The Telugu film Sita Ramam revolves around Lieutenant Ram and Sita Mahalakshmi. They are introduced to one another via letters, and fall in love gradually.

The poems ranged from mental health issues to individual freedom of expression and every musing in between.

Even basic democracy seems to be missing in Bangladesh

A friendly match of Hadudu took place in Manikganj. Interestingly, all those who participated in this competition were 60-years-old or above.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the first “Super Specialised Hospital” in the country. This Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Super Specialized Hospital is the first of its kind in the country and contains a number of state-of-the-art facilities.

The evening of September 8 at The Daily Star Centre saw an outpouring of verses to a live and very interactive audience. Daily Star Books and SHOUT jointly launched our series of Slam Poetry Nights—an evening, every month, of verses recited in the spirit of creative freedom.

Just 34km away from Dinajpur city, Tangon river flows along the Indian border. There is a rubber dam with a bridge over the river. This spot in Bochaganj upazila, Dinajpur is called Ranighat Mor. But now it is known as “Bhabir Mor".

There is no argument about using ballots in reference to national elections, but there is a question about electronic voting machines (EVMs). The CEC said that if there is an agreement among the political parties, the elections can be held using ballot papers instead. What is the significance of CEC's statement? 

Tanjim Saiyara Totini has come to the limelight in a short space of time. She received a lot of praise for her work in “Shuhashini” and “Kolpona”. Now, she is going to appear in the film --- “Joya and Sharmin”.

The Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) constructed the "Police Liberation War Memorial Museum" to preserve the memory of the police martyrs of the Liberation War in 1971. Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal inaugurated the museum.

A section of over 350-year-old heritage Bara Katra in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar area has been demolished. Concerned citizens are accusing that administrative loopholes are allowing property owners to disregard this important part of Dhaka’s history.

Teota village of Shibalaya upazila of Manikganj. The memories of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and his wife Pramila are scattered in this village which is located on the bank of Jamuna river. But as time passes, memories are also fading.

It is said that Bangladesh makes one out of every three denim sold in Europe. Globally $64 billion worth denim jeans were sold in 2022 and Bangladesh holds around 24.6 percent share of the global denim market. But unfortunately, denim exports from Bangladesh fell 40 percent this year.

Khaled Mahmud Sujon plays many a role in Bangladesh cricket. The former national team captain, currently the team's director, is constantly at the receiving end of criticism from media and fans. 

Can the practice of party-based politics benefit students in any meaningful way?

How did Dinajpur, a district bordering with India, become a bustling hub of drugs?

The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange rose 52 points last week from the previous week. Though the index dropped first two trading days but the week experienced a rising trend at the end.

Bangladesh currently holds 6.8 percent share of the global garments market. In the last two years, the country’s apparel sector’s supply chain got disrupted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and later by the Ukraine-Russia war.

A film inspired by the legendary Swadhin Bangla football team, Damal is set to hit the theatres next month on October 28. Sariful Razz, who played the leading role as the football team's captain in the film, and director Raihan Rafi were present in this special episode of The Daily Star's NON STRIKER'S END powered by Daraz. 

Cox’s Bazar is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Bangladesh.