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Bangladeshi youths make a mark
14 February 2023, 18:00 PM

The rise of Chorki

As the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world to adapt to the ‘new normal’, the entertainment industry experienced a breath of fresh air when Chorki, one of the most promising over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms of recent times, began its journey on July 12, 2021.
14 February 2023, 18:00 PM

How entertainment revolutionised brand marketing

“Deshi Nagad ey Beshi Labh” or “Payment diben bKashe”
14 February 2023, 18:00 PM

The future of music copyright

In recent times, Baul Shah Abdul Karim’s family received royalties from the Copyright Office after his songs were digitally archived. Similarly, Ayub Bachchu’s family also received royalties for his songs when they were brought under the digital protection act.
14 February 2023, 18:00 PM

Could the internet help evolve our entertainment industry?

Radio, theatre, television, film and OTT are now considered to be the five-primary mediums of audiovisual entertainment.
14 February 2023, 18:00 PM

The job market for fresh university graduates

The job market in any field has always been competitive.
12 February 2023, 18:00 PM

How stockpiling affects the middle class

Building a society ‘free from exploitation’ was one of the primary goals of the Constitution we founded in 1972.
12 February 2023, 18:00 PM

Child sexual abuse: When home is also not a safe place

Sexual abuse can be the most traumatising experience a child has to go through. The memory of how helpless they felt, to be too young to raise their voices haunts them for the rest of their lives;
12 February 2023, 18:00 PM

Children’s mental well-being: A practice in empathy and care

The relationship between children’s mental health and their overall quality of life is heavily interconnected as it influences their academic performance, interpersonal relationships, and even physical health.
12 February 2023, 18:00 PM

Caring for the terminally ill: Palliative and hospice care

Palliative and hospice care were introduced in the western medical field decades ago. In Bangladesh, the concept is new, and lacks proper research and resources.
12 February 2023, 18:00 PM

Seeking treatment: Choosing between foreign and local healthcare facilities

Every year, thousands of Bangladeshi patients travel abroad in search of better medical treatment despite the availability of similar services within the country.
12 February 2023, 18:00 PM

Innovation in education

Education is an ever-evolving pursuit. Both in terms of delivery and reception, the content and the mode of learning must continue to be re-imagined in order to fit the needs of the students.
12 February 2023, 18:00 PM

Young entrepreneurs in agriculture: The new driving force

Agriculture accounts for approximately 13.6 per cent of Bangladesh’s GDP and employs more than 40.6 per cent of the labour force. As technology advances, so do agricultural applications, ushering in a new era of industrial upheaval.
12 February 2023, 18:00 PM

Exotic fruits and vegetables in our diet

In recent years, the availability of exotic fruits and vegetables from local farms in Bangladesh has been on the rise.
12 February 2023, 18:00 PM

Editor’s note

The previous years have seen the Bangladeshi middle-class plunge into unforeseen difficulties. The fallout of a global pandemic, coupled with a raging war in Europe has created an economic slowdown that affects the life of an average Bangladeshi in more ways than one.
12 February 2023, 18:00 PM

Middle class driving our tourism

Travel is all about broadening your perspective. It allows you to encounter different ideas, viewpoints, cultures, scenery, and even cuisines.
12 February 2023, 18:00 PM

Inflation and its effect on the livelihood of middle-class families

The middle class in Bangladesh is facing an unprecedented cost of living crisis that is making it increasingly difficult to survive.
12 February 2023, 18:00 PM

Women on the move: Making travelling easier

While the desire to explore new places may be the same for all, is travelling throughout the country the same for everyone?
12 February 2023, 18:00 PM

Smart financial decisions to take during tough times

The year has brought about new global changes that our country must now face, which will in turn impact our personal and financial management.
12 February 2023, 18:00 PM

How to avoid a debt trap in 2023

The debt trap is a serious issue and has a lot of relevance to our current financial situation. Even after three or so tumultuous years, both in terms of COVID-19 and an economic slowdown, we feel it is not over yet.
12 February 2023, 18:00 PM