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