Women’s right to free speech is under threat in online spaces
22 October 2025, 09:44 AM
Animals you should not keep as pets and why
21 October 2025, 10:30 AM
Looking back at the whimsical, witty, and wonderful world of Roald Dahl
21 October 2025, 10:25 AM
On the trips that never make it out of the group chat
2 October 2025, 19:19 PM
Navigating imposter syndrome in friendships
2 October 2025, 19:19 PM
Why digital cameras are cool again in the smartphone era
2 October 2025, 19:19 PM
Are we treating the strays right?
29 September 2025, 07:02 AM
A guide to giving good gifts
29 September 2025, 07:02 AM
Menstrual pain management and the lack of targeted therapy in Bangladesh
23 September 2025, 10:50 AM
Are first-year friendships truly doomed to fail?
23 September 2025, 09:33 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
Doomscrolling done right
Even if staying up-to-date with these occurrences takes a toll on our mental health, can we turn a blind eye to it when the world is burning?
23 December 2024, 12:37 PM
Challenges women face when trying to play in public spaces
For women, safety is a prerequisite for participation but even then, it is rarely if ever ensured.
23 December 2024, 12:29 PM
MajhaMajhi’s performance art exploring wellness and the concept of shadow work
MajhaMajhi’s art performance at Dhaka Flow wasn’t just for entertainment. It was a call to action – a chance to confront our shadows and embark on a journey of self-empowerment.
21 December 2024, 12:09 PM
A master procrastinator’s guide on how not to procrastinate
Procrastinating may be a guilty pleasure or even a coping mechanism for many of us. However, it is undeniable that the guilt of procrastination devours us from within and is detrimental to our mental well-being. If so, how exactly can we untangle ourselves from its sticky threads?
7 December 2024, 09:48 AM
Female youth voices from Bangladesh at COP29
The voices of young women from Bangladesh resonated powerfully at COP29. Representing diverse communities and experiences, Saila Sobnom Richi, Farzana Farak Jhumu, and Fariha Aumi embodied the spirit of youth leadership in addressing climate justice.
7 December 2024, 09:34 AM
We should rethink our approach to online political discussions
Political discussions today often devolve into verbal battlegrounds, where the goal seems less about understanding and more about winning. Social media, creating echo chambers and shrinking attention spans, amplifies this by rewarding outrage and oversimplification over nuance and depth.
28 October 2024, 10:41 AM
Navigating life as an only child
The absence of siblings did not make me lonely. Instead, it taught me to value deep, meaningful connections with those I allow in my life.
28 October 2024, 10:31 AM