youth

Where are our public spaces?

A lack of safe public spaces in Dhaka has aggravated a lot of issues, especially among the youth.
16 June 2022, 00:00 AM

What if Facebook commenters became your therapist?

Sadman has called a meeting with his top Facebook commenters to deal with his latest mental health crisis. Here's how it went.
16 June 2022, 00:00 AM

The issues with performative activism

Performative activism is the act of speaking up for a cause for the sake of garnering attention or presenting a positive public image, instead of doing so out of genuine care.
16 June 2022, 00:00 AM

The unnecessary glorification of the tortured artist

At the end of the day, art that spreads joy is not lesser than the one sharing their hardships.
16 June 2022, 00:00 AM

How children can learn empathy from parents and teachers

Empathy is a complex socio-emotional skill to develop.
13 June 2022, 08:06 AM

Could Ms. Marvel create a positive shift in Muslim representation?

Ms. Marvel seems to be shedding some age-old Hollywood stereotypes.
11 June 2022, 13:14 PM

How are students dealing with rising prices in Dhaka city?

Being a student with limited finances is quite the challenge with the recent price hike.
9 June 2022, 00:00 AM

What do students want from their school?

The youth share their thoughts on what they want in schools.
5 June 2022, 14:19 PM

Eurocentric Standards drilled into a Brown Child’s Head

Throughout my not so long life, I’ve always wanted to be called beautiful.
2 June 2022, 02:06 AM

Our schools need better facilities, now

Access to proper facilities has always been a problem in schools. It needs to change.
2 June 2022, 01:09 AM

5 types of people in chemistry labs

An interesting cast of people making the most out of their time.
29 May 2022, 13:15 PM

Footsteps co-founders make the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2022 list

Rafayat and Taqi have been included in the Social Impact category.
26 May 2022, 06:05 AM

An alter ego might just be what you need

An alter ego is a powerful tool when wielded properly, and can work wonders during anxiety inducing scenarios
26 May 2022, 00:00 AM

Full-time internships for students don’t make sense

Full-time internships for full time students? Something doesn't add up.
26 May 2022, 00:00 AM

All social media needs “dislike” buttons

Dislike buttons should be ubiquitous on social media. Here’s why.
26 May 2022, 00:00 AM

The responsibility of taking care of ageing parents

Your parents ask for you at their hour of need, how do you respond?
26 May 2022, 00:00 AM

Online friendships in the 21st century

When you make friends online, you get to start with a clean slate.
25 May 2022, 14:19 PM

How much Bangla should we really know?

In today's English dominated world, does the youth know enough Bangla?
11 May 2022, 20:11 PM

Growing up a third culture kid in Bangladesh

Third culture kid describes children who grow up in cultures other than those of their parents.
11 May 2022, 19:12 PM

Making a case for the quiet kid in class

Itroverts too can socialise, but within certain limits.
11 May 2022, 19:12 PM