Star Youth
The thriving online clothing thrift scene and the youth behind it
These young entrepreneurs are not only proving the do-ability of running a thriving business alongside studies but also inspiring countless other students to dip their toes into the rewarding world of entrepreneurship.
15 June 2024, 12:41 PM
To foster creativity, we must understand its fluidity
Embrace creativity beyond traditional notions; it's not just for geniuses. Cherish everyday innovations to nurture your creative potential.
30 May 2024, 05:00 AM
Why it is important to step out of your comfort circle
Stepping out of your comfort zone leads to personal growth, new experiences, and valuable networking opportunities.
30 May 2024, 04:30 AM
Why do we attach our self-worth to achievements?
Explore overcoming the harmful belief that self-worth is tied to achievements and finding genuine self-acceptance.
30 May 2024, 04:00 AM
Understanding religious scriptures and finding spirituality
In Muslim households, children are taught to read the Quran from start to finish. But that’s the thing, they are taught to read, not understand it
29 April 2024, 09:39 AM
Maintaining a sense of freedom in a controlling household
Going out with friends, choosing a job, how to spend their time, what to wear, or speaking their minds are just parts of life, not rights to be punished for wanting.
29 April 2024, 09:29 AM
Catching a break shouldn’t be this hard
There are times in life when you just need to sit down, take a break, and have a KitKat.
31 March 2024, 10:27 AM
Experiencing spiritual guilt in Ramadan
It is as if my spirituality is on a deadline every Ramadan.
31 March 2024, 10:08 AM
Eid shopping remorse over consumerism
In this economy, consumer guilt tends to sour the happy experience that Eid shopping should be.
31 March 2024, 09:37 AM
Why on earth would someone drink black coffee?
A personal hypothesis of mine is that black coffee drinkers possess, to an extent, a latent self-loathing that manifests in the form of gustatory masochism.
16 March 2024, 10:42 AM
Why we want to stay sad and how to move past it
The memes are great, and they help us cope. But we need to move forward.
16 March 2024, 10:36 AM
Proper nutrition and exercise: The uncanny super-weapons for academic excellence
Allow me to tell you who the villains in your life are.
4 March 2024, 14:33 PM
Is Gen-Z really ageing faster than earlier generations?
Companies quickly multiplied this awareness and fear, packaged it, and sold it back to us.
4 March 2024, 13:52 PM
Footsteps Co-Founder and President receives Youth Leaders Award
Footsteps Co-Founder and President Shah Rafayat Chowdhury has received the Global Citizen Youth Leaders Award.
21 February 2024, 13:00 PM
Celebrating Galentine’s Day on a budget
The spirit of Valentine's Day isn't just reserved for romantic partners – it's also about cherishing all forms of love, including platonic love.
13 February 2024, 13:27 PM
The struggles of being older than your peers
For most students, having a close group of friends from childhood, especially with varying ages, ensures that they never end up feeling very different for their own age.
30 January 2024, 15:00 PM
Why young people should read The Adventures of Tintin
Almost a decade has passed since then, and Tintin still remains a timeless classic.
30 January 2024, 13:39 PM
The academic junkie’s guide to micro-dosing success
As you enjoy studying at a comfortable pace, you’ll naturally want to increase the workload as you get used to the previous one.
30 January 2024, 06:19 AM
Coping with climate anxiety: The struggles of Bangladeshi youth
Experts predict that we will face more unpredictable weather events in the coming year due to climate change.
24 January 2024, 06:13 AM
Why you deserve to spend your vacations with no guilt
Constantly berating yourself for not spending your break “properly” can be counterproductive.
17 January 2024, 10:49 AM