The Daily Star

The glaring racial disparity of the Oscars

The Oscars has never tried to hide its bias towards white actors and filmmakers.
12 March 2023, 17:00 PM

Striking a balance between mocks and self-study

To maximise the learning output, students should take a methodical approach while sitting for mocks.
12 March 2023, 13:09 PM

The tragedy of online friends

While it is golden to have online friendships reach the real world, many connections that transpire online never leave the dark backdrop of our inbox.
9 March 2023, 09:17 AM

The ghosts called lost friends

When we remember these lost friends, memory comes in layers.
9 March 2023, 09:09 AM

The distressing reality of “literally me” characters

The iconic characters have maintained their relevance years after their debut, but for all the wrong reasons.
7 March 2023, 17:00 PM

The need for women-only scholarships

To address this "double standard," the thin line between equality and equity needs to be understood.
2 March 2023, 00:00 AM

How corruption is perpetuated across generations in Bangladesh

This is not surprising in a country where adolescents are generally discouraged from thinking about politics and social issues, because these supposedly only concern adults.
2 March 2023, 00:00 AM

Can lo-fi music actually help you study?

Lo-fi videos claim to have solved a timeless question: how to improve your grades easily. And like a moth to a flame, hordes of students have flocked towards music’s holy grail.
1 March 2023, 17:00 PM

Underrated animated movies and TV shows you should watch

Here is a list of some recent animated projects which many people may not have heard of but should definitely check out:
28 February 2023, 17:00 PM

How ChatGPT is affecting writers

Some remain fearful while others seem excited with this new tool at their disposal.
27 February 2023, 17:00 PM

The Menu: Social commentary served on a silver platter

The Menu served, ate, but it certainly left some crumbs behind.
20 February 2023, 13:00 PM

Journey through the centre of Cunk - A review of Cunk on Earth

The show essentially gives you a bite-sized glimpse into the history of Earth with Philomena Cunk, an ill-informed journalist.
19 February 2023, 17:00 PM

A guide to building a bouquet

A bouquet is so much more than a bunch of flowers tied together with plastic and ribbons.
13 February 2023, 13:00 PM

The Daily Star attains Superbrand status

The Bangladesh Brand Forum revealed the names of 40 local brands that received this honour in various categories through an awards ceremony at the Sheraton Dhaka yesterday
12 February 2023, 13:27 PM

A ranking of all the days leading up to Valentine’s Day

The day for love already has a reputation for being capitalistic and preying on lovestruck couples, and it only gets worse with every iteration.
7 February 2023, 16:53 PM

Why we should take the threat of deepfakes more seriously

In today’s day and age, all our likenesses are on the internet, perhaps forever, meaning all of us are potentially at risk.
7 February 2023, 15:02 PM

Korean Psychological Thrillers that will mess with your brain

Here are some Korean psychological thrillers known for their unexpected twists and turns, which will keep you guessing until the very end.
5 February 2023, 13:28 PM

Let’s not interpret old media through a modern lens

Historical backdrop and our understanding of the relevant historical backdrop are important when we try to study a material or even enjoy it.
2 February 2023, 00:00 AM

Influencers and the ethics of enhancement surgery

There are some valid concerns in the way the topic of enhancement surgery is discussed on popular social media platforms
1 February 2023, 16:55 PM

Top 5 Stories to know today

Give us 5 mins and we'll catch you up with all the important news of the day.
31 January 2023, 05:43 AM