Understanding psychological reactance
19 January 2026, 17:50 PM
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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
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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
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Our obsession with institutional pride
One of our classmates got into the Department of Mechatronics Engineering at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET), a very well-deserved achievement given his passion for robotics. But whereas we expected him to post photos in front of blueprints of robotic models, we instead received Instagram stories from him in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Dhaka.
13 December 2022, 18:00 PM
IUB hosts prize giving ceremony of Gaming Fest 2022
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) hosted the prize giving ceremony of “IUB Gaming Fest 2022” on November 30. The event was organized by IUB Esports Club and supported by the Department of CSE, with Bangladesh Youth Development & Electronic Sports Association (BYDESA) as the associate partner.
13 December 2022, 18:00 PM
‘Today my father finally gets an answer for what a girl child can do’
On Thursday, October 27, Maria Mumu, the founding president of Moshal Mental Health gave her first TedTalk at North South University.
7 November 2022, 18:00 PM
Faez’s dreams for a better Barishal
Barishal Youth Society (BYS) is one of the largest youth-led organisations in Bangladesh’s northern and southern regions. Founded by Faez Belal in 2014,
24 October 2022, 18:00 PM
DPS STS School Dhaka returns with TEDx
On October 15, DPS STS School Dhaka hosted the second iteration of their TEDx event, on the premises of the school’s senior campus in Dhaka. Speakers from a diverse range of sectors were in attendance to speak to the audience—who were then given the chance to interact with them and ask questions during a half-hour panel discussion session.
24 October 2022, 18:00 PM
Shikho: Transforming lives, one student at a time
Tanjir Arafat Turjo, 17, hops on a bus every morning, at 6:30am from his home in Banastree, Rampura, and travels over an hour to BAF Shaheen College Kurmitola,
17 October 2022, 18:00 PM
Automating marketing using artificial intelligence
Digital marketing has been more important in the success of small and medium-sized enterprises in recent years. With markets changing to a virtual medium and a rising number of individuals purchasing online, companies must establish a strong digital presence.
10 October 2022, 18:00 PM
Towards an inclusive future: One step at a time
The Diana Award is a prestigious accolade, supported by Princess Diana’s sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. It is given out to nominees aged 9–25, who are carrying out humanitarian activities for at least a year.
10 October 2022, 18:00 PM
Raysa Khan Tareque: The Bangladeshi woman developing next-gen DNA technology
Raysa Khan Tareque is a Bangladeshi scientist who aspires to develop the next generation of DNA technology. As a Bangladeshi woman and a scientist, she has become a role model for the female population daring to chase after their dreams in STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
3 October 2022, 18:00 PM
CCDB Climate Technology Park: A hope for a better future
The issue of climate change is nothing new for us. And what about the implications? We see them on the news all the time. Bush fires, flash floods, heat spikes, and all that. Time after time, we continue to see the prolonged human-induced climate change.
3 October 2022, 18:00 PM
‘Shushasther Odhikar Shobar- Better health right for all’
With the mission of ensuring and innovating access to public health across Bangladesh, Footsteps launched the health programme “Shushasther Odhikar Shobar- Better health right for all” back in 2020.
3 October 2022, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh’s success at IEO 2022
International Economics Olympiad (IEO) is an annual competition for high school students that intends to stimulate their interest in the field of economics, business, and finance through a creative problem-solving approach. This year, more than 200 students from 43 teams participated in the prestigious event.
19 September 2022, 18:00 PM
Fighting for women: Amimul Ehsan Khan’s journey as a young changemaker
The Diana Award is a prestigious accolade, supported by Princess Diana’s sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. It is given out to nominees aged between 9 and 25, who are carrying out humanitarian activities for at least a year.
19 September 2022, 18:00 PM
Bangladeshi teen captures silver and bronze at World Powerlifting Championship
Raiyan Rahman, a Bangladeshi teen has been honoured at the “World Powerlifting Championship 2022”, placing fourth. The event took place this August in Istanbul.
19 September 2022, 18:00 PM
A conversation with Professor Debattama Sen
I got the ball rolling by asking one of the most basic questions: What does an average day at work look like for her?
12 September 2022, 18:00 PM
Farhsa: Reimagining fashion in Bangladesh
19-year-old Masud Ashraf Taha dreamt of starting a sustainable, high-end international fashion brand that caters to Bangladeshis who are looking to buy affordable couture statement pieces from the comfort of their homes. With this dream in mind, Masud founded Farhsa in 2020, hoping to make it a home-grown fashion house based in Bangladesh.
5 September 2022, 18:00 PM
Team Bangladesh shines at IMDO 2022
The International Medicine and Disease Olympiad (IMDO) is a global medical and disease knowledge/problem solving competition for high school students. The IMDO recognises the best high school problem solvers, who are interested in medicine, in order to boost their fascination towards the field.
5 September 2022, 18:00 PM
Musical twins spread the gospel of Bengali music
Purba Audhora and Urbi Modhura, two teenage musicians from London, showcased their love and respect for Rabindranath Tagore in the presentation of “Poshchimer Robi”, last Friday at Chhayanaut.
5 September 2022, 18:00 PM
Kashful Foundation’s efforts to enact SDGs in Bangladesh
Rafid Ariyan, a student of North South University founded Kashful Foundation back in 2017 with a small dream of contributing to the skills development of children. The initial idea behind Kashful Foundation was to arrange fun and engaging events, alongside materials that would aid children in developing their intellect, skills, and mental health.
15 August 2022, 18:00 PM
Vibrant hues and timely demands
“We have our own mother tongue, our own music, and a culture we dearly cherish. Why should we call ourselves by anything other than our own identity?” asked Henri Clara Tripura who came in the early hours of the morning wearing her traditional Tripuri dress to celebrate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2022.
15 August 2022, 18:00 PM