youth

Women’s right to free speech is under threat in online spaces

When a woman raises her voice against the status quo, she is not merely heard as a dissenting citizen but first, unfailingly, as a woman, and then, only incidentally, as a rebel.
22 October 2025, 09:44 AM

Animals you should not keep as pets and why

As the trend of keeping exotic pets becomes normalised, pet owners have forgotten a simple truth — these animals were never meant for captivity, nor are they suited for Bangladesh’s tropical climate.
21 October 2025, 10:30 AM

Looking back at the whimsical, witty, and wonderful world of Roald Dahl

With his work selling over a million copies, being translated into 60 languages, and adapted into hundreds of movie and theatre productions, Dahl's contribution to children’s literature is nothing short of legendary.
21 October 2025, 10:25 AM

Navigating imposter syndrome in friendships

How imposter syndrome affects friendships and ways to overcome it
2 October 2025, 19:19 PM

Menstrual pain management and the lack of targeted therapy in Bangladesh

The management of menstrual pain in Bangladesh is hindered by a lack of targeted therapy and knowledge. The prevalent use of a one-size-fits-all approach fails to address the diverse and individual experiences of those who menstruate.
23 September 2025, 10:50 AM

Are first-year friendships truly doomed to fail?

Why first-year university friend groups often break apart
23 September 2025, 09:33 AM

Navigating the rapidly-changing job market

Why our youth is struggling in the current job market. A part of Star Youth's special Youth Anxieties series.
23 September 2025, 09:07 AM

Learning to navigate personal finances early in life

Learning money skills early in life.
23 September 2025, 07:30 AM

The meaning and importance of ikigai for young adults

Finding ikigai in the chaos of growing up.
4 September 2025, 12:14 PM

What are we losing sight of when we confide in AI?

Can AI replace real human connection?
4 September 2025, 12:05 PM

Godzilla’s final bow: Saying goodbye to Nissan’s R35 GT-R

The GT-R stood its ground as an old-school, loud, and proud driving machine.
28 August 2025, 11:43 AM

Pirate flag from One Piece anime is Indonesia’s newest protest symbol

Students and activists in Indonesia have put up the One Piece pirate sign as a symbol of protest against several government policies.
10 August 2025, 10:31 AM

In our algorithm-centric lives, we must extend our empathy

Sometimes we simply must observe and keep up, even if it's uncomfortable.
9 August 2025, 10:02 AM

My parents are aging and it scares me

A reflection on growing up and witnessing parents age.
8 August 2025, 04:00 AM

The pitfalls of wanting to stay productive during semester breaks

During semester breaks, there isn't any coursework to worry about, but for many, that empty space quickly becomes a breeding ground for anxiety.
7 August 2025, 19:03 PM

Bangladesh’s youth should be empowered through skills and apprenticeship

With over 60 percent of its population under the age of 35, the country holds immense promise in the form of a demographic dividend.
15 July 2025, 10:15 AM

Beating brainrot in Dhaka

Brainrot essentially describes the withering of mental faculties from overexposure to low-value digital content.
11 July 2025, 13:02 PM

My em dashes are showing – Am I AI?

My em dashes are showing – Am I AI?
5 July 2025, 09:17 AM

Why we should keep our hobbies alive

Sacrificing the joy of hobbies in exchange for productivity should never feel like an emotionally fulfilling trade-off.
23 June 2025, 11:27 AM