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Meta's social media apps back up after outage

At one point, nearly 20,000 users in total said they were having trouble accessing Facebook and Instagram and Meta's messaging service WhatsApp, according to outage-tracking website Downdetector.com.
17 June 2023, 06:09 AM

5 places to travel this monsoon for that perfect Instagram picture

Monsoon season in Dhaka has its glorious moments, but often, that is overshadowed by the sheer inconvenience it causes such as floods and out-of-control traffic. However, once you decide to travel out of town, you will be met with destinations that has mesmerising sights. Be it going on road trips or visiting popular tourist places, capturing photos and short videos for Instagram is something we all enjoy doing.
18 May 2023, 09:02 AM

Bigolas Dickolas and the power of a heartfelt ‘Read this NOW’

One random tweet by a fan account has sent a 2019 book flying off the shelves, climbing bestseller charts.
16 May 2023, 12:55 PM

5 Bangladeshi artists you should follow on Instagram

From pop art, rickshaw art, digital art, murals to cartoons, there are geniuses tucked away in the nooks of Dhaka city and beyond. These five artists really go above and beyond to bring fresh artistic perspectives for audiences on the digital space. Here are our picks for the top 5 Bangladeshi Insta-artists you should be following.
10 May 2023, 11:27 AM

I am more of meme-at Aman than Zeenat Aman: Zeenat Aman laughs at herself

Despite staying off the media buzz for years, she has recently returned in a glamourous flair, having walked the last Lakme Fashion Week.
25 March 2023, 10:45 AM

Bad news for the content creators: Gone are the bonuses from FB & Insta

Last year, creators received healthy bonuses under this program, with some receiving over $10,000 and even $35,000 monthly. But these creators had to garner millions of views on their Reels to qualify for the bonuses.
16 March 2023, 08:53 AM

Mehazabien celebrates 5 million followers on Instagram

she has surpassed popular media figures like Sabnam Faria (2.7 million), Shahtaj Monira Hashem (2.6 million), Ayman Sadiq (1.6 million) and Bangladeshi-American influencer Nabela Noor (2.3 million).
10 March 2023, 10:07 AM

Facebook to start 'Blue Tick' verification for Tk 1,200/- per month

The service will be made available this week and will be first started in Australia and New Zealand.
19 February 2023, 17:23 PM

Meta fined $414 mn for breaching data laws

Meta was recently fined $414 million on accounts of breaching EU's personal data laws. 
5 January 2023, 09:48 AM

BeReal: Recapturing social media authenticity

BeReal promises to be a healthier version of photo-sharing.
5 January 2023, 00:00 AM

'I'll never forget the year my dream came true'

Lionel Messi signed off for 2022 by hailing the year when he won the World Cup as one he "will never be able to forget".
1 January 2023, 05:08 AM

Tips and tricks on how to look skinnier in pictures

Never underestimate the power of a bad picture. Today’s world is huge on Instagram and Snapchat, and unfortunately, how one looks in the frame is how one is perceived by both friends and strangers. The good news is there are plenty of tips and tricks that can help you look instantly thinner in snaps.
24 December 2022, 13:21 PM

Messi beats the record of likes in the history of all social media

Lionel Messi has gone one better again. Having broken the record for the most-liked post on Instagram, the World Cup-winning Argentine's celebratory post has proven so popular that it is now the most-liked social media post of all-time, across any social networking platform.
21 December 2022, 14:07 PM

Facebook, Instagram put business over human rights: oversight board

An oversight panel said on Tuesday Facebook and Instagram put business over human rights when giving special treatment to rule-breaking posts by politicians, celebrities and other high-profile users.
6 December 2022, 11:57 AM

How to make a 3D avatar on Facebook and Instagram

If you have ever wanted to try out your personal 3D avatar, here is how you make one for both Facebook and Instagram.
23 November 2022, 10:24 AM

Instagram down: Many users reportedly locked out of their accounts

Photo and video-sharing social media platform Instagram reportedly has stopped working properly for many users globally. Many users have reported to The Daily Star that their account has been locked. 
31 October 2022, 14:51 PM

Instagram rolling out feature to upload uninterrupted Stories

Photo and video-sharing social media platform Instagram is enabling users to create uninterrupted Stories up to 60 seconds long, according to a report by TechCrunch.
26 September 2022, 13:22 PM

Snapchat to allow parents to monitor who their kids are chatting with

Snap Inc (SNAP.N), owner of the popular messaging app Snapchat, rolled out its first parental control tools on Tuesday, which will allow parents to see who their teens are talking to, but not the substance of their conversations.
9 August 2022, 19:26 PM

How BookTok motivated me to read again

It has made literary criticism—often regarded highbrow or excessively academic—feel accessible.
3 August 2022, 13:00 PM

Canada aspirants consider staying home as Instagram music reaches Bangladesh

IG music going local is reportedly going to fill up the gaps in Bangladeshi netizens’ hearts.
2 August 2022, 17:52 PM