Was BFF's reception for SAFF champions a vanity show?

There are several criticisms about the celebration of the female national team and the overall management of the Bangladesh Football Federation. Have the winners received the recognition they truly deserve?
22 September 2022, 12:58 PM

How Unilever found success in South Asia

In today’s Star Business Talk, Unilever South Asia’s Chief Human Resource Officer Anuradha Razdan has shared with The Daily Star about how the company found their success in the Indian subcontinent and what they offer to their employees to make Unilever the employer of choice
22 September 2022, 04:16 AM

Why should Bangladesh pay for Myanmar's internal conflict?

Maj Gen ANM Muniruzzaman, ndc, psc (retd) spoke to us regarding the current tensions at the Bangladesh-Myanmar border.
21 September 2022, 10:50 AM

The success in women’s football and its impact

Almost all the big achievements in the country’s sports arena in the past few years have come courtesy of women athletes.
20 September 2022, 14:28 PM

The success in women’s football and its impact

Almost all the big achievements in the country’s sports arena in the past few years have come courtesy of women athletes.
20 September 2022, 14:09 PM

Bangladeshi girls featured in international media

Bangladesh's indomitable girls have won the SAFF championship for the first time in the country's history. The news of their winning has featured in various South Asian media. To know more, watch today's Star Special.
20 September 2022, 13:33 PM

Bhela Bhashani festival of Manikganj

Every year, the Bhela Bhashani festival takes place in West Sheota of Manikganj to celebrate the life of Khaja Khwaja Khijir.
20 September 2022, 02:30 AM

Miniket rice: Are we being deceived twice? 

There’s a lot of demand for miniket rice. But in reality, a miniket variety doesn’t exist. So what is the rice that is being sold under the name Miniket? Are people being deceived?
19 September 2022, 15:24 PM

Behind the scenes of a star-studded evening

Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT and Digital Content Awards was chalk-full of stars, influencers and celebrities.
19 September 2022, 04:03 AM

Messi, Neymar get houses dedicated to them in Jamalpur

Football superstar Lionel Messi and Neymar now have houses dedicated to them in Bangladesh’s Jamalpur.
18 September 2022, 14:39 PM

Susang Durgapur: A beautiful land of river, lake, forest and hillocks

There is a piece of heaven in the northern part of Mymensingh division that is Susang Durgapur. The calm and quiet area is known for the beauty of the Someshwari river. But one can also see hillocks, blue-green lakes, forests, and the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous people living here.
18 September 2022, 02:12 AM

How was last week’s stock market

The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange fell 45 points last week from the previous week. Though the index rose majority of the trading days but the week experienced a falling trend at the end.
17 September 2022, 16:58 PM

Exclusive glam shots from our award show, Part-2

It was stars galore at Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT and Digital Content Awards. Watch some exclusive glam shots of your favourite celebrities!
17 September 2022, 15:24 PM

Will Bangladesh be benefited from India’s free transit?

India for the first time has proposed extending free transit to Bangladesh for export. India has never offered any such facility to Bangladesh.
17 September 2022, 05:46 AM

“Emotion influences creativity”

On today's edition of Star Candid, we sit down with musician and composer Armeen Musa, to discuss her thoughts on music and poetry.
17 September 2022, 04:05 AM

Exclusive glam shots from our award show

It was stars galore at Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT and Digital Content Awards. Watch some exclusive glam shots of your favourite celebrities and influencers!
16 September 2022, 17:08 PM

Breeding mice for snake food

Mice are carefully bred and fed on shelves to become food for 60 venomous snakes. In today's Inside Bangladesh, watch how mice are bred.
16 September 2022, 05:24 AM

Sita Ramam: 20 years of wait for a love letter

The Telugu film Sita Ramam revolves around Lieutenant Ram and Sita Mahalakshmi. They are introduced to one another via letters, and fall in love gradually.
16 September 2022, 04:22 AM

SHOUTxDS Books presents ‘Slam Poetry Nights’ — Episode 1

The poems ranged from mental health issues to individual freedom of expression and every musing in between.
15 September 2022, 11:58 AM

Public's very existence depends on the democratic process

Even basic democracy seems to be missing in Bangladesh
15 September 2022, 09:09 AM