Tagabun Taharim Titun

Kidney stones are hard, solid masses made from minerals and salts. These form inside your kidneys when waste products in the urine build up.

The dawn of International Women’s Day 2026 arrives with a sombre resonance. While the streets of Dhaka are often decorated in shades of purple, the headlines tell a grimmer story.

City Bank PLC is widely utilising it’s City Alo platform, successfully in order to dismantle the structural barriers while fostering digital literacy to ensure women remain central pillars of Bangladesh’s formal economy.

This year, EBL is celebrating Women’s Day by transforming financial inclusion into measurable economic impact. In this interview with The Daily Star, Managing Director,

Trust Bank PLC marks this year Women’s Day by prioritising female-led growth. In this interview with the Daily Star, the Managing Director and CEO Ahsan Zamam Chowdhury explains how by bypassing collateral barriers and spousal guarantees, the bank transforms regulatory mandates into a strategic pillar for national economic empowerment and inclusive, long-term prosperity.

The sun rose like a warm golden yolk. It spilt over the rooftops of the sleeping city. It was the morning of Eid. The air was thick with the scent of cardamom and ghee. Amara woke up before her alarm. She was nine years old. This was her favourite day of the year. She jumped out of bed. Her new dress was hanging in the wardrobe. It was the colour of a summer sky. It had tiny silver beads that looked like stars. She touched the fabric softly. It felt like magic.

I remember a time when the arrival of the crescent moon was marked not by a notification on a smartphone, but by the frantic, joyful scent of henna. As a child, my Chand Raat was defined by a singular mission: sitting perfectly still while my older cousins traced intricate mandalas on my palms. The orange-red stain the next morning was the ultimate badge of festive honour. Fast forward to the present, and my role has shifted significantly. Now, the night before Eid is less about the cooling sensation of mehedi and more about the precision of matching the colours of new curtains, repositioning the sofa for maximum guest capacity, and cross-checking the grocery list to ensure the shemai has just the right amount of saffron.This personal evolution mirrors a much larger transformation in how we celebrate. While the spirit of gratitude and community remains the bedrock of Eid-ul-Fitr, the "Eid Economy" and our cultural habits have undergone a digital and social revolution.

Eid morning opens like a warm window into family life and bright moods. Giving a present is a simple way to say I see you and I care. The best gifts match real routines and small joys. Think of a cozy cup for slow mornings, a favorite snack that brings a smile, a box of dates for sharing, or a ticket for a short outing together. Useful items and little treats can be just as meaningful as grand gestures. Let us explore different gift ideas you can try this Eid. For

Living in a mess or hostel during Ramadan is a life lesson that no textbook can provide.

Mariam, a private jobholder, stood at the heart of a bustling shopping mall in Dhaka, while her arms were laden with vibrant Eid gifts for her friends and family.

The recent incidents of assault and harassment by police officers are not merely a string of isolated incidents, but a signal about institutional health.

Refrigerators are no longer silent metal boxes; they’re intelligent, sustainable hubs at the heart of smart homes.

Discover the heartwarming story of Punch, the viral Japanese macaque, and his beloved orangutan comfort toy. Learn about emotional security and resilience.

Celebrate affection through everyday Bangladeshi expressions like "Pookie" or "Bashae pouchaye janayo" which define modern romance. These heartfelt phrases offer deeper emotional security than formal declarations, proving that true devotion thrives within simple, mundane moments.

There is a timeless English proverb that suggests we should “say it with something sweet.” When words fall short, a piece of chocolate often serves as the perfect messenger of affection.

Frequent tremors that have rattled the capital and surrounding districts reveal a worrying truth: many existing buildings were not designed or built to modern seismic standards.

Perched on the serene edge of Gulshan Lake, Credence Arkology reimagines premium urban living as a single, sculptural tower that feels more like a private sanctuary than an apartment block.

Tropical Homes at Haider Amorapuri transforms 120 Katha into a lush, family-focused enclave at Banasree Main Road. Four refined towers rise ground plus sixteen floors, offering three- and four-bedroom residences that balance generous proportions with breezy tropical design. About three hundred apartments range from approximately one thousand five hundred ninety-two to two thousand three hundred six square feet, each planned as a bright, cross-ventilated sanctuary for modern living.

Cancer incidence in Bangladesh is rising and may more than double by 2050 if preventive measures are not strengthened.

Chaabi, treats thresholds, light and memory as active ingredients of daily life, archiving family objects beneath the floor and choreographing arrival so inhabitation feels cinematic. Chaabi won the Gold Medal in the Residential category of the ARCASIA Awards 2025, a rare recognition that has brought wider attention to his quietly experimental approach to architecture.