In 2025, gold investment in Bangladesh is rising amid inflation and taka depreciation. Seen as a safe hedge, gold offers liquidity and cultural value, but high prices and fluctuating returns demand careful, long-term, diversified financial planning.
Chronic people-pleasing triggers persistent stress, causing immune system dysregulation and inflammation. This may increase autoimmune disease risk over time. Prioritising self-care and reducing chronic stress supports immune health and reduces long-term biological harm.
Sleep plays a crucial role in weight and metabolic health. Insufficient sleep disrupts hunger hormones, increases cravings, and lowers metabolism, promoting fat storage. Prioritizing quality sleep supports appetite control and complements diet and exercise for better health.
Sweden’s groundbreaking Prescription initiative allows doctors to prescribe travel as therapy, promoting recovery through nature, rest, and exploration. Rooted in friluftsliv, it redefines wellness tourism as healthcare, combating burnout through environmental and cultural well-being.
During the second trimester, gentle prenatal yoga enhances flexibility, strength, and emotional well-being while bonding mother and baby. Safe poses like Warrior, Butterfly, and Thunderbolt improve circulation, posture, and calmness through mindful breathing and cooling pranayamas.
Struggling with hair fall, Neeshat Mehedi founded DIGHAL, a Dhaka-based natural beauty and wellness brand rooted in tradition, science, and sustainability. Her commitment to quality, transparency, and conscious entrepreneurship drives lasting impact.
Athleisure dominates 2025 fashion, blending fitness and everyday wear for modern lifestyles. With versatile, sweat-wicking designs, local Bangladeshi brands now rival global labels in quality and style. Comfort meets chic minimalism as workwear and activewear seamlessly merge post-pandemic.
After returning to Bangladesh in 2021, Sara Hossain revitalised her father’s leather venture, Craftsman Footwear & Accessories Ltd., promoting ethical production, worker dignity, sustainability, and local consumer awareness — redefining Bangladesh’s leather industry with transparency, inclusivity, and purpose-driven leadership.
Photos of pop star and ex Canadian PM getting cosy on a yacht spark social media frenzy
Promotional blitz includes midnight sales, global release parties, pop-up experiences
Sanchita Rakhi is primarily known as a Rabindra Sangeet artist. However, she is also devoted to the works of the five great poets. For this, she has chosen this song as her Puja offering to music lovers.
Oscar-winning actor and director founded Sundance Festival, championed independent cinema
Born in Bardhaman, Abir’s fascination with the sarod began at age five after hearing Ustad Bahadur Khan in concert. He had to wait seven years before formally beginning his training, but the passion never faded. At twelve, under the guidance of Padma Bhushan Pandit Buddhadev Das Gupta, his training began in earnest. The discipline was severe, the expectations high. At one point, his childhood distractions—especially cricket—nearly derailed him, until his mother’s tears and his guru’s stern hand forced him to realign with his calling.
The duet’s delicate blend of emotion and melody made it one of the year’s most memorable soundtracks
The concert was set to feature performances from Bangladeshi artists
British pop star Ed Sheeran has swapped the microphone for paintbrushes, and the fruits of his artistic endeavours will go on display later this week, the London gallery exhibiting his work confirmed on Wednesday.
Once the pride of Bangladeshi entertainment, the television industry gave audiences timeless classics like “Kothao Keu Nei” and “Aaj Robibar”. At the time, BTV was the sole window into a world of stories that shaped generations. As private channels emerged, the number of television dramas soared, but their quality began to falter. Today, the industry finds itself struggling to restore its lost glory and stability.
The couple recently visited The Daily Star, complementing each other in coordinated outfits. Between interviews and photographs, they could not stop capturing moments of one another on their phones. Married for four years, they describe themselves as best friends who respect each other’s personal space while nurturing their shared world. Although deeply in love, they affectionately address each other using tui, a term that might sound a bit strange to others, but feels natural to them.
In an industry where young actors often stumble under the weight of early fame, Nawba Tahiya Hossain has managed to do something rare—grow naturally into the spotlight. Barely out of her teens, she has already carried dramas that racked up millions of views and made her OTT debut alongside big names. Her story begins at the premises of Bangladesh Shishu Academy, where a little girl once sat with other children on Thursdays, learning how to recite poems and speak with confidence.
Recently, Ankan has been making waves with “Long Distance Love,” composed by Shuvendu Das Shuvo, with lyrics co-written by Pragata Naoha and Ankan himself. The song resonated deeply with listeners who related to the pain of separation. “Some loved it, while others didn’t. But what I cherished most was that people began sharing their own love stories in my comment section,” he said.
The fourth iteration of Blender’s Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards is set to unfold tomorrow, promising to celebrate the finest talents in the OTT industry.
"I am fortunate that in the initial years of my career, I got the opportunity to work with such great filmmakers,” recalls Sadia Ayman from one of her old interviews with The Daily Star. Her aim for the stars led her to a place where she is now making her mark in the glittering world of showbiz.
He began his journey with Goutam Koiri’s “Antonagar” (2023) and quickly gained recognition through standout performances in Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s “840” (2024), Vicky Zahed’s “Tithidor” (2024), and Ashfaque Nipun’s “Jimmi” (2025)—projects that significantly boosted his career. In conversation with The Daily Star, the actor reflected on his recent work and shared insights into his creative process.
The indie rock band has steadily broken free from its ‘niche’ label, surging in popularity during the pandemic. Their riveting lyrics, dynamic vocals, punchy guitar riffs, and tight rhythm section struck a chord with audiences, particularly through their breakout hit, “60’s Love”.
DGHS chief says false claims on typhoid vaccine spreading online are being traced and countered
Sameer Karki, Country Director, iDE Bangladesh, talks to Shams Rashid of The Daily Star
Villagers ate meat of sick cow; alert issued
Typhoid contamination peaks in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Nepal: Lancet report
Death reported from Dhaka South City Corporation area
Who knew justice could be 'that' quick, or cheap?
Nothing is impossible – if you believe in your ability to make the right connections, that is.
The iPhone 16 series launched a couple of weeks ago, coinciding with a sudden rise in online ads by people selling human kidneys.
In an unprecedented twist, the government keeps losing Aandar control while attempting to bring it under control. Aanda, or egg -- whatever people choose to call it doesn’t matter anymore as they are having breakfast without eggs.
“We represent the thoughts, feelings and experiences of the majority of Bangladesh. Our policies, philosophies and ideals are all BLESSED. You must understand this,” he yelled at the crowd.
The year is 2028. Ordinary students have done something extraordinary yet again. Yesterday, they organised “Lunch for Lynching” to celebrate beating a hundred people to death since the “lucky seventh independence”.
“Natok kom koro Pio,” the man said, his white beard shaking with fury.
Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam is not the first destination that comes to an average Bangladeshi traveller’s mind when thinking of getting out on exploring a new place.
We’re a generation of wanderers and we have long been a species of wanderers. What ties us to our 9–5 routine is not natural. We want to explore, even if we don’t realise it, each one of us, to our very core, are explorers.
The recent launch of Apple's iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max has set the tech world abuzz, and for good reason. While the device is teeming with top-tier features, it is the camera that truly commands attention. Offering a set of functionalities that can rival some professional cameras, Apple's latest offering is not just an incremental upgrade; it's a significant leap forward from its predecessors, particularly the iPhone 14 Pro.
And thus, we invite our readers to embark on the next exhilarating journey with Tech & Startup!
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Samsung's latest flagship, the Galaxy S23 Ultra, takes centre stage as a powerful contender in the smartphone market. While some might argue that the design changes are subtle and the price tag is on the higher side, there's no denying that this device excels in certain key areas, especially when it comes to photography.
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Huawei, the multinational technology corporation, has recently completed 25 years in Bangladesh. The organisation held a celebration event on 20 July, where they thanked their partners and stakeholders for years of support.
Rakib Hasan took Western adventure tales and breathed into them a Bangladeshi heart.
As Asia's first Nobel laureate, Tagore's visit to Japan created an unprecedented stir among the Japanese people.
Hashim believed that ethnically driven societies with a common language would benefit from using religion as a tool for political self-representation rather than relegating it to the private realm.
He aspired after Hindu-Muslim unity and a healthy synthesis of all faiths and creeds.
Very few scientists in the entire world would think about moving in the direction Saha had ventured for his country
In the seventeenth century, Dhaka was among the most prosperous cities of eastern India, home to nearly nine lakh people.
When we think of World War II, Dhaka rarely enters the conversation.
From the period of his lifetime and particularly in the aftermath of his assassination, Gandhi’s philosophies have been the subject of deep scholarly discussion.
When a woman raises her voice against the status quo, she is not merely heard as a dissenting citizen but first, unfailingly, as a woman, and then, only incidentally, as a rebel.
As the trend of keeping exotic pets becomes normalised, pet owners have forgotten a simple truth — these animals were never meant for captivity, nor are they suited for Bangladesh’s tropical climate.
With his work selling over a million copies, being translated into 60 languages, and adapted into hundreds of movie and theatre productions, Dahl's contribution to children’s literature is nothing short of legendary.
Why travel plans rarely leave the group chat
How imposter syndrome affects friendships and ways to overcome it
Tesla has launched new 'Standard' lower-priced versions of its Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV, with starting prices of $36,990 and $39,990, respectively.
A new social club for Volkswagen enthusiasts called “VW Club Bangladesh Ltd” has been launched in Bangladesh, bringing together owners and admirers of the German car brand in an effort to build community and promote road safety.
BYD, the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, has officially launched the upgraded version of its Atto 3, the electric SUV, at an event held on September 20 at the BYD Flagship Showroom in Tejgaon, Dhaka.
Mitsubishi Motors Bangladesh has officially launched the Xpander Black Series in Bangladesh with the first variant the Xpander Matte Black.
Together, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo and Subaru Impreza WRX STI have defined rally culture and sparked one of the most iconic rivalries in car history. At the Auto Rebellion Evo–STI Meet 2025 held this Friday, August 29, the legendary competition was on full display.
The GT-R stood its ground as an old-school, loud, and proud driving machine.
Tesla plans to introduce new in-car voice assistant features in China using AI models from DeepSeek and ByteDance’s Doubao, according to a terms and service document published on the company’s official website, as per a report by Bloomberg News.
Dhaka witnessed a royal spectacle on Saturday, August 16, 2025, as Royal Enfield owners from across the city gathered for the first-ever Royal Enfield Rideout 2025.
Yukito Ayatsuji’s debut novel The Decagon House Murders was first published in Japan in 1978 and translated into English in 2020.
The proof that Dr Niaz Zaman is an amazing writer lies in the fact that she knows exactly how to wound you with four words: “You are too late.”
The Apostles of Development is about the struggles to solve the problems of poverty and inequality. The book looks at international development through the lives of six protagonists—“apostles,” as the author David Engerman calls them. It examines the context and circumstances that spurred these six central figures to devise or promote the solutions they did.
Before he was “Leonard Cohen—the celebrated singer”, he was “Cohen, the poet”.
Here are three books on Partition that can be added to not only your child's but your own reading list.
Dr Seely’s story in Bangladesh begins in Barisal Zilla School in 1963, while working as a volunteer for the American Peace Corps.
Stephen Fry’s series, from the creation stories of Mythos and the monster-slaying of Heroes to the martial gore of Troy and now the cunning of Odyssey, is an undertaking of remarkable scale.
The refusal to write beautifully is often justified in the name of neutrality, of detachment, of discipline.
The moment I stepped into the Forbidden City, the noise of the modern world seemed to fade away.
The mountains’ call -- sometimes in silence, sometimes in the rustle of dry leaves, sometimes in the babble of waterfalls, and sometimes in the roar of glaciers. Once someone hears that call, they can no longer remain confined within walls. My “Sea to Summit Everest Expedition” was just such a j
The morning mist clung to the hills of northern China, softening the sharp lines of the mountains. Then, through the shifting veil, I saw it -- the Great Wall of China.
I was in the ancient city of Cuzco, Peru -- once the capital of the Inca Empire -- standing at the train station with the Andes rising like ancient guardians all around me. My next destination was Aguas Calientes, better known as Machu Picchu town.
Not long ago, the country was on the brink of collapse. Now, it has turned around
Once the heart of a vast empire and now a crossroads between East and West, Hungary stands as a testament to Europe’s layered history. At the centre of it lies Budapest — a city where Gothic grandeur meets post-imperial nostalgia, and the echoes of Roman legions, Ottoman rule, Habsburg royalty, and Soviet tanks still whisper through cobblestone streets.
Would you go somewhere today, far, far away? A place so remote and isolated, so vast that the only thing left to focus on is the wilderness and its untouched beauty. A place where time feels irrelevant, and the horizon stretches forever. That place, for us, is Alaska.
Despite centuries of life on the water, the Mantas remain invisible in official records.
Tucked away on the banks of the Jamuna in Pabna’s Bera upazila, the remote village of Haturia holds on to a remarkable past.
From the beaches of Cox’s Bazar and Kuakata to the hill slopes of Sajek Valley and the wetlands of Sylhet, Bangladesh’s major tourist destinations are expanding without proper planning or regulation..Makeshift shops, unauthorised hotels, risky embankments, and unregulated boating threaten
Under the autumn sky, sunlight and clouds play hide-and-seek as Kashful sway gently in the breeze.
Malnutrition grips tea workers, especially women, as wages fall short of basic food needs
About 34 kilometres southeast of Cox’s Bazar, the sprawling Rohingya camps in Ukhiya stretch across hills and valleys, their bamboo walls and tarpaulin roofs forming temporary shelters crowded with people and stories too often left untold.
Holiday markets, weekend farmer’s markets, night markets, thrift markets -- these are the places that always seem to trigger my spending compulsion.
If you stand at the Charmatha Zero Point of Naogaon’s Sapahar upazila town between June and August, all you see for nearly 2.5 kilometres in every direction are vehicles laden with crates of mangoes. .A decade ago, such a sight was unimaginable for locals..For three months each year,
