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Maisha Islam Monamee

The author graduated from Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka and is a contributor at The Daily Star. Find her @monameereads on Instagram.

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Education / An IBA Gold Medalist’s blueprint for success

9 June 2026, 15:46 PM
IBA Gold Medalist Monamee shares the lessons, habits, and mindset that helped her thrive.
9 June 2026, 15:46 PM
Clicks culture

Next Step / Clicks, culture, and the curious feminisation of marketing

26 May 2026, 12:22 PM
The post-war consumer economy depended heavily on household purchasing, and it quickly became clear that these decisions were not made in boardrooms or sales meetings, but in kitchens and living rooms.
26 May 2026, 12:22 PM
Tagore and the art of getting love wrong

Tagore and the art of getting love wrong

8 May 2026, 09:00 AM
His characters feel deeply, sometimes overwhelmingly so, but they do not always understand what they feel, or what others feel in return.
8 May 2026, 09:00 AM
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This website lets you compare salaries in Bangladesh

5 May 2026, 23:27 PM
In Bangladesh’s job market, salary information rarely circulates in the open. Candidates are often expected to negotiate, justify expectations and make career decisions with limited visibility into what roles actually pay.
5 May 2026, 23:27 PM
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ revisits fashion, power and media decline

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ revisits fashion, power and media decline

4 May 2026, 10:00 AM
What makes this return more interesting than the usual legacy continuation is that the world it depicts has not politely waited in place.
4 May 2026, 10:00 AM
The cultural reinvention of Pahela Baishakh

The cultural reinvention of Pahela Baishakh

14 April 2026, 11:27 AM
What is now one of the most widely celebrated cultural events across Bangladesh actually started as an administrative solution, and its transformation over the centuries offers a surprisingly layered look at how traditions evolve.
14 April 2026, 11:27 AM
Webcams

Webcams for your online class setup: our picks

13 April 2026, 16:41 PM
From affordable entry-level devices to more advanced options with specialised features, here is a wide range of webcams to choose from for your online class needs.
13 April 2026, 16:41 PM
Learning from execution

Next Step / How we learn from work and what we often miss

8 April 2026, 13:22 PM
The idea of “learning from execution” challenges the tendency to treat results as self-explanatory and argues that without deliberate analysis, both success and failure can mislead.
8 April 2026, 13:22 PM
ArchTwist: Inspiring architectural innovation

ArchTwist: Inspiring architectural innovation

Archtwist is a platform for students and young professionals to share and compete on architectural ideas. It provides a space for aspiring architects to showcase their creativity and talent, in return offering opportunities for recognition and awards.
27 December 2022, 13:10 PM
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5 warm and cosy books to read this Christmas

One of my favourite Christmas activities is getting comfy under the blanket with a new book. It’s true that  you can read anything you want all year, but for me this day calls for some holiday-themed Christmas specials that are set to make your reading sessions extra cosy.
25 December 2022, 12:30 PM
Anil Kapoor

Celebrating Anil Kapoor with five ‘jhakaas’ performances

Over the years, Anil Kapoor has managed to amaze the audience with a variety of "jhakaas" roles throughout the course of a career that has lasted over 40 years.
24 December 2022, 12:42 PM
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A night of celebrations: Filmfare OTT Awards 2022

The third iteration of the Filmfare OTT Awards took place on December 21, celebrating and honouring the best in the realm of OTT.
23 December 2022, 05:52 AM
Govinda turns 59

Celebrating Govinda with five timeless comedies

Govinda, born as Govind Arun Ahuja, is one of the most adored performers in Indian cinema. Having more than 165 Hindi films to his name, the actor enjoyed an illustrious career, spanning over three decades. Over his time in Bollywood, Govinda became renowned for his infectious energy, impeccable comical timing and dance prowess. As the “Hero No. 1” actor celebrates his 59th birthday today, here are five of his best comedy films fans should re-watch.
21 December 2022, 13:45 PM
Team Bangladesh at WEC 2022

WEC 2022: Bangladesh wins three silver and bronze medals

Bangladesh ended the event on a victorious note, winning a total of three silver and three bronze medals.
18 December 2022, 14:55 PM
"The Crown": Royal drama done right

'The Crown' Season 5: Royal drama done right

The fifth season of the popular Netflix original, ''The Crown'' began streaming earlier in November.
15 December 2022, 10:10 AM
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Bangladeshi students shine at IJSO 2022

Team Bangladesh displayed a magnificent performance by bagging four bronze medals.
12 December 2022, 09:45 AM
Abdullah Al Bashir traces the 'Evolution' of ship-breaking

Abdullah Al Bashir traces the 'Evolution' of ship-breaking

The exhibition will remain open to visitors till December 14, between Monday to Saturday, starting from 3 pm and closing at 9 pm.
9 December 2022, 15:00 PM
The art of expression: Rakibul Anwar's exhibition "Shonglogno"

The art of expression: Rakibul Anwar's ‘Shonglogno’

"Shonglogno", a solo exhibition featuring the works of Rakibul Anwar was recently displayed at La Galerie, Alliance Francaise, Dhaka. The exhibition was inaugurated on November 18, in the presence of Her Excellency, Marie Masdupuy, Ambassador of France to Bangladesh; eminent artist Professor Dhali Al Mamoon, and artist-critic Mustafa Zaman.
6 December 2022, 03:00 AM
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Climate-smart ideas showcased at Ideabuzz 2022

The winning team is expected to pitch their idea at the World Bank Headquarters.
27 November 2022, 14:18 PM
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Bangladeshi team wins bronze at World Robot Olympiad 2022

Two Bangladeshi teams participated in this year's WRO.
20 November 2022, 13:04 PM
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A story of Tea: Yasmin Jahan Nupur dissects our British colonialist past

Yasmin Jahan Nupur’s installation and performance, “Let me get you a nice Cup of Tea”, is currently on display at Tate Modern.
18 November 2022, 07:19 AM
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‘50 Years of Friendship’: EMK Center celebrates Bangladesh-US relationship

In order to commemorate the 50 years of friendship between Bangladesh and the US, EMK Center recently organised a print exhibition—showcasing the artworks of Bangladeshi and American artists—appropriately named “50 Years of Friendship”.
16 November 2022, 13:11 PM
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Telling a tale through chairs: Abhijit Chowdhury dissects politics and power

Abhijit Chowdhury’s 15th solo art exhibition, “(Non) hierarchical Order of Forms”, opened at La Galerie, Alliance Francaise, Dhaka on November 4.
13 November 2022, 06:58 AM
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The story of Bangladesh winning gold at the International Blockchain Olympiad 2022

Team EV CHARGESHARE from IUT bagged the gold medal.
8 November 2022, 16:55 PM
Shah Rukh Khan's advice on love

Shah Rukh Khan and his diverse cabinet of characters

Over 30 years, Shah Rukh Khan has ruled over the hearts of the audience. Today, the 'Badshah of Bollywood' turns 57.
2 November 2022, 09:42 AM
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‘Mismatched’: Stories of youth and love

Even with improvisations, the show feels like the book coming to life. The little scenes that have been picked straight from the pages hit very close to home.
30 October 2022, 12:07 PM
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‘I paint to find joy and forget sorrow’

An exhibition titled “The Work of Creation 2”, featuring the works of eminent Bangladeshi artist based in Japan, Kazi Ghiyasuddin, was inaugurated at Bengal Shilpalaya on October 28.
29 October 2022, 13:47 PM
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Ten Bangladeshi youths on Top 100 Young Talent of Asia 2022 list

This award intends to recognise young individuals, aged between 18 and 30 years.
26 October 2022, 17:00 PM

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