Events / Students from Australian International School pay a visit to The Daily Star
2 September 2026
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Rising Stars
Interviews / Bangladesh's young mathematicians shine at WMI 2026
1 September 2026
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Stars on the rise
Education / The A level grading system explained
17 August 2026
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Education
TV Series / The Wonderfools: Messy at first, but surprisingly worth the ride
11 August 2026
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Rising Stars
Reader Submission / How society’s obsession with success harms young people’s mental health
11 August 2026
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Rising Stars
Reader Submission / Smiles that changed my perspective
10 August 2026
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Rising Stars
Movies / Nolan’s reframing of The Odyssey
6 August 2026
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Campus
Reader Submission / The piper’s solace
3 August 2026
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Fiction
Movies / Backrooms is a liminal nightmare, until it isn’t
2 August 2026
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Pop culture
Movies / Spider-Man: Brand New Day: A timeless hero’s confrontation with isolation
1 August 2026
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Pop Culture
Scholastica Inter School Debate Tournament: VH 1 and NDS 1 crowned champions
Scholastica Debate Club returned with their flagship event “Scholastica Inter School Debate Tournament (SIDT)” on February 2. SIDT is a long-running annual event of the Scholastica Debate Club and has made a name for itself in the Bangladeshi debate circuit.
19 February 2024
Why young people should read The Adventures of Tintin
Almost a decade has passed since then, and Tintin still remains a timeless classic.
30 January 2024
From Bangladesh to Panama: Bangladeshi robotics team clinches fifth position at World Robot Olympiad 2023
In conversation with Israfil Shaheen Arannya, silver medallist at the World Robot Olympiad (WRO).
26 January 2024
United we thrive: The significance of community
The whole concept of individualism places great value on personal freedom, self-reliance, and self-expression. The philosophy of individualism has played a vital role in forming what modern society is today and is considered one of the rudimentary values of Western civilisation.
25 January 2024
The state of sports in schools
Schools, therefore, often remain an oasis in an otherwise barren concrete desert without publicly accessible alternatives.
25 January 2024
Is A level Psychology right for you?
Even if psychology isn’t your intended major, studying it for A levels helps develop strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
25 January 2024
Explained: Bangladesh’s Economy
One of the critical aspects of understanding how an economy works is understanding how money flows.
25 January 2024
The NCTB's approach to English language education needs to be better
The lack of creativity in the English textbook makes the students uninterested in the subject.
25 January 2024
Curious minds from Australian International School pay The Daily Star a visit
On January 21, 2024, a group of class five students from Australian International School (AUSIS) paid a visit to The Daily Star office in Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Dhaka, on an educational field trip.
25 January 2024
Pokémon Concierge: A stop-motion for all ages
Pokémon Concierge tells the story of Haru, a 20-something young adult riddled with anxiety, coming to the luxurious Pokémon Resort to start a new life as a concierge.
25 January 2024
Living a pop culture fantasy
Anica Hossain shares her cosplaying experience – how she got into it, what it takes to cosplay, and how enthusiasts can get into this art form of brining fictional characters to life.
21 January 2024
9-year-old Indian-American on "World's Brightest" students list
Nine-year-old Indian-American schoolgirl Preesha Chakraborty was recently named in the "World's Brightest" students list by Johns Hopkins Centre for Talented Youth. The list is based on the results of above-grade-level tests of over 16,000 students across 90 countries.
16 January 2024
Student life
Life as a student will have many ups and downs but it is all worth it in the end.
9 January 2024
Explained: The branches of Bangladesh's government
How does Bangladesh’s government work? Who is the head of the government? What is the upcoming election about?
6 January 2024
Dandelionz and The Daily Star host the ‘Creating Patriots’ event for kids
On December 23rd, the premises of Dandelionz in Dhanmondi was filled with excitement as young minds gathered for the "Creating Patriots" event, organised in association with The Daily Star. As part of the celebration of Victory Day, this daylong program aimed to empower children aged 8-12 to become the changemakers Bangladesh needs.
3 January 2024
When the sky lights up
A special comic this week on Rising Stars
28 December 2023
Nailing your university essays: The dos and don’ts
Making sure to stick to the prompt and ticking all your requirements can massively streamline your writing process.
28 December 2023
The whoas and woes of bunking classes
The feeling of freedom that comes with not having to sit through classes where time passes at half the speed.
28 December 2023
Life through the lens of an electricity pole
Today, I am covered in lines. Rust from the rain, and the occasional overflowing water from the drain paint my feet in unchangeable colours.
28 December 2023
Homesick
Once a homebody, nestled in its embrace. Now lost, a wanderer in a boundless space.
28 December 2023