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Maisha Islam Monamee

The author graduated from Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka and is a contributor at The Daily Star. Find her @monameereads on Instagram.

Tamasha

‘Tamasha’ and the long road back to ourselves

The first time you watch it, it feels like a love story with a quirky adventure at the start. But the more your own life begins to scatter into contradictions and compromises, the more Imtiaz Ali’s world starts sounding familiar.
27 November 2025, 11:48 AM
Frankenstein

The heart and horror of Frankenstein

Guillermo del Toro has spent most of his artistic life circling that question, and his new cinematic adaptation finally dives into it with both hands. It arrives like a long awaited confession. The result is a film that is lush, wounded, often brutal, and strangely hopeful, a vision that honours Shelley’s philosophical bones while draping them in del Toro’s unmistakable flesh.
25 November 2025, 06:09 AM
Sheikh Hasina verdict

Opinion / A historic verdict that carries weight even in absentia

The decision to hold Hasina accountable is not merely judicial but also personal.
18 November 2025, 13:00 PM
Financial guide

Next Step / The Gen Z guide to financial sanity in your 20s

Financial sanity in our twenties is not about becoming a finance bro overnight or rejecting every impulse purchase that brings us joy. It is about building a system that can survive our bad weeks, unexpected expenses, and the constant oscillation between “I am going to be rich” and “why is everything so expensive?”
18 November 2025, 06:04 AM
Mira Nair

What freedom looks like in Mira Nair’s films

In an industry often content to either idolise or invisibilise women, Nair managed to carve a cinematic language that neither glorifies nor redeems them. She allows them to take up space, to be complicated, to have appetites.
9 November 2025, 06:06 AM
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Next Step / The trouble with companies using AI for the sake of it

It has become almost fashionable for companies to claim they are using AI. Every boardroom, every quarterly report, every strategic offsite seems to revolve around the same language of transformation.
6 November 2025, 09:06 AM
Shah Rukh Khan

The world still falls in love with Shah Rukh Khan

SRK is not just the last of the superstars because of what he has achieved, but because of how he has done it. In an era where stardom was built on distance, he created intimacy.
2 November 2025, 13:03 PM
Param Sundari

Param Sundari charms, just not enough

It is a clever premise for a modern romance as a data-driven Delhi businessman finds his match through an algorithm, only to realise that love, unlike code, cannot be debugged.
1 November 2025, 10:47 AM
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Four Karan Johar films to revisit on his birthday

Most of us grew up watching his romantic comedies, shot in luxurious sets with star-studded casts. Over time, his stories adapted a rather progressive approach, offering fresh perspectives to enjoy.
25 May 2023, 10:47 AM
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Reading ‘memory’ with Sehri Tales and Sister Library

The event, themed ‘Memory,’ took place on Sunday, May 21 at Dhanmondi’s DrikPath Bhaban, supported by Goethe-Institut Bangladesh and HerStory Foundation
24 May 2023, 10:42 AM
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Laila Sharmeen’s ‘Golden Bengal’: A thoughtful, artistic tribute to nature

Laila Sharmeen’s 12th solo painting exhibition, “Golden Bengal,” has begun at the La Galerie of Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD). The exhibition’s opening ceremony took place on Saturday, May 20, and was graced by the presence of Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury MP, Speaker of Bangladesh Parliament as the chief guest.
22 May 2023, 03:00 AM
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Laila Sharmeen’s ‘Golden Bengal’ kicks-off at AFD tomorrow

Laila Sharmeen’s 12th solo art exhibition, “Golden Bengal” will kick-off at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka tomorrow, May 20.
19 May 2023, 09:29 AM
Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2023 Bangladesh

Seven Bangladeshis make Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2023 list

The famous business journal Forbes annually lists notable global movers and shakers under the age of thirty. This year, seven Bangladeshis made the list of 'Forbes 30 Under 30' Asia Class of 2023.
18 May 2023, 04:59 AM
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‘Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway’: A mother’s fight for justice

The Rani Mukerji starrer, “Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway” is a heart wrenching tale of an Indian immigrant who struggles for the custody of her own children, when they are placed in foster care by Norwegian childcare services.
14 May 2023, 09:07 AM
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Movies to watch on Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is a worldwide celebration of mothers and motherly figures. This occasion honours a mother’s love, care, and endless sacrifices for her children and family.
14 May 2023, 08:35 AM
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‘Shehzada’: a missed shot at remakes

As the story progresses, however, it becomes increasingly difficult to keep track of everything that has been going on.
11 May 2023, 05:09 AM
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Foraying into Tagore’s short stories

It is important to set unconventional examples at the time that they are written; Tagore’s work did this.
9 May 2023, 08:25 AM
NASEF Minecraft competition

Teams from Bangladesh win int'l Minecraft-based educational competition

eBLAZE, an local eSports club from the EMK Center, recently won top places at the Minecraft-based educational competition, the NASEF Farmcraft Tournament 2023. 
6 May 2023, 11:50 AM
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4 books that explore press freedom

Here are four books that explore the stories of journalists, and the issues surrounding press freedom.
5 May 2023, 04:00 AM
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Books exploring workers’ rights in South Asia

In order to understand the background of the labour movements in South Asia or the plight of workers, here are some books to add to your reading list.
2 May 2023, 14:46 PM
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The working class in cinema

Globally, May 1 is observed as Labour Day to honour the lives of workers, who are the foundation of development. To commemorate this important day, here is a collection of movies and shows with noteworthy characters who portray the many challenges faced by the working class.
1 May 2023, 13:04 PM
Youth Policy Forum

5 years of 'People, Policy, Progress' 

Founded in 2018, Youth Policy Forum (YPF), an online platform for young Bangladeshis to engage in nation-building and state-crafting, recently completed five years of policy discourse.
15 April 2023, 05:32 AM
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Reading habits: Completing the Quran during Ramadan

For a large number of practicing Muslims, completing the Quran during Ramadan is an annual goal.
7 April 2023, 09:00 AM
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Bangladeshi school students bag first prize at NASA Space Settlement Contest 2023

Six students from DPS STS School Dhaka secured first place at the NASA Space Settlement Contest 2023.
6 April 2023, 15:15 PM
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How to stay physically fit for Taraweeh

With these tips, you can make the most of this holy month and keep yourself physically fit for Taraweeh.
26 March 2023, 11:26 AM
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Everything you need to know about Sehri Tales 2023

Sehri Tales has established itself as a Ramadan tradition for writers in Bangladesh. The rules are simple: each night at midnight, for the entire month leading up to Eid-ul-Fitr, Ahmad shares a prompt, and participants have until 6 AM (sunrise) to write original poetry, flash fiction, or create unique art, and then share it online with the hashtag #sehritales2023.
24 March 2023, 09:18 AM
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Feminist retellings: How books reimagine mythological women

These women display extensive strength, determination and valour, acting as the pillars of their families and masters of their own fate.
8 March 2023, 10:00 AM
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Feminism and Bollywood: How the portrayal of women has evolved

Female characters in Bollywood have largely been portrayed from a male perspective due to the imbalance between the number of men and women involved in the creative process. Gender bias spanned over decades, and it took more than fifty years to bring equality in terms of gender representation on the big screen.
8 March 2023, 08:48 AM

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