social media

The price of putting childhood on display on social media

Scroll through Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or YouTube, and you will rarely go far without seeing a baby.
5 September 2026

New Zealand plans to ban social media for under-16s

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Monday his party will introduce a bill in Parliament that would ban children under 16 from using social media.
25 August 2026

Women took the wheel and misogyny took over social media

Address Dhaka public transport harassment by launching the women-only Pink Bus service. Female drivers and helpers face online sexist mockery, highlighting deep misogyny while creating safer, comfortable commuting spaces for Bangladeshi women.
19 August 2026

How the internet is rewiring our brains

Not long ago, if a curious student in Dhaka wanted to read about the philosophy of Ibn Rushd, an Andalusian polymath and jurist, or if a farmer in Rajshahi wanted to understand soil pH levels, or if a young woman in Sylhet dreamt of learning French, they were largely on their own.
4 July 2026

Can a social media ban for children work in Bangladesh?

Banning social media for children in Bangladesh requires robust digital safety alternatives instead of sudden age restrictions.
17 June 2026

How toxic digital spaces are grooming angry young men

How does a university student go from watching entertainment to endorsing violence?
15 June 2026

More than a dozen countries are moving to ban social media for children

A growing number of governments around the world have announced plans to restrict or prohibit social media access for children and teenagers, with more than a dozen countries now at various stages of legislation or consultation on the issue.
24 April 2026

Your phone is not listening but it knows too much

Unmask the impact of Instagram algorithms and doomscrolling on personal taste. From fashion trends like cottagecore to the "brainrot" of short-form media, learn how Gen-Z is reclaiming authenticity by choosing physical media over digital surveillance.
16 April 2026

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

Meta and Google lose addiction case in a landmark trial as pressure builds

A jury in Los Angeles has found Meta and Google liable in a case alleging that their platforms contributed to social media addiction and harm to a young user.
28 March 2026

Social media echo chambers and the deepening of sociopolitical polarisations

Social media platforms such as YouTube and Facebook primarily aim to increase users’ views, likes, comments, and shares.
9 March 2026

Ramadan in the age of screens

Ramadan lives simultaneously in crowded markets and quiet hostels, in neighbourhood mosques and on mobile screens.
4 March 2026

The dangerous normalisation of beauty consumerism among young girls

Explore how social media and brand promotions are pushing young girls into premature beauty consumerism.
27 February 2026

How to spot disinformation on social media

As Bangladesh nears its 13th national parliamentary elections, social media will shape public opinion, but false and misleading content may spread just as fast. This guide shows quick ways to verify claims before sharing.
10 February 2026

Meet the mind behind Gulshan Bhabi: Rakin Absar speaks

Rakin Absar redefined Bangladeshi content creation by prioritizing organic storytelling and mental health over algorithms. From Vine to Gulshan Bhabi, his unique humour and acting career prove that authenticity and consistency drive long-term digital success.
1 January 2026

New York to require mental health warnings on social media

New York will require social media platforms to display warning labels about potential harm to young users' mental health, NY Governor Kathy Hochul announced recently, according to a Reuters report.
29 December 2025

Reddit sues Australia over social media ban

The social media platform Reddit has filed a lawsuit in Australia's High Court to overturn the country's new ban on users under the age of 16 accessing social media.
14 December 2025

Australia's under-16 social media ban begins tomorrow

Australia will begin enforcing a worldwide-first ban on social media for users under the age of 16 starting tomorrow, December 10.
9 December 2025

We are not angry for justice — we are angry to feel better

It is an already conditioned culture that prefers reactions over reflections, mere spectacle over humility.
21 November 2025

Leading with Purpose: Turning Youth Creativity Into Real Opportunities

Breity Sabrin revolutionized Bangladesh's influencer marketing by founding "The Marvel – Be You" during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her platform, focused on authenticity and data-driven recognition, reshaped digital branding, offering creators guidance, fair compensation, and new monetisation opportunities.
6 November 2025