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Tagabun Taharim Titun

Tagabun Taharim Titun is a journalist and writer at the Daily Star. She can be reached at taharimtitun@gmail.com

The story behind Tanha Sheikh’s fashion journey

Profile / The story behind Tanha Sheikh’s fashion journey

9 August 2026
Discover how Bangladeshi designer Tanha Sheikh transforms traditional handwoven textiles into contemporary, sustainable fashion with her personal label, TAAN. Overcoming entrepreneurial challenges, her artisanal craft proves true legacy embraces quiet resilience and authentic storytelling.
9 August 2026
Jayatu Chakma’s artistic world

Profile / Jayatu Chakma’s artistic world

3 August 2026
Discover how artist Jayatu Chakma weaves traditional Chakma identity and indigenous Rangamati heritage into modern art, earning global recognition including the Geneva award while preserving disappearing Chittagong Hill Tracts narratives through tactile canvases.
3 August 2026
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Earning trust with every bite

30 July 2026
Every packet of frozen paratha, every bottle of cooking oil, and every biscuit on a Bangladeshi shelf carries an invisible history of farms, factories, laboratories, and freezer trucks before it reaches a kitchen.
30 July 2026
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Powering global food standards

30 July 2026
In the landscape of Bangladesh’s industrial evolution, few names carry as much weight as Meghna Group of Industries (MGI).
30 July 2026
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Dhaka sits on seismic time bomb

28 July 2026
Dhaka does not sit on a major fault line of its own, but it doesn’t need to.
28 July 2026
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One QR, every wallet

26 July 2026
Every merchant counter in Bangladesh, from Gulshan malls to Motijheel tea stalls, is now required to display the same QR code. As of July 1, 2026, Bangla QR, the central bank’s interoperable payment standard built over the past three years, has gone from optional convenience to nationwide mandate.
26 July 2026
Finding beauty in forgotten garment industry scraps

#Perspective / Finding beauty in forgotten garment industry scraps

20 July 2026
Discover how Sohali Sajia, founder of Bidora Bags and Handicrafts in Bangladesh, transforms industrial denim scraps into stunning, eco-friendly fashion statements, proving that sustainable upcycling reduces factory waste while empowering global climate conservation.
20 July 2026
Racism in football

What the 2026 World Cup reveals about racism in football

19 July 2026
The 2026 World Cup revealed how United States politics and social media amplify racism in modern football.
19 July 2026
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We don’t need zoos, only safe places for wild animals

At the beginning of December, a lioness named Daisy slipped out of her cage at Mirpur National Zoo for a few hours, sparking panic and a rushed evacuation.
2 January 2026
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Mobility made more accessible

Matiur Rahman, President of the Bangladesh Motorcycle Assemblers and Manufacturers Association, Chairman and Managing Director of the Uttara Group of Companies,
29 December 2025
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Gearing Bangladesh for a cashless tomorrow

Imagine falling in love with a gadget or expensive jewellery at a shop, and instead of digging into your pocket, you simply scan a QR code or tap a few buttons on your phone.
23 December 2025
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Mobile wallets power Bangladesh’s new financial pulse

Mobile financial services (MFS) have become Bangladesh’s fast lane to financial inclusion and economic mobility.
23 December 2025
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Cutting bills without cutting comfort

Imagine a small family in Dhaka: two working parents, two school-age children, and a modest apartment with a decade-old refrigerator, a forty-inch television, a thirty-litre storage geyser and several incandescent bulbs.
13 December 2025
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The crackdown that could rewrite the phone market

Bangladesh’s mobile market is at a turning point. The government is rolling out the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) to block unregistered and smuggled phones.
11 December 2025
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Slum fires, inequality and Dhaka’s invisible residents

Slum fires are not accidents but a predictable by-product of inequality and policy failure.
4 December 2025
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The BBA Job Playbook

Bangladesh produces thousands of BBA graduates every year, and the first question many final-year students ask is simple: where do I start? The short answer is practical. Sales, marketing and finance remain the main entry lanes for business graduates.
23 November 2025
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Which BBA Major Will Launch You?

On a humid Dhaka afternoon a final-year BBA class buzzed with more questions than coffee. One student loved numbers but feared missing fast-hiring roles. Another wanted creative work yet worried about steady pay. Choosing a major suddenly felt like picking a ladder rung that might decide the next five years.
23 November 2025
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Unlocking the Clever Storage Space

Imagine entering a small apartment teeming with clutter and immediately thinking, “I require a concealed compartment to store all of this!” In today’s cities, space is at a premium, and every home feels cosier when smart furniture takes care of the chaos.
29 October 2025
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Neighbourhood banter to barcode beeps

The vibrant pulse of Dhaka city beats to many rhythms, and among them is the perpetual debate over where to buy the day’s groceries.
29 October 2025
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Protecting skin in Dhaka’s extreme climate

Dhaka’s residents now breathe some of the world’s most polluted air, with PM2.5 often in the “hazardous” range (AQI 150–200). Even outdoors before dawn, masks are advised.
28 October 2025
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Solid Ground: Why Property Still Feels Safe

In Bangladesh’s economic landscape, property has maintained its appeal as a haven for investment. At a time when markets fluctuate and new assets emerge, many still prefer land and flats.
27 October 2025
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Urban growth and real estate

Bangladesh’s major cities from Dhaka and Chattogram to Gazipur, Rajshahi, and Khulna are experiencing rapid expansion. Fueled by heavy infrastructure investment and a booming middle class, their skylines are rising as housing and mixed projects multiply.
27 October 2025
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Building smart for a cooler Bangladesh

Carbon footprint is the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an activity or sector. It is a key measure of environmental impact, especially under climate change.
25 October 2025
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More than grades: The power of ECAs

English-medium schools in Bangladesh emphasize holistic development alongside academics.
25 October 2025
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Why A-levels feel like the real boss battle

After months of hard work, many students breathe a sigh of relief when their O-Level exams are finally over. Mir Zayeem Abdullah from Vision Global School recalls feeling proud at first. But soon he realised that A-Level study was not just a repeat of O-Level. It turned out to be an entirely new challenge that demands real maturity and independent thinking.
25 October 2025
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Inside the world’s most indulgent lounges

Planes take people from A to B. Lounges turn those trips into moments that matter. Picture a traveller stepping out of a noisy gate and into a softer room.
28 September 2025
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Quiet comfort before takeoff

A friend once admitted he would spent years dreading Dhaka airport’s crowded gates, overpriced tea, and nowhere to sit without guarding the spot like treasure.
28 September 2025
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Turning leather into lasting growth

Exports of leather, leather products and footwear earned about $1,145m in FY2024; by June FY2025 those exports stood near $1,039m
25 September 2025

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