Editorial

I have an old National brand VHS player at home. Back in the 90s, my family was into Bangla and Indian television dramas, and the occasional film.
25 November 2020

Of Heartbreak, Death and Closure

*Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers.
25 November 2020

Being a Jack of All Trades

Although at some point in our lives we will have to limit our diverse range of expertise and settle for a primary option to pursue; being a "know-it-all" or a "jack of all trades" until that point is not futile.
25 November 2020

Why Meena Is A Feminist Icon

I have to give Meena credit for teaching me things I probably wouldn't have learned at school, especially feminist causes.
25 November 2020

No science, arts or commerce in secondary education: A good idea?

The new curriculum subjects include Life and Livelihood, Digital Technology, Well-Being, and Art and Culture, while all students will be required to study Science and Social Science.
24 November 2020

The Daily Star GENIUS | First Round, Match 8

Which participant do you think will beat the timer and answer correctly, aiming for the highest score and a victory in match number eight? Tune in, with quizmaster Ashraful Haque Emu, to find out.
23 November 2020

Thank you, Undertaker: WWE's "The Deadman" to finally "rest in peace"

The Undertaker will finally retire from professional wrestling at the 2020 Survivor Series PPV.
22 November 2020

Sunbeams School declares zero-tolerance policy against misogyny

In light of the recent protests against sexual assault and rape in Bangladesh, alumni communities mobilised to call on schools for immediate change in the culture at the respective institutions through renewed policies, teacher training and important additions to the school curriculum. In line with this, the Sunbeams School community came together to put forward a five-point demand to their school, with a petition signed by 600 current students and alumni representing batches from 1986 to 2020, as well as parents.
19 November 2020

The Incredible Journey Starts Now

After a challenging battle and surpassing 145 teams from 25 universities across Bangladesh, Team “The Incredibles” has won Unilever
18 November 2020

Auctions: Another Nobel Prize in Game Theory

This year Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. Today we talk about auctions, but with no jargon.
18 November 2020

Memoir of a Songbird Named Childhood

I've always loved painting sunset as it was filled with so many colours. I loved colours. I'd use as many colours as I could to make the paintings alive.
18 November 2020

Monstrous Scallipses

Monstrous Scallipses only comes out during the night,
18 November 2020

With great power, put great responsibility first

Have you heard of the hero syndrome, or saviour complex?
18 November 2020

We Need to Treat Our Female Celebrities Better

Our social media has been disproportionately unkind to women.
18 November 2020

Combatting patriarchy on International Men’s Day

“If there is a women’s day, why can’t there be a men’s day as well?”
18 November 2020

Living Life on Two Wheels

From speeding downhill to strolling solo, from racing in alleys to wandering in faraway wherever, the joys of cycling barely begin here.
18 November 2020

Editorial

Winter is here! Sure it’s not fully here yet but for people like me who wait around for the earliest signs of the seasons changing, I’m content with managing to catch a whiff of winter air.
18 November 2020

The Queen's Gambit review: Move aside agenda pushers, this is how you convey a real message

What I really loved about this character is that she's a woman written without the intent of being better than all men.
18 November 2020

Top 10 Reasons to Unsubscribe From Hyped Diet Cultures

Are you trying to lose an unrealistic amount of weight? Are you trying to adhere to a problematic standard of beauty? Are you trying to bulk up?
18 November 2020

The Daily Star GENIUS | First Round, Match 7

The schools from in and around Dhaka will bring their A game in match number seven. Which school will lead the pack, and join us in the next round? Tune in, with quizmaster Ashraful Haque Emu, to find out.
16 November 2020