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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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‘World Press Photo Exhibition 2024’: A visual journey through global stories in Dhaka

The exhibition grants viewers a glimpse into various social, political, and environmental issues, each photo offering a distinctive perspective. From capturing the journey of migrants to the devastating impacts of climate change, these images transcend mere events, evoking empathy through personal narratives.
27 October 2024, 13:14 PM
OTT’s bling reality shows

The escapist lure of OTT’s bling reality shows

In a world where the news feels like a doomsday clock’s countdown and our personal lives consist of work, bills, and endless scrolling of social media platforms, it is no wonder that people flock to OTT-based bling reality shows like moths to a Swarovski-encrusted flame. These glorified exercises in voyeuristic productions like “Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives”, “Selling Sunset”, or even “Bling Empire”, serve a very specific purpose: they remind us that no matter how bad things get in our mundane lives, we can always escape into the sparkly yet vapid vacuum of the ultra-rich behaving badly.
26 October 2024, 14:42 PM
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‘Unwind Mind’: Exploring art as a pathway to mental wellness

In celebration of World Mental Health Day, this two-week exhibition, running from October 19 to November 2 at the EMK Centre in Gulshan, brings together photography, digital art, and painting to highlight mental health awareness. 
23 October 2024, 13:36 PM
Men’s apologies are not enough

Men’s apologies are not enough

Social media apologies by men do not change the fact that women continue to live in fear, constantly looking over their shoulders, wondering if they are next.
20 October 2024, 11:30 AM
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‘Jigra’ packs intense action leaving emotions behind

Showcasing the versatile Alia Bhatt at her most formidable, director Vasan Bala brings a thrilling sibling drama wrapped as a jailbreak story in "Jigra". Produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Viacom18, the film follows Satya (Alia Bhatt), a fiercely protective older sister determined to save her younger brother, Ankur (Vedang Raina), from death row.
19 October 2024, 10:25 AM
‘Shilpa Sandhan’: Artistic reflections of contemporary and urban realities

‘Shilpa Sandhan’: Artistic reflections of contemporary and urban realities

In keeping with the exploration of the current themes in the nation’s art scene, an art exhibition displaying the windows into the complex narratives of our socio-cultural landscape was recently arranged by Zobra the Art Village and Dot to Line at Safiuddin Shilpalay in Dhanmondi. This five-day group exhibition titled, "Shilpa Sandhan", celebrated Bangladesh’s diverse and evolving art heritage, with the hosting of 55 artworks offering vibrant displays of creativity and emotion, from 24 contemporary artists.
17 October 2024, 10:40 AM
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The blissful sounds of Puja

While much of the attention during the Puja season is drawn to the artistry of the idols or the grandeur of the festivities, the role of traditional music and instruments remains a deeply rooted, often overlooked aspect.
11 October 2024, 18:00 PM
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What it means to be a girl

To be a girl means being silent while our world is burning.
11 October 2024, 09:00 AM
CTRL Review

Love, loss, and loops of life in ‘CTRL’

The world of “CTRL”, currently reigning at the top of Bangladesh’s most-watched movies on Netflix, beckons us into a juncture where technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), begins to infiltrate the most intimate corners of human life. While the theme of technology overtaking our existence is hardly new, director Vikramaditya Motwane's approach presents this circumstance with a fresh and distinctly Indian perspective — framed within the glossy yet perilous world of social media influencers.
10 October 2024, 12:47 PM
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Taking care of your mental health as a corporate employee

While many organisations now acknowledge the importance of mental health, the practical reality for employees navigating the corporate maze often paints a different picture. So, how can corporate employees protect their mental well-being without sacrificing their professional responsibilities? On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, here are a few strategies—tempered with a dose of realism—to help manage the pressures of office life.
10 October 2024, 10:10 AM
Brain drain

Reverse brain drain: just another trend or a real opportunity?

Months after the trending 'reverse brain drain' hashtag, it appears that the initial momentum has faded. The conversation seems to have stalled, and we are yet to see a tangible wave of skilled expatriates returning home to rebuild alongside us.
8 October 2024, 02:46 AM
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‘Invisible Stories’: Puppetry, ghosts, and traditions under one roof

Through the artistes’ use of puppetry and physical movement, the invisible becomes visible, offering a glimpse into the unseen forces shaping the world around us. From "tree ghosts" blamed for Dhaka's infamous traffic to the "ectoplasm" holding up the city’s walls, the show plays with the supernatural in ways that are both whimsical and profound.
7 October 2024, 18:05 PM
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A democracy not just promised, but earned

In this new era, we have a chance to redefine what it means to be Bangladeshi.
7 October 2024, 09:00 AM
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4 Bangladeshi startups selected for Accelerating Asia Ventures’ 10th cohort

Accelerating Asia Ventures has announced its 10th cohort of startups, selecting nine companies from Southeast Asia, with four from Bangladesh.
4 October 2024, 18:37 PM
Product management

Top five tools for product management

To manage these responsibilities efficiently, product managers need the right tools in their arsenal. Here is a guide to some essential tools and platforms that can help stay organised, streamline workflows, and enhance collaboration.
1 October 2024, 03:22 AM
‘Monon Khonon’: Unravelling the complex threads of material culture

‘Monon Khonon’: Unravelling the complex threads of material culture

Wakilur Rahman’s “Monon Khonon” solo exhibition is underway at Bengal Shilpalay in the capital’s Dhanmondi area. Through this exhibition, he has crafted the essence of visual art by making local elements relevant within a global contemporary context. His work speaks to the unique relationship between the people of the delta region and their environment, using art to bridge the gap between the ancient and the modern, the local and the universal.
12 September 2024, 10:30 AM
Bangladesh politics startups

Protecting innovation: The need to keep politics out of startup funding

For many young founders, who are often at the forefront of our startup scene, this political interference is particularly disheartening. These entrepreneurs are known for their drive, creativity, and willingness to challenge the status quo.
11 September 2024, 06:14 AM
iPhone 16 should you buy

Should you upgrade to iPhone 16?

The iPhone 16 was officially announced at Apple’s latest "It's Glowtime" event. The full lineup consists of the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. However, for those using iPhone 15 and older models, is there a good reason to upgrade to iPhone 16? Let's break it down.
10 September 2024, 11:04 AM
Masudur Rahman’s Journey of Cosmos

‘Journey of Cosmos’: Masudur Rahman’s profound exploration of existence

Masudur Rahman’s solo art exhibition, titled “Journey of Cosmos”, is currently on display at Alliance Française de Dhaka in Dhanmondi. It is a profound contemplation of the interconnection between humanity, nature, and the universe. The artist’s work delves into the vastness and emptiness of the human mind, revealing how these elements impart sophisticated depth to creation, love, and life.
8 September 2024, 06:30 AM
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Doctors, mob justice and the health sector

The recent assault on doctors at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) marks a deeply troubling moment in our society.
2 September 2024, 08:45 AM

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