The heavy burden of our skin colour bias
Combat deep-seated colourism in Bangladesh by challenging superficial beauty standards across families and institutions like Dhaka University. Prioritizing character over skin tone empowers individuals, fostering genuine social progress and healing hidden psychological wounds.
22 June 2026, 16:42 PM
Learning to love my father through his WhatsApp texts
Reflecting on this Father’s Day, I realise that we spend so much time waiting for our fathers to speak our language that we fail to learn theirs.
21 June 2026, 15:31 PM
Can a social media ban for children work in Bangladesh?
Banning social media for children in Bangladesh requires robust digital safety alternatives instead of sudden age restrictions.
17 June 2026, 09:29 AM
How Bangladesh’s football jersey made FIFA history
Celebrate the historic inclusion of the Bangladesh national football jersey in Zurich’s FIFA Museum. Designed by Tasmit Afiyat Arny, this vibrant kit weaves Jamdani patterns, heritage art, and national pride into global sports history.
13 June 2026, 19:28 PM
Your favourite snacks may be loaded with hidden salt
Control dietary sodium with insights from Dr Chowdhury Tasneem Hasin of Continental Hospital. Reducing hidden salt in processed snacks prevents hypertension and silent kidney damage, protecting the heart health of young adults across Bangladesh.
11 June 2026, 10:56 AM
Why students feel the need to opt for side hustles
As the job market becomes more competitive, the pressure to have a resume that features more than just a CGPA has become paramount.
11 June 2026, 10:00 AM
Will Ramisa get justice in Bangladesh’s broken rape trial system?
Bangladesh's justice system failure denies rape survivors justice due to massive judicial backlog and heavily politicised prosecution.
21 May 2026, 11:30 AM
The home cooling blueprint
As the record-breaking heatwaves of 2026 collide with the festive preparations for Eid-ul-Adha, the air conditioner has evolved from a seasonal luxury into an urban necessity.
21 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Cooling through the ages
Air conditioning is more than a machine. In fact, it is humanity’s long chase after a cooler room. From breezes and water tricks to compressors and smart controls, every era left its own way of beating the heat.
21 May 2026, 00:00 AM
The tap that redefines tradition
As the moon heralds Eid-ul-Adha 2026, the bustling streets and cattle markets of Bangladesh tell a story far different from the cash-heavy traditions of the past.
20 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Modern banking simplifying your zakat
Zakat is far more than a simple act of voluntary charity; it is a fundamental pillar of Islam and a mandatory spiritual obligation for every eligible Muslim.
20 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Remittance inflows fuel digital savings
Remittance inflow has reached a historic peak of 3.75 billion dollars this March as expatriates utilise legal channels to send money to their loved ones for the upcoming Eid.
20 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Even during a measles outbreak, a man’s pointing finger finds a woman
A mother who has lost her child to a preventable disease like measles carries an unimaginable grief. To have that grief met with the accusation that her child died because she was worried about her “fitness” is an act of cruelty that no apology can fix.
16 May 2026, 17:02 PM
The heavy toll of long commutes on students
Beyond the classroom, the commute acts as a silent thief of the social and extracurricular opportunities that define university life.
14 May 2026, 10:00 AM
BYD setting the pace for the EV revolution
As rising fuel costs and environmental concerns the country which traditionally relied on internal combustion engines, is weaving dreams into a greener future with its young, tech-savvy population.
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Mercedes-Benz crafting a new era of high-end electric travel
While the global automotive industry shifts gears, the Bangladeshi luxury market is carving its own path toward electrification.
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Beyond the fuel pump
For many residents in Dhaka, the morning commute has become an exercise in economic endurance.
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Growth amid market pressures Meghna Fresh LPG Ltd
Meghna Fresh LPG Ltd, a key concern of the Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), stands at the forefront of Bangladesh’s energy transition.
30 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Crisis in a Cylinder
Gas cylinder prices have surged recently, hitting Tk 1,940 for a 12 kg LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) cylinder by mid-April 2026.
30 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Hope and Hardship Mark Hajj Departure
The Hajj pilgrimage is one of the most significant spiritual milestones for a Muslim.
29 April 2026, 00:00 AM