Abir Hossain

Abir Hossain is a sub-editor at SHOUT. He can be reached at: abir.hossain@thedailystar.net

In conversation with Dr James Abdey

Dr James Abdey is an Associate Professor at the Department of Statistics, London School of Economics (LSE).

2m ago

Rhymes, rebellion, and revolution

Movements leave an indelible mark on the psyche of the people, and thus, the culture. As people are pushed to the brink of intolerance through oppressive measures,

3m ago

Are we educated merely to continue the cycle?

The vigour of youth emerges because they have not been disillusioned into accepting the deficiencies of the present.

4m ago

Our lack of open spaces reinforces class disparity

Are open spaces a luxury reserved only for the wealthy? If that is the case, we should be asking whether these spaces are open to begin with.

5m ago

Breaking down the FY2024-25 education budget

The budget has increased across all levels of education. On the surface, the numbers appear to align with the government’s claims about education being one of the most important sectors to invest in. While there has been an increase in the amount proposed, it simply falls short of global standards.

5m ago

What it takes to become a comic artist in Bangladesh

Comic books have inspired a new generation of Bangladeshi artists, driven by passion and opportunities in the growing industry.

6m ago

How online education is bridging job disparity

Education is perhaps the most tangible manifestation of enlightenment.

9m ago

What it takes to study the culinary arts

A good dish can act as a landmark of a location, a reminder of fond memories, and a testament to the wonders that food is capable of weaving.

10m ago
November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023

How far ahead should you plan as a student?

As the years have passed, the wide majority of us have veered away from the map we plotted for ourselves.

October 4, 2023
October 4, 2023

Haileybury Bhaluka – a unique educational experience

Haileybury Bhaluka is a premier international boarding school, providing boys aged between 11 and 18 years with an exceptional English educational experience. The institution in Bangladesh is affiliated to Haileybury College UK and boasts an 850-acre campus situated in the beautiful rural setting of Bhaluka, 75 kilometres north of Dhaka, in Mymensingh. 

September 28, 2023
September 28, 2023

Custom-made keycaps conjured up by young keyboard enthusiast

What makes Rohan and his gaming rig stand out from many others are the keycaps on his keyboard.

September 14, 2023
September 14, 2023

Commuting in Dhaka as a student

Whether a split second or a few inches away, there is no doubt that catastrophe is always near on the streets of the capital.

August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023

What it takes to study architecture

Despite how mentally and physically taxing it may be, Bangladesh churns out hundreds of new Architecture graduates each year.

August 3, 2023
August 3, 2023

Why private universities need more buses

University transport services are a great initiative for students and something that most private universities should try to implement. 

July 13, 2023
July 13, 2023

The SHOUT bulb has gone out and the world feels dimmer

The mere idea that people are somehow emotionally attached to their jobs used to sound absurd to me. Yet, here I am.

June 10, 2023
June 10, 2023

Editorial

The lead stories we cover here at SHOUT are all important and we work on these issues because we feel very strongly about them. More importantly, we strive to talk about them when we feel that the time is right. Some cover stories, however, are important to talk about no matter what time of the year it is. These subject matters are relevant all the time and this week’s cover story is one of them.

May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023

Editorial

I very recently finished playing Red Dead Redemption 2, and I loved it. There are so many aspects of the game that deserve a thorough breaking down of their own.

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

The need for youth involvement in policy dialogue

Regardless of wherever we are headed, the youth cannot be side-lined for too long.