Category: Cover Story

The summer of 2024 did not arrive in Bangladesh with the gentle rustle of monsoon winds or the comforting embrace of rain washing over the chaotic streets of Dhaka. Instead, it arrived with a storm of a different kind, a tempest of fire, iron, and an awakening that would forever...

The air in Dhaka during the middle of July did not feel like regular summer heat. It felt thick with a heavy historical weight that happens right before a country changes forever. For seventeen-year-old Fahim, the world has shrunk to the size of his smartphone screen and the borders of...

There is a moment, just before a football match begins, when your heart beats a little faster than usual. The stadium lights glow like stars, the flags move in the air like waves of excitement, and you find yourself holding your breath without even realizing it. Now imagine that moment...

You wake up before the sun rises, and for a moment, the world feels softer than usual. The sky is still painted in shades of deep blue, and the air carries a quiet promise, today is not just another day. Today is your Eid. Not just any Eid, but Eid-ul-Adha,...

On a quiet night, when the noise of the day slowly fades away and the sky becomes deep and dark, something extraordinary begins to appear above us. Tiny sparks of light slowly shine across the heavens. At first there are a few, then dozens, and suddenly the entire sky is...

Eid means happiness. Eid means joy. Eid means the soft glow of a new moon rising quietly over rooftops, whispering to the world that it is time to forgive, to embrace, and to begin again. On the evening when the Eid moon appears, something magical happens in every neighborhood. Children...

The world has always been shaped by those who dared to dream beyond the limits of convention, those who believed that faith, vision, and relentless perseverance could rewrite the story of humanity. From groundbreaking scientists to fearless social reformers, the history of progress is a testament to changemakers and individuals...

The first light of the new year does not arrive quietly. It arrives with questions, with courage, with restless hope beating inside young hearts. When 2026 knocks on the door of Bangladesh, it is not just another calendar page turning. It is a call—clear, bold, and unavoidablefor the young generation...

If someone told you that the next world-changing invention might already be sitting inside a school backpackor glowing on the cracked screen of a teenager’s phone—you might laugh. But look around. The future isn’t arriving slowly anymore. It’s exploding—bright, loud, unpredictablethrough the curiosity and courage of teens just like you....

Close your eyes for a second and imagine this: You wake up, put on your sleek VR headset, and suddenly you’re standing in a glowing city where the roads sparkle like glass, the buildings float in the sky, and your best friend—who lives on the other side of the planet—is...

When you imagine life in the universe, what comes to mind first? Maybe aliens with big green heads, or colonies on Mars with red deserts stretching for miles. But what if I told you that the real secret hideouts of alien life might not be red and dusty—but white, frozen,...

When you look up at the night sky, what do you see? You might see a scattering of bright stars, the pale glow of the Moon, or if you’re lucky, the swirling tail of a comet. But what if I told you that the person who will step onto Mars,...

The July sun hung heavy over Dhaka, casting long shadows across narrow alleys and fading balconies. In a small, aging flat in Uttara, 16-year-old Naima stood on her fourth-floor balcony. Her black hair was tied back in a messy ponytail. Her eyes, bright and curious, scanned the street below where...

“Ami fire ashbo na, Ma. Kintu tomar shonar Bangla abar jonmodibe—ei shongshoye ami jachhi.” — Last words of Rifat, age 22, student of Dhaka University, killed on July 15, 2024 A year has passed since Bangladesh’s heart split open on the heated asphalt of its cities and villages. It’s been...

“The Roar of Rockets, the Silence of Love” It all began not with the smell of grilled meat or the sparkle of new clothes, but with a silence. Not the silence of peace — but the kind of silence that wraps around your heart like a cold wind, making it...

The sky over Gaza used to be full of kites. Children with bare feet and bright eyes would gather on rooftops, chasing wind with colored paper wings. They’d laugh, shout, and let their worries fly higher than the rubble around them. Reem, who was three, once held a red kite...

Nasif leaned against the window of his father’s luxurious car, staring at a busy Dhaka street. The city was alive with the excitement of Eid approaching—shops filled with dazzling clothes, the aroma of delicious sweets in the air, and children laughing as they ran between the market stalls. But something...

For centuries, the Indian subcontinent has been a cradle of knowledge, where the pursuit of learning was not merely an intellectual endeavor but a spiritual journey. The arrival of Islam in the region heralded a new era of scholarship, establishing a rich educational tradition that seamlessly wove together religious sciences...

History, as we know it, is an ever-turning wheel that refuses to stop, despite many attempts to rewind it. From the days of Cain, Abu Jahl, and Pharaoh down to modern dictators, the recurring theme of authoritarian oppression has been all too familiar. Yet, in each era, there emerges a...

As the world ushers in 2025, the pages of history seem to whisper a narrative of struggle, resilience, and hope. This year stands on the cusp of monumental change, not merely because of the ticking clock, but because of the seismic shifts that humanity witnessed in the preceding years. Across...