Naveen Islam Toree

“Eastwords” is an up-and-coming band gradually finding its place in Dhaka’s indie music scene. Formed in 2023, the group brings together a unique mix of students, professionals, and a university teacher — all connected by a shared interest in making music that blends eastern traditions with modern influences.

In a bold move redefining the role of beauty pageants in social transformation, Miss Bangladesh Foundation officially launched the Miss Bangladesh Impact Forum 2025 at Le Méridien Dhaka today (July 15).

As the stage lights blazed and distortion pedals roared, the grand finale of “The Cage” unfolded in Dhaka last night, drawing the curtain on Bangladesh’s boldest rock music reality show yet. With The Daily Star as co-sponsor, the event brought together raw talent and a passionate audience from across the city, all eager to witness the conclusion of a show that has helped revive interest in the country’s emerging rock scene.

For the past five years, the Bangladeshi travel vlogger Nadir Nibras has carved a life out of motion-hopping continents, sleeping in airport terminals, and capturing it all for viewers around the world. Since launching his YouTube channel ‘Nadir On The Go’ in December 2016, he has built a loyal audience by documenting both the beauty and chaos of life on the move. But behind the cinematic shots and vibrant adventures lies a quieter reality-one marked by loss, longing, and the effort to maintain one's sense of self amid constant change.

As the outside world grows darker, with death counts rising and normalcy disappearing, the bond between Jaya and Sharmin is tested further. The film captures the delicate balance between love and self-preservation during a crisis, encapsulated in Jaya’s repeated, poignant line: "All promises are false. Nobody came to rescue."