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Karim Waheed

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As seen in: The Daily Star (Bangladesh), The Daily Star, Asia News Network (ANN), United News of Bangladesh (UNB), HT Syndication, Dhaka Courier
Covers:  Human-interest stories, opinion pieces, travel and culture
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Digital Content Strategy Lead at The Daily Star.
Strategizing newsroom evolution for a digital-first era.

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Christopher Nolan’s 'Odyssey' and the story men have told for 3,000 years to justify war

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By Karim Waheed Verified
| The Daily Star (Bangladesh) Verified
Around 3,000 years ago, Homer gave the world the famous version: a war fought over the most beautiful woman in the world. In 2026, Christopher Nolan’s retelling leaves room for a more unsettling possibility. Troy was wealthy and controlled a strategically important trade route. Agamemnon, king of Mycenae, rallied the rulers of several Greek kingdoms to wage war on the city for access to that power. Perhaps Helen was never the cause of the war.
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What makes a city loveable?

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By Karim Waheed Verified
| The Daily Star (Bangladesh) Verified
On the ferry between Istanbul’s European shore to its Anatolian side, the city changes continents before your tea has had time to cool. Gulls patrol with the confidence of customs officers. Someone unwraps a simit. The Bosphorus throws back the afternoon light. Istanbul knows how to make an impression. My own experience with the city, however, remains mixed. The attractions are magnificent, the food frequently brilliant, and the streets carry enough history to make a casual walk feel under-researched.
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A foreign vlogger’s guide to discovering Dhaka

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By Karim Waheed Verified
| The Daily Star (Bangladesh) Verified
A white man walks through Old Dhaka with a camera strapped to his face. A thumbnail screams INSIDE THE WORLD’S CRAZIEST CITY. Another one discovers fuchka, because apparently the entire nation was waiting for Brad from Bristol to taste tamarind water and confirm that, yes, it has flavour. Another foreign vlogger takes a boat ride on the Buriganga and stares into the black water as if he has personally discovered pollution. Congratulations, the river was dead long before you discovered it.
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