With its sprawling trees and widespread greenery, the campus of the University of Dhaka is a place that inspires poetry even in the driest of minds.

While growing up, her life was quite average, typical of someone from a lower-middle-class family, but things took a drastic turn for her in 2010

It was a day of inspiration and hope, as families, educators, and achievers came together to celebrate perseverance, dreams, and new beginnings at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center yesterday.

The Daily Star and HSBC Bank honoured high-achieving students of the O and A-Level examinations yesterday at the Bangladesh China Friendship Exhibition Center.

Miftahul Jannat Ashra travelled all the way from Chattogram with her parents to claim the reward of years of hard work.

This is a unique opportunity for me; in fact, it is a special occasion because my daughter is also among you.

The atmosphere in and around the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center in Purbachal was buzzing with youthful energy, proud smiles, and a palpable sense of accomplishment yesterday as 2,375 O- and A-level students received well-earned recognition for their academic excellence.

From making cars and planes more fuel-efficient to pioneering sustainable solutions for everyday products, SABIC has redefined what’s possible in the petrochemical industry. With its roots firmly planted in Saudi Arabia, the company has grown into a global leader, shaping industries and driving innovation across multiple sectors.

The Daily Star and UNDP present the fifth edition of Nirbhoya, celebrating five extraordinary women who are leading transformation in their communities through resilience, innovation, and empowerment.

Interview of Sohail R K Hussain, Managing Director, Bank Asia

Interview of Tamanna Quadry, EVP and Head of Priority & Women Banking, Prime Bank

At BAT Bangladesh, creating an inclusive environment is no longer an aspiration; rather, it has become a reality.

Industry leaders weigh in on Digital Marketing’s evolution

Air Arabia, the leading low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, unveiled an extraordinary early bird promotion called ‘super seat sale’ with discounted offers on 500,000 seats across the company’s entire network. 

Nishat’s revolutionary goals for landscaping

Kyoko’s journey towards educating Bangladesh

Mouri Morium’s inspiring road to success.

Nomrota Sarker’s Meteoric Rise as an Entrepreneur.

Although efforts were made to hide Hasina regime's bad governance by gagging the media and free speech and using fake statistics of economic growth and various visible infrastructure development projects, her downfall could not be prevented. It is important to learn from the history of the Hasina regime so that such incidents can be prevented in the future.

Efflorescence occurs when water-soluble salts present in building materials, such as bricks and plaster, dissolve in water and migrate to the surface. As the water evaporates, it leaves behind white, powdery deposits, giving walls a neglected and aged look. More importantly, efflorescence indicates underlying moisture issues that can compromise the structural integrity of buildings over time.