Bangladesh's AI policy must factor in the environmental costs
18 July 2026
While the world rushes to learn how to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in every sphere of life—from classrooms and hospitals to offices and newsrooms—remarkably little attention is paid to an uncomfortable question: what is the environmental cost of this technological revolution?
18 July 2026
‘Gender equality must be at the heart of governance’
23 May 2026
Last year marked the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action, which remains the seminal global commitment to gender equality by member-states.
23 May 2026
Reaction / Who made you spokesperson for 180 million people?
13 May 2026
In Bangladesh’s political rhetoric, ‘the people’ are forever angry, ready, and united, except real citizens rarely fit so neatly into party lines
13 May 2026
100 years of Attenborough: The man who taught the world to love the Earth
8 May 2026
His voice still inspires humanity to love and protect earth
8 May 2026
Reaction / A country that keeps asking its children to survive its failures
5 May 2026
From sexual abuse and child marriage to labour exploitation and preventable disease, Bangladesh’s children are paying the price for adult negligence and broken systems
5 May 2026
Reaction / Bagerhat dog death: What it says about us
12 April 2026
Viral video raises questions about public inaction and accountability
12 April 2026
Jane Goodall Day / Lessons from Jane: A mirror for Bangladesh
4 April 2026
Yesterday on April 3, the world observed “Jane Goodall Day” -- the first since her passing in October last year
4 April 2026
Reaction / Debunking the myth of 'stray-free' countries
30 March 2026
The lie we tell when a stray dog is beaten, poisoned, or ‘disappeared’ in Bangladesh
30 March 2026
Beautiful Bhutan
While Bhutan is one of the smallest countries in the world, its cultural diversity and richness are profound. As such, strong emphasis is laid on
26 November 2015
Five Ways to Beat the Chills
Winter is just a couple of days away. Even though there are sudden bursts of the sun every now and again, we can feel the chilly breeze
26 November 2015
Dhaka Lit Fest: The Gathering of Literary Minds
There were words floating through the air. The beauty of words, the poetry in sentences, the effect they have on people, were all
26 November 2015
Many Melodies, one Platform
The idea was initially to just make a platform, a platform for everyone who has anything to do with music. “We want to bring them all
12 November 2015
Setting the Tone
With November being the month of music, kicking it off with Bangladesh Music Week set the perfect tone. The presence of famous bands
12 November 2015
With a Twist of Orange
The country has gone through a revolution for the past couple of years and a brand new culture has seeped in, which, till this day...
9 November 2015
25000 people, 1 beating heart
There is something, not quite sure what it is, but something special—maybe the ecstatic hullabaloo of the crowd, the shrieks following...
9 November 2015
Through The Radio Waves
Zahidul Haque Apu, or more commonly and lovingly known as RJ Apu, has stepped on many stones towards following his passion. He started off into the world of arts and entertainment as soon as he realised it to be something he wanted in his life, which was luckily at a very early age.
6 November 2015
Make a house your home
Even though weddings are a huge affair in Bangladesh and a lot of planning and spending go behind the event, the real excitement for...
2 November 2015
1 Minute Please!
Young heart-throb, Zerif Ahmed has become a musical sensation in a matter of years. Belonging to a famous musical
29 October 2015
The Month of Music and Literature
For the past couple of years, November has been, and still is, one of the most awaited months of the year. Not only is the time of
29 October 2015
Recognising True Compassion
There is a common sight in Bangladesh that can wrench your heart in a matter of seconds- that of a street animal being abused.
29 October 2015
1 Minute Please
Known across the country as 'BeatBaksho', for his amazing beat-boxing and acapella skills, Moktadir Dewan Shanto is recognised as the first beat boxer to ever grace our country's music scene.
22 October 2015
5 Essentials for Nabami and Dashami
As the end of Durga puja comes closer, Nabami and Dashami are days filled with excitement and overwhelm. Nabami means 'ninth day', and refers to the ninth and penultimate day of the Durga Puja festival.
22 October 2015
For Easy Breathin’
Living in Bangladesh, none of us are new to pollution– a little mud here, stink there, and dust almost everywhere.
15 October 2015
In the Realm of History
Literature, history, politics, gender, crime, media, empowerment, rights, wars, peace-- what do you want to learn about?
15 October 2015
Beyond The Four Walls
There's life beyond our four walls. Whether the walls are of our homes, of our schools or of our offices—there is life blooming beyond it, life quite different from the ones we lead in our four cornered boxes.
15 October 2015
The Exclusive Collection of AKM Enayet Kabir
A vast steel mass, disguised as a door, will open into a room that stops your breath at first sight. What you will witness will make you feel unreal for a slight second before you can swallow in the fact that you are, as off now, surrounded by more than just history.
15 October 2015
5 Reasons To Live On Your Own
Most of us really want to live alone at some point of our lives, especially during the teenage years, when whatever your mom says
8 October 2015
A Marvel Unleashed
When you first lay eyes on him, quietly typing codes and scripts away, you will notice his focus and zeal. But there is something
8 October 2015