Is rail the new frontier in export-import for Bangladesh-India?

For the past 50 years Bangladesh has been unable to export goods via the Indian railway.
29 September 2022, 14:59 PM

Tech Academy: Taking Bangladeshi children to the int’l robotics arena

Tech Academy is a robotics school dedicated for children. The tech academy will represent Bangladesh in this year’s “First Global Challenge” for the 5th year in a row.
29 September 2022, 04:07 AM

Price hike of essentials: Are we at the mercy of a select few businesses?

The increase in prices of daily necessities has resulted in instability in the country’s markets. In response to this situation, Bangladesh Competition Commission has filed 44 cases against 36 individuals and companies, accusing them of creating an artificial crisis in the market. 
28 September 2022, 14:20 PM

Country’s first private observatory in Gazipur

For those who are interested in space, they’d be delighted to know that the country's first privately owned astro-observatory has been set up at Bindubari in Sreepur Upazila of Gazipur.
28 September 2022, 04:14 AM

Do we need to be worried about e-sim in iPhone 14 series?

The unveiling of the iPhone 14 has users worried about e-sim connectivity. Will the iPhone 14 series only support e-sim? What will happen to non-e-sim users if that is the case?
27 September 2022, 15:08 PM

"Disappeared" persons share experience of their "detention"

The people who "disappeared" and then returned appear to have suppressed their experience during their disappearance.
26 September 2022, 13:56 PM

Darasbari mosque: Visiting one of the oldest mosques in Bangladesh

Darasbari Mosque, located in Chapainawabganj, was built in 1479 AD. But how many of us know about this historic landmark?
26 September 2022, 04:15 AM

The odd case of Bandarban UNO breaking trophies in a fit of rage

Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Alikadam, Bandarban Mehruba Islam is seen in a viral video breaking the trophy of a local football tournament.
25 September 2022, 13:52 PM

Wasfia Nazreen on scaling the deadliest summit

Wasfia Nazreen is the first Bangladeshi to climb the highest summits on each continent. This year, she climbed the second highest mountain K2 - also known as the savage mountain.
23 September 2022, 14:37 PM

Was BFF's reception for SAFF champions a vanity show?

There are several criticisms about the celebration of the female national team and the overall management of the Bangladesh Football Federation. Have the winners received the recognition they truly deserve?
22 September 2022, 12:58 PM

How Unilever found success in South Asia

In today’s Star Business Talk, Unilever South Asia’s Chief Human Resource Officer Anuradha Razdan has shared with The Daily Star about how the company found their success in the Indian subcontinent and what they offer to their employees to make Unilever the employer of choice
22 September 2022, 04:16 AM

Bhela Bhashani festival of Manikganj

Every year, the Bhela Bhashani festival takes place in West Sheota of Manikganj to celebrate the life of Khaja Khwaja Khijir.
20 September 2022, 02:30 AM

Miniket rice: Are we being deceived twice? 

There’s a lot of demand for miniket rice. But in reality, a miniket variety doesn’t exist. So what is the rice that is being sold under the name Miniket? Are people being deceived?
19 September 2022, 15:24 PM

Behind the scenes of a star-studded evening

Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT and Digital Content Awards was chalk-full of stars, influencers and celebrities.
19 September 2022, 04:03 AM

Susang Durgapur: A beautiful land of river, lake, forest and hillocks

There is a piece of heaven in the northern part of Mymensingh division that is Susang Durgapur. The calm and quiet area is known for the beauty of the Someshwari river. But one can also see hillocks, blue-green lakes, forests, and the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous people living here.
18 September 2022, 02:12 AM

“Emotion influences creativity”

On today's edition of Star Candid, we sit down with musician and composer Armeen Musa, to discuss her thoughts on music and poetry.
17 September 2022, 04:05 AM

Breeding mice for snake food

Mice are carefully bred and fed on shelves to become food for 60 venomous snakes. In today's Inside Bangladesh, watch how mice are bred.
16 September 2022, 05:24 AM

First Super Specialised Hospital of Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the first “Super Specialised Hospital” in the country. This Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Super Specialized Hospital is the first of its kind in the country and contains a number of state-of-the-art facilities.
14 September 2022, 19:56 PM

Story matters the most: Totini

Tanjim Saiyara Totini has come to the limelight in a short space of time. She received a lot of praise for her work in “Shuhashini” and “Kolpona”. Now, she is going to appear in the film --- “Joya and Sharmin”.
13 September 2022, 02:18 AM

Museum for police martyrs of 1971 Liberation War

The Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) constructed the "Police Liberation War Memorial Museum" to preserve the memory of the police martyrs of the Liberation War in 1971. Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal inaugurated the museum.
12 September 2022, 17:47 PM