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.

Paved paradise and put up a footpath: Why air purifiers alone won’t save Dhaka’s lungs

Recently, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has announced a plan to install air purifiers in 50 spots around the city.

6h ago

Why saving money from an early age could be the best gift you give your child (or yourself)

Ever caught yourself saying, “If only I had started saving earlier…”?

22h ago

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

1w 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.

1w 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
January 17, 2020
January 17, 2020

Editor's Note

“AI is likely to be the best or worst thing to happen to humanity.“

January 17, 2020
January 17, 2020

How to survive Thailand by road

A tuktuk is as Thai as overtaking oil rich countries is American. It is loud, erratic and the open air construction will scare most people except Bangladeshis.

January 3, 2020
January 3, 2020

Editor's Note

The nicest people I’ve met on the roads are the ones who drive something old, beaten but obviously loved.

December 27, 2019
December 27, 2019

Editor's Note

Those were tough times before the 2000s when phones were dialed, car windows were cranked and photography required planning because it was always expensive.

December 20, 2019
December 20, 2019

Editor's Note

I have a confession. Like many other woke people, I love to think of the idea of being fit (or that of being woke).

December 13, 2019
December 13, 2019

Editor's Note

Being familiar is a sure fire way to a slow agonising death. Doing the same Uber shuffle, eating the same cup of watery, sugary Nescafe and scrolling through the endless Facebook feed of ‘look what I just bought’. You can’t grow if you’re not a little uncomfortable.

November 29, 2019
November 29, 2019

How to survive the end

What kind of an end are we talking about here?

November 6, 2019
November 6, 2019

The perfect FB/SA Mazda RX7

Design wise it’s a stunner considering it comes from the era of the early 80s when everyone either went for excess flash or absolute boredom of squares. The beautiful shape has aged well and is captured perfectly by AutoArt.

November 1, 2019
November 1, 2019

How to become rich writing How-To articles

Just day before yesterday, the capitalised “How” was asked by my amazed and astounded wife. Turns out I had accidentally locked her inside as I went out to deal with a mess my 1.5-year-old daughter made trying to feed the dog.

October 30, 2019
October 30, 2019

Made in Bangladesh Mustang

Quite a big deal when we find out yet another popular diecast model made in Bangladesh. French company Solido—famous for budget models—has crafted this beautiful ’67 GT500 on Bangladeshi soil, which then gets flown back to their land and comes back to Bangladesh after paying hefty taxes. That’s how we end up having it in our hands.