Bangladesh's AI policy must factor in the environmental costs
18 July 2026
While the world rushes to learn how to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in every sphere of life—from classrooms and hospitals to offices and newsrooms—remarkably little attention is paid to an uncomfortable question: what is the environmental cost of this technological revolution?
18 July 2026
‘Gender equality must be at the heart of governance’
23 May 2026
Last year marked the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action, which remains the seminal global commitment to gender equality by member-states.
23 May 2026
Reaction / Who made you spokesperson for 180 million people?
13 May 2026
In Bangladesh’s political rhetoric, ‘the people’ are forever angry, ready, and united, except real citizens rarely fit so neatly into party lines
13 May 2026
100 years of Attenborough: The man who taught the world to love the Earth
8 May 2026
His voice still inspires humanity to love and protect earth
8 May 2026
Reaction / A country that keeps asking its children to survive its failures
5 May 2026
From sexual abuse and child marriage to labour exploitation and preventable disease, Bangladesh’s children are paying the price for adult negligence and broken systems
5 May 2026
Reaction / Bagerhat dog death: What it says about us
12 April 2026
Viral video raises questions about public inaction and accountability
12 April 2026
Jane Goodall Day / Lessons from Jane: A mirror for Bangladesh
4 April 2026
Yesterday on April 3, the world observed “Jane Goodall Day” -- the first since her passing in October last year
4 April 2026
Reaction / Debunking the myth of 'stray-free' countries
30 March 2026
The lie we tell when a stray dog is beaten, poisoned, or ‘disappeared’ in Bangladesh
30 March 2026
CERVICAL CANCER TREATMENT AND PREVENTION
With all the unhealthy food, unhealthy air that we breathe, and a chaotic lifestyle in a country like Bangladesh, a woman needs to keep
23 April 2015
LEADING WITH PASSION
History was created when a young, vibrant, and determined Bangladeshi HR professional, Mohammad Nazrul Islam, was selected as one of the 100 Most Talented Global HR Leaders, at the 23rd World HRD Congress, this year.
16 April 2015
DREAMING OF A BETTER LIFE
In a family of eight brothers, three brothers- Mohammad Aftab, Mohammad Samsad, and Mohammad Nausad, owners of Fayzany Madina Biryani House, grew up struggling for basic rights.
9 April 2015
1 MINUTE PLEASE!
Dance, as an art form, is on the rise in Bangladesh. While there are youths showing interest in dance everyday, there are some making a name on an international scale and acting as an inspiration for those who are new in the arena.
9 April 2015
Fat, Skinny, or Beautiful?
JK Rowling once asked, “Is 'fat' really the worst thing a human being can be? Is 'fat' worse than 'vindictive', 'jealous', 'shallow', 'vain', 'boring' or 'cruel'? Not to me.”
9 April 2015
ADVOCATING FOR THE VOICELESS
Lawyer Nadia Chowdhury has always wanted to do something for stray animals in Bangladesh; and making use of the Cruelty to Animals Act 1920 was her chance to contribute.
2 April 2015
CHALLENGING THE ODDS
Joya Sikder has led a life full of challenges, discrimination, and sorrow.
26 March 2015
THROUGH WITH THE FLU
With the weather having a mind of its own, the transition from winter to summer or vice versa, usually takes quite a toll on us.
26 March 2015
SHUTTERSTORIES
Through intimate meetings, and rendezvous,
26 March 2015
MUJIB MORE THAN JUST A SUPERHERO
With the initiative of CRI (Center for Research and Information), two talented cartoonists, Syed Rashad Imam Tanmoy and ABM Salahuddin Shuvo, started 'Mujib' – the first ever graphic novel series in Bangladesh.
26 March 2015
Exhibiting the Importance of Water
ActionAid Bangladesh has taken the initiative of opening the first Water Museum in Asia.
19 March 2015
Daring to Dream
“I studied in a Madrasa, in Narsingdi- Jami Quasemia Quamil Madrasa- where my father was a teacher,” says Jabir.
19 March 2015
FOR A HAPPY AND HEALTHY YOU
Every time summer is around the corner, some complications everyone seems to face during this abominable change in the weather is skin and hair related.
19 March 2015
LIGHTS, CAMERA AND A WHOLE LOT OF ACTION!
A production like Rupchanda-The Daily Star Super Chef 2015 can surprise you, to say the least.
12 March 2015
Fun Learning!
Chitralipi, by Sabyasachi Hazra, is, in one word, unique.
12 March 2015
ANOTHER STEP TO GLORY
Two World Cups ago, Bangladesh went to the Top 8, defeating India and South Africa in the preliminary rounds.
12 March 2015
The year of the youth
The year 2014 was meant to be a year of change for Bangladesh. But that promise had been left behind and when seen in a political
11 March 2015
Saving Lives
BRAC is known to empower people and communities in situations of poverty, illiteracy, disease and social injustice. However, BRAC
6 March 2015