Britain’s new ‘duck lane’

As part of their #ShareTheSpace campaign, Britain's Canal & River Trust have introduced "duck lanes" that run alongside the water's edge, marking out a clear waddling space for ducks.
11 October 2015, 06:15 AM

Meena Day observed

The country observed Meena Day yesterday with a theme against child marriage.
10 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Malaysia Healthcare Week starts in capital

The "Malaysia Healthcare Week-2015" started in the capital yesterday to create awareness among the public about healthcare
10 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Teenage girl bravely defies attempted forced marriage

A teenage girl saved herself from early marriage through intelligence in Boro Rauta village of Domar upazila in
9 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Star Diary

I met Patricia, one of my online friends from Brazil, through Instagram. As we further interacted, we found that she was totally ignorant
8 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Screaming......HAZARIBAGH

It is a very small and one of the most neglected parts of Dhaka; not only neglected but also hated. Most people refuse to go there if not
8 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Paulo Coelho

The Brazilian novelist Paulo Coelho also worked as a lyricist, theatre director, actor and journalist. Born in the city of Rio de Janeiro,
8 October 2015, 18:00 PM

1930

The record number of dengue cases that has been reported in the last nine months. This is also the highest in nine years believes the Directorate
8 October 2015, 18:00 PM

The Victims of Impunity

Throughout this year Bangladesh has been in a spell of targeted killings and assassinations, one after the other, has shocked its people
8 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Mailbox

The spotlight published last week (October 2, 2015) in the Star Weekend was a great read. The stories of the late night workers were
8 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Snapshot

“The story of life is quicker than the wink of an eye, the story of love is hello and goodbye...until we meet again”
8 October 2015, 18:00 PM

A Deadly Luxury

Fine leather products from Bangladesh are admired in the luxury markets throughout the world. However, these leathers are manufactured
8 October 2015, 18:00 PM

1 Minute Please!

Nafeez Al Amin is a drummer – or rather an artist with a flair for rhythm – as he would explain. Believing it to be art, Nafeez is known
8 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Of Guavas and Gardens

Jhalakathi Sadar Upazila, Swarupkathi and Banaripara Upazila in Pirozpur are famous for Guavas also known as Bengal's Apples.
8 October 2015, 18:00 PM

About Town

About Town
8 October 2015, 18:00 PM

QUIRKY SCIENCE

What are the properties of the vacuum, the absolute nothingness? So far, physicists have assumed that it is impossible to directly
8 October 2015, 18:00 PM

A Marvel Unleashed

When you first lay eyes on him, quietly typing codes and scripts away, you will notice his focus and zeal. But there is something
8 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Delhi court clears charges against dog

An Indian court dismisses allegations against a former Delhi minister's pet dog, Don the labrador.
8 October 2015, 08:42 AM

Seaweeds exploration vital for economy

Seaweed, if systematically cultured and explored, could emerge as a vital agricultural product for coastal people, be
7 October 2015, 18:00 PM

India man eyes record with 26-foot-high car

Indian car designer Sudhakar Yadav has attempted to set a second Guinness record by building what he hopes will be the largest car in the world.
7 October 2015, 15:31 PM