All you need to know about fire safety in residential buildings
In 2022, the fire service officials in Dhaka evaluated 1,162 buildings and labelled 136 of them as “extremely risky” and 499 as “risky” in terms of fire hazards. The recent incidents in Bailey Road, Moghbazar and Narayanganj demand a closer inspection of the risks of fire hazards not only in commercial buildings but also in residential ones, especially when it comes to highrises.
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM
‘Safety over aesthetics is my core philosophy’
The Daily Star (TDS): What inspired you to become an architect, and how did you start your journey in this field?
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Bridging the Gap Enhancing Financial Services for SMEs
The SME sector currently contributes approximately 30-32% to Bangladesh’s GDP, showcasing substantial potential to emerge as a leading driver of economic growth in the country in the foreseeable future.
26 June 2024, 18:00 PM
'That Coca-Cola ad' only proves the power of boycott
A global brand trying to tell us that we are immature or ignorant for feeling this way is not acceptable.
12 June 2024, 07:20 AM
What does the recognition of European nations mean for Palestine?
However, the recognition, in practical terms, is only a symbolic move.
6 June 2024, 06:30 AM
Reimagining the urban environment with rivers
What good is a river to a city? Imagine strolling along the riverbanks on a lazy afternoon or just returning home from work. The picturesque sight that a river offers to city dwellers has its own charm. A river, as they say, has something to offer everyone.
4 June 2024, 18:00 PM
One more vote, one vote fewer: Why people will and won't go to polls
The Daily Star asked two young voters to explain their decisions as the 12th parliamentary election rolls out.
7 January 2024, 01:00 AM
The Runaway Boy: A promise not delivered
The Runway Boy (Eka, 2020), written by Manoranjan Byapari and translated from Bangla by V Ramaswamy, delivers an accurate portrayal of postcolonial Bengal,
18 October 2023, 18:00 PM
What enables vulgar display of power over a playground?
I often think about all the times our kids took to the streets to ask for something—justice for their friends who were killed in road crashes or raped and brutally murdered.
26 April 2022, 18:00 PM
The fault in our books: Why are Bangla books poorly edited?
What does our editorial process lack? Why can’t we hire good proofreaders? The answer lies in the economics of it.
23 April 2022, 11:25 AM
A champion in the fight against climate change
“My life was not easy. When I was only 17 years of age, my family married me off against my will. I wanted to go to school and finish my education,
7 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Made in Bangladesh, played in Bangladesh
Musicians in the country, more often the young and emerging ones, have always faced the dilemma of choosing between a quality instrument and an affordable price.
16 February 2022, 18:00 PM
What does it take to prepare for Ekushey Boi Mela?
Amar Ekushey Boi Mela has been one of the most celebrated literary events of the country for decades. Every February, this book fair celebrates our love for language and literature, with a festive mood that lasts for a month. But what does it take to prepare for a fair this big?
16 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Revisiting Zahir Raihan’s ‘Arek Falgun’ this spring, and every spring
Winter was slowly taking off, with the February breeze following through, with the falling of the Debdaru leaves, with the advent of a new season.
9 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Early curfews at women’s dormitories: An outdated practice
The process comes with plenty of inconveniences for the students.
26 January 2022, 18:00 PM
When justice remains elusive for victims of gender-based violence
Gender-based violence (GBV) has always been a major cause for concern in Bangladesh, but it reached an alarming level in the last two years.
17 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Manoranjan Byapari's 'Imaan': Between the familiar and the alien
Through Imaan's interactions with the world outside of the central jail in Kolkata, we meet rickshaw pullers, street hawkers, and tea-stall owners, who belong mostly to the lowest strata of the society and come from highly marginalised caste and economic backgrounds.
1 December 2021, 18:00 PM
The World’s Greatest Journey by Boat
Nothing less than an ethereal experience.
6 October 2021, 18:00 PM
It’s been a good run, but have I been a good manager?
This issue’s feature talks about being a good manager. As I was editing the piece, I couldn’t help but think, have I been a good manager to my absolutely wonderful team of writers without whose support this publication would fall in an instance?
30 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Keeping hope alive through storytelling: Why ‘The Breadwinner’ is a timely watch
War is always the hardest on women and children. Setting all the geopolitical discussions aside, it is not brand new information that the Taliban rule proved to be the worst for the women of Afghanistan in particular.
17 September 2021, 18:00 PM
“Local jazz scene is growing and has mainstream potential”
Popular Jazz band ‘Imran Ahmed Trio’ will be soon releasing their album titled ‘Imran Ahmed Trio: Live in Warsaw’ from the Slovakian label ‘Hevhetia’. The 20-year-old label has released more than 280 albums so far and is one of the most active jazz labels in Central Europe.
17 September 2021, 06:49 AM
Made in Bangladesh and not doing it for free
“If you’re good at something, never do it for free.” This week, we take Joker’s advice a bit more seriously and tell you how you can monetise your hobbies if you want to. In the feature this week, we focus on locally developed video games and their journey.
16 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Jalal-Ud-Din Ahmad: A headmaster’s memoir
Pursuit of Excellence in Teaching: A Memoir (University Press Limited, 2021) chronicles the life and legacy of Jalal-Ud-Din Ahmad, a gifted educator who grew up to be the first graduate in his village in Feni, East Pakistan, and whose humble beginnings culminated in his winning the Presidential Award for “Best Headmaster in Pakistan” in 1967.
8 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Scorched lives not anymore
On the second floor gallery of the Drik Path Bhaban at Panthapath, texts are displayed on a curving wall to the left, beside a list of industrial tragedies that took place over the last two decades.
7 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Peeking between the real and the unreal with ‘Unoloukik’
Over time, we have developed this peculiar tendency to be happy with some of our locally produced content just because they allowed us, the audience, a different experience, whether in terms of cinematography or a unique storyline. Often times, we have applauded content of subpar quality because of this very reason, convincing ourselves that this is just the beginning of a fresh stream to come.
28 August 2021, 04:12 AM
Perfectly balanced, as all things should be
This week, it’s all about maintaining the balance. It’s about knowing how to strike the perfect balance between work, education and life in general, and also about knowing when to quit. Check out page 3 and page 5 for more.Edi
26 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Do users really need those?
Social media users are seemingly sceptical of the government’s move to introduce home-grown alternatives to Facebook, WhatsApp and other digital platforms.
21 August 2021, 18:00 PM
World Indigenous Day, rethinking workplace equality and more
On August 9, the world observed World Indigenous Day this year. This day is significant in the sense that it urges everyone to be aware of the beautiful thing that is diversity and be more inclusive.
19 August 2021, 18:00 PM