Rahul Anand is a composer, lyricist and vocals for the eccentric musical group Joler Gaan. He also plays a number of unconventional

Over the last twelve months we have seen a major breakthrough in British politics with the rise of many female MPs as well as ethnic minority ministers in the houses of parliament and the House of Lords. Following the 2015 general election, we have seen a successful outcome in the running of the government.

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An old man of around eighty years of age is often seen crying. Sitting at the balcony of their small apartment, the heartbroken old man is waiting, in vain, for his only granddaughter—who was raped and killed four months ago. “I believe Tonu has not died.

Life goes on and that's why even after the most horrendous massacre at Holey Artisan, most of the city dwellers travelled back to their

Last issue of the Star Weekend dated July 15, 2016 was a highly evocative issue with the pithy theme "Road 79" set by the Editor Elita Karim.

Is the number of Chinese tourists who died after a tour bus caught fire in Taiwan's Taoyuan city, say officials quoted in the local media.

“The best thing one can do when it's raining is to let it rain.”

Last week, I braved it out, took a risk and visited the Star Cineplex at the Bashundhara complex to watch 'Finding Dory.' The hall that could probably fit more than 500-800 people, had only half a dozen viewers that day. Clearly, people are frightened to visit malls and

When four Bangladeshi youths appeared in a video and threatened more terrorist attacks like the one that took place in Gulshan, the

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For a long while after the 7/1 attacks in Holey Artisan Bakery, in Gulshan, Dhaka, the police and law enforcement agencies have told us that they have Tahmid Hasib Khan, 22, and Hasnat Karim, 47, held as suspects. These two individuals have been held by the police and detectives for almost two weeks, without being allowed to meet their families or speak to lawyers. Their relatives and family members could never find out how they are doing.

Recently, Osama Bin Noor made headlines in Bangladesh, when he went to receive an award in Buckingham Palace, in the wearing traditional garbs – kurta, lungi and a gamcha. Not only did he carry the deshi attire in style, but also managed to impress the world with his ideas and work.

The long stretch of road, just wide enough for two cars to cross each other from opposite directions, is perpetually semi-lit.

Last week as I went to interview some underprivileged women working for an NGO, I felt very guilty and sad learning their

Abbas Kiarostami was a veteran Iranian film director, screenwriter, photographer and film producer, who had been working in

I once read an article about how our generation falls victim to a modern phenomenon called “Facebook Image Crafting”.

A decade ago, when I was applying for a Fulbright scholarship, I asked others if I should come to you. I routinely heard, “It's a very poor country. Do you really want to go there?” Honestly, people's words seemed to conjure images of famine and hunger.

I was really very moved by the article titled "Niaz Rahim: A Story of Principle before Profit" published in the Star Weekend on

“Courage is not the absence of fear, it's to feel the fear and face it anyway.”