The hallmark of excellence

The O and A level Awards is no longer just a symbol of excellence; it also signifies the unbridled potential of the youth in Bangladesh.
30 July 2026, 16:04 PM

Past recipients of The Daily Star O & A Level Awards share their stories

Past recipients of The Daily Star O & A Level Awards share their stories
30 July 2026, 10:35 AM

Sitting for public uni admission tests a second time

It takes a different type of willpower to even attempt to go through the exhausting experience sitting for university entrance exams once again.
30 July 2026, 09:00 AM

Obsession and the horror of a stolen self

A review of Curry Barker's breakout film.
7 July 2026, 14:46 PM

Pokémon Champions: The new home of competitive Pokémon

Pokémon Champions lands on mobile and Nintendo Switch.
30 June 2026, 18:12 PM

How reading initiatives in my school made me a better reader

Bishwo Shahitto Kendro's book-reading programme and the British Council’s reading challenge introduced me to many classic novels.
26 June 2026, 10:00 AM

An economic model that predicts the winner of the World Cup

Can economics predict the 2026 World Cup winner?
25 June 2026, 16:48 PM
25 June 2026, 15:06 PM

Sweet in the palm of your hands

My acquaintance with Parveen Apa was initiated almost five years ago. I was appointed as a private-duty nurse at Mrs Aleya Khatun’s residence to look after her ill mother.
25 June 2026, 15:05 PM

Why public speaking matters in school education

In an age where professional environments depend on clear expression, the ability to speak confidently extends far beyond the classroom stage.
25 June 2026, 10:00 AM

The neuroscience behind Tetris and trauma

Tetris limits the capacity for forming traumatic memories.
23 June 2026, 14:31 PM

Mono no Aware: The beauty of impermanence through Eid-ul-Adha

Every beginning carries the seed of its own end.
27 May 2026, 10:00 AM

Sins of the blameless

Suffering in a world where the victims get blamed, and the tainted hearts get praised
20 May 2026, 17:48 PM

Return of the King of Pop in Michael

The movie begins with Michael (Jaafar Jackson), the global pop star, walking onto the stage, as if the real-life embodiment of Michael himself graced the audience with his presence.
2 May 2026, 18:49 PM

Sorceress

By the flickering stove, blue potion jars cradling in-between worn-out fingers swivelling amidst cracks of skin meld into warmth.
1 May 2026, 12:00 PM

When time stands still

Inside the glass walls of my hourglass, I have always felt the inevitability of decline, yet I never realised that even falling is beautiful.
1 May 2026, 11:00 AM

The illusion of choice in choosing science

Students are not picking a stream to learn for the sake of learning.
1 May 2026, 10:00 AM

Is the AI bubble too big to pop?

It's worth noting that bubbles don’t always “pop”; sometimes they “deflate”.
30 April 2026, 12:00 PM

Carrying the weight of having strict parents

The tension we feel under strict rules doesn’t disappear when we leave home; it often reshapes our choices and the way we carry ourselves.
30 April 2026, 10:00 AM

Fate/strange Fake: All flash, no grail

Stunning visuals, but thin story and rushed pacing.
22 April 2026, 15:24 PM