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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

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Career / What it takes to freelance today

10 September 2026
As the market matures and technology advances, the strategies for success are changing.
10 September 2026
Fitting a family into the new travel quota. Is $18000 enough

Humour / Fitting a family into the new travel quota. Is $18000 enough?

8 September 2026
Navigate family gift requests in Dhaka with ease as Bangladesh Bank increases the annual foreign exchange travel entitlement to $18,000. Treat yourself to high-end luxuries like an iPhone Pro without ruining your holiday budget.
8 September 2026
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Lead poisoning in Bangladesh: A crisis ignored for too long

4 September 2026
New data reveals alarming lead exposure levels among children in Bangladesh. Experts discuss the hidden sources and the urgent need for systemic policy change.
4 September 2026
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Perspective / The new national pay scale and the cost of living

2 September 2026
Approve the National Pay Scale 2026 to help 2.4 million Dhaka public servants offset surging inflation. Public sector workers gain phased relief through 2028, while private employees fear rapid market price hikes across Bangladesh.
2 September 2026
Why pets are the ultimate non-judgemental companions

Pets / Why pets are the ultimate non-judgemental companions

20 August 2026
Discover how pet companionship offers deep psychological healing, reducing urban loneliness and anxiety. Experts like Dr Helal Uddin Ahmed explain how animals trigger oxytocin, bridge family conflicts, and foster purpose for individuals in Dhaka.
20 August 2026
How to help your child cope with the loss of a pet

Perspective / How to help your child cope with the loss of a pet

20 August 2026
Navigating pet loss trauma, Dhaka students like Sunehra Subah process profound grief after losing cherished companions. Child psychiatrist Dr Helal Uddin Ahmed emphasizes using honest language and closure rituals to foster emotional healing.
20 August 2026
Home, through the lens of a photographer

Perspective / Home, through the lens of a photographer

19 August 2026
Preserve fleeting memories of family, change, and belonging this World Photography Day as amateur Bangladeshi photographers, including Tajrian Akther and Sanjana Ahmed, capture nostalgic moments, changing Dhaka skylines, and quiet home spaces before time passes.
19 August 2026
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
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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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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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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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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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From Dhaka circuits to aussie grids

In this interview with The Daily Star, Tajrian Akther, a Dhaka University graduate now working as an Electrical Commissioning specialist in BHP South Australia’s Copper mines, shares her story of breaking into global opportunities.
25 September 2025
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How to turn your balcony into a beautiful oasis

Urban apartments can benefit from a little green space. Even a tiny balcony can become an outdoor oasis with the right touches.
25 September 2025
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Starting Lines: Three Journeys in Design and Work

The skyline of tomorrow is not yet built. Its foundations are being laid not on construction sites, but in the bustling, late-night studios of our nation’s universities.
25 September 2025
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Sealing the skies

In Dhaka’s rainy season, even a brand-new building can betray its owners. Picture a young family in Gulshan waking up to a steady drip from the ceiling after an evening storm.
25 September 2025
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From global classrooms to local futures

Many Bangladeshi families view the decision to send their child overseas for higher education as both an act of hope and a step into the unknown.
14 September 2025
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Rolling in dough, running on imports

Bangladesh’s wheat story involves both growth and risk. On the one hand, urbanisation and rising incomes have made flour-based foods part of daily life, turning the industry into a multi-million-tonne giant.
9 September 2025
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