At the registration desk of a private hospital in Dhaka, an employee loudly asked for personal information.

Amidst the finals season chaos, many decide to take a break from all sorts of social media platforms.

Over the past few years, Mahiya Mahi was the talk of the town more due to her personal and political grounds rather than her involvement in the film industry. From divorce, remarriage, joining politics, and parenting, to contesting parliamentary elections and finally returning to square one – the actress has been through a lot.

The German established himself as a Liverpool legend by winning the team's first Premier League title for 30 years in 2020.

Behind every photo, every video, and every post lies a curated process which is always aimed at portraying an “ideal” version of oneself to the world.

However, this is not to say that social media does not have its merits.

Amidst the sea of likes, comments and fleeting interaction, there lies the possibility of finding people who have the potential to be crucial parts of your life.

Living in this digital era, we are compelled to ask — does the number of friends really mean more than the quality of a friendship?

Understanding the unwritten standards of social media etiquette has become an essential need in the ever-connected world that is the internet, where virtual interactions have become a fundamental part of our everyday lives.

Ever heard the words Walkman, Gameboy, Discman, Watchman, Camcorder? If the answer is no, you are probably 24 and born in the era of laptops and smartphones. In which case, gather around kids, for I am about to spin a yarn on how it feels for fossils like me to live in a world where everything is at your fingertips and have everything you need in one handy convenient place.

Gone are the days of LOL and LMAO; IJBOL’s now in town. These funky abbreviations have Millennials, Gen X-ers and Boomers scrambling their heads in utter confusion, wondering “What exactly is up with Gen Z?”

People are getting more and more addicted to social media, and most are unaware of their own dependency.

Breaking free from the cycle of excessive consumption requires awareness.

Dozens of US states are suing Meta Platforms and its Instagram unit, accusing them of fuelling a youth mental health crisis by making their social media platforms addictive

We are too hooked on social media and limiting our usage is the biggest struggle ever. While many find it impossible to go full-on cold turkey, there are ways we can detox from social media without quitting.

Platonic friendships have started to take centre stage in the fabric of people's lives after being confined to the periphery of interpersonal ties in the past. While sexual relationships have long caught poets' and minstrels' attention, the more subtle attraction of platonic relationships is currently enjoying the spotlight of social scrutiny. This change has caused many of us to give serious thought to the complex and profound nature of friendship itself.

Instagram’s much-hyped microblogging app, Threads has been officially launched, and it looks a lot like Elon Musk’s Twitter. According to AP News, Meta Platform’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that around 10 million people have registered for Threads in the first seven hours of its launch. So, does it have a real chance to overtake Twitter?

Prarthana Fardin Dighi had to face a lot of criticism for her weight. She was constantly bullied on social media, where many claimed she wasn't fit enough to be an actress. 

“The real victims in this tragedy are the ones who didn’t get any friend requests despite the glitch and me,” said Mark. 

When certain types of books are consistently marketed and sold more than others, it can result in a lack of diversity in the types of stories and perspectives that are being shared