Adrita Zaima Islam

Making the jump from O level to A level

It only takes a few weeks into A levels for students to realise the stark difference between O and A levels.

The right way to choose your university

As another enrollment season is coming around, here are a few pointers to get you started.

The gaming world is unnecessarily unkind to women

Any casual female gamer in Bangladesh would agree that the number of female gamers in this country is painfully low.

Discovering new horizons

Recently, many Bangladeshi students are choosing to complete their higher education abroad. Countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia,

Internships can help high school students prepare for a brighter future

Although internship opportunities available to high-school students might be hard to stumble upon, they are certainly available.

Grooming: abuse hiding in plain sight

It's a lesser known evil that is wreaking havoc among young people.

How children are affected by their parents' unhappy marriage

Marital conflict can result in constant fighting and can breed a hostile atmosphere.

Availability of menstrual products in educational institutions

Menstruation is a monthly occurrence for women, and having little to no access to pads when needed is a major cause for concern.

March 16, 2023
March 16, 2023

Can ideology win over desire?

Set in 1990s Dhaka against the backdrop of the military occupation, the novella follows the lives of a young university professor, his wife, and their house help, Phulbanu. The story is narrated entirely from Phulbanu’s perspective. 

March 9, 2023
March 9, 2023

BookTok is propagating pseudo-feminism

There lies a problem in the type of books that are being popularised by BookTok.

February 23, 2023
February 23, 2023

English Medium students’ strained relationship with Bangla

There is an absence of emphasis on Bangla's proper learning.

February 16, 2023
February 16, 2023

Possibilities: Attainable

Possibilities that are small enough to be held in the clammy palms of a toddler.

February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023

Unsettling movies to watch on Valentine’s Day

Breaking the image of Valentine's Day that has been created as a result of commercial propaganda. 

February 2, 2023
February 2, 2023

Let’s not interpret old media through a modern lens

Historical backdrop and our understanding of the relevant historical backdrop are important when we try to study a material or even enjoy it.

January 19, 2023
January 19, 2023

Movies to look out for in 2023

Here’s what we recommend you look out for in the coming year.

January 19, 2023
January 19, 2023

Waiting Room

“This is why I tell you never to go out alone.”

January 18, 2023
January 18, 2023

TV shows to look out for in 2023

Here’s the shows we recommend you look out for in the coming year.

January 12, 2023
January 12, 2023

Books to look forward to in 2023

Here are some of the books that will be hitting the shelves in 2023.

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