Mindless littering and our inability to keep our streets clean
Teaching someone the collective responsibility of keeping a city clean feels like trying to empty the Buriganga with a teacup.
1 May 2025, 06:46 AM
Shrouded by shame and eventually forgotten: Sexual harassment policies across universities in Bangladesh
While some perpetrators were held accountable, institutional responses remained inconsistent and were often shaped by power dynamics.
1 May 2025, 04:00 AM
Living in fear: I am so tired of being a woman these days
Why, in 2025, am I still mapping out my movements as if walking through a battlefield?
24 February 2025, 12:27 PM
Can the youth revive democracy in Bangladesh?
The youth, as key drivers of inclusivity, are critically examining the current state of democracy in our country. For them, it is less a triumph than a test—a moment of possibility, shadowed by the weight of history.
19 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Influence of the July uprising on youth activism
There’s no denying that July altered the political reality of Bangladesh. The uprising toppled a deeply entrenched despot and unleashed a wave of change that felt as sudden as it was transformative.
19 February 2025, 18:00 PM
The state of law and order has left daily commuters distressed
In a city where survival has taken the place of living, the loss of trust in law enforcement isn’t just personal—it’s a crack in the foundation of society.
9 January 2025, 09:18 AM
Empathy fatigue: A troubling reality plaguing our society
Despite my best efforts to practice empathy – to offer a kind word, to share what I have – it often feels futile in an environment that seems to reward apathy.
4 January 2025, 12:14 PM
Sustenance, soaring prices, and struggling students
For many students on a tight budget, meals become purely practical, devoid of any consideration for nutrition or quality.
19 December 2024, 05:00 AM
How Dhaka University feels without street vendors
This decision has altered the campus experience for students.
20 March 2023, 16:00 PM
Are you really choosing to read this article?
How much of the information we consume are consumed by choice?
19 March 2023, 17:05 PM
Why the theme for International Women’s Day 2023 is under-representative
The theme most certainly represents women, but does it represent all women?
8 March 2023, 13:00 PM
The BCS obsession of public university students
Why do many public university students abandon their majors to become BCS cadres?
23 February 2023, 00:00 AM
Tackling frustrations with non-tech savvy parents
When teaching your parents new technology, it is important to approach the task with patience and compassion.
9 February 2023, 00:00 AM
Must-haves when setting up a new office
If you’re setting up a new office or restructuring your old one, here are our recommendations for essential office equipment to help your decision.
11 August 2022, 18:15 PM
Getting started with your UI/UX career
‘UI/UX design’ sounds like a complex concept to people who hear it for the first time. Some mix up UI and UX when they see the definitions. In reality, it is quite simple to distinguish between them. If you’re considering kickstarting a career in UI/UX design, here are some basic pointers to keep in mind.
12 May 2022, 18:00 PM
Our top picks for budget monitors under BDT 16K
Buying good monitors is a game-changer for some and crucial for many. A budget monitor is easy on your wallet and caters to your needs.
7 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Improv on its toes: Murderville
Regular viewers of Saturday Night Live (SNL) know that SNL sketches like Debbie Downer or The Californians maintain viewership thanks to the crew’s consistent improvisation capabilities. Netflix’s new crime-solving improv show Murderville allows viewers to get a taste, albeit acquired, of improv in a six-episode season.
10 February 2022, 18:00 PM