Cumilla, the historic city on the banks of the Gomati river, with roots stretching back to the ancient Tripura kingdom, has long been an important regional hub. The ruins of Mainamati, just west of the city, bear witness to Cumilla’s prominence as an administrative and cultural centre from the 6th to 13th centuries CE.

Urban gardening and balcony farming are rapidly redefining the urban landscape in Bangladesh, offering an innovative response to the complex challenges of food security, environmental degradation, and limited agricultural space.

For many prospective homeowners, finding the right flat or apartment is a complex journey.

Air pollution remains one of the most severe public health challenges of our time, ranking among the leading global causes of illness, disability, and premature death.

The Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC) now mandates rainwater harvesting for all new buildings constructed on plots larger than 300 square metres, marking a significant regulatory shift towards water-conscious development.

The paint industry in Bangladesh stands at a fascinating inflection point. What was once a seasonal, maintenance-driven purchase has now evolved into a lifestyle decision.

The same paradigm is seen in storytelling and popular culture.

Nusrat Nur Maisha has had a quite simple and humble beginning.

Choosing the ‘best fit’ university shapes a student’s personal development, academic path and future career.

Born & raised in Dhaka, Papia had a loving childhood spent amongst siblings and cousins, where she would often turn to her own imagination during playtime to create her own space away from all the chaos.

A few bad experiences or isolated missteps are like that dust—they shouldn’t cloud your ability to see the full picture.

Walk into any grocery store in Bangladesh – from a bustling supershop in Dhaka to a tea stall in a village – and biscuits are everywhere.

A lot of brands either go full digital or stay physical. But magic happens when the two come together.

With its sprawling trees and widespread greenery, the campus of the University of Dhaka is a place that inspires poetry even in the driest of minds.

While growing up, her life was quite average, typical of someone from a lower-middle-class family, but things took a drastic turn for her in 2010

The atmosphere in and around the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center in Purbachal was buzzing with youthful energy, proud smiles, and a palpable sense of accomplishment yesterday as 2,375 O- and A-level students received well-earned recognition for their academic excellence.

It was a day of inspiration and hope, as families, educators, and achievers came together to celebrate perseverance, dreams, and new beginnings at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center yesterday.

The Daily Star and HSBC Bank honoured high-achieving students of the O and A-Level examinations yesterday at the Bangladesh China Friendship Exhibition Center.

Miftahul Jannat Ashra travelled all the way from Chattogram with her parents to claim the reward of years of hard work.

This is a unique opportunity for me; in fact, it is a special occasion because my daughter is also among you.