Star Youth

Nostalgia, memory, and the power of physical media in a digital world

To many, collections are personal archives. They are reflections of tastes and values, and, to this day, the beauty of those tangible experiences remains.
1 May 2025, 15:49 PM

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

SALT Knowledge Fair showcases community-led solutions for a better future

The Global Fund For Children (GFC) and hosted by the Grow Your Reader Foundation (GYRF) at Joynagar High School. Held on April 19, 2025.
1 May 2025, 06:23 AM

Challenges female drivers face in Bangladesh

For many women, driving is not just about navigating the roads, but the need to overcome pervasive societal biases while grappling with safety concerns.
30 April 2025, 04:00 AM

Five digital platforms for journaling

Here we have compiled five digital platforms that elevate the art of journaling into a convenient and paperless delight.
24 April 2025, 04:00 AM

The life altering mundanity of adulthood

As an adult, you’re constantly exhausted. You have no idea where your money goes. You’re not sure if you even want to know.
23 April 2025, 04:00 AM

Of de-extinct ‘dire wolves’ and the importance of science communication

The language of science is one that is heavy with jargon, and rarely communicates well to anyone not well-versed in that field to begin with.
22 April 2025, 04:00 AM

Bangladeshi Shomy Hasan Chowdhury named World Economic Forum Young Global Leader 2025

Shomy Hasan Chowdhury, an award-winning WASH Activist and development professional from Bangladesh, has been named to the prestigious World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2025.
20 April 2025, 13:17 PM

On female friendships and the value of community

Women are cultivating deeper and more meaningful relationships to find emotional nourishment and a sense of acceptance.
22 March 2025, 07:51 AM

It is time we stop framing resolutions as yearly goals

Instead of framing our resolutions as yearly goals, we could instead opt to break them into daily or weekly goals.
20 March 2025, 09:12 AM

Dealing with digital clutter

The importance of digital organisation cannot be overstated
20 March 2025, 09:06 AM

The necessity of having mindful conversations with parents

Having mindful conversations is about fostering a culture of mutual understanding and emotional depth.
8 March 2025, 10:13 AM

Keeping up with your vaccines

A dividend from immunisation is a future free from the diseases that rob communities of health and well-being, a future free of these unwanted ailments.
8 March 2025, 09:48 AM

Why you should be concerned about your trail of digital footprint

The things you do online can be picked up by advertisers, future employers, and even cybercriminals. This can sometimes spill over into your real life, shaping opportunities or causing problems.
24 February 2025, 10:22 AM

Living in Dhaka with chronic respiratory issues

Dhaka’s polluted air isn’t just a statistic — it’s a daily, life-altering challenge.
24 February 2025, 10:16 AM

Musings of a once avid reader

Books held a very precious place in my life, and that would always be the case. I would make sure of it.
13 February 2025, 12:03 PM

What you need to know before purchasing a Kindle

Kindle transforms how you read and allows you to focus on the joy of reading, no matter where you are.
13 February 2025, 11:59 AM

How stress eating might put you at risk of prediabetes

The food items we typically reach for, loaded with excessive sugar and unhealthy fats, can do more harm than good.
12 February 2025, 10:19 AM

Shared spaces, shared lives

Sharing a room with your sibling is undoubtedly arduous yet rewarding in several ways.
5 January 2025, 11:08 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