How movies shaped our career expectations
4 July 2026, 12:16 PM
Not just the love stories, the friendships, or the dramatic monologues in the rain, but the professions stitched into those narratives.
4 July 2026, 12:16 PM
Two BRACU underwater vehicles reach RoboSub 2026 semi-finals
3 July 2026, 20:02 PM
BRAC University's underwater robotics research team, BRACU Duburi, has qualified two autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for the semi-finals of RoboSub 2026, becoming one of only two teams worldwide to advance more than one vehicle to the next stage of the international competition.
3 July 2026, 20:02 PM
The rom-com watchlist for summer 2026
3 July 2026, 16:00 PM
Summer has always belonged to romance. Long evenings, spontaneous road trips, seaside cafés, weddings, festivals, and holidays create the perfect backdrop for stories that balance butterflies with belly laughs. The latest wave of rom-coms leans into that familiar comfort while embracing modern relationships, witty banter, and characters who feel wonderfully real. Whether you are planning a weekend binge or looking for the perfect comfort watch after a long day, these recent releases deserve a spot on your Summer 2026 watchlist.
3 July 2026, 16:00 PM
How films evolved from meet-cutes to mixed signals
1 July 2026, 19:28 PM
Modern romances are filled with unread messages, ghosting, dating apps, almost-relationships, emotional unavailability, and the dreaded question: “What are we?”
1 July 2026, 19:28 PM
How cinema shaped today’s favourite aesthetics
30 June 2026, 12:08 PM
At first glance, they appear to describe little more than clothing styles or interior design preferences. In reality, they function as something much larger: complete cultural identities.
30 June 2026, 12:08 PM
‘Dialogues in Coexistence’: A vision for climate-responsive public spaces
29 June 2026, 10:00 AM
An interdisciplinary exhibition exploring how architecture can foster more inclusive, climate-responsive, and community-oriented public spaces is now underway at Bengal Shilpalay in Dhaka. Titled “Dialogues in Coexistence: Shaping Inclusive Public Spaces in the Bengal Delta”, the exhibition runs from June 27 to July 25, 2026.
29 June 2026, 10:00 AM
Understanding the psychology of 'obsession' on screen
24 June 2026, 10:00 AM
There is perhaps no emotion that cinema loves more than obsession. Not love, because love can be quiet. Not ambition, because ambition can be rational. Obsession sits somewhere in between — a feeling so intense that it consumes judgment, morality, and sometimes reality itself. It raises the stakes of every story it touches, turning ordinary relationships into psychological thrillers and personal dreams into cautionary tales.
24 June 2026, 10:00 AM
Long before Freaky Nikki, cinema had its obsessive icons
18 June 2026, 11:00 AM
Across decades and industries, these characters are different in tone, genre, and outcome, but they share a structural similarity: something inside them refuses to accept limits.
18 June 2026, 11:00 AM
The art of political storytelling in Marjane Satrapi’s work
At first glance, “Persepolis” appears deeply personal. It follows Marji’s childhood in Tehran, her adolescence in Europe, and her complicated relationship with home and exile.
14 June 2026, 19:38 PM
What the FY 2026-27 budget means for young professionals
The proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 provides measured relief in some areas, quietly nudges citizens towards greater financial formalisation, and reveals where policymakers believe Bangladesh's future workforce is headed.
14 June 2026, 14:34 PM
Decoding Bangladesh’s ambitious budget for startups
The proposed national budget for the 2026-27 financial year appears to challenge that approach. It does more than offer a handful of incentives: it recognises that startups create value differently and therefore require a distinct policy framework.
12 June 2026, 17:40 PM
How World Cup songs predicted global music trends
Long before streaming platforms and social media made cultural trends easier to identify, the World Cup was already showcasing where popular music was heading.
12 June 2026, 14:13 PM
An IBA Gold Medalist’s blueprint for success
IBA Gold Medalist Monamee shares the lessons, habits, and mindset that helped her thrive.
9 June 2026, 15:46 PM
Clicks, culture, and the curious feminisation of marketing
The post-war consumer economy depended heavily on household purchasing, and it quickly became clear that these decisions were not made in boardrooms or sales meetings, but in kitchens and living rooms.
26 May 2026, 12:22 PM
Tagore and the art of getting love wrong
His characters feel deeply, sometimes overwhelmingly so, but they do not always understand what they feel, or what others feel in return.
8 May 2026, 09:00 AM
This website lets you compare salaries in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh’s job market, salary information rarely circulates in the open. Candidates are often expected to negotiate, justify expectations and make career decisions with limited visibility into what roles actually pay.
5 May 2026, 23:27 PM
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ revisits fashion, power and media decline
What makes this return more interesting than the usual legacy continuation is that the world it depicts has not politely waited in place.
4 May 2026, 10:00 AM
The cultural reinvention of Pahela Baishakh
What is now one of the most widely celebrated cultural events across Bangladesh actually started as an administrative solution, and its transformation over the centuries offers a surprisingly layered look at how traditions evolve.
14 April 2026, 11:27 AM
Webcams for your online class setup: our picks
From affordable entry-level devices to more advanced options with specialised features, here is a wide range of webcams to choose from for your online class needs.
13 April 2026, 16:41 PM
How we learn from work and what we often miss
The idea of “learning from execution” challenges the tendency to treat results as self-explanatory and argues that without deliberate analysis, both success and failure can mislead.
8 April 2026, 13:22 PM
Understanding the science, salience, and surge of ‘Project Hail Mary’
The theatrical experience has been under quiet negotiation for years, reshaped by streaming, shrinking attention spans, and an industry increasingly inclined to design films for quick consumption rather than sustained engagement. Into this landscape arrives “Project Hail Mary”, a film that feels almost defiant in how fully it leans into what cinema can achieve when it assumes the audience is actually watching.
5 April 2026, 17:14 PM
Casting, controversy and cultural memory in the age of adaptations
A visible portion, however, reveals something more uncomfortable: how quickly aesthetic preference can blur into racial bias when long-held images are challenged.
3 April 2026, 15:34 PM
How World Cup anthems became a global phenomenon
The FIFA World Cup has always extended beyond the ninety minutes on the pitch. It operates as a cultural convergence point where identity, commerce, and memory intersect. Within that ecosystem, music plays a precise role: it frames the tournament, translates its energy across borders, and leaves behind an auditory record that often outlives the matches themselves.
2 April 2026, 09:07 AM
Here are 7 gadget gift ideas for this Eid
From devices that encourage reading and creativity to gadgets that improve productivity, entertainment, or health awareness, the right tech gift can remain useful long after the festivities end.
17 March 2026, 15:37 PM
The spin-off age: How supporting characters now lead the narrative
For most of film and television history, supporting characters existed with a clear narrative function: assist the protagonist, provide comic relief, move the plot forward, and quietly exit when the hero’s journey took centre stage. They were memorable, sometimes even beloved, but rarely powerful enough to reshape the story’s structure. Yet the modern entertainment landscape, particularly in the age of sprawling franchises and long-form streaming series, has begun to shift that balance.
10 March 2026, 14:44 PM
The power of female rage in cinema
For much of cinematic history, women have been permitted to suffer beautifully. They mourn, endure, forgive, and sacrifice. What they have rarely been allowed to do—at least without consequence—is rage. Female anger has often been framed as instability, hysteria, or moral decline, something to be corrected or contained before it threatens the social order.
8 March 2026, 14:40 PM
Have we grown desensitised to violence against women and children?
When perpetrators act with confidence, it is often because consequences appear uncertain, distant, or negotiable.
4 March 2026, 00:09 AM
A guide to navigating the workplace in Ramadan
In Bangladesh, Ramadan reshapes not only personal routines but also institutional rhythms. Office hours adjust, traffic patterns shift, and workplace energy follows a different arc across the day.
3 March 2026, 13:58 PM