Meet the fourth generation of poet Rabindranath Tagore

Everyone knows about Sharmila Tagore as the next generation of the great poet Rabindranath Tagore. But have you wondered how are the next few generations of Tagore doing?
6 October 2016, 07:23 AM

Autumn white fields of Dhaka

What is it that makes the month of October so different from the rest of the year? The sky wears a deep blue colour with specks of white clouds. And as you roam the country in this season—you will surely notice white seas of Kans Grass (Kashful) covering newly formed lands, shoal and the river banks.
5 October 2016, 06:26 AM

Discover Bangladesh: Chill out at Arial Beel

If you are a nature lover, you must visit the amazing Arial Beel that spreads around 136 square kilometers-- situated south of Dhaka between Padma and Dhaleshwari River.
29 September 2016, 07:43 AM

[WATCH] Bangladesh Batting Stalwarts – Tamim and Shakib

Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan are two iconic cricketers of Bangladesh who have taken their country places with their superlative performances, and earned the admiration and respect of cricket lovers worldwide.
27 September 2016, 11:06 AM

Chakma Cooking 101: Bamboo shoots

For most people of Bangladesh, bamboo shoots is something that is considered as a popular food item in China, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and other adjacent countries.
27 September 2016, 09:31 AM

10 things Trump said simply are not true

Global media have alleged US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump of lying and distorting facts in his election campaign. Watch the motion info-graphics to know about the top ten things Trump said which are simply not true.
26 September 2016, 11:12 AM

Oxford Mission, a century old church in Barisal

While roaming the streets of Barisal city, a majestic red brick colonial structure drew my attention. From far it looks like a huge locomotive designed with beautiful archways and a dome on the top. If you have already seen it, you know what I am talking about.
26 September 2016, 06:27 AM

Pirojpur’s century old wooden mosque

Back in 1913, Mominuddin Akan of Mathbaria upazila in Pirojpur decided to build a mosque in his village as he was too old to go to Hajj. With the help of donations from his relative, Akan, a resident of Udoytara Burirchar village, established a beautiful wooden mosque nearby his house Akan Bari.
21 September 2016, 08:36 AM

Jatra’s future by Anusheh Anadil-- A new road to commerce

Dressed in her usual attire of cotton dhuti and kurti, Anusheh Anadil gave out an aura of purity and simplicity.
19 September 2016, 18:00 PM

[WATCH] Discover Bangladesh: Rangpur

Here is a glimpse of the ancient and quaint city of Rangpur, located about 299 km northwest of Dhaka.
14 September 2016, 04:35 AM

Habib talks about creativity, music, his likes and dislikes

Would you believe that the famous Bangladeshi musician Habib Wahid’s main revenue from his music comes from mobile phone ringtones?
13 September 2016, 05:48 AM

WATCH: Tongi Inferno

At least 24 people are killed and 74 injured in a huge fire triggered by a boiler explosion at plastic packaging factory in Tongi industrial area of Gazipur.
10 September 2016, 11:56 AM

Sundarban-10, most luxurious launch of Bangladesh

It is a 300-foot by 50-foot three-storey behemoth with a lift and a coronary care unit (CCU). Yes, we are talking about none other than the biggest and most luxurious launch on Dhaka-Barisal route in Bangladesh -- the Sundarban 10.
8 September 2016, 10:05 AM

Concern rooted in lack of understanding

The soon to be built $1.49 billion Rampal coal-fired power plant has generated concern and controversy among the citizens,
7 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Star News Plus: Indian cattle ban boosts Bangladesh cow market

Today Bangladesh can meet a large part of its meat demand from its domestic sources. This is the success story of a ban becoming a boon for Bangladesh.
6 September 2016, 14:27 PM

Jamaat’s moneyman Mir Quasem executed

Mir Quasem Ali, who led ruthless militia Al-Badr in Chittagong to commit crimes against humanity in 1971, is hanged at Kashimpur Central Jail.
3 September 2016, 16:45 PM

Arshi Nagar, a hope for folk artistes

Arshi Nagar Bangladesh, a volunteer organisation located in Lalmonirhat has been providing a platform for folk artistes of two districts--Lalmonirhat and Kurigram--to practice and preserve this age-old art form.
31 August 2016, 07:10 AM

Star Talk: Significance of John Kerry’s visit to Dhaka

To understand the significance of US Secretary of State John Kerry’s recent Dhaka visit, The Daily Star stages its first Online Talk Show with M Humayun Kabir, former Bangladesh Ambassador to the US, and Mahfuz Anam, editor of The Daily Star.
30 August 2016, 18:35 PM

Discover Bangladesh: 1600-year old Mahasthangarh

One of the most iconic and historic places in Bangladesh is the 1600-year-old city-“Mahasthangarh”- situated 13kilometre north to Bogra town.
28 August 2016, 07:42 AM

[WATCH NOW] N'ganj anti-militant operation roundup

Tamim Ahmed Chowdhury, the mastermind of Gulshan attack, and two other militants have been killed during a joint forces’ raid at a house in Narayanganj Sadar upazila this morning.
27 August 2016, 15:39 PM