Your parents are getting old and you're running out of time

We spend our childhoods believing our parents can walk on water, seeing them as entirely unstoppable. But eventually, the roles quietly reverse, and you realise how short life truly is.
1 October 2026

How much caffeine is too much? A dietitian weighs in

Juggling coffee, tea, and soda throughout the day makes tracking milligrams nearly impossible. Knowing your exact limits and setting a firm afternoon cutoff can completely transform your daily energy levels.
1 October 2026

I quit social media for six months: Here is what changed

Six months ago, endless doomscrolling and constant negativity took a heavy toll on my mental health. Deactivating my accounts triggered intense withdrawal, but stepping away finally allowed me to reconnect with real life.
1 October 2026

Meet Shafi: The blind comedian changing how Dhaka laughs

Shafayat-e-Rabbi Wazed doesn't ask audiences to feel sorry for him. Instead, the Dhaka-based corporate professional and stand-up comedian invites them to laugh at the exact things people usually try to ignore.
1 October 2026

Starting out in criminal law in Bangladesh

What does it take to become a criminal lawyer in Bangladesh? Explore the grit, skill, ethics and perseverance behind courtroom practice.
1 October 2026

Singapore government launches matchmaking app for public officers

Singapore has opened sign-ups for a matchmaking app aimed at its own public officers. Built by the government's technology agency, GovTech, the pilot app FirstDate pairs users aged 21 to 35 using a dedicated algorithm.
30 September 2026

Why I don’t like voice messages

I have never sent a voice message in my life, and I don’t intend to start now.
30 September 2026

Stopped at the Gate: Why independent women are still fighting to travel

When three professional mediators were barred from boarding a flight to Nepal simply for being unmarried, it exposed a painful truth. For many women, the toughest part of a journey isn't packing a bag; it's proving you have permission to leave.
30 September 2026

Bangladeshi team wins bronze at WRO Asia-Pacific Open Championship 2026

Bangladeshi robotics team Team Blueprint has secured third place in the Future Engineers category at the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Asia-Pacific Open Championship 2026 in Hyderabad, India.
30 September 2026

Bangladeshi universities in THE World University Rankings 2027

Bangladeshi universities in the 2027 THE World Rankings.
30 September 2026

OpenAI launches dots, always-on agents

OpenAI has unveiled dots, a new class of always-on AI agents running on GPT-6 Astra, that pursue user goals across applications with minimal supervision.
30 September 2026

DeepSeek open-sources tools for Huawei's Ascend chips

Chinese AI firm DeepSeek has partnered with Huawei to build programming tools tailored to the company's Ascend processors, in the latest sign of Chinese technology companies collaborating on alternatives to Nvidia's ecosystem.
30 September 2026

Researchers say AI labs should pause rather than race

Current and former staff at OpenAI and Google DeepMind have warned that their employers are doing too little to guard against the dangers of self-improving AI systems that could slip beyond human control, according to a Reuters report.
30 September 2026

Truth about menopause and your suddenly rising heart risk

Many women assume heart disease is an inevitable consequence of ageing after midlife. Cardiological insights prove that proactive habits and timely screenings can keep your heart strong.
29 September 2026

A first-timer’s guide to filing your income tax return

Filing your first income tax return can feel overwhelming. Here's everything they need to know for the 2026–27 tax year.
29 September 2026

Why do modern films look artificial?

Why modern digital movies look so sterile and fake.
29 September 2026

Is nonchalance the death of emotional intelligence?

Why performative nonchalance kills real connection.
29 September 2026

Spectrum of Crimson: The ultimate 6 yards of fashion

Mastering the art of wearing a red saree goes beyond the traditional drape. Discover smart blouse pairings, modern accessories, and unique draping tricks to make your favourite red piece pop.
28 September 2026

Good food, great company and a Sarangi evening

Trapped in a stifling room during load shedding, I stepped out with a single goal: escape the heat and find fried snacks. Instead of a routine errand, a simple craving unexpectedly led me to live classical music and an unforgettable night.
28 September 2026

Why has my circle gotten smaller?

Living abroad taught me that shallow conversations drain more energy than solitude ever could. Trimming my social circle in my 40s was not about being unsocial—it was about protecting my peace and cherishing the few who truly know my heart.
28 September 2026