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Maisha Islam Monamee

The author graduated from Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka and is a contributor at The Daily Star. Find her @monameereads on Instagram.

rape culture in society

Rape culture and the ordinary men who sustain it

2 October 2026
The allegations surrounding a Cornell University fraternity house offer a disturbing entry point into a much larger problem.
2 October 2026
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When we become the people in Manna Dey’s ‘Coffee House’

1 October 2026
Last week, I was sitting in a café in Delhi with a group of friends I have known since childhood when I suddenly understood an old song differently. We had spent years growing into people our younger selves could barely have imagined. We now live in different cities, have different careers, different relationships with money and work, and very different ideas of what constitutes a good life. Some of us have become very serious adults. Some are still figuring it out. And yet, around that table, the old dynamics returned almost immediately.
1 October 2026
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Next Step / A first-timer’s guide to filing your income tax return

29 September 2026
Filing your first income tax return can feel overwhelming. Here's everything they need to know for the 2026–27 tax year.
29 September 2026
Why we keep coming back to ‘Friends’

Why we keep coming back to ‘Friends’

27 September 2026
“Friends” has spent three decades becoming one of television’s great comfort shows, the kind of series that asks almost nothing from you and gives you a familiar little world in return.
27 September 2026
19 years later, ‘The Big Bang Theory’ still feels like home

19 years later, ‘The Big Bang Theory’ still feels like home

26 September 2026
Nineteen years ago, on September 24, 2007, TBBT premiered on CBS. Created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, the sitcom introduced viewers to a group of extraordinarily intelligent, socially complicated and deeply ridiculous people living in Pasadena, California.
26 September 2026
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Next Step / How to make LinkedIn work for you before graduation

22 September 2026
In an age where employers look up candidates before interviews, recruiters actively search for talent online, and networking increasingly happens digitally, LinkedIn has become one of the most powerful career-building tools available.
22 September 2026
How pop culture changed the way we see teenage sadness

How pop culture changed the way we see teenage sadness

19 September 2026
The troubled teenager arrives in pop culture with a familiar visual vocabulary: rain-streaked windows, messy bedrooms, slammed doors, lonely walks through school corridors and teenagers staring dramatically into the middle distance while an appropriately melancholic song plays in the background. Teenage suffering was usually big, beautiful and legible.
19 September 2026
iPhone Duo VS Galaxy Z fold8

iPhone Duo v Galaxy Z Fold8: Can Apple challenge Samsung’s foldable lead?

18 September 2026
Apple has entered the foldable-phone market several years after Samsung established itself in the category. Its first attempt carries the familiar ingredients of a flagship iPhone: premium materials, custom silicon, tightly integrated software, and a price firmly at the top of the market.
18 September 2026
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For the love of notebooks

"We want to use this space as a medium to connect our readers with products that accompany their habit of reading."
5 February 2023
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Book adaptations to look forward to in 2023

The live-action rock series follows the rise of a rock band through the 1970s Los Angeles music scene as they embark on a quest for worldwide fame.
3 February 2023
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Revisiting German and Bengali folklore in ‘Myth Bridge’

Here, Rapunzel, Hercules, Bon Bibi, and King Solomon might be having a gala time over tea, or fighting their own battles.
21 January 2023
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Jawad Araf Khan’s pathway to success

Jawad Araf Khan, a business student at North South University (NSU), has recently been crowned as the “Young Entrepreneur of the Year” at the Global Platform Icons of Asia Awards 2022. He won this recognition beating 1500 other nominations from across 40 Asian countries.
16 January 2023
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5 YouTube channels to help liven up your holud dance routines

In full flow with the beat and the rhythm. 
13 January 2023
Looking back at Hrithik’s best performances on his birthday

Looking back at Hrithik’s best performances on his birthday

Be it due to his dancing prowess, or exceptionally well-crafted action sequences, Hrithik Roshan has been reigning over the Bollywood industry for quite the right reasons. To celebrate his birthday today, we look back at five of his most memorable performances on screen.
10 January 2023
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Dhaka Lit Fest 2023: There's something for every young reader

Babuibela’s third edition was launched on the first day of DLF. The Babuibela (Mayurpankhi, 2020) series, written and illustrated by artist Reesham Shahab Tirtho, are picture books showing new parents’ journeys with their little ones. The book launch was also accompanied by a discussion between illustrator Tirtho and musician, artist and author Shibu Kumer Shill.
6 January 2023
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Day 1 of Dhaka Lit Fest sees crowds, conversations

The first day saw a relaxed yet diverse range of topics covered in the sessions, from South Asian and world history to women’s rights, publishing, Bangla literature and film, and the legacy of BRAC founder Sir Fazle Hasan Abed.
6 January 2023
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Capturing the war stories of medical professionals

Muktijuddher Chikishsha Itihas captures the stories and struggles of medical professionals during the Liberation War.
31 December 2022
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Sixth non-fiction book fair underway at DU

This fair is organised annually with a goal of raising awareness about books related to business, economy and real-world phenomena. The organisers believe there has been a growing popularity of these books, and initiatives like this can go a long way in promoting readership.
27 December 2022
ArchTwist: Inspiring architectural innovation

ArchTwist: Inspiring architectural innovation

Archtwist is a platform for students and young professionals to share and compete on architectural ideas. It provides a space for aspiring architects to showcase their creativity and talent, in return offering opportunities for recognition and awards.
27 December 2022
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5 warm and cosy books to read this Christmas

One of my favourite Christmas activities is getting comfy under the blanket with a new book. It’s true that  you can read anything you want all year, but for me this day calls for some holiday-themed Christmas specials that are set to make your reading sessions extra cosy.
25 December 2022
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Celebrating Anil Kapoor with five ‘jhakaas’ performances

Over the years, Anil Kapoor has managed to amaze the audience with a variety of "jhakaas" roles throughout the course of a career that has lasted over 40 years.
24 December 2022
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A night of celebrations: Filmfare OTT Awards 2022

The third iteration of the Filmfare OTT Awards took place on December 21, celebrating and honouring the best in the realm of OTT.
23 December 2022
Govinda turns 59

Celebrating Govinda with five timeless comedies

Govinda, born as Govind Arun Ahuja, is one of the most adored performers in Indian cinema. Having more than 165 Hindi films to his name, the actor enjoyed an illustrious career, spanning over three decades. Over his time in Bollywood, Govinda became renowned for his infectious energy, impeccable comical timing and dance prowess. As the “Hero No. 1” actor celebrates his 59th birthday today, here are five of his best comedy films fans should re-watch.
21 December 2022
Team Bangladesh at WEC 2022

WEC 2022: Bangladesh wins three silver and bronze medals

Bangladesh ended the event on a victorious note, winning a total of three silver and three bronze medals.
18 December 2022
"The Crown": Royal drama done right

'The Crown' Season 5: Royal drama done right

The fifth season of the popular Netflix original, ''The Crown'' began streaming earlier in November.
15 December 2022
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Bangladeshi students shine at IJSO 2022

Team Bangladesh displayed a magnificent performance by bagging four bronze medals.
12 December 2022
Abdullah Al Bashir traces the 'Evolution' of ship-breaking

Abdullah Al Bashir traces the 'Evolution' of ship-breaking

The exhibition will remain open to visitors till December 14, between Monday to Saturday, starting from 3 pm and closing at 9 pm.
9 December 2022
The art of expression: Rakibul Anwar's exhibition "Shonglogno"

The art of expression: Rakibul Anwar's ‘Shonglogno’

"Shonglogno", a solo exhibition featuring the works of Rakibul Anwar was recently displayed at La Galerie, Alliance Francaise, Dhaka. The exhibition was inaugurated on November 18, in the presence of Her Excellency, Marie Masdupuy, Ambassador of France to Bangladesh; eminent artist Professor Dhali Al Mamoon, and artist-critic Mustafa Zaman.
6 December 2022

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