1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (607+ words) At a time when the past can feels increasingly distant, Maliha Masharat Hossain Purna is bringing old Dhaka’s colours, stories, and traditions to a new generation. My impression of Generation Z is that they move through the world with a…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (574+ words) The inauguration of “Untold Story” took place at Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) on September 1, 2026, on a calming evening of drizzle, as if the sky knew to be gentle that night. Frédéric Inza, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (110+ words) The Daily Star (TDS): How have perceptions of locally made footwear changed, and why are more consumers choosing Bangladeshi brands? TDS: What do consumers prioritise when buying footwear today? TDS: How do you keep Venturini, Maverick, Sprint and Nino Rossi…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (308+ words) Bangladesh’s footwear market is evolving. Buyers now base buying decisions on design, comfort and products suited to different occasions. Local manufacturers are reducing import dependence, bolster exports and develop different product lines. In a conversation with The Daily Star, Shamim…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (111+ words) Shopping malls, markets and shops across the country must close by 8:00pm from today as the government tightens measures to conserve electricity amid the ongoing power crisis. According to a directive issued by the Power Division today, shops and markets can…...