The Daily Star

Are K-pop storylines overrated?

A storyline is a narrative that idols will have across a couple of years and a few comebacks at least.
18 March 2023, 15:00 PM

Rifqa: A spellbinding account of persecution, courage, and survival

At its core, Rifqa is a book about human struggles in painfully inhumane circumstances.
16 March 2023, 00:00 AM

Demystifying brain fog

Brain fog is cognitive dysfunction that leaves us feeling disoriented, absent, and tired.
16 March 2023, 00:00 AM

TWICE is “Ready To Be” Set Free with new mini album

The album manages to stand its ground amongst all other releases for being another consistently enjoyable album from the group.
14 March 2023, 13:00 PM

4 underrated American trash TV shows everyone needs to watch

Although trash TV is too low-brow for some people, it's undoubtedly a good way to relax.
13 March 2023, 15:00 PM

The glaring racial disparity of the Oscars

The Oscars has never tried to hide its bias towards white actors and filmmakers.
12 March 2023, 17:00 PM

Striking a balance between mocks and self-study

To maximise the learning output, students should take a methodical approach while sitting for mocks.
12 March 2023, 13:09 PM

The tragedy of online friends

While it is golden to have online friendships reach the real world, many connections that transpire online never leave the dark backdrop of our inbox.
9 March 2023, 09:17 AM

The ghosts called lost friends

When we remember these lost friends, memory comes in layers.
9 March 2023, 09:09 AM

The distressing reality of “literally me” characters

The iconic characters have maintained their relevance years after their debut, but for all the wrong reasons.
7 March 2023, 17:00 PM

The need for women-only scholarships

To address this "double standard," the thin line between equality and equity needs to be understood.
2 March 2023, 00:00 AM

How corruption is perpetuated across generations in Bangladesh

This is not surprising in a country where adolescents are generally discouraged from thinking about politics and social issues, because these supposedly only concern adults.
2 March 2023, 00:00 AM

Can lo-fi music actually help you study?

Lo-fi videos claim to have solved a timeless question: how to improve your grades easily. And like a moth to a flame, hordes of students have flocked towards music’s holy grail.
1 March 2023, 17:00 PM

Underrated animated movies and TV shows you should watch

Here is a list of some recent animated projects which many people may not have heard of but should definitely check out:
28 February 2023, 17:00 PM

How ChatGPT is affecting writers

Some remain fearful while others seem excited with this new tool at their disposal.
27 February 2023, 17:00 PM

The Menu: Social commentary served on a silver platter

The Menu served, ate, but it certainly left some crumbs behind.
20 February 2023, 13:00 PM

Journey through the centre of Cunk - A review of Cunk on Earth

The show essentially gives you a bite-sized glimpse into the history of Earth with Philomena Cunk, an ill-informed journalist.
19 February 2023, 17:00 PM

A guide to building a bouquet

A bouquet is so much more than a bunch of flowers tied together with plastic and ribbons.
13 February 2023, 13:00 PM

The Daily Star attains Superbrand status

The Bangladesh Brand Forum revealed the names of 40 local brands that received this honour in various categories through an awards ceremony at the Sheraton Dhaka yesterday
12 February 2023, 13:27 PM

A ranking of all the days leading up to Valentine’s Day

The day for love already has a reputation for being capitalistic and preying on lovestruck couples, and it only gets worse with every iteration.
7 February 2023, 16:53 PM