Sensational Scholastica in Match 8 of The Daily Star GENIUS

Raynul Huda Chowdhury from Scholastica Mirpur came out as the winner, with Abdul Muhaiminul from Manarat being the challenger at second. Abid Hossain Rabi from Cardiff ended up third.
24 November 2020, 11:48 AM

The Daily Star GENIUS | First Round, Match 8

Which participant do you think will beat the timer and answer correctly, aiming for the highest score and a victory in match number eight? Tune in, with quizmaster Ashraful Haque Emu, to find out.
23 November 2020, 14:49 PM

Thank you, Undertaker: WWE's "The Deadman" to finally "rest in peace"

The Undertaker will finally retire from professional wrestling at the 2020 Survivor Series PPV.
22 November 2020, 12:10 PM

Plan International Bangladesh organises "Girls Takeover" programme

Two youth activists, Mitu and Reneka, took over the positions of important personalities for a part of the day, and asked for commitments from them on what policy initiatives they want taken.
21 November 2020, 15:19 PM

What does your ideal digital world for women look like?

Digital Utopia is a mobile short-film competition (free and open for all) with a theme of bringing different visions of a female-centric ideal, safe, and secured online world.
21 November 2020, 14:37 PM

Sunbeams School declares zero-tolerance policy against misogyny

In light of the recent protests against sexual assault and rape in Bangladesh, alumni communities mobilised to call on schools for immediate change in the culture at the respective institutions through renewed policies, teacher training and important additions to the school curriculum. In line with this, the Sunbeams School community came together to put forward a five-point demand to their school, with a petition signed by 600 current students and alumni representing batches from 1986 to 2020, as well as parents.
19 November 2020, 09:10 AM

The Queen's Gambit review: Move aside agenda pushers, this is how you convey a real message

What I really loved about this character is that she's a woman written without the intent of being better than all men.
18 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Top 10 Reasons to Unsubscribe From Hyped Diet Cultures

Are you trying to lose an unrealistic amount of weight? Are you trying to adhere to a problematic standard of beauty? Are you trying to bulk up?
18 November 2020, 18:00 PM

The Incredible Journey Starts Now

After a challenging battle and surpassing 145 teams from 25 universities across Bangladesh, Team “The Incredibles” has won Unilever
18 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Auctions: Another Nobel Prize in Game Theory

This year Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. Today we talk about auctions, but with no jargon.
18 November 2020, 18:00 PM

With great power, put great responsibility first

Have you heard of the hero syndrome, or saviour complex?
18 November 2020, 18:00 PM

We Need to Treat Our Female Celebrities Better

Our social media has been disproportionately unkind to women.
18 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Combatting patriarchy on International Men’s Day

“If there is a women’s day, why can’t there be a men’s day as well?”
18 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Living Life on Two Wheels

From speeding downhill to strolling solo, from racing in alleys to wandering in faraway wherever, the joys of cycling barely begin here.
18 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Edtech start-up Dokkho completes first batch of training

Over 500 non-resident Bangladeshis from 25 countries such as Oman, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, France, India, Bahrain, Singapore, Italy, UK, France, Sweden, etc. participated in the three-month online course offered by Dokkho that ended earlier this month.
17 November 2020, 18:55 PM

Utter domination by BAF SEMS in Match 7 of The Daily Star GENIUS

Md Sameer Zia from BAF SEMS came out as the winner of this match, with Fairooj Rushmila from ESS coming in at second. Sanjana Jahan (Priyonti) from Changes wound up third.
16 November 2020, 20:59 PM

The Daily Star GENIUS | First Round, Match 7

The schools from in and around Dhaka will bring their A game in match number seven. Which school will lead the pack, and join us in the next round? Tune in, with quizmaster Ashraful Haque Emu, to find out.
16 November 2020, 14:47 PM

YSSE organises Bangladesh Youth Symposium 2020 at NSU

The event was held virtually through Zoom on November 13, 2020.
14 November 2020, 07:34 AM

Bangladeshi teenager wins International Children’s Peace Prize 2020

Sadat was presented with the award today by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai.
13 November 2020, 16:41 PM

YouTube Rewind 2020 cancelled

The video platform posted a statement on social media saying that it “doesn’t feel right” to carry on with a Rewind video this year.
12 November 2020, 21:57 PM