Star Youth / The return of Y2K culture: what does this mean for us now?
6 June 2026, 18:21 PM
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Star Youth / The rise of rage bait entertainment
6 June 2026, 18:13 PM
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Star Youth / Why do we expect artists to perform humility?
1 June 2026, 17:09 PM
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Eid / Eid away from home
28 May 2026, 10:00 AM
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Star Youth / Pimple patches as a practical fashion accessory
11 May 2026, 16:12 PM
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Star Youth / Understanding the nuances of self-projection in reading fiction
2 May 2026, 14:59 PM
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Star Youth / A simple guide to the Internet Archive
2 May 2026, 13:43 PM
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Star Youth / The art of letting go
2 May 2026, 13:15 PM
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Star Youth / You can’t write your way out of grief
18 April 2026, 14:43 PM
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Star Youth / The blue-hair narrative and the art of meaning
18 April 2026, 14:33 PM
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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
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
Musings of a once avid reader
Books held a very precious place in my life, and that would always be the case. I would make sure of it.
13 February 2025, 12:03 PM
What you need to know before purchasing a Kindle
Kindle transforms how you read and allows you to focus on the joy of reading, no matter where you are.
13 February 2025, 11:59 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
Shared spaces, shared lives
Sharing a room with your sibling is undoubtedly arduous yet rewarding in several ways.
5 January 2025, 11:08 AM
Empathy fatigue: A troubling reality plaguing our society
Despite my best efforts to practice empathy – to offer a kind word, to share what I have – it often feels futile in an environment that seems to reward apathy.
4 January 2025, 12:14 PM
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
MajhaMajhi’s performance art exploring wellness and the concept of shadow work
MajhaMajhi’s art performance at Dhaka Flow wasn’t just for entertainment. It was a call to action – a chance to confront our shadows and embark on a journey of self-empowerment.
21 December 2024, 12:09 PM
A master procrastinator’s guide on how not to procrastinate
Procrastinating may be a guilty pleasure or even a coping mechanism for many of us. However, it is undeniable that the guilt of procrastination devours us from within and is detrimental to our mental well-being. If so, how exactly can we untangle ourselves from its sticky threads?
7 December 2024, 09:48 AM
Female youth voices from Bangladesh at COP29
The voices of young women from Bangladesh resonated powerfully at COP29. Representing diverse communities and experiences, Saila Sobnom Richi, Farzana Farak Jhumu, and Fariha Aumi embodied the spirit of youth leadership in addressing climate justice.
7 December 2024, 09:34 AM
We should rethink our approach to online political discussions
Political discussions today often devolve into verbal battlegrounds, where the goal seems less about understanding and more about winning. Social media, creating echo chambers and shrinking attention spans, amplifies this by rewarding outrage and oversimplification over nuance and depth.
28 October 2024, 10:41 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
Being nice is underrated
While we continuously chase compliments on our looks, success, skills, and abilities, we often overlook the impact of being nice or kind on people, including ourselves. We fail to realise the weight of what it truly means to be kind and nice.
27 October 2024, 10:24 AM
Violence against stray animals has to stop
Cruelty against cats and dogs has long persisted. These poor creatures remain vulnerable and often go unfed, kicked, or even beaten to death on the streets. Such acts of violence are a blatant destruction of human law. Nevertheless, it is disturbingly accepted as a common occurrence when it comes to strays.
13 October 2024, 10:05 AM
Dealing with PCOS at an early age
PCOS is associated with significant health risks, including infertility, increased risk of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. It can also impact the psychological well-being of women, particularly those dealing with hirsutism (excessive hair growth) and menstrual irregularities, which may lead to depression or anxiety.
13 October 2024, 09:26 AM