Ehsanur Raza Ronny

Primary life roles: Confused dad, all round car guy, model car builder and cartoonist. Currently Editor of Shift (automobiles), Bytes (technology) and Next Step (career) for the Daily Star. Previously did four years hard labour in advertising before starting Shift and Next Step in 2013 while also re-branding the previous tech publication as Bytes.

How to smell amazing without suffocating the room

Fragrance should be subtle and intimate, not overpowering. Apply perfume to pulse points, avoid rubbing it in, and be mindful of seasonal changes. Winter’s cooler temperatures make scents last longer, but be cautious of external odours.

3w ago

Thinking of studying abroad? Here’s how school life varies worldwide

Student life looks very different around the world, with each country offering its own approach to education, exams, and extracurriculars. Whether it’s the schooling system or the academic pressures, where you study can shape your future in unique ways.

2m ago

Things that go bump and moo in the night

Horror stories do not come any scarier than a bull gone loose.

7m ago

How you too can nearly, almost, probably become a Jedi Knight

At its core, 'Star Wars' is a classic tale of underdogs taking on a powerful enemy; it's a story of hope and perseverance, of standing up for what's right even when the odds are against you.

1y ago

Where’s the cake?

It’s party time in the animal kingdom. A turtle just happens to be in charge of making a birthday cake. He’s small and he’s slow but he has a plan. He started early because he knew speed wasn’t his strength.

3y ago

6 steps to get people to trust your e-commerce site

You have a site or Facebook page for your business. You have great products. You also have a good amount of people that know about you. But no one is buying. Where lies the mystery? How do you turn those visitors into buyers?

3y ago

A new hope

Not quite as epic as the Stars Wars movie of the same title, but a new hope it is. Everything ends only to have a new beginning in one form or another. This happens to be my very last issue of Toggle, something my team and I brought to this height in a year and couple of months.

3y ago
March 20, 2017
March 20, 2017

Helio S25

Has the Bangladeshi brand Helio finally cracked the premium smartphone formula? We review to find out.

March 17, 2017
March 17, 2017

Zombie apocalypse and how to obtain a driving license in Bangladesh

There are two ways to get a driving license in Bangladesh. One involves roughly seven steps for most people.

March 17, 2017
March 17, 2017

The Bossman #1

Output has slowed down. Could a revamped workstation do the trick?

March 10, 2017
March 10, 2017

4 essentials for staying alive as you work and study

Most of my middle to final years of university involved haphazard study and a killer work schedule. Two jobs and a few tutoring gigs

March 1, 2017
March 1, 2017

Ssangyong Tivoli XLV

The Korean car maker Ssangyong has included a whole lot of options for the money. And they've seemingly hired a proper designer after ages, because the Tivoli XLV looks great. Does it perform on our streets? We find out.

February 20, 2017
February 20, 2017

Walton Primo X4 Pro

We didn't get the box with the device. We do not know what is inside. Could it have contained a magic genie? We don't know. But we do have the device which you as a user will be handling day after day.

February 17, 2017
February 17, 2017

3 greatest career musts as we grow older

If you're in your 30's, you are probably giving as much thought to retirement as you would to the colour combo on the rickshaw you are riding to work. But it is never too early to start thinking about three things in preparation for that day you quit.

February 15, 2017
February 15, 2017

Nissan Silvia S15 by Welly

The last of the sleek, RWD, excellent looking and affordable sport coupes from Nissan. It's a cult favourite, being

February 15, 2017
February 15, 2017

Late ‘90s chic: Toyota Carina

This week we pick the very last Carina generation: the 7th gen made from 1996 to 2001.

February 8, 2017
February 8, 2017

Ford Ranger XLT

All pickup trucks in Bangladesh are work trucks. Few people look beyond the load carrying capacity and see the pointlessly cool allure of a pickup truck. The Ranger isn't your typical work truck. Padded interiors, plenty of buttons to answer all your comfort needs and a stylised look fit for posing with the sun behind your back. It's that kind of truck: for work and for plenty of play.