Why doing nothing on the weekend has become ultimate luxury
3 October 2026
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Lifehacks
Meta lets developers build their own Muse custom hardware
3 October 2026
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Technology
Why your marriage still feels like everyone else’s business
3 October 2026
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Relationships & Family
Career / Starting out in criminal law in Bangladesh
1 October 2026
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Campus
Reflections / The allure of live theatre in the age of screens
27 September 2026
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Star Youth
Humour / Why I don’t like voice messages
30 September 2026
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Star Youth
Apple to show clearer Mac data access prompts amid AI privacy concerns
3 October 2026
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Technology
Bangladeshi universities in THE World University Rankings 2027
30 September 2026
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Campus
Perspective / Your parents are getting old and you're running out of time
1 October 2026
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Life & Living
How much caffeine is too much? A dietitian weighs in
1 October 2026
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Health & Fitness
Vibe-coding startup Lovable raises $400 million
European vibe-coding startup Lovable confirmed a $400 million Series C funding round at a $13.3 billion valuation to expand its AI app development platform.
17 August 2026
Astronomers discover a black hole pretending to be a star
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope identified MoM-BH*-1, a "black hole star" that may explain the mysterious "little red dots" in the early universe.
17 August 2026
AI backlash is a crisis of trust, says Anthropic CEO
Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei recently said in a series of posts on X that public hostility toward artificial intelligence reflects a deeper erosion of trust in institutions, rather than safety warnings from industry leaders.
17 August 2026
SpaceX completes acquisition of AI coding startup Cursor
SpaceX has officially completed its $60 billion acquisition of AI coding assistant startup Cursor, integrating its team and technology into the SpaceXAI division.
16 August 2026
Claude will watermark AI text. Here’s how it works
Anthropic detailed how its invisible text watermarking system for Claude models works to comply with EU AI Act transparency rules.
16 August 2026
Chowrasta brings Bangladesh’s hip-hop community together
Celebrate hip-hop's fifty-third anniversary through Chowrasta, a Dhaka cultural gathering hosted by Street Spirit pioneers Bijoya Das and Sketch. Local breakers, rappers, graffiti artists, and DJs unite to transform street art into empowered Bangladesh storytelling.
16 August 2026
The hidden language we speak through jewellery
Discover how ancient shell beads and traditional ornaments evolved into symbolic communication. From African Maasai beadwork to Bangladeshi nose rings, handcrafted jewellery expresses unique identities, social status, and cultural connections across human history.
16 August 2026
Bangladeshi companies look beyond chatbots with agentic AI
Known as agentic AI, these systems are designed not only to generate responses but also to plan, make decisions and execute actions across multiple software applications. A small but growing number of Bangladeshi companies are beginning to develop products based on the technology.
15 August 2026
Meet the hawkers carrying Nakshi Kantha through Dhaka
Discover authentic Nakshi Kantha as street hawkers navigate Dhaka neighborhoods like Banani and Gulshan, bringing hand-stitched quilts by rural craftswomen directly to homes, offering accessible heritage craft that bridges traditional Bangladeshi stories with everyday urban life.
15 August 2026
The unspoken burden of being the head of the family
Uncover the silent burden of becoming a family head through the lived experiences of Bangladeshis like Saikat Barua and Musfiq Fuad, navigating parental expectations, heavy duty, and quiet resilience to support their loved ones.
15 August 2026
When numbers don't add up: Understanding dyscalculia
Research shows that the prevalence of developmental dyscalculia in the school population ranges from three to six percent, a frequency similar to that of dyslexia and ADHD.
14 August 2026
The types of students at a university library
Theoretically, the university library is supposed to be a quiet, distraction-free, and sacred space for focused studying and other academic work. However, in reality, it’s like a Hunger Games arena.
14 August 2026
The inevitability of Mother Mary and Arundhati Roy
Mother Mary Comes to Me is about the unrelenting Mary Roy, but it is also about the acknowledgement that our deepest inheritances are neither material nor sentimental.
13 August 2026
Should you replace your partner with AI as soon as possible?
Discover how AI companions like Replika and ChatGPT reshape romantic relationships from Colorado to Japan. Explore the trade-offs of digital intimacy, emotional dependency, and why authentic human connections still matter in a modern tech-driven world.
13 August 2026
Budget-friendly getaways your parents will love
Plan perfect vacation getaways for parents seeking restful travel experiences. Top relaxing destinations include serene Cox’s Bazar beaches, tranquil Bandarban hills, historic Kathmandu in Nepal, soothing Chiang Mai in Thailand, and cultural iconic Turkish landmarks.
13 August 2026
Why people keep falling for toxic partners?
Navigate toxic relationship patterns with psychotherapist Abdul Hamid’s guidance on trauma bonding, childhood conditioning, and manipulative dynamics. Recognize how subtle control warps self-worth, and break dysfunctional attachment loops through heightened self-awareness and strong support systems.
13 August 2026
Is the CFA worth it? Bangladeshi candidates weigh in
From improving technical competence to opening doors to new career opportunities, CFA is a worthwhile investment despite the sacrifices it demanded.
13 August 2026
Gemini app surpasses 1 billion monthly active users, Google says
Google’s Gemini app now has more than 1 billion monthly active users, CEO Sundar Pichai announced on Monday, making it the fastest-growing product in the company’s history and the 14th to reach the billion-user milestone.
12 August 2026
Anthropic to watermark Claude-generated text
Anthropic has committed to embedding machine-readable marks in all content generated by its Claude models, the company said on Tuesday, as it became a signatory to the EU AI Act’s Code of Practice on transparency for AI-generated content.
12 August 2026
How the gas crisis is disrupting everyday life
Navigate the severe gas crisis crippling households, eateries, and transport. Low pipeline pressure and damaged terminals force families like Shirine Zaman's to cook at midnight, while CNG drivers face long queues and inflated fares.
11 August 2026