AI firms are buying millions of old books—then destroying them
29 July 2026, 23:39 PM
Tech & Startup
BUET designs 32-bit processor using only open-source tech
29 July 2026, 19:25 PM
Tech & Startup
Recipes that keep your gas cylinder going longer
29 July 2026, 17:03 PM
Food & Recipes
Topkhana Road: What’s in a name?
27 July 2026, 20:19 PM
My Dhaka
Christopher Nolan calls Pather Panchali “Absolutely Incredible”
29 July 2026, 17:09 PM
Life & Living
Do you speak the language of love?
26 July 2026, 20:55 PM
Relationships & Family
For Your Information / Understanding the 15th Amendment case
29 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Law & Our Rights
Law Review / An assessment of the new wetland law of Bangladesh
29 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Law & Our Rights
Law Vision / Legal future of Bangladesh after the UNECE Water Treaty accession
29 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Law & Our Rights
Essay / The writing’s boring, so he’s a third-class writer
25 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Essay
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, 23:39 PM
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, 19:25 PM
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, 17:09 PM
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, 17:03 PM
Why the digital economy matters for developing countries
As the traditional drivers of global economic growth gradually weaken, the digital economy has emerged as a key new engine driving global recovery.
28 July 2026, 13:04 PM
Topkhana Road: What’s in a name?
Travelling back to the British colonial era, Topkhana, Paltan, and the overall area was the cantonment of the East India Company. In fact, these were collectively called Guard Bazar.
27 July 2026, 20:19 PM
Where mask-making and ceramic art come to life
Master traditional craft at the paper mask and ceramic workshop in Safiuddin Shilpalay, Dhaka. Led by artist Asraful Kabir Kanak, participants embrace patience, physical creativity, and heritage to build unique, hands-on sculptural art.
27 July 2026, 17:01 PM
Bangladeshi students win big at World Invention Creativity Olympics 2026
Teams of Bangladeshi students won two gold medals and two silver medals at the World Invention Creativity Olympics (WICO) 2026 held in Seoul, South Korea.
27 July 2026, 13:47 PM
Meet the musical duo behind Mosey & Co.
Discover how Bangladeshi duo Mosey & Co., formed by Sanjida Mahmud Nandita and Shubhendu Das Shubho, transforms soulful melancholy into soothing music therapy, offering listeners organic acoustic melodies, emotional healing, and serene original songs.
26 July 2026, 21:07 PM
Do you speak the language of love?
Decode your relationship using the 5 Love Languages—words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch. Master these unique emotional cues to build deeper intimacy, trust, and lasting romantic happiness.
26 July 2026, 20:55 PM
The flavours of a rainy afternoon
Transform rainy afternoons with comforting treats like spicy roasted corn, crispy egg pakoras, golden prawn cutlets, and aromatic masala tea. These easy monsoon recipes bring warmth, rich flavour, and joy to your cozy tea breaks.
26 July 2026, 20:51 PM
Tech giants urge lawmakers not to restrict open-source AI
Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta urge US lawmakers against restricting open-source AI, citing benefits to competition, security, and cost control.
26 July 2026, 18:06 PM
Should Bangladesh follow France and keep children off social media?
Shield vulnerable children by evaluating how unrestrained social media affects youth across Bangladesh, aligning with global restrictions in France. Tackling cyberbullying, mental health, and screen addiction demands active parental guidance to ensure safe digital spaces.
23 July 2026, 16:36 PM
Influencers want content even when you just want dinner
Navigate the rampant chaos of modern food culture in the Tristate Area, where untrustworthy digital content creators disrupt public privacy. Prioritizing personal discretion and critical evaluation protects consumers from deceptive online endorsements and misguided product recommendations.
23 July 2026, 16:29 PM
Falling in love again with the same person
Transform long-term relationships through intentional personal growth, active curiosity, and changing love languages. Embracing life transitions helps partners rebuild deep emotional connections, navigate everyday stress together, and sustain healthy, lifelong romantic bonds over time.
23 July 2026, 16:24 PM
Behind Ghonoghota 2: The people who made Dhaka dance
Celebrate monsoon elegance at University of Dhaka with Ghonoghota 2, where Arthy Ahmed Dance Academy brought together hundreds of multi-generational performers, highlighting natural beauty, authentic Bengali culture, and community passion through expressive, joyful dance.
23 July 2026, 16:18 PM
The Odyssey premiere turned Zendaya's earrings into global headlines
Sparking intense global controversy, Zendaya wore historic Iranian Ziwiye Hoard gold medallions at Christopher Nolan's London premiere for The Odyssey, igniting fierce ethical and cultural debates over red carpet fashion, museum repatriation, and heritage preservation.
22 July 2026, 13:49 PM
OpenAI says its AI models hacked a startup "on its own"
OpenAI said it was testing the capabilities of some of its most advanced models in a controlled environment but that the agent managed to escape containment, reach the internet and break into Hugging Face to try to satisfy its testing goal.
22 July 2026, 10:11 AM
The handbags you will keep reaching for every season
Elevate your Bangladeshi capsule wardrobe by selecting investment accessories. Complement a traditional Jamdani saree with bold red handbags, elegant envelope clutches, or quirky miniature bags to instantly transform personal style into a lasting fashion statement.
20 July 2026, 21:28 PM
Guilty for loving monsoon? You’re not the only one
Embrace the comforting Bangladeshi monsoon by balancing the romantic nostalgia of rainy days in Dhaka with genuine empathy for flood victims, realizing that nature's beautiful poetry and harsh seasonal disasters coexist within this vibrant delta landscape.
20 July 2026, 21:21 PM