CNN founder Ted Turner: 20th century media giant

Ted Turner created CNN in 1980, revolutionizing the way America, and the world, got their news, and then went on to become one of the most prominent business leaders and philanthropists of his era
6 May 2026, 20:42 PM

Decorating a dying tree: The illusion of education reform in Bangladesh

Bangladesh remains imprisoned in a conversation about exam centres and grade sheets.
4 May 2026, 14:25 PM

When music remembers the worker

In Bangladesh, labour history is often narrated as chronology—laws, uprisings, collapses, reforms. From the 1881 Factories Act to Swadeshi in 1905, through 1971 and beyond, the working class appears in political history. But rarely does it appear as a cultural system that sustains its own memory.
1 May 2026, 08:15 AM

Thank you, Raghu Rai, for showing me the 1971 I had not known

A tribute to the photographer whose images of Bangladesh’s refugee exodus changed how I understood our Liberation War
27 April 2026, 21:21 PM

Who is John Ternus, Apple's new CEO?

John Ternus, Apple's head of hardware engineering, is set to succeed Tim Cook as CEO. A look at his 25-year career, key products, and leadership philosophy.
21 April 2026, 16:47 PM

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down

Apple has announced that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive officer on September 1, 2026, ending a 15-year tenure at the head of one of the most valuable companies in the world. He will be succeeded by John Ternus, currently senior vice president of hardware engineering, and will remain at the company in the newly created role of executive chairman.
21 April 2026, 03:10 AM

Global RAM shortage set to persist until at least 2027, analysts warn

A global shortage of memory chips is expected to continue well into next year and potentially beyond, with analysts warning that supply growth is failing to keep pace with surging demand—a gap that has already driven widespread price increases across consumer electronics.
20 April 2026, 17:16 PM

370 citizens condemn police inaction over Shahbagh mob attack

Six demands include legal action against negligent police, extremist groups, and accountability from home minister
17 April 2026, 21:55 PM

TIME names Pichai, Amodei siblings, and Mohan to 2026 most influential list

TIME magazine has released its annual TIME100 list of the world's most influential people, with the technology sector featuring prominently across multiple categories, led by figures central to the ongoing global race in artificial intelligence.
17 April 2026, 00:52 AM

Jamaat’s 'note of dissent' in the definition of Freedom Fighter

Interim government issued ordinances between August 2024 and February 2026
4 April 2026, 22:19 PM

When authority legitimises abuse

MP Amir Hamza’s comments are more than body-shaming, they are sexist
4 April 2026, 15:39 PM

How to train your social media feed to show content you actually like

In the attention economy, it doesn’t matter whether you love something or hate it; what matters is that you looked
30 March 2026, 22:06 PM

Measles outbreak: What you need to know

How to keep your child safe from measles
30 March 2026, 13:58 PM

Long before fake news and algorithms, this 1986 film saw how truth could be shaped and weaponised

New Delhi Times: A film on analogue era journalism, a mirror for the digital age
29 March 2026, 18:30 PM

The naval hero who envisioned a nation

Moazzem became a leading proponent of Bengali rights, eventually becoming the focal point of the infamous ‘Agartala Conspiracy Case’.
25 March 2026, 15:07 PM

Don’t turn childhood into a rat race

Decision to change lottery system and restore the entrance exam merits further deliberation
17 March 2026, 12:49 PM

A Ramzan favourite: Why the humble haleem demands patience in the age of fast food

Bangladeshi chef’s appearance on MasterChef: The Professionals brings global attention to the slow-cooked dish that nourishes Ramzan evenings across South Asia
16 March 2026, 19:08 PM

No, justice for animals and humans is not mutually exclusive

In the past few days, courts in Bangladesh have handed down two notable verdicts in cases of animal cruelty.
12 March 2026, 17:29 PM

The danger of past tense

How Wikipedia is erasing Gaza from history
10 March 2026, 14:43 PM

Gen Z’s gender paradox

Bold in politics, ignorant on equality
8 March 2026, 11:22 AM