Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence, The Daily Star, proudly presents a theatrical performance focusing on slogans that stirred the various movements of Bangladesh between 1952 and 1971.

Even the colours evoke a sense of nostalgia, with soothing hues such as ivory, beige, ocean blues, greens, and corals to sizzling hot blood reds and wine, he has every colour for the differing moods of women. But it is his personalised couture, especially his regal evening wear and bridal wear, that gives away his true nature as a romantic.

Organised by Mohammed Monirul Islam, Director (International Affairs), Bangladesh Philatelic Federation (BPF), the event was attended by Bernard Beston, President,

Recently, there has been a surge in the number of patients infected with the novel Corona virus. Proper diet is one tool for building the body’s strength against the disease. Here, we present some of the frequently asked questions, and their answers, regarding the role of diet in fighting COVID-19.

Last year, when the entire world stalled and the lockdowns were phasing in and out within the boundaries of every nation, Durjoy Rahman,

With large flags waving on top of masts, patriotic renditions playing at the background — a wonderful sight took shape at the banks of the Chao Phraya River. The colourful naval procession started from the Siam Pier, in the heart of Bangkok, on March 26, 2021.

On the contrary, a little bit innovation from our ends could turn things around. After all, isn’t this what the pandemic has taught us? That we can, and must work with whatever options we are given.

Being an airline professional for the past two decades, I had the opportunity to travel around the world, learning about places and people belonging to unique and diverse cultures.

Red heart in the middle of a red-green canvas. In the middle of that heart is the face of Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

In Chakma literature, Ranyaful refers to a kind of wildflower that grows without much care in the mountains. In Rangamati, a production house has started its journey under the name ‘Rannayful,’ to reintroduce and revive the ethnic crafts through their products.

In regards to this, Dr Shagufa Anwar, Director of Communication and Business Development at United Hospital Limited, shares her opinions and experience.

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On the occasion of the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence, The Daily Star presents a theatrical, audio-visual production featuring slogans that were chanted during various movements up to the Liberation War.

A woman becomes a mother not only because of her own right, but also because this keeps the ball rolling for family, society, and the nation. From the day a child is conceived to the time it is born, the development of the child is not the sole responsibility of the mother. Then why are women still being forced to sign away their right to motherhood while seeking a job?

As we advance in life from being toddlers to adolescents, then teenagers and adults, and once we finally embrace parenthood, we begin to decipher the circle of life. Although the stages every individual goes through remain the same, the process is in a constant state of modification as we transition from one generation to the next.

QRIUS, a fusion lifestyle brand, observes the 50 years of Bangladesh’s independence as they arrange their interior with a completely new aesthetic outlook inspired by the nostalgic ‘Letters of 1971’. As you step foot in their outlet, you cannot help but feel you are from a nation born out of strife and turbulence.

Sabah Khan, an iconic name in the fashion scenario of Bangladesh, reveals her journey as a fashion enthusiast. Starting off as a leisure pursuit that stemmed from admiring her mother’s proclivity for dressmaking, she attributes her penchant for designing and aesthetics towards her mother.

The exhibit opened in full swing in a chic-modernist makeover of the gallery that still paid a touching nod to the roots of Bengal in its spectacular showpieces.

Bangladesh’s journey of five decades since its independence in 1971 from a ‘bottomless basket’ to a developing country has been enviable.

A washing machine, one of the wonders of modern science, has made washing as easy as pressing a button. One no longer has to slam their clothes against a stone on the bank of a body of water. Instead, just install a washing machine and life will become less tedious and more comfortable.