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Abir Hossain

Abir Hossain is a sub-editor at Campus, Rising Stars, and Star Youth. He can be reached at: abir.hossain@thedailystar.net

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FIFA World Cup / The emotional resonance that tethers us to underdogs

5 July 2026
Beyond the sporting aspect, what many of these teams represent transcends results.
5 July 2026
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Off Campus / The Second Studio announces its arrival in the Bangladesh animation scene

28 June 2026
​Founded by three artists, The Second Studio works across comics, graphic novels, video games, illustration, and animation.
28 June 2026
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The Hive and The Hymn: Tracing roots, resilience, and culture

23 February 2026
The exhibition is part of the larger initiative “Sundarbans Across the Borders: The Spirit of Cultural Resilience.”
23 February 2026
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Young Bangladeshis abroad reflect on postal balloting

5 February 2026
For the first time in Bangladesh’s history, voters residing outside of the country were able to cast their votes for both the national election and the referendum through postal ballots.
5 February 2026
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The fear and the future: what the emergence of AI can mean for our youth

20 January 2026
The notion that artificial intelligence (AI) is going to rewire the basis of our understanding of many entities, even at this point in time, seems a little far-fetched.
20 January 2026
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Through fragments, Tadattwo Onneshan pieces together the forgotten

17 January 2026
Tadattwo Onneshan hints at a powerful reminder, particularly of history.
17 January 2026
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How difficult is it to find accommodation as an international student?

11 December 2025
To be able to return to a space of one’s own is certainly a gift. Yet, for a lot of international students, the very experience of looking for accommodation poses a number of issues.
11 December 2025
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DHET! is an unflinching examination of the absurdities of inertia

9 November 2025
Even through its surreal and often dreamlike quality, DHET! aptly captures the darkness lingering across Dhaka at night.
9 November 2025
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The Connotations Around “Broken Family”

Raising a child is no easy feat. Single parents have to fulfil the roles of both a mother and a father.
1 September 2022
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Motivational speaker loses all credibility after using royalty-free music

With a routine corporate talk over at French-Canadian Detergent taking place last week, Bappy Jaliyat began his presentation.
19 August 2022
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AI-generated imagery: Democratising art or demolishing aspirations?

What we know about creativity and AI has changed by leaps and bounds.
11 August 2022
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Martin Scorsese lauds local entrepreneur and filmmaker as “pioneer of cinema”

The Academy Award winner did not have a shortage of praises for the man.
10 August 2022
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Millionaire’s son buys electric car following closure of local petrol pumps

There is just no winning.
4 August 2022
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Man faces existential crisis as internet brawls fall to zero

A survey conducted by the Department of Hatred over Technology (DHET) revealed a ground-breaking discovery. The phenomenon was thought to be extinct.
30 June 2022
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Making a living through art in Bangladesh

There is no denying that artists are here to stay. Moreover, it is now easier to get your work out to a larger audience.
23 June 2022
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The cost of failed athletic dreams

The dream of playing at the highest level must be backed by belief and hope.
16 March 2022
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The 5 Stages of TikTok

Do any of these apply to you?
5 March 2022
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Sisters’ Psychosis Services

"What secrets do you hold?"
16 February 2022
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The definition of 'Made In Bangladesh', redefined

An aspect of Bangladesh's contribution to the global fast-fashion industry.
9 February 2022
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Films that left an impression in 2021

Flicks that resonated with the SHOUT team.
8 January 2022
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Local borhani connoisseur looks to set new standards

The Fine Borhani Club is a group that bleeds borhani.
29 December 2021
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The significance of remastering classic Bangla songs

We, the audience, must wonder how their legacy can be truly preserved.
10 November 2021
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The Artistry of Classic Bangla Movie Posters

Films that define the golden age of Bangla cinema.
3 November 2021
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Not Just a “Product of Its Time”

The dangers of such standards plague us to this day.
13 October 2021
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A Glimpse Into the Animation Industry of Bangladesh

Where does Bangladesh stand in the animation industry?
1 October 2021
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International Collaborations We Wish Were Possible

Have you ever wondered how it would be if a Bangladeshi artist could have their album cover designed by Tekashi Murakami? Or maybe a graphic novel done by Neil Gaiman and Ahsan Habib? Perhaps even a musical collaboration between Arnob and A.R. Rahman?
18 August 2021
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The (Dis)honour of Salami

1000 taka from the aunt who lives in Canada? Travesty.
5 May 2021
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The odyssey of a young visual artist in Bangladesh

“Why not do it for the sake of exposure?”
7 April 2021
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