The Daily Star

I trained my algorithm like Jackie Chan to show me important cat photos

I had decided my algorithm required some tough love if we were to get along.
9 April 2023

The cinematic appeal of no-plot movies

When there is no plot, dialogues and character interactions build the movie from the ground up.
8 April 2023

The emotional rollercoaster of watching "Taare Zameen Par" as an adult

For a movie released 16 years ago, Taare Zameen Par remains timeless and relevant to this age.
7 April 2023

How getting rid of D unit in Dhaka University is affecting admission candidates

The new structure has created a lot of confusion among students and tutors alike. 
21 March 2023

Are K-pop storylines overrated?

A storyline is a narrative that idols will have across a couple of years and a few comebacks at least.
18 March 2023

Demystifying brain fog

Brain fog is cognitive dysfunction that leaves us feeling disoriented, absent, and tired.
16 March 2023

Rifqa: A spellbinding account of persecution, courage, and survival

At its core, Rifqa is a book about human struggles in painfully inhumane circumstances.
16 March 2023

TWICE is “Ready To Be” Set Free with new mini album

The album manages to stand its ground amongst all other releases for being another consistently enjoyable album from the group.
14 March 2023

4 underrated American trash TV shows everyone needs to watch

Although trash TV is too low-brow for some people, it's undoubtedly a good way to relax.
13 March 2023

The glaring racial disparity of the Oscars

The Oscars has never tried to hide its bias towards white actors and filmmakers.
12 March 2023

Striking a balance between mocks and self-study

To maximise the learning output, students should take a methodical approach while sitting for mocks.
12 March 2023

The tragedy of online friends

While it is golden to have online friendships reach the real world, many connections that transpire online never leave the dark backdrop of our inbox.
9 March 2023

The ghosts called lost friends

When we remember these lost friends, memory comes in layers.
9 March 2023

The distressing reality of “literally me” characters

The iconic characters have maintained their relevance years after their debut, but for all the wrong reasons.
7 March 2023

The need for women-only scholarships

To address this "double standard," the thin line between equality and equity needs to be understood.
2 March 2023

How corruption is perpetuated across generations in Bangladesh

This is not surprising in a country where adolescents are generally discouraged from thinking about politics and social issues, because these supposedly only concern adults.
2 March 2023

Can lo-fi music actually help you study?

Lo-fi videos claim to have solved a timeless question: how to improve your grades easily. And like a moth to a flame, hordes of students have flocked towards music’s holy grail.
1 March 2023

Underrated animated movies and TV shows you should watch

Here is a list of some recent animated projects which many people may not have heard of but should definitely check out:
28 February 2023

How ChatGPT is affecting writers

Some remain fearful while others seem excited with this new tool at their disposal.
27 February 2023

The Menu: Social commentary served on a silver platter

The Menu served, ate, but it certainly left some crumbs behind.
20 February 2023