Is it possible for humans to forget their native language? Is it possible for them to abandon their cultural identity?

On June 3, 2010, 117 people were burnt alive in the Nimtoli fire tragedy of Old Dhaka. The authorities decided that extremely dangerous chemicals would no longer be kept in Old Dhaka.

On February 20, 2019, 71 people lost their lives in a fire at Chawkbazar’s Churihatta. After the tragedy, the government decided to close down all the chemical warehouses in the area. Because of the population density, authorities decided to relocate the warehouses to a safer location. But in reality, even after 3 years, the warehouses haven’t been relocated. Warehouses are still operational without any necessary safety measures. The locals are still living in a hazardous area.

We have two of Bangladesh's most celebrated music professionals with us in this episode of Star Entertainment News of The Week, who have redefined the definition of Bengali music for the entire Bengal region.

Ram Thakur Mela, the fair that’s decorated with traditional items, ended recently. It’s known as “Ramshadhur Mela”. This fair is held on the last three days of the Bengali month “Poush” in Shariatpur’s Dingamanik union. The three-day fair was organised on February 10 to mark the 63rd anniversary of the establishment of Sri Sri Satyanarayana Sheba Mandir.

Throughout the country, middle class and working-class people are being forced to compromise their lifestyles because of the soaring prices of everything. Even the transport costs have increased. To rub salt in the wound, the government is looking to increase the price of utilities like gas and water. The number of middle-class people in TCB lines is increasing by the day. But the TCB isn't able to fulfil the demands. What is the government doing for the working-class people?

Aiman Sadat from Chittagong has his mind on the racing track. Not having a racing track in Bangladesh didn’t stop him, he practices using computer simulation.

Amar Ekushey Boi Mela 2022 has started. Due to Covid restrictions, the fair couldn’t go ahead in it’s usual setting. A lot of people were deprived of the festival. The book fair has started again this year amidst concerns and confusion over the duration and scope of the fair.

Access to information and freedom of speech are constitutional rights of every citizen of a democratic country. The current government passed Digital Security Act in 2018. However, according to Bangladeshi news media, this act has been misused from time to time. Many even opined it to be conflicting with the citizens’ right to legal protection.

Since release, Shakun Batra directed “Gehraiyaan” has been the centre of discussion, criticism and praise by movie lovers. Starring Deepika Padukone, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday and Dhairya Karwa, "Gehrayan" is now one of the most popular movies on Amazon Prime.

Edible oil prices have increased once again. The government decided to raise the prices of loose and bottled soybean oil by Tk 7 and Tk 8 per litre respectively.

The global uniform manufacturing industry for the Military, Navy, Fire Brigade and police is worth $ 370 billion. Bangladesh exports approximately $ 500-$ 600 million worth of technical clothing or uniforms every year. Which countries and under what conditions does Bangladesh export these uniforms? What is the potential for Bangladesh in this international uniform market?

After legends like Lata Mangeshkar and Sandhya Mukhopadhyay, Indian singer, composer and music director Bappi Lahiri has passed away. Bappi Lahiri was very sick towards the end. He was admitted to a hospital on February 15 after his physical condition deteriorated. The 69-year-old singer took his last breath in Mumbai. He entertained people all over the world, including Bangladesh through his songs.

Sandhya Mukhopadhyay, a lighthouse of Bangla music, has passed away at the age of 90. There are a few branches of Bangla music that she did not enrich with her talent.

The first metro rail project of Bangladesh is currently underway. The route from Uttara to Agargaon will be inaugurated on December 16 this year. Rest of the project is supposed to be completed by December 2023. However, the Metro Rail authorities once wanted an additional Tk 11,000 crores to finish the construction. Now the authorities are asking for additional Tk 1,000 crores for running and maintenance of the project. Why does the cost keep increasing?

Although they look like apples, they taste completely different. Farmers of Khulna's Dumuria upazila have been cultivating a new variety of plums (kul boroi) that resemble Kashmiri apples -- which is exceeding all their expectations. With its reddish complexion over light yellow or green skin, Kashmiri Apple Kul is larger in shape than other available varieties like Baukul and Thai Kul.

The term of the last Election Commission ended on February 14. The search committee has already released the names of 322 people for the next election commission. Various political parties, organisations, or individuals have also nominated themselves to this search committee. Whose names have been shortlisted? Have the political parties been able to go beyond their own party bias. Is there a possibility to make a fair and acceptable election commission from the shortlist?

It looks like a small part of the Netherlands in Gazipur - an elegant garden decorated with tulips.

Back in 2015, a group of young entrepreneurs started using technology to reach out to thousands of students, trying to get them on board with a new way of getting an education, which they called 10 Minute School.

At least 11 zebras, a tiger and a lioness died at the Bangabandhu Safari Park in Gazipur between January 2 and February 3.