The evening of September 8 at The Daily Star Centre saw an outpouring of verses to a live and very interactive audience. Daily Star Books and SHOUT jointly launched our series of Slam Poetry Nights—an evening, every month, of verses recited in the spirit of creative freedom.

Just 34km away from Dinajpur city, Tangon river flows along the Indian border. There is a rubber dam with a bridge over the river. This spot in Bochaganj upazila, Dinajpur is called Ranighat Mor. But now it is known as “Bhabir Mor".

There is no argument about using ballots in reference to national elections, but there is a question about electronic voting machines (EVMs). The CEC said that if there is an agreement among the political parties, the elections can be held using ballot papers instead. What is the significance of CEC's statement? 

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”.

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.

A section of over 350-year-old heritage Bara Katra in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar area has been demolished. Concerned citizens are accusing that administrative loopholes are allowing property owners to disregard this important part of Dhaka’s history.

Teota village of Shibalaya upazila of Manikganj. The memories of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and his wife Pramila are scattered in this village which is located on the bank of Jamuna river. But as time passes, memories are also fading.

It is said that Bangladesh makes one out of every three denim sold in Europe. Globally $64 billion worth denim jeans were sold in 2022 and Bangladesh holds around 24.6 percent share of the global denim market. But unfortunately, denim exports from Bangladesh fell 40 percent this year.

Khaled Mahmud Sujon plays many a role in Bangladesh cricket. The former national team captain, currently the team's director, is constantly at the receiving end of criticism from media and fans. 

Can the practice of party-based politics benefit students in any meaningful way?

How did Dinajpur, a district bordering with India, become a bustling hub of drugs?

The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange rose 52 points last week from the previous week. Though the index dropped first two trading days but the week experienced a rising trend at the end.

Bangladesh currently holds 6.8 percent share of the global garments market. In the last two years, the country’s apparel sector’s supply chain got disrupted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and later by the Ukraine-Russia war.

A film inspired by the legendary Swadhin Bangla football team, Damal is set to hit the theatres next month on October 28. Sariful Razz, who played the leading role as the football team's captain in the film, and director Raihan Rafi were present in this special episode of The Daily Star's NON STRIKER'S END powered by Daraz. 

Cox’s Bazar is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Bangladesh.

The opening batting positions have been a cause for concern for Bangladesh men's team for a long time. Regardless of the format, the team suffers from not having any regular pair in any of the format.

On September 3, Bangabandhu International Convention Centre filled up with celebrities, influencers, and artists to celebrate the Blender's Choice - The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2021. Star after star entered the event, dazzling those present with their gorgeous outfits.

Recently, Bangladesh Chhatra League formed committees at 39 private universities. The authorities at these universities, teachers, students and their parents are all concerned about this.

After making the final of the Asia Cup in last two editions, Bangladesh made an early exit, from group stages, this time around.

During his lifetime of service, government employee Emdadul Haque had travelled Dhaka-Chattogram and Dhaka-Sylhet routes via train several times without a ticket. But after his recent retirement, he regretted it. Finally, he calculated all his outstanding fares, and paid it to the railway authorities.