‘Like a morning after a nuclear attack’
24 March 2023, 18:00 PM Weekend Read
For the Love of Tea
7 January 2022, 18:00 PM Star Literature
Court Corner / SC forms committee against sexual harassment
4 November 2021, 18:00 PM SEXUAL HARASSMENT
How new autocrats curb press freedom
28 November 2019, 18:00 PM Star Weekend
(Uncertain) Future of Journalism in Bangladesh
28 November 2019, 18:00 PM Star Weekend
“Predisposed journalism can never grow and sustain”
28 November 2019, 18:00 PM Star Weekend
Putting the “news” in our news feeds
28 November 2019, 18:00 PM Star Weekend

Printable Solar Cells Just Got a Little Closer

A U of T Engineering innovation could make printing solar cells as easy and inexpensive as printing a newspaper.
23 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Illuminating Origin of Organics

NASA's Dawn spacecraft recently detected organic-rich areas on Ceres. Scientists evaluated the geology of the regions to conclude that the organics are most likely native to the dwarf planet.
23 February 2017, 18:00 PM

How ‘Talash’ Has Brought Bangladesh and South Korea a Step Closer

When a research professor at the Kim-Dae-Jung Presidential Library and Museum of Yonsei University in South-Korea, Professor Seung- Hee
23 February 2017, 18:00 PM

On Jazz and Blues

If music be the food of love, play on. And if it be jazz, let it play the whole night!
23 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Menacing Our Society

Md Al Amin, an examinee of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) 2017 was baffled by an unusual offer from one of his friends.
23 February 2017, 18:00 PM

STAR DIARY

The other day I was going to pick some fruits from our village garden when I saw a few people beating a newt mercilessly.
23 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Shamsur Rahman

Shamsur Rahman was a Bangladeshi poet, columnist and journalist. Rahman, who emerged in the latter half of the 20th century, wrote more than sixty books of poetry and is considered a key figure in Bengali literature.
23 February 2017, 18:00 PM

‘You Can be Guddubura Too!’

Anisul Hoque is definitely the most popular writer of his time, especially if you consider the variety of his writing and number of formats in Bengali Literature he has touched and excelled in. Usually, when one talks about Hoque's work, his novel-fictions and his columns take the lead.
23 February 2017, 05:41 AM

'A Surprisingly Great Read!’

By adding 'Surprisingly' before 'Great Read', I'm NOT in anyway trying to imply that good work is not expected from this writer. In fact, there were no expectations whatsoever – at all from Wasim Subhan Choudhury!
22 February 2017, 05:46 AM

‘Size Does Matter!’

Ok, let's see what's the right word for this... Charmed? Fascinated? Attracted? No, maybe all of them or maybe 'captivated' rounds it up well!
21 February 2017, 05:20 AM

‘A Book of Poems with Out of Ordinary Cover, Size, and Content’

One must not judge a book by its cover. The handy – a bit smaller than the regular book size, has proven the year old proverb wrong. Besides the size, you will definitely pick up the book for its extraordinary cover design by Sabyashachi Hazra, and as you open and brush through some random pages – you'll buy and take this book home with you for sure!
20 February 2017, 04:54 AM

'An Amazing Way of Historical Story Telling - Revived'

Samar Paul is a popular name among Bengali Readers, especially for the ones who love to read the history of this region. Among countless similar researchers and writers, according to me, only Samar Paul tells you the history in simple yet a fun way which will make a light fiction lover a fan of historical writings.
19 February 2017, 09:55 AM

‘Crime Pays, even after 46 years!’

Anoy, a student of class nine, starts the longest journey of his life on a winter night all by himself. Six hours in a bus to Shunamganj, long rickshaw ride to Haluaghat, and finally a boat ride to Narayantola – his uncle's place very close to India's border is the destination. His holiday trip turns to a bitter one within two hours when he almost took out his mobile phone to call his father but puts it down because everything in life is an experience – he believes. Plus, he is a brave little kid, good at both studies and sports, especially cricket and martial arts. His hobbies are listening to and singing Tagore songs and just reading detective stories. Little did he knew that he is about to become a detective himself soon.
18 February 2017, 05:51 AM

The Forgotten History of Dhaka Gate

Once upon a time, it used to mark the terminus of the largest city of undivided Bengal; currently it lies uncared for, surrounded by
16 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Cine Brothers

The director is a pivotal figure in the making of a feature film. The singular focus ensures the homogeneity of the plot and of the story of the film. The redoubtable Dilip Kumar in his twilight years used to dabble in the work of his director. The Hindi version of Sagina Mahato is mentioned as a reference.
16 February 2017, 18:00 PM

In Conversation with Wendy Kopp

In 2015, Teach For Bangladesh, a partner organisation of Teach for All, a global network of organisations working towards educational
16 February 2017, 18:00 PM

QUIRKY SCIENCE

A new Zika vaccine candidate has the potential to protect against the virus with a single dose, according to a research team led by
16 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Coding for Kids: 400 children join programming session

It is a common perception that coding or computer programming is not for everyone and that it requires sound knowledge of
16 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Where have all the stories gone?

The children's corner at the Boi mela, filled with books, is always a friendly, fun and happening area. In fact, this is the nook where you
16 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Star Diary

Every February, I do not let go of the opportunity to revive my love for reading by visiting the Boi Mela. I let my children accompany
16 February 2017, 18:00 PM