Movies / Return of the King of Pop in Michael
3 hour(s) ago
Pop culture
Poetry / Sorceress
1 May 2026, 12:00 PM
Fiction
Fiction / When time stands still
1 May 2026, 11:00 AM
Fiction
Opinion / The illusion of choice in choosing science
1 May 2026, 10:00 AM
Opinion
Explained / Is the AI bubble too big to pop?
30 April 2026, 12:00 PM
Explained
Cover Story / Carrying the weight of having strict parents
30 April 2026, 10:00 AM
Rising Stars
Anime / Fate/strange Fake: All flash, no grail
22 April 2026, 15:24 PM
Pop culture
Reader Submission / Finding stillness between chaos and cats
18 April 2026, 18:51 PM
Rising Stars
Star Youth / The blue-hair narrative and the art of meaning
18 April 2026, 14:33 PM
Star Youth
Rising Stars / What would a social media ban for young users look like in Bangladesh?
6 April 2026, 17:43 PM
Rising Stars
The state of sports in schools
Schools, therefore, often remain an oasis in an otherwise barren concrete desert without publicly accessible alternatives.
25 January 2024, 01:00 AM
Explained: Bangladesh’s Economy
One of the critical aspects of understanding how an economy works is understanding how money flows.
25 January 2024, 00:00 AM
The NCTB's approach to English language education needs to be better
The lack of creativity in the English textbook makes the students uninterested in the subject.
25 January 2024, 00:00 AM
Curious minds from Australian International School pay The Daily Star a visit
On January 21, 2024, a group of class five students from Australian International School (AUSIS) paid a visit to The Daily Star office in Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Dhaka, on an educational field trip.
25 January 2024, 00:00 AM
Pokémon Concierge: A stop-motion for all ages
Pokémon Concierge tells the story of Haru, a 20-something young adult riddled with anxiety, coming to the luxurious Pokémon Resort to start a new life as a concierge.
25 January 2024, 00:00 AM
Is A level Psychology right for you?
Even if psychology isn’t your intended major, studying it for A levels helps develop strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
25 January 2024, 00:00 AM
Living a pop culture fantasy
Anica Hossain shares her cosplaying experience – how she got into it, what it takes to cosplay, and how enthusiasts can get into this art form of brining fictional characters to life.
21 January 2024, 09:15 AM
9-year-old Indian-American on "World's Brightest" students list
Nine-year-old Indian-American schoolgirl Preesha Chakraborty was recently named in the "World's Brightest" students list by Johns Hopkins Centre for Talented Youth. The list is based on the results of above-grade-level tests of over 16,000 students across 90 countries.
16 January 2024, 10:37 AM
Student life
Life as a student will have many ups and downs but it is all worth it in the end.
9 January 2024, 14:07 PM
Explained: The branches of Bangladesh's government
How does Bangladesh’s government work? Who is the head of the government? What is the upcoming election about?
6 January 2024, 13:21 PM
Dandelionz and The Daily Star host the ‘Creating Patriots’ event for kids
On December 23rd, the premises of Dandelionz in Dhanmondi was filled with excitement as young minds gathered for the "Creating Patriots" event, organised in association with The Daily Star. As part of the celebration of Victory Day, this daylong program aimed to empower children aged 8-12 to become the changemakers Bangladesh needs.
3 January 2024, 06:50 AM
When the sky lights up
A special comic this week on Rising Stars
28 December 2023, 12:48 PM
Nailing your university essays: The dos and don’ts
Making sure to stick to the prompt and ticking all your requirements can massively streamline your writing process.
28 December 2023, 00:00 AM
The whoas and woes of bunking classes
The feeling of freedom that comes with not having to sit through classes where time passes at half the speed.
28 December 2023, 00:00 AM
Life through the lens of an electricity pole
Today, I am covered in lines. Rust from the rain, and the occasional overflowing water from the drain paint my feet in unchangeable colours.
28 December 2023, 00:00 AM
Homesick
Once a homebody, nestled in its embrace. Now lost, a wanderer in a boundless space.
28 December 2023, 00:00 AM
Weaving whimsy and wonder in film: A Wonka review
Wonka is a warm watch as long as you’re with people who grew up enchanted by the thought of coming across a golden ticket one day.
28 December 2023, 00:00 AM
The way to a productive gap year
Taking a gap year is a decision that’s far from simple. An unconventional route after wrapping up high school, a gap year can prove to be a major turning point in your education and career.
30 November 2023, 08:56 AM
Propelling tomorrow’s innovators: Carnegie Mellon’s world-leading Robotics program comes to ISD
Introducing innovative additions to its already illustrious curriculum, International School Dhaka (ISD) recently launched an ambitious new strategy – ISD 2.0. Under this initiative, ISD brought global names into the country, taking the Bangladeshi education landscape to greater heights.
30 November 2023, 08:28 AM
Beyond the classroom: A deep dive into student leadership
Student leaders play an important role in establishing the culture of their schools and universities, contributing to a lively and inclusive learning environment.
30 November 2023, 04:00 AM