Purchasing an apartment in Bangladesh, particularly in urban centres like Dhaka, is a significant financial commitment. While the listed price per square foot is the most visible cost, numerous additional expenses can substantially increase the total outlay. Understanding these hidden costs is crucial for prospective buyers to budget effectively and avoid unexpected financial strain.

Modern residential architecture is undergoing a global transformation, shaped by environmental priorities, technological advances, and evolving cultural values.

A conversation with Saiqa Iqbal Meghna, internationally acclaimed architect recognised by TIME’s World’s Greatest Places, Assistant Professor at the Department of Architecture, BRAC University, and Director & Partner at Studio Morphogenesis Ltd.

The Daily Star (TDS): Tell us about your journey into sustainable construction. Where did it all begin?

The Daily Star (TDS): What makes KY Two Tone’s housing solution more sustainable compared to traditional construction methods?

The paint industry in Bangladesh stands at a fascinating inflection point. What was once a seasonal, maintenance-driven purchase has now evolved into a lifestyle decision.

The same paradigm is seen in storytelling and popular culture.

Nusrat Nur Maisha has had a quite simple and humble beginning.

Choosing the ‘best fit’ university shapes a student’s personal development, academic path and future career.

Born & raised in Dhaka, Papia had a loving childhood spent amongst siblings and cousins, where she would often turn to her own imagination during playtime to create her own space away from all the chaos.

A few bad experiences or isolated missteps are like that dust—they shouldn’t cloud your ability to see the full picture.

Walk into any grocery store in Bangladesh – from a bustling supershop in Dhaka to a tea stall in a village – and biscuits are everywhere.

A lot of brands either go full digital or stay physical. But magic happens when the two come together.

With its sprawling trees and widespread greenery, the campus of the University of Dhaka is a place that inspires poetry even in the driest of minds.

While growing up, her life was quite average, typical of someone from a lower-middle-class family, but things took a drastic turn for her in 2010

It was a day of inspiration and hope, as families, educators, and achievers came together to celebrate perseverance, dreams, and new beginnings at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center yesterday.

The Daily Star and HSBC Bank honoured high-achieving students of the O and A-Level examinations yesterday at the Bangladesh China Friendship Exhibition Center.

Miftahul Jannat Ashra travelled all the way from Chattogram with her parents to claim the reward of years of hard work.

This is a unique opportunity for me; in fact, it is a special occasion because my daughter is also among you.

The atmosphere in and around the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center in Purbachal was buzzing with youthful energy, proud smiles, and a palpable sense of accomplishment yesterday as 2,375 O- and A-level students received well-earned recognition for their academic excellence.