When danger strikes, where can women turn?

Since Sharmin Akter (not her real name), 40, from Gazipur’s Kapasia, was married at just 12, she has endured relentless violence and abuse, describing the daily ordeal like “three meals a day”.
24 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Land your first MTO role now

For ambitious fresh BBA graduates in Bangladesh, securing that first meaningful job can feel like navigating a maze. While dozens of entry-level positions promise career growth, few offer the accelerated learning and leadership opportunities that Management Trainee Officer (MTO) programs provide.
23 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Business careers in the age of AI

Just like in every major sector, AI has reshaped the global business landscape. The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs 2025 reports that 40% of employers plan to reduce their workforce in areas where automation is feasible signaling a major shift in business operations.
23 November 2025, 18:00 PM

AI integration into tertiary education: Opportunities and challenges

AI-powered platforms can monitor a learner's progress in real-time and change the lessons accordingly to fit his/her learning speed rather than applying a general approach like before.
16 November 2025, 04:15 AM

Why accreditation matters in international education

This is where international accreditation becomes so important.
12 November 2025, 06:02 AM

Supply Chain and AI: Charting the next frontier for Bangladesh 

The future of supply chains will be defined by intelligence, resilience and responsibility.
10 November 2025, 07:36 AM

Dr Nasrin Akter Ivy: Cultivator of hopes in agriculture

Working as a Professor and Director of IQAC at the Gazipur Agricultural University, she is determined to conduct research that tackles the food crisis threatening to undermine humanity.
2 November 2025, 04:05 AM

A voice for mother nature: Shah Israt Azmery’s green mission

She believes in focusing all of her efforts on some key changes that will have a lasting, sustainable impact on society as a whole.
2 November 2025, 04:00 AM

The true currency of leadership: Trust

Every leader at some point in his or her career stands on a "burning building"—a moment of crisis, uncertainty, or change.
1 November 2025, 12:06 PM

Real estate reimagined: How AI is reshaping Bangladesh's property landscape

From the sprawling urban centers to emerging satellite towns, AI is ushering in an era of unprecedented efficiency, transparency, and accessibility
30 October 2025, 05:13 AM

Promotional content: The Simpletree Way: Smart & Sustainable Living

Every SIMPLETREE project tells a story — of design excellence, urban responsibility, and human experience.
26 October 2025, 18:10 PM

The pressing need for cyber security education in Bangladesh

This staggering figure highlights the urgency for all countries, especially fast developing ones like Bangladesh
23 October 2025, 03:03 AM

Final winners of bti-The Daily Star Stellar Women Season 2 announced 

This edition of Stellar Women recognised Dr. Nasrin Akter Ivy for her outstanding work in the field of Agriculture, and Shah Israt Ajmery for her inspiring initiatives in Environmental Sustainability & Awareness. 
22 October 2025, 03:15 AM

The fierce joy of being a girl

Be loud. Be messy. Be too much. Your existence is not an apology -- it is an announcement
11 October 2025, 05:11 AM

A nation’s daughters in peril

In a year shadowed by violence and uncertainty, Bangladesh’s girls have stood where courage is tested most. They are the first to lose when systems fail, yet the first to rise when the world needs rebuilding. From classrooms to clinics, protest lines to policy tables, they lead with resilience beyond their years.
10 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Zia Ashraf and Edmund Hillary Fellowship: Building bridges between Bangladesh and New Zealand’s startup worlds

Edmund Hillary Fellowship and leaders like Zia Ashraf are shaping a future where Bangladesh’s startups are not just companies but bridges connecting people, ideas, and markets.
9 October 2025, 12:53 PM

Bangladesh Bank cautions public against Sohozcash dealings

Sohozcash did not take permission from BB to launch MFS, says BB
6 October 2025, 16:29 PM

5 things teachers go through that goes unseen

Let’s see 5 things that teachers experience on a daily basis!
5 October 2025, 15:38 PM

Addressing the mental health crisis of our school teachers

The mental health of school teachers remains one of the most pressing yet less discussed issues in our society.
5 October 2025, 04:30 AM

In honour of Teachers’ Day

On this Teachers' Day, we thank the ones who truly shaped our lives, our teachers.
5 October 2025, 04:19 AM