Ice in the veins
Filled with rage, his fast-paced strides switched to a quick sprint.
16 February 2023, 00:00 AM
Does AI put artists in danger?
In recent times, developments in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) have taken the world by storm. Deepfakes, DALL-E 2, ChatGPT, and all their various spin-offs have paved the way for various debates regarding the ethics, possibilities, and eventual future of AI
14 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Meet the man behind ‘Obak Bhalobasha’
Legacy. It’s often an arbitrary word that is thrown around. But very few can truly say that their legacies have been solidified in the stars.
25 January 2023, 03:00 AM
No gimmicks, just music
Level Five have been in the music scene for quite some time now, having originally formed in 2011.
4 January 2023, 03:00 AM
A fairytale ending
Football, bloody hell! Like the chapters of a book, slowly unfolding towards the eventual climax, this edition of the World Cup has been nothing short of breathtaking. From gorgeous goals to late drama, with a few major upsets sprinkled throughout, this year’s World Cup has probably been the most spectacular iteration of football’s greatest tournament.
23 December 2022, 18:00 PM
Holding our celebrities accountable
It is concerning that celebrities and public figures have continued to be involved in such devious projects, without anyone holding them accountable.
19 December 2022, 15:00 PM
The man who has done it all
Romel Ali. While many people will remember him as the man who was once the keyboardist of Warfaze, the artiste’s accolades and contributions to the music industry are much more far reaching.
14 December 2022, 08:26 AM
When stories are born on the field
Stories, whether in reality or on the field, play an important factor in shaping how we as humans see both sports and life.
1 December 2022, 12:55 PM
Impact of workplace bullying on young professionals
Over the years, workplace bullying has been normalised to an extent where people have become oblivious to its prevalence.
17 November 2022, 00:00 AM
‘Into the Iris’: Dads in the Park’s new single out now
Dads in the Park took the indie scene by storm upon the release of their first song, “Lullaby”. Now, they've returned with their latest single, "Into the Iris".
12 October 2022, 18:32 PM
Peterson, Rogan, Tate: The cult of toxic masculinity
What do a clinical psychologist, an ex-kickboxer and a colour commentator have in common?
27 September 2022, 16:00 PM
Employer invents new currency, ‘Exposure Dollars’
“Mr Raiyan, are you aware of why I called you here today?” asked Hamid from behind his desk, tapping his Matobbor Gel Pen on the table.
23 September 2022, 18:00 PM
The Bangladeshi songsmith who wrote for The Chainsmokers
On a Friday afternoon, on the way to work, I got a text that Nirob Islam, a Sweden-based, Bangladeshi songwriter, would be taking a 'Songwriting Masterclass' at our The Daily Star premises.
While many in Bangladesh might not have heard his name, they have surely heard one of the many songs he has written for some of the world's biggest artists such as The Chainsmokers, Steve Aoki, Icona Pop, John Newman and so on.
13 September 2022, 03:00 AM
Navigating dating apps as a man
As a guy, dating apps aren’t usually that difficult.
8 September 2022, 00:00 AM
Brendan Fraser tears up following standing ovation for ‘The Whale’
On Sunday night, the Venice Film Festival witnessed the world premiere of “The Whale”, which stars Brendan Fraser. By the end of the film, when the credits began to roll, the audience got to their feet and gave Fraser a six-minute long standing ovation for his performance.
6 September 2022, 09:48 AM
Entry salaries for fresh graduates: A Bleak Picture
Looking at entry-level salaries, it becomes clear that there is a high level of dissatisfaction.
25 August 2022, 00:00 AM
Dating apps in Bangladesh: Have they changed the game of love?
Bangladesh has around 6.8 million dating app users, and can expect significant market growth in the next five years.
15 August 2022, 11:43 AM
Gaiman’s Paradox: When adaptations are overanalysed
The approach to critiquing any adaptation is to judge it as a separate piece of work, rather than as a companion piece for the book.
10 August 2022, 13:08 PM
Kaiser: Afran Nisho’s most stellar performance to date?
Afran Nisho starrer “Kaiser” has been the talk of the town since its release on July 8. Released on Hoichoi, the series follows the tale of Kaiser Chowdhury, homicide detective who works in the Detective Branch.
Featuring a star-studded cast of Reekita Nondine Shimu, Mostafizur Noor Imran, Imtiaz Barshon, Shatabdi Wadud, among others.
The show starts off with a mysterious double murder that Kaiser has been assigned to investigate. This is the first case Kaiser has been handed since his suspension, and he seems to be in a sink or swim situation depending on the eventual outcome of the case.
15 July 2022, 10:51 AM
Alam Khan (1944-2022): Adieu, music maestro
“Hayre Manush, Rongin Fanush, Dom Furalei Thush”.
8 July 2022, 18:00 PM