The older I got, the more I realised those no’s weren’t roadblocks; they were safety nets.

While the opportunity to move was exciting, moving from San Pedro Sula, Honduras to Dhaka meant uprooting a life we had just begun to rebuild.

On April 26, 2025, The Daily Star hosted the 24th edition of its prestigious O & A Level Awards at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center in Dhaka Bypass Expressway, Sector 4, Purbachal.

A few thousand miles away from Dhaka, in a small town located in the outskirts of Zurich lies a place known for its signature centerpiece worldwide, a fountain of real chocolate.

“Do you think they think about us?” Asgar muttered.

Bangladesh, often overlooked in global tech discussions, has quietly cultivated a thriving robotics culture, particularly for young women.

I love the texture of your hair and I wanted to tell you about it in far too many words than either you or I are comfortable with.

To make this time somewhat more enjoyable, here are a few movies you can watch with your family.

If you’ve been thinking of pitching in this year, here are five easy and familiar recipes that are always a hit on Eid.

Eid is not just about new clothes and food. Above all else, perhaps, Eid is a celebration of friends and family. And what better way to celebrate the ones close to you than to make them handmade gifts with a personal touch.

Being a Bangladeshi student at MUWCI has allowed me to experience a melting pot of cultures.

A level Literature in English carries a reputation for being time-consuming and intellectually challenging. Yet, it's a brilliant subject for those passionate about language and storytelling.

I stared at the row of pre-peeled and packaged tangerines sealed tightly under plastic wrap.

Let me cut out your mother’s tongue and lay it down beside you like my mother did with mine.

In recent times, popular study abroad destinations have been adopting policies and undergoing changes that are making it harder for Bangladeshi students to go abroad.

People love a good laugh, a daily dose of adorableness, or even a dramatic pet with attitude.

Learning classical music entails appreciating the technical and aesthetic aspects of music, developing a strong musical foundation, and immersing oneself in a world of endless learning.

Many believe that January was named after the Roman god “Janus”.

Regardless of our understanding of anthropocentrism or human centricity, it is imperative to recognise that the climate crisis we are encountering is largely man-made. Since the 1800s, human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, have been the most significant contributor to climate change.

Myopia is a refractive error where the focusing power of the lens or the whole eye alters in such a way that the image is formed in front of the retina instead of on the retina. It happens because of several reasons ranging from genetic and developmental anomalies to malnutrition, exposure to too much artificial light, or even lack of exposure to enough sunlight.