As many know, the Chinese expression for "crisis" consists of two characters side by side. The first is the symbol for "danger," the second the symbol for "opportunity

Thousands of Rohingya Muslims and Bangladeshis are drifting at sea near the coastlines of Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Once upon a time, Buriganga was a river of fresh, crystal clear water, bustling with trading vessels from different parts of the world.

Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain... To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices - today I choose to feel life, not to deny my humanity but embrace it.

We can see deep economic contrast in the Bangladeshi society.

We all say and know that sexual harassment has, unfortunately, become a part of our daily lives. Everyday, women out on the streets of Dhaka face harassment in some form or the other.

She arrives with a thunderous announcement,

I first joined The Star magazine in February 2010, with no experience in journalism and a degree in Psychology under my belt.

Orchita Sporshia is a well known name in the media.

Armed with curiosity and a camera, Nuruzzaman Khan Bappy, a young filmmaker is making a difference in the art scene of Bangladesh.

Carrying an MBBS in one hand, and a camera in the other, Ata Mohammad Adnan showed the world that even busy doctors have pursuable passions. With recognition from home and abroad alike, Ata is now a well known name in the world of photography.

A new study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota has found a three-way link among antibiotic use in infants, changes in the gut bacteria, and disease later in life.

U.S. residents' exposure to extreme heat could increase four- to six-fold by mid-century, due to both a warming climate and a population that's growing especially fast in the hottest regions of the country, according to new research.

Hasan Shams Ahmed is a CIMA Course Leader and Lecturer for the Financial Pillar at LCBS Dhaka. Right after high school, Ahmed opted for something unconventional -- not signing up for an undergraduate degree.

Thousands of Bangladeshis have been trafficked to South-East Asian Countries like Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.

How can I learn more about my career opportunities?” - a question that arises among all students near the end of graduation.

“You have to find what sparks a light in you so that you in your own way can illuminate the world.” ― Oprah Winfrey

“good Books, Like Good Friends, Are Few And Chosen; The More Select, The More Enjoyable.”

I liked the topic of this week's (published on May 22, 2015) 'Spotlight' of the Star Weekend (From A Fading Era).

Technology has become an undeniable part of our life. We depend on it to help us keep in touch, be updated and interact with the world around us.