While owning a pet can be extremely rewarding, it is important to remember that pet ownership also comes with a huge responsibility.

Around the middle of the 18th century, the influence of the intellectual awakening of Bengal was at its peak, questioning Bengal's

When The Daily Star turned 26 years old, last week, we were expecting flowers, good food, a cake with melting chocolate within and of

Six people were killed and 35 others injured as a bus plunged into a roadside ditch at Zimlatali on Dhaka-Chittagong highway in

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Bangladesh becomes the destination for hundreds of bird species every winter. Birds from the remotest corners of the world such as

A few months back Nasiruddin Shah was denounced over his remarks on late Rajesh Khanna. The same Nasir was eulogising late Om

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Muktodhara Prokashoni is the very first reason for us to be able to take part in and celebrate today's Ekushey Boi Mela. On 21st

“The world isn't just the way it is. It is how we understand it, no?

MIB Spirit is a line of lifestyle products unlike the rest. What makes MIB Spirit stand out amongst all other brands is their open declaration of using industrial waste products and up-cycle them to create magic. A wide range of environment friendly products such as bags, wallets, scarves, natural soap bars, key-rings, etc. are made to help give the users their identity. Khaled Mahmud, the originator of MIB Spirit, feels that through his work, honesty and truth are delivered.

Amongst the few paddle steamers that exist around the world used for tourism, Bangladesh has six of them, popularly known as 'Rocket

Very recently, a law drafted by the Ministry for Women and Children's Affairs stated that if a 16-year-old female gets married with the consent of her parents or the court for justified reasons or under special circumstances, she would not be considered underage or a minor.

The other day something funny happened. One of my friends and I were in the elevator of his house where we saw his neighbour loudly talking on phone.

It is sadder to find the past again and find it inadequate to the present than it is to have it elude you and remain forever a harmonious conception of memory.

There are two kinds of people in this world- those who have been on the daunting, yet incredibly beautiful journey to Nafakum or Keokradong, Bandarban and those who have it on their to-do list.

Yes, you heard it right. It is not just to ease in digestion, drinking 2 liters of water everyday helps protect you against cancer too.

Police and fear stalk the streets of Dhaka as garment workers fight for more than £54 a month in Dhaka. Last month, tens of thousands of workers clocked in and then immediately returned to the streets, joining the largest protests since those that followed the collapse in 2013 of the Rana Plaza clothing factory, causing more than 1,100 deaths.

Last week was a confusing one. On one side, we were trying to pay respect to the elders, to the rulers and to tradition.

When I walked next to Anita on the streets of Kathmandu, I went through a series of emotions. Anxiety, dread, nervousness, and then eventually confidence.