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.

We didn’t mean to stop reading

There was a time, maybe not that long ago, when the only thing you needed for a perfect evening was a book

3d ago

Redmi Note 14 4G: Big battery, bright display, and bang for your buck

Let’s be real—buying a phone under BDT 25,000 these days feels like trying to get decent biryani for under 100 bucks. Expectations are high, budgets are tight, and compromises are inevitable. Enter the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 4G, a phone that doesn’t promise the world—but gives you a pretty good piece of it anyway.

5d ago

Asus Vivobook S 15: The future is snapping into place

With the Asus Vivobook S 15 in hand—one of the first Copilot+ PCs powered by this much-hyped chip—it’s time to see if the revolution lives up to the anticipation. This processor promises high-octane performance with battery life that borders on sorcery. But is it the MacBook Air-killer Windows users have been waiting for? Let’s find out.

2m ago

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.

4m 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.

5m ago

Things that go bump and moo in the night

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

10m 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
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.

February 3, 2017
February 3, 2017

Chew on this: Benefits of multiple, short food breaks

I have a small yet highly productive team. The amount of tasks they manage would normally require at least twice the people. Which partly explains their frequent suggestions to the rest to head to the canteen for a short break. But does it really help?

February 1, 2017
February 1, 2017

Actually, the 90’s was the greatest decade for cars

My love for cars is probably genetic. My father has a thing for simple old American cars with loads of torque: 70's cars basically. Part of his experience involved a 66 Ford Falcon that never ever stuttered or broke down while his later series of Mazdas, Datsuns and Toyotas often did. He would likely agree that the 70's was great for motoring. Except, it wasn't.

January 23, 2017
January 23, 2017

Infinix Note 3

Hong Kong based Infinix launches new 6-inch Note3 phablet in Bangladeh market. Here's our extended review.

January 9, 2017
January 9, 2017

Samsung J7 Prime

Samsung J7 Prime reviewed. Design, processing and camera. Find out where it wins and where it falls short.

December 28, 2016
December 28, 2016

2016 Ford EcoSport Black Edition

Take a regular Ford EcoSport Titanium, throw some black paint on the chrome bits and you have the Black Edition. Unlike Mercedes, there's no performance bump from all the blackness, but otherwise it's quite a good car. Take a look.

December 6, 2016
December 6, 2016

Job hopping with Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan knew if he stuck to his daily routine of pillaging, looting and massacring the opposing villages, he would eventually conquer the world. He didn’t dabble in job hopping. But this is now and young people early in their careers tend to jump within two to four years. Here are 4 top reasons why.

November 28, 2016
November 28, 2016

What the heck is UBER?

Plenty of confusion with what is Uber. Is it anyone’s car that is lying around? Is it a taxi? Is it a plane? The confusion stems from Uber itself for pretending to be like Johnny Depp: reclusive and quiet. Except Depp can handle the grief. Can Uber?