Curated Cars: The Dhaka Car Show that finally got it right
May 1 and 2 gave us something rare. A proper show. Curated Cars wasn’t just another excuse to hang out and say, “Bro, my car faster.” This was for the real enthusiasts—the ones who actually know what a Jaguar S-Type is and don’t think a McLaren is just a footballer. So what did they do differently?
11 May 2025, 11:12 AM
The Flying Slipper: A tribute to moms, discipline, and the gentle art of terror
This Mother’s Day, celebrate the iconic South Asian flip-flop — more than footwear, it was a symbol of maternal authority, discipline, and reflex training, shaping generations with precision throws, psychological warfare, and unforgettable love wrapped in chappal justice.
11 May 2025, 10:12 AM
Paved paradise and put up a footpath: Why air purifiers alone won’t save Dhaka’s lungs
Recently, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has announced a plan to install air purifiers in 50 spots around the city.
30 April 2025, 10:18 AM
Why saving money from an early age could be the best gift you give your child (or yourself)
Ever caught yourself saying, “If only I had started saving earlier…”?
29 April 2025, 18:00 PM
We didn’t mean to stop reading
There was a time, maybe not that long ago, when the only thing you needed for a perfect evening was a book
23 April 2025, 08:05 AM
Redmi Note 14 4G: Big battery, bright display, and bang for your buck
Let’s be real—buying a phone under BDT 25,000 these days feels like trying to get decent biryani for under 100 bucks. Expectations are high, budgets are tight, and compromises are inevitable. Enter the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 4G, a phone that doesn’t promise the world—but gives you a pretty good piece of it anyway.
21 April 2025, 08:04 AM
Asus Vivobook S 15: The future is snapping into place
With the Asus Vivobook S 15 in hand—one of the first Copilot+ PCs powered by this much-hyped chip—it’s time to see if the revolution lives up to the anticipation. This processor promises high-octane performance with battery life that borders on sorcery. But is it the MacBook Air-killer Windows users have been waiting for? Let’s find out.
18 February 2025, 11:59 AM
How to smell amazing without suffocating the room
Fragrance should be subtle and intimate, not overpowering. Apply perfume to pulse points, avoid rubbing it in, and be mindful of seasonal changes. Winter’s cooler temperatures make scents last longer, but be cautious of external odours.
15 December 2024, 13:40 PM
Thinking of studying abroad? Here’s how school life varies worldwide
Student life looks very different around the world, with each country offering its own approach to education, exams, and extracurriculars. Whether it’s the schooling system or the academic pressures, where you study can shape your future in unique ways.
5 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Things that go bump and moo in the night
Horror stories do not come any scarier than a bull gone loose.
15 June 2024, 10:00 AM
You couldn’t have ‘Friends’ without Chandler Bing
Could we be more… mortal?
29 October 2023, 13:00 PM
How you too can nearly, almost, probably become a Jedi Knight
At its core, 'Star Wars' is a classic tale of underdogs taking on a powerful enemy; it's a story of hope and perseverance, of standing up for what's right even when the odds are against you.
3 May 2023, 13:00 PM
Where’s the cake?
It’s party time in the animal kingdom. A turtle just happens to be in charge of making a birthday cake. He’s small and he’s slow but he has a plan. He started early because he knew speed wasn’t his strength.
31 March 2021, 18:00 PM
6 steps to get people to trust your e-commerce site
You have a site or Facebook page for your business. You have great products. You also have a good amount of people that know about you. But no one is buying. Where lies the mystery? How do you turn those visitors into buyers?
20 March 2021, 15:06 PM
A new hope
Not quite as epic as the Stars Wars movie of the same title, but a new hope it is. Everything ends only to have a new beginning in one form or another. This happens to be my very last issue of Toggle, something my team and I brought to this height in a year and couple of months.
25 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Kabab rolls and Shift magazines are the new normal
Kabab rolls and Shift magazines are the new normal
18 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Rinse and repeat
How do you avoid burning out? We do muc of the same thing day in and day out. We write, edit and publish. Somedays we want to throw the table nd be the meme. So, how do we avoid burning out?
4 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Murderously exciting times
One month down and we’re sticking true to our promise that we focus on the positive. Those are usually in short supply. But we take them as they come. Enough of the world ending. It’s a new one forming out there.
28 January 2021, 18:00 PM
5 Android apps you can’t be without
Podcast Addict: I feel busy all the time mostly worrying about do I or don’t I have corona. Podcasts are brilliant at keeping the mind occupied with useful, interesting information.
14 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Tintin: A flawed hero that every kid needs to know
Read our tribute to Tintin comics online, on The Daily Star website,
13 January 2021, 18:00 PM