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