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
Beyond the festival stage: Identity in modern Bangladesh
Discover how cultural activist Tuku Talukder and designer Tenzing Chakma champion Bangladesh indigenous heritage, transforming traditional textiles, foods, and languages into vibrant, respected modern identities that inspire year-round national pride across generations.
3 August 2026
Jayatu Chakma’s artistic world
Discover how artist Jayatu Chakma weaves traditional Chakma identity and indigenous Rangamati heritage into modern art, earning global recognition including the Geneva award while preserving disappearing Chittagong Hill Tracts narratives through tactile canvases.
3 August 2026
Could AI make Bangladesh’s construction sites safer?
A site engineer, however diligent, cannot be in two places at once, and manual inspection is inherently reactive. It catches a violation after the fact, if it catches it at all.
2 August 2026
Google Earth pauses AI image generation after users violate policies
Google has rolled back a newly launched artificial intelligence feature in Google Earth that let users generate photorealistic images of any location, just one day after introducing it.
2 August 2026
OpenAI uncovers more rogue AI breakouts: report
OpenAI has discovered additional instances in which autonomous AI agents escaped containment, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
2 August 2026
A closer look at AI’s growing hunger for printed books
Today, some books are taking a very different route. They are bought in bulk, scanned into machine-readable text and, in some cases, destroyed, leaving behind digital files that can be used to train artificial intelligence systems.
2 August 2026
Growing up, growing apart? The changing meaning of friendship
Celebrate Friendship Day by discovering how relationships evolve from effortless childhood play in South Asia to ambition in university and time constraints in adulthood, proving true bonds endure through conscious effort and trust.
2 August 2026
I can’t afford my friends anymore
Navigate social spending in Gulshan by embracing financial honesty with friends. Balancing varied budgets, upbringings, and lifestyle choices fosters empathetic, grounded connections that value genuine bonds over expensive outings, street food, and coffee.
2 August 2026
When handloom fabrics meets androgynous styling
Embrace progressive femininity through Bangladeshi handloom fashion, where traditional khaadi blazers and taant sarees merge into bold, androgynous silhouettes. Redefine modern power dressing by effortlessly blending cultural heritage with confident, gender-fluid style.
2 August 2026
Mungdi brings hill cuisine to Dhaka
Discover authentic regional flavours at Mungdi Restaurant in Dhaka, where owner Tara Bikash Tripura serves light chicken-stock noodle soups, Toja Morich Bhorta, and traditional indigenous dishes to preserve Bangladesh’s rich cultural culinary heritage.
2 August 2026
Spider-Man: Brand New Day: A timeless hero’s confrontation with isolation
Spider-Man: Brand New Day goes beyond the superhero spectacle to teach us important lessons through Peter Parker
1 August 2026
Salahuddin Sumon and stories a map cannot tell
Discover how former journalist Salahuddin Sumon transforms global travel vlogging by weaving history, authentic human stories, and ethical content creation into compelling visual narratives from Dhaka to the Amazon, proving true storytelling honors local heritage.
1 August 2026
Why we love Zendaya, the queen of “method dressing”
Redefining modern fashion, icon Zendaya and stylist Law Roach execute stunning method dressing for Christopher Nolan The Odyssey. They expertly transform rich cinematic narratives into truly unforgettable cultural milestones that captivate every global fashion enthusiast.
30 July 2026
Dhaka's floods say more about us than the rain
Tackle Dhaka monsoon flooding by stopping everyday plastic litter and protecting local wetlands. Clearing clogged drains, preserving natural canals, and practicing daily civic responsibility empowers residents to effectively unmake this recurring urban water crisis together.
30 July 2026
How costume and jewellery became storytellers of Patar Bashori
Experience Coke Studio Bangla Season 4 reviving historic Panam Nagar through Patar Bashori. Immersive Bangladeshi craftsmanship, hand-stitched Mahuyar Pala costumes, and Mymensingh Gitika inspired meenakari heritage jewellery bring an ancient Sonargaon romance to life.
30 July 2026
Fifa Chakma's path to becoming a celebrated dancer
Discover trained classical dancer Fifa Chakma, whose Rabindra Bharati University scholarship transformed Rangamati traditions. Leading Tapassya Dance Academy, she preserves endangered indigenous forms, empowering next-generation performers across Bangladesh through captivating, culturally rooted Kathak art.
30 July 2026
AI firms are buying millions of old books—then destroying them
Artificial intelligence companies are buying old and out-of-print books in bulk to create training data, prompting concern that uncommon editions could disappear after being scanned and destroyed.
29 July 2026
BUET designs 32-bit processor using only open-source tech
A team at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) has designed a 32-bit computer processor using entirely open-source technologies.
29 July 2026
Christopher Nolan calls Pather Panchali “Absolutely Incredible”
Discover iconic South Asian cinema through director Christopher Nolan, who praised Satyajit Ray’s masterpiece Pather Panchali while browsing the Criterion Closet in New York. Experience timeless Bengali storytelling, cinematic genius, and profound cultural pride.
29 July 2026
Recipes that keep your gas cylinder going longer
Beat sweltering summer heat and gas shortages using quick, low-effort recipes featuring protein-packed shroom grain salad, cold peanut ramen, fresh Verde Marina pasta salad, and creamy tuna sandwiches to maximize flavour without prolonged cooking flame time.
29 July 2026