Humour / Why I don’t like voice messages
30 September 2026
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Star Youth
Pop Culture / Why do modern films look artificial?
29 September 2026
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Star Youth
Reflections / Is nonchalance the death of emotional intelligence?
29 September 2026
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Star Youth
Reflections / The allure of live theatre in the age of screens
27 September 2026
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Star Youth
Star Youth / Unlikeable and unforgivable: Let’s give our women some grace
9 September 2026
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Pop Culture
Reader Submission / The positive impact of pets on children's development
22 August 2026
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Star Youth
Pop Culture / Making smartphones cinematic: The Park Chan-wook Way
30 June 2026
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Star Youth
Father's Day / The love language of my father
21 June 2026
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Star Youth
Star Youth / How social media and technology have changed how we mourn losses
15 June 2026
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Star Youth / The return of Y2K culture: what does this mean for us now?
6 June 2026
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Star Youth
Mindless littering and our inability to keep our streets clean
Teaching someone the collective responsibility of keeping a city clean feels like trying to empty the Buriganga with a teacup.
1 May 2025
SALT Knowledge Fair showcases community-led solutions for a better future
The Global Fund For Children (GFC) and hosted by the Grow Your Reader Foundation (GYRF) at Joynagar High School. Held on April 19, 2025.
1 May 2025
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
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
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
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
Bangladeshi Shomy Hasan Chowdhury named World Economic Forum Young Global Leader 2025
Shomy Hasan Chowdhury, an award-winning WASH Activist and development professional from Bangladesh, has been named to the prestigious World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2025.
20 April 2025
On female friendships and the value of community
Women are cultivating deeper and more meaningful relationships to find emotional nourishment and a sense of acceptance.
22 March 2025
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
Dealing with digital clutter
The importance of digital organisation cannot be overstated
20 March 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Shared spaces, shared lives
Sharing a room with your sibling is undoubtedly arduous yet rewarding in several ways.
5 January 2025
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
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