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The story behind Jahid’s viral video unfolds

Remember the video of the boy singing a local song with a tourist in Cox’s Bazar that went viral last month? Well, thanks to the musician in the video the story does not end there.
5 April 2016, 05:13 AM

Dhaka’s treasure trove

Dhaka Kendra, a private museum, continues to astound visitors with its huge collection showcasing the history of Old Dhaka, since its inauguration in 1997 at Mohini Das Lane. Nestled inside the building are rare antique collections from the past life of the city, from daily life artifacts of nobles to old photographs along with many other treasures, one would be amazed to see.
2 April 2016, 07:33 AM

[WATCH] Celebrating the life of Diti

Very few know that the talented actress actually aspired to become a singer. But she established herself as one of the most loved actress both on television and silver screen.
31 March 2016, 12:33 PM

Losing fish to tobacco

As the nation's and possibly South Asia's major natural breeding ground for carp fishes like ruhi, katol and mrigal (Indian carp) from where fishermen collect spawns, the 98-kilometre Halda River that runs through Khagrachhari is unique.
28 March 2016, 18:00 PM

MasterChef judge Matt Preston talks to Star Lifestyle

Matt Preston, renowned food writer, critic and judge on the hit TV show MasterChef Australia is here in Bangladesh to promote the cookie brand Rivoli.
28 March 2016, 09:48 AM

VLCC’s Vandana talks about men-women grooming

Founder of VLCC Health Care Ltd Vandana Luthra recently visits Dhaka to see her beauty and wellness establishments here.
27 March 2016, 09:51 AM

Colours of Holi in Dhaka

The colourful festival of Holi in Dhaka, takes place across the country as well as at the thousand-year old Dhakeswari Mandir.
24 March 2016, 05:53 AM

March 1971: The Killing of Jyotirmoy Guhathakurta

On March 25, 1971, armed with tanks, mortars and armoured vehicles a Pakistani military convoy picked up Professor Jyotirmoy Guhathakurta, the then provost of Jagannath Hall, after cordoning off the entire Dhaka University campus with tanks, mortars and armed vehicles.
23 March 2016, 10:14 AM

[WATCH] Baatighar: Readers’ Big Den

Bookstore Baatighar began its journey in 2005 in an area of around hundred square feet in Cheragi Pahar, Chittagong. Within a very short span of time the store’s friendly atmosphere became popular in the city. From its initial tiny shop of only 100 square feet it has now expanded to a 1600 square feet haven for book-lovers of all ages as well a hub for writers and cultural activists.
21 March 2016, 08:25 AM

Dhaka’s risky streets with kids driving buses, human hauliers

In any country, one has to be an adult to qualify as a driver. But in Bangladesh, one does not have to obey that law to become a driver – and that literally means it is “allowed”.
16 March 2016, 08:04 AM

Pilgrims of mythical Chandranath Hill

Several hundred thousand Hindu devotees of the country embark on a pilgrimage every year at the scenic and fabled Chandranath hill in Sitakunda upazila of Chittagong.
15 March 2016, 05:07 AM

A dream of self-identity fulfilled

As a school teacher, wife and mother of two sons, Mahfuza Mina from Bongram village of Pabna's Bera upazila is like many a contemporary Bangladeshi woman: busy...
7 March 2016, 18:00 PM

[WATCH] Trending strange flavoured teas on Dhaka Streets

As tea has become integral part of adda at home or at any hangout place in the country, tea vendors are coming up with innovative ideas of fusion.
5 March 2016, 09:58 AM

She dodged traffickers, can’t break social prejudice

Ayesha Siddika who was kidnapped from Benapole border and sold to flesh traders in Kozhikode, Kerala in May 2015, sheds light on her captive life to protest against the social exclusion and constant insults she has been enduring since her return to Bangladesh in last December.
29 February 2016, 07:34 AM

Meet folk rock fusion band ‘Lalon’

Band Lalon is famous for its fusion music with a touch of ethnicity and a dash western. The band begins its journey in Khulna nine years ago.
21 February 2016, 06:23 AM

A language hero’s search for patriotism

Language hero Abdul Quader Bhasani says he gets teary eyed when he sees people have no patriotism in them. “I shall never forget Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani’s advice of loving this country, my nation with patriotism. And I still continue to do that.”
18 February 2016, 09:12 AM

[WATCH] Foodiez Choice Awards 2015: Pizza at SBARRO Restaurant

As a part of Daily Star Foodiez Choice Awards, The Daily Star and Dhaka Foodies decided to visit eateries that have been nominated for awards in different categories. SBARRO is an internationally renowned pizzeria chain.
13 February 2016, 09:39 AM

Chittagong garden hosts 32 types of bamboos

Have you ever heard of ‘Kolshi/Ghoti Bash’ a bamboo that is shaped like a pitcher or ever seen ‘Lotha Bash’, a bamboo vine? If you have a doubt whether such bamboos really exist or you are being bamboozled, you should visit the unique bamboo garden of Chittagong city.
13 February 2016, 09:32 AM

[WATCH] Shipbuilders eye good spot in $500b market

Shipbuilding used to be one of the earliest industries in Bengal that expanded over the oceans from the Indian sea to the Persian Gulf. But it had died down centuries ago with the advent of industrial revolution. When marine engineer Sakhawat Hossain tossed a plan in 1995 to his friends to build cargo vessels—it was an idea that was never tried in the country before.
10 February 2016, 05:42 AM

Shamima finds fortune in betel nut cutting

Shamima Akhter is now pursuing her betel nut cutting business, and she has not only changed her fate, but has also helped three thousand other poor women in Chittagong’s Patiya area.
9 February 2016, 08:40 AM