When dance speaks the language of resilience and spirit
Named one of the BBC's 100 most inspirational and powerful women in 2023, Ivy has emerged as a beacon of strength—not just for marginalised individuals or trauma survivors but…
Bangladesh
Dhaka’s saree styles return with a twist – jackets, shirts and cardigans galore
The best part about winter styling? Stylish outerwear that is relegated to the dark corners of our wardrobe throughout the year.
Move over, Gucci! Bangladesh’s old-school gamcha is now the coolest thing in fashion
After a long hiatus, these vibrant checks are now making a major comeback in the Bangladeshi fashion scene, carving out a niche through their undeniable potential to marry…
Planter shopping: The quest for the perfect terracotta pot 8pm
For the gardeners of urban Dhaka, it's time to prepare for winter flowers, with many people doing rooftop or balcony gardening. PHOTO: THE DAILY STAR
Onion prices in Bangladesh fall at wholesale but retail rates remain higher
The arrival of imported onions has had little impact on retail prices as each kilogramme (kg) of onion is selling for about Tk 100 to Tk 110, marking a decrease of just Tk 10 over…
Tired of swiping? Let AI find your soulmate!
AI-based matchmaking offers a major advantage by decreasing the sensation of "dating fatigue."
Passenger numbers plummet on Bangladesh-India routes following Aug 5
Airlines have been blaming India's restricted visa issuance as the main cause.
Six essential Rabindranaths you should read
Rabindranath is evoked often, and with spontaneity in our everyday lives. But perhaps he is recalled with a particular kind of urgency when we experience turmoil of the kind we…
As Britain burns, echoes of a dark past reverberate through the South Asian diaspora
The cataclysm began on July 29, when the tragic stabbings of six-year-old Bebe King, seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe, and nine-year-old Alice Dailca Aguiar at a Taylor…
Indonesian citizen dies in Bangladesh riots
The person, identified only by their initials DU, was staying in a hotel which caught fire on Monday during the riots, and later died after having inhaled too much smoke. DU had…