Physically Challenged Development Foundation launches website

Physically Challenged Development Foundation (PDF) yesterday launched its official website for their signature event PDF Summer Challenge-2015 at The Daily Star Centre, says a press release.
13 May 2015

Rotary Club sends help to Nepal

Rotary Club of Dhaka Cosmopolitan and Dhaka Community Hospital jointly arranged medical assistance for Nepal earthquake victims recently, said a press release.
12 May 2015

The motorcycle from 'Tron: Legacy' sold at auction for $77k

The bike purchased at auction is a replica of the one that Garrett Hedlund, the actor who played young Sam Flynn in 2010's "Tron: Legacy," was seen riding on screen.
12 May 2015

Analysis: A Mother’s Day gift from police!

When cops swooped on the protesters, it only reflected the government’s and the administration’s indifferent attitude towards the Pahela Baishakh sexual assault. We were shocked because we as civilized human beings expected rational reaction from the authorities. We should not have.
11 May 2015

After 252 years, English warship to be recovered off Uruguay

A sunken English warship, perhaps holding a treasure chest of gold coins onboard, will be raised from its watery grave off the coast of Uruguay after being submerged for some 252 years.
10 May 2015

Mask exhibit starts at Galleri Kaya

A 12-day group exhibition of masks by 15 contemporary artists of Bangladesh began at Galleri Kaya in the capital's Uttara yesterday,
9 May 2015

Bumper Haribhanga mango harvest likely in Rangpur

The fibreless, fleshy and delicious variety of mango, Haribhanga, which has become popular at home and abroad, is likely to see
9 May 2015

Japan's man-sized mascot bear goes to Cannes

Kumamon -- a stylised creation with red cheeks and a fixed grin -- is to attend the premier global film festival when it opens in the south of France this week.
9 May 2015

Bangabandhu’s granddaughter Tulip Siddiq becomes British MP

Three British-Bangladeshis -- including Tulip Siddiq, granddaughter of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman -- have made it to the House of Commons in the UK general election with Labour Party tickets.
8 May 2015

1 MINUTE PLEASE!

Tawsif Mahbub is a young actor, who has successfully captured the hearts of many in Bangladesh.
7 May 2015

ABOUT TOWN

WATERNESS.... THE FIRST EVER DANCE THEATRE IN BANGLADESH
7 May 2015

TO POST OR NOT TO POST

While social media has facilitated people's right of expressing their opinions on different issues, at times users' personal opinions, or extreme views on issues like sexism, racism, religion, politics, even cricket, also stir controversy leading to a conflict.
7 May 2015

Bangalees celebrate 154th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore today

The self-expression of God is in the variedness of creation; and our attitude towards the Infinite must in its expression also have
7 May 2015

SNAPSHOT

“In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.”
7 May 2015

RU students donate money for Nepal quake victims

Some students of Rajshahi University donated Tk 15,300 for the earthquake victims in Nepal yesterday.
7 May 2015

BANNING NOT A SOLUTION

The main thing to establish is not that the freedom of expression is being controlled but that the culture of impunity is to be removed from the said 'expression'.
7 May 2015

MAILBOX

“Surviving The Tremors”
7 May 2015

NUMBERS 13

Scientists have developed a new test that can predict with 100% accuracy whether someone will develop cancer up to 13 years in the
7 May 2015

For the Love of Food

Anika Ahmed is a young entrepreneur who has entered the restaurant business recently, and has already reached great heights with The Glasshouse Brasserie.
7 May 2015

THE WORLD OF COLOUR

In the world of art, Firoz Mahmud needs no further introduction. From New York to Tokyo, his work has been showcased in more than 200 exhibitions and received immense popularity among art critics.
7 May 2015