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#Perspective / Empathy? What’s that? The free-for-all world of toxic social media comments

Ah, social media! Our modern theatre, where the netizens are armed with memes and hashtags. When commenting on Facebook or Instagram, seemingly normal individuals transform into keyboard warriors, ready to wage World War III over the correct usage of “your” vs “you’re.”

Gayle loses Big Bash League contract after fresh sexism row

Big Bash League club Melbourne Renegades have chosen to not re-sign the West Indies controversial batsman Chris Gayle for the T20 tournament's next season with the player deeply embroiled in an array of controversies.

Comments on CJ embarrassed govt

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said her government was “embarrassed” by the comments of two ministers about Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha.

SC cautions Fakhrul over comment on judiciary

The Supreme Court yesterday cautioned BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir for his comment on the judiciary.

Khaleda sued for sedition

A Dhaka court yesterday ordered an investigation into a sedition charge filed against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia for her comments on the number of 1971 martyrs.

September 3, 2024
September 3, 2024

Empathy? What’s that? The free-for-all world of toxic social media comments

Ah, social media! Our modern theatre, where the netizens are armed with memes and hashtags. When commenting on Facebook or Instagram, seemingly normal individuals transform into keyboard warriors, ready to wage World War III over the correct usage of “your” vs “you’re.”

May 24, 2016
May 24, 2016

Gayle loses Big Bash League contract after fresh sexism row

Big Bash League club Melbourne Renegades have chosen to not re-sign the West Indies controversial batsman Chris Gayle for the T20 tournament's next season with the player deeply embroiled in an array of controversies.

March 8, 2016
March 8, 2016

Comments on CJ embarrassed govt

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said her government was “embarrassed” by the comments of two ministers about Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha.

March 1, 2016
March 1, 2016

SC cautions Fakhrul over comment on judiciary

The Supreme Court yesterday cautioned BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir for his comment on the judiciary.

December 28, 2015
December 28, 2015

Khaleda sued for sedition

A Dhaka court yesterday ordered an investigation into a sedition charge filed against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia for her comments on the number of 1971 martyrs.