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Challenges female drivers face in Bangladesh
For many women, driving is not just about navigating the roads, but the need to overcome pervasive societal biases while grappling with safety concerns.
30 April 2025, 04:00 AM
Five digital platforms for journaling
Here we have compiled five digital platforms that elevate the art of journaling into a convenient and paperless delight.
24 April 2025, 04:00 AM
The life altering mundanity of adulthood
As an adult, you’re constantly exhausted. You have no idea where your money goes. You’re not sure if you even want to know.
23 April 2025, 04:00 AM
Of de-extinct ‘dire wolves’ and the importance of science communication
The language of science is one that is heavy with jargon, and rarely communicates well to anyone not well-versed in that field to begin with.
22 April 2025, 04:00 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
What it takes to run an online handmade jewellery business as a young entrepreneur
Starting an online handmade jewellery business takes creativity, effort, and persistence.
4 March 2025, 09:10 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
Carbon emissions, climate change, and the cacao tree
In conversation with Shams-il Arefin Islam where he talks about his work and sheds light on how the cacao tree acts as an early climate alarm bell.
20 February 2025, 11:46 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
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
ULAB’s Anica Hossain wins Global Student of the Year Award
Anica Hossain, a ULAB student, won the Global Student of the Year Award at the Global Alliance World Public Relations and Communication Awards 2024.
21 November 2024, 11:49 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
Lost in thought? You might be one of the many facing ADHD
You cannot easily concentrate on long conversations, and cannot remember roads, people's names, or other detailed information. People misunderstand you for being irresponsible and inattentive but in reality, no matter how much you try, it’s very difficult for you to focus on anything! You might be one of 2 to 37.45 per cent of the Bangladeshi youth who experience symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
27 October 2024, 10:26 AM
Navigating the transition from science to commerce
Switching from a science background to a business one is a journey many students in Bangladesh navigate. For years, science subjects have been seen as the top choice, offering pathways to esteemed careers in engineering, medicine, and technology. However, there's a growing interest in business majors at the undergraduate level.
24 October 2024, 00:00 AM
The wisdom of youth
If we have learnt nothing else in the last several months, it is not to underestimate the power of young people.
19 October 2024, 08:00 AM