youth

World Youth Skills Day / Bangladesh’s youth should be empowered through skills and apprenticeship

With over 60 percent of its population under the age of 35, the country holds immense promise in the form of a demographic dividend.

Beating brainrot in Dhaka

Brainrot essentially describes the withering of mental faculties from overexposure to low-value digital content.

Opinion / My em dashes are showing – Am I AI?

My em dashes are showing – Am I AI?

Why we should keep our hobbies alive

Sacrificing the joy of hobbies in exchange for productivity should never feel like an emotionally fulfilling trade-off.

Mehedi Marof’s journey to one of America’s top journalism fellowships

“I want to tell stories that matter, stories that serve the public interest, resonate globally, and give voice to the voiceless,” said Mehedi Hasan Marof.

Helping parents navigate misinformation on the internet

Ensuring that our parents can navigate this digital minefield with vigilance is not just a personal responsibility; it is a necessity for a more informed society.

Reader Submission / The significance of BPD Awareness Month

The emotional wounds of BPD are deep enough, but societal misunderstanding drives them even deeper.

We must save the youth from losing their way

Today, Bangladesh stands at the edge of a demographic paradox.

What made Kaaktaal’s journey so special and memorable

Kaaktaal thrived on making songs that had minimal distractions. AiA’s guitar laid the foundation, Nazm’s flute added a transportative calmness, and percussionist Joven carried the rhythm section with grace. 

April 4, 2024
April 4, 2024

A to-do list for when you get to America as a student

There are things that need to be done. And this time, you’re all on your own.

April 3, 2024
April 3, 2024

BTEC Award Ceremony 2024 held at Shanto-Mariam Institute of Creative Technology

Shanto-Mariam Institute offers Pearson's Diploma qualification courses in art and design such as Fashion Design, Graphic Design, 3D Design, and Interior Design.

March 31, 2024
March 31, 2024

Catching a break shouldn’t be this hard

There are times in life when you just need to sit down, take a break, and have a KitKat.

March 31, 2024
March 31, 2024

Experiencing spiritual guilt in Ramadan

It is as if my spirituality is on a deadline every Ramadan.

March 31, 2024
March 31, 2024

Eid shopping remorse over consumerism

In this economy, consumer guilt tends to sour the happy experience that Eid shopping should be.

March 28, 2024
March 28, 2024

How you can get into Dungeons & Dragons

The most popular tabletop-roleplaying game in the world does not, in fact, even require a tabletop

March 22, 2024
March 22, 2024

The lost youth of Chattogram

Youth gangs signify a full-blown crisis of values in society

March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024

Should you consider studying Pharmacy?

With the influx of students exploring the vast world of life sciences, Pharmacy has started to see a stratospheric increase in interested youths.

March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024

The Joy of Finding Supportive Teachers

The pivotal role that teachers play in shaping our lives often goes underappreciated

March 17, 2024
March 17, 2024

Technology for when writing feels tough

A bunch of free places on the internet that allow me to complete assignments or personal projects when the going gets rough.