An evening at Sumaya Khan’s Supper Club
29 June 2026, 19:23 PM
Experience intimate storytelling at The Supper Club in Banani, where designer and home cook Sumaya Khan blends nostalgia with innovation like bhorta sushi, connecting diners through deeply personal, comforting flavours rooted in South Asian heritage.
29 June 2026, 19:23 PM
#Profile / Elita Karim reflects on creativity, comfort, and fashion
29 June 2026, 19:13 PM
Embrace authentic fashion with Bangladeshi singer and journalist Elita Karim as she collaborates with designer Shahrukh Amin, blending comfort, cultural roots, and body positivity into an inspiring personal style that reflects a lifetime of meaningful storytelling.
29 June 2026, 19:13 PM
#Profile / How Sadia Anika Hasan is changing fashion conversations
28 June 2026, 19:12 PM
Analyze Bangladeshi fashion commentary with creator Sadia Anika Hasan as she bridges journalism and culture. Explore how regional identities, Jamdani heritage handlooms, and changing social trends shape the nation's distinct global style narrative.
28 June 2026, 19:12 PM
#Profile / Can your clothes improve your wellbeing? Tasfia Ahmed thinks they can
27 June 2026, 18:02 PM
Discover Dhaka designer Tasfia Ahmed's upcoming fashion label relaunch, blending traditional Bangladeshi Kantha embroidery with contemporary silhouettes. This breathable, local-to-global collection prioritizes mental wellbeing, sustainable craftsmanship, and timeless versatility over fast fashion marketing trends.
27 June 2026, 18:02 PM
#Profile / How Afsana Ferdousi uses fashion to preserve cultural heritage
21 June 2026, 15:32 PM
Celebrate Bangladeshi sustainable fashion with visual storyteller Afsana Ferdousi, who transforms traditional textiles into meaningful narratives. Her contemporary designs empower local artisans, preserving cultural heritage and reshaping global perceptions of Bangladesh as a creative powerhouse.
21 June 2026, 15:32 PM
#Profile / Ezmat Naz Haque reveals the reality of fashion business
15 June 2026, 14:03 PM
Empower your entrepreneurial journey by discovering how fashion designer Ezmat Naz Haque navigates the Bangladesh garment industry, balancing artistic expression with business realities while rebuilding her iconic clothing brand Rima Naz through pure persistence.
15 June 2026, 14:03 PM
#Profile / Moureen Zahir is challenging global views of Bangladeshi fashion
14 June 2026, 18:59 PM
Discover how Moureen Zahir built her fashion brand Maia in Bangladesh, transitioning from global giants like Zara to technical garment construction. Today, her dedicated team delivers flawless custom fits, proving local craftsmanship conquers complex international designs.
14 June 2026, 18:59 PM
#Satire / Experts alarmed as man-child syndrome rises in Bangladeshi homes
11 June 2026, 10:56 AM
Examine the South Asian man-child epidemic through Rashedul Karim's life in Bashundhara, Dhaka, where domestic incompetence burdens working wives. Promoting male domestic competence and equal household responsibility fosters healthier marriages and boosts national productivity.
11 June 2026, 10:56 AM
Ashwiner Cha Chakra: A tribute to singer Farida Parveen
Ashwiner Cha Chakra, an intimate tribute by Faiza Ahmed to Farida Parveen, blended memory, music, and vegan cuisine. Through simplicity, it honoured Lalon’s philosophy, creating a space for reflection and quiet reverence without formalities.
12 October 2025, 09:22 AM
Renting an apartment? Here’s 5 things you must know first
Renting smart means asking detailed questions, negotiating rent or perks, documenting apartment conditions, respecting rental rules, and reading contracts carefully. These steps help urban renters save money, avoid surprises, and protect their deposits.
2 October 2025, 12:55 PM
In the heart of Dhaka, Durga comes home
At Dhakeshwari Temple, Durga Puja unfolds with devotion despite inflation, idol vandalism, and societal strain. Priests replace excess with simplicity, chanting for peace, wisdom, and unity, proving the festival endures as a sacred act of resilience and hope.
28 September 2025, 11:33 AM
The people who make Durga Puja happen behind the scenes
Durga Puja thrives on unseen hands — dhakis, vendors, idol-makers — whose devotion, labor, and sacrifices shape the festival’s soul. Beyond lights, chants, and rituals, their silent contributions sustain tradition, embodying the true essence of worship, community, and cultural celebration in Bengal.
27 September 2025, 11:59 AM
Design that respects nature: Inside Albion Art Gallery
He convinced his client to work around the land, not over it. And that’s how the Albion Art Gallery came to be — not as a sleek intervention, but as a story about not erasing what was already there.
28 August 2025, 11:40 AM
Beyond streaming: How AI is making TVs smarter in Bangladeshi homes
For decades, television meant passive consumption. You flipped channels, adjusted the volume, and perhaps argued over the remote.
26 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Why isn’t inclusive fashion already the norm?
Inclusive fashion challenges outdated beauty standards by celebrating all body types with comfort, confidence, and style. From tailored fits to plus-size designs, body-positive clothing empowers individuals to embrace identity, reject body shaming, and redefine fashion freedom.
25 August 2025, 09:08 AM
Three Bangladeshi makeup artists share real struggles in the industry
Professional makeup artistry in Bangladesh thrives despite judgment, low acceptance, and inconsistent pay. Artists like Sumon Rahat, Sazzad Piash, and Probina fight stigma, learn without formal training, and persist for independence, control, and financial stability in a demanding beauty industry.
24 August 2025, 07:57 AM
How Dhaka’s female fitness instructors are redefining wellness
Female fitness instructors in Dhaka are transforming wellness by challenging norms, empowering women through strength training, and promoting accessible, holistic health. Their rise signals a growing, inclusive fitness culture reshaping the city's perception of health.
14 August 2025, 10:35 AM
How D D Mollick is preserving Sultan’s artistic legacy
In Narail, artist D D Mollick runs Charukuthi Shilpalo, a free village art school blending creativity, organic farming, and cultural preservation. Inspired by mentor S M Sultan, Mollick empowers rural children through art, sustainability, and hands-on learning.
14 August 2025, 10:09 AM
“Ghonoghota” unites all ages through monsoon dance
"Ghonoghota," a monsoon-themed dance production by the Arthy Ahmed Dance Academy, featured adult beginners from diverse backgrounds, performing Rabindranath Tagore’s works. The event celebrated participation over perfection, highlighting the joy of starting anew at any age.
9 August 2025, 11:09 AM
“Pappu’s Art School for All” brings rickshaw painting to everyone
Pappu’s Art School for All in Old Dhaka offers free rickshaw painting classes to underprivileged and differently-abled individuals, preserving heritage while empowering youth. This inclusive grassroots movement makes traditional Bangladeshi art accessible to everyone.
7 August 2025, 09:27 AM
“1972 Art 39”: How Mohammed Maaz is stitching social justice into fashion
Before venturing into the world of art and design, he spent over two decades in the steel industry. In a candid conversation on a July afternoon, we spoke with Mohammed Maaz about art and design. However, his eyes lit up every time the conversation turned to freedom, justice, and resistance.
5 August 2025, 04:30 AM
The Rebel Within You: Painting the memory of a movement
In commemoration of the July Uprising, on 29 July, 2025, The Daily Star hosted an art camp titled “The Rebel Within You,” inviting 11 young artists who lived through the chaos, fear, and fire of 2024’s student-led mass movement.
3 August 2025, 11:29 AM
The domestic upgrade: When washing became a smarter chore
The washing machine isn’t typically seen as a tech marvel. It doesn’t beep like a smart fridge or glow like a neon-lit gaming laptop. But don’t let its quiet nature fool you. Beneath that rotating drum lies a hub of real innovation—subtle, and increasingly intelligent
30 July 2025, 18:00 PM
From campus to cash: The rise of youth-focused deposit accounts
In today’s Bangladesh, banking is no longer just for salaried professionals and business owners. A shift is underway: slow but steady.
29 July 2025, 18:00 PM
From Malai to Mocha: A Taste Tour of Bangladeshi Ice Cream
From schoolyard choc bars to tiramisu-infused gelato, ice cream in Bangladesh has undergone a full-blown identity crisis, but in the best way possible. What used to be predictable is now personal. The freezer isn’t just cold storage anymore. It’s a canvas of culture, memory, and mood.
27 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Basketball isn’t for girls? Ashreen Mridha says otherwise
Ashreen Mridha, co-founder of Deshi Ballers, is redefining women’s basketball in Bangladesh by challenging systemic barriers, empowering female athletes, and building a legacy of leadership, inclusion, and resilience through sport-driven social change.
27 July 2025, 08:20 AM
No age limit!: How Arthy Ahmed is rewriting dance norms
Arthy Ahmed's Bharatanatyam classes in Dhaka empower adults to reclaim joy through inclusive dance, emotional healing, and cultural connection — transforming traditional norms and redefining classical dance in Bangladesh with passion, purpose, and community.
27 July 2025, 07:56 AM
How a country fought back with slogans
In July 2024, Bangladesh’s youth-led quota protests ignited a powerful cultural uprising, using chants as political weapons to challenge authoritarianism, reclaim identity, and reshape national memory through a new language of resistance and unity.
26 July 2025, 08:53 AM