Understanding psychological reactance
19 January 2026, 17:50 PM
Star Youth
Why the disappearance of digital third spaces matters
19 January 2026, 17:38 PM
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Youth Anxieties / The distressing psychology of screen time
1 January 2026, 05:46 AM
Off Campus
Loving films in the age of social media: An intro to Letterboxd
24 December 2025, 06:36 AM
Star Youth
The troubling ethos behind anti-AI rhetoric
23 December 2025, 06:15 AM
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Everyone’s earning from Facebook: Here's how you can get started too
27 November 2025, 11:52 AM
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Substack’s moment in time: The cultural and the personal
20 November 2025, 11:53 AM
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The highs, lows, and how-tos of a long-distance relationship
19 November 2025, 10:55 AM
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Youth Anxieties / The overwhelming reality of entering the workforce as a fresh graduate
19 November 2025, 10:55 AM
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Nurturing a love for astronomy
11 November 2025, 19:40 PM
Star Youth
A guide to giving good gifts
How to choose the perfect gift.
29 September 2025, 07:02 AM
Menstrual pain management and the lack of targeted therapy in Bangladesh
The management of menstrual pain in Bangladesh is hindered by a lack of targeted therapy and knowledge. The prevalent use of a one-size-fits-all approach fails to address the diverse and individual experiences of those who menstruate.
23 September 2025, 10:50 AM
The illusion of parasocial relationships
It is a strange thing to feel as though you know everything about someone who has never met you, stranger still when millions of people feel the same way. The phenomenon I am referring to is “parasocial relationship”, a neat psychological phrase for the one-sided bonds people form with public fi
23 September 2025, 09:21 AM
Navigating the rapidly-changing job market
Why our youth is struggling in the current job market. A part of Star Youth's special Youth Anxieties series.
23 September 2025, 09:07 AM
Learning to navigate personal finances early in life
Learning money skills early in life.
23 September 2025, 07:30 AM
The meaning and importance of ikigai for young adults
Finding ikigai in the chaos of growing up.
4 September 2025, 12:14 PM
What are we losing sight of when we confide in AI?
Can AI replace real human connection?
4 September 2025, 12:05 PM
Godzilla’s final bow: Saying goodbye to Nissan’s R35 GT-R
The GT-R stood its ground as an old-school, loud, and proud driving machine.
28 August 2025, 11:43 AM
Constant comparison and how it cripples creativity and academic attainment
Parents and relatives often compare children to motivate them, as it was how things were done in their times, adhering to the collectivist nature of conforming to social norms.
11 August 2025, 20:21 PM
In our algorithm-centric lives, we must extend our empathy
Sometimes we simply must observe and keep up, even if it's uncomfortable.
9 August 2025, 10:02 AM
My parents are aging and it scares me
A reflection on growing up and witnessing parents age.
8 August 2025, 04:00 AM
The pitfalls of wanting to stay productive during semester breaks
During semester breaks, there isn't any coursework to worry about, but for many, that empty space quickly becomes a breeding ground for anxiety.
7 August 2025, 19:03 PM
AK Ratul’s legacy will live on
Rest in power, AK Ratul. You will not be forgotten.
7 August 2025, 10:10 AM
Does the new Superman movie signal a cultural shift?
Superman stories have always referenced and challenged real-life geopolitics since the character's inception.
26 July 2025, 09:59 AM
Boys don’t cry but here’s why they should
Masculinity needs to be redefined across cultures.
26 July 2025, 09:59 AM
What official recognition means for the esports scene in Bangladesh
Bangladesh now has a real shot at building an esports culture from the ground up.
26 July 2025, 09:51 AM
My father as a person
When I observe my father as a person who is a husband to my mother, I have to see him from a different light.
12 July 2025, 04:00 AM
The growing chasm of BookTok
Are the glory days of BookTok coming to an end?
12 July 2025, 04:00 AM
When a child is their parents’ second chance
Do your parents see you as individuals with your own choices, or do they see you as extensions of themselves?
12 July 2025, 04:00 AM
Beating brainrot in Dhaka
Brainrot essentially describes the withering of mental faculties from overexposure to low-value digital content.
11 July 2025, 13:02 PM