teaching couple Rafiqul Islam and Taslima. They were joined at the head since birth.
7 March 2018, 06:12 AM
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Tokai Natya Dal: A window of dreams for street children

Television and theatre artist Saju Mahadi trains under privileged children to give them hope to establish in performing arts. Watch the video to know more.
18 February 2018, 13:08 PM
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Guitar Healer Rafiq

In Dhaka, who do you turn to if your favourite guitar or keyboard is no longer as good as it used to be? Watch the video to know more.
7 January 2018, 10:43 AM
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Ever seen an unscathed public bus in Dhaka?

There are almost 4,500 public buses plying in Dhaka city, taking its millions of commuters across one end of the capital to the other every day and night. But come to think of it, have you ever seen an unscathed public bus in Dhaka?
12 September 2017, 09:46 AM
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Chalachitro Shilpi Samiti leaders explain ban on Shakib Khan

In this latest episode of ‘Uncensored with Rafi Hossain!’ celebrities Zayed Khan, Popy and Symon Sadik sit with The Daily Star for an exclusive interview.
10 July 2017, 09:27 AM
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K-pop fest heats up Dhaka

The popular K-Pop World Festival, a yearly international event and contest, takes place for the third time in Dhaka at the Shilpakala Academy, demonstrating that it is quite popular among Dhaka’s youths.
22 May 2017, 11:23 AM
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Abandoned baby Anisha sees light of humanity

Remember Anisha, the two to three days’ old baby recovered from a dustbin in Dhaka last month? What grave mistake could she have made in such short life to deserve the punishment that shatters our faith in humanity and makes us question the sanctity of the parent-child bond?
11 April 2017, 04:07 AM
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Journalist living on minimum wage in Bangladesh

So you think you can live a day with the money a junior garments worker earns?
4 April 2017, 08:08 AM
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Uttara Apartment Project: Central LPG line for users?

The Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) looks to hand over 840 apartments in 10 buildings of its Uttara apartment project to buyers from April.
11 February 2017, 18:00 PM
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Tale of 1971 Indian war veterans

A delegation of 28 Indian War Veterans and four serving officers arrived Dhaka on a five day visit on December 14, 2016. In this video they shared their stories of those days.
15 December 2016, 16:46 PM
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Pigeon lovers of Dhaka

Who would pay one lakh taka for a pair of exotic and rare pigeons? You may find it unbelievable, but there are some pigeon
2 November 2016, 18:00 PM
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Garo rock concert

Early October, a different type of rock concert took place in National Public Auditorium in Agargaon, Dhaka where almost a dozen rock groups of Bangladesh’s indigenous community performed tens of songs in four languages -- Garo, Chakma, Bangla and English. Watch the video to get a glimpse of the concert.
19 October 2016, 08:21 AM
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[WATCH] Village that makes Bangladeshi imitation jewellery

If you are buying an imitation jewellery from anywhere in Bangladesh, it’s most likely to have been made in a small village named Bhakurta in Savar.
9 October 2016, 13:50 PM
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Sundarban-10, most luxurious launch of Bangladesh

It is a 300-foot by 50-foot three-storey behemoth with a lift and a coronary care unit (CCU). Yes, we are talking about none other than the biggest and most luxurious launch on Dhaka-Barisal route in Bangladesh -- the Sundarban 10.
8 September 2016, 10:05 AM
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Only a few community rickshaws in Gulshan-Banani

Dhaka North City Corporation introduces ‘community rickshaw’ services aiming much publicity, however only a few were seen plying on the streets of Niketon area today.
11 August 2016, 13:47 PM
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Tk 30 per day hotel rent? Welcome to floating hotels of Dhaka

Is it possible to stay in a hotel in Dhaka for one night for just 30 taka? You may think it’s impossible, but there are at least four hotels in the city that offers you such a low rate.
26 May 2016, 10:56 AM
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Tisha, Arifin talk about film Ostitto

Popular stars Arifin Shuvoo and Nusrat Imrose Tisha join hands for the first time as a romantic couple in Ostitto, a film that would hit the theatres across the country on Friday.
5 May 2016, 06:26 AM
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VLCC’s Vandana talks about men-women grooming

Founder of VLCC Health Care Ltd Vandana Luthra recently visits Dhaka to see her beauty and wellness establishments here.
27 March 2016, 09:51 AM

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