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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.

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Views / Decoding Bangladesh’s ambitious budget for startups

12 June 2026, 17:40 PM
The proposed national budget for the 2026-27 financial year appears to challenge that approach. It does more than offer a handful of incentives: it recognises that startups create value differently and therefore require a distinct policy framework.
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How World Cup songs predicted global music trends

12 June 2026, 14:13 PM
Long before streaming platforms and social media made cultural trends easier to identify, the World Cup was already showcasing where popular music was heading.
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9 June 2026, 15:46 PM
IBA Gold Medalist Monamee shares the lessons, habits, and mindset that helped her thrive.
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The post-war consumer economy depended heavily on household purchasing, and it quickly became clear that these decisions were not made in boardrooms or sales meetings, but in kitchens and living rooms.
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Tagore and the art of getting love wrong

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His characters feel deeply, sometimes overwhelmingly so, but they do not always understand what they feel, or what others feel in return.
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This website lets you compare salaries in Bangladesh

5 May 2026, 23:27 PM
In Bangladesh’s job market, salary information rarely circulates in the open. Candidates are often expected to negotiate, justify expectations and make career decisions with limited visibility into what roles actually pay.
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Anita Rahman on her love for aviation

Anita Rahman on her love for aviation

First officer Anita Rahman is one of the crew members who conducted the operation for bringing home both of Bangladesh Biman Airlines' Dreamliners.
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BDC Shevolution: By women for women

This International Women’s Day, Bangladesh Debating Council organised the first ever Shevolution, an event for women, by women.
14 March 2019, 18:00 PM
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Science Exhibition 2019 at BRAC University

The Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of BRAC University in collaboration with BRAC University Natural Sciences Club (BUNSC) held a project showcasing competition for college and university students recently.
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Cultural Jubilation 2019 held at Notre Dame College

Notre Dame Cultural Club recently organised a cultural festival titled, Mojo Presents 5th National Cultural Jubilation. Participants from 60 other renowned institutions participated in the event.
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Udayan Science Club organises 39th Science Carnival

This February marked the celebrations of the 39th Science Carnival, organised by the Udayan Science Club, at Udayan Higher Secondary School Dhaka. The club has been organising this carnival every year ever since its inception.
23 February 2019, 18:00 PM
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First-timers at Ekushey Boi Mela

The overwhelming presence of literary enthusiasts at Bangla Academy and Suhrawardy Udyan, during the month of February, speaks volumes about the love for books in Bangladeshis' hearts.
21 February 2019, 18:10 PM
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5th National English Carnival at Notre Dame College

The National English Carnival 2019 presented by IFIC Bank and powered by The Daily Star was organised by Notre Dame English Club at the Notre Dame College from February 7 to 9.
16 February 2019, 18:00 PM
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Rafiqun Nabi's 'Smritir Pothrekhay' launched at Bengal Boi's 'Phagun Samirone'

Eminent artist and cartoonist Rafiqun Nabi writes about life in his book 'Smritir Pothrekhay'. The narration starts from his birthplace, Nawabganj, and discovers the true beauty of Old Dhaka. Besides places that hold importance in his life, he talks about the memories he created around the city – parks, the stadium, his university etc.
14 February 2019, 18:00 PM
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Transforming the lives of children

Proborton is an organisation that provides free education and healthcare services to underprivileged children. Sabbir Khan Saym, the founder of Proborton, is from the Forestry and Environmental Science department of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet. He started the organisation around three years ago, with an incentive to improve the lives of children who have little means to rely upon. Sabbir started off with saving his lunch money to leave an impact on the lives of these children.
31 January 2019, 18:10 PM
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Chasing excellence in robotics

At the 20th International Robot Olympiad (IRO) held in Philippines from December 15-19, 2018, Team Bangladesh created history with their remarkable performances, winning one gold medal, two highly commended medals and one technical medal.
24 January 2019, 18:10 PM
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Promoting eco-positive sanitary hygiene practices

Resurgence, a social enterprise founded by Mashiyat Rahman, Naziba Naila Wafa and Rafayet Khan from BRAC University, started off in February 2017.
3 January 2019, 18:10 PM
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'Amar Dhaka' and 'Amar Kolkata' unveiled at Bengal Boi

Bengal Boi hosted a book launch event during which two books, Amar Dhaka by Shamsur Rahman and Amar Kolkata by Belal Choudhury were proudly presented.
19 December 2018, 18:00 PM
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'FLIPSIDE. MADE IN BANGLADESH' under way at Drik Gallery

Drik, in partnership with Goethe Institut Dhaka, organised 'Flipside. Made in Bangladesh', a photography exhibition by German artist Sabrina Asche.
12 December 2018, 18:00 PM
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AIUB CS FEST 2018

The annual Computer Science (CS) Fest of American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) was held from November 27 to 29 and concluded with the Prize Giving Ceremony on December 1.
8 December 2018, 00:17 AM
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Aiming for the sky

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6 December 2018, 18:00 PM
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