Adhora Ahmed

At home

This is the first time I let you in, but you’ve already made yourself at home. You are bumbling around in my kitchen, as though you have been making me tea for a lifetime.

7m ago

Product Placement Gone Wrong

"But that's not McDonald's. It's MacDonwald's. Must be a knock-off."

2y ago

Response No. 39

"Thank you for choosing to take our survey."

2y ago

Missing Bangla away from home

This nightmare made me realise how much I miss my mother tongue.

2y ago

Move Out Day

From my balcony, I watch the van load up with all their belongings.

2y ago

A Long Awaited Trip through Dune

Dune is a real treat to the eyes and ears.

3y ago

27 Years of Jeff Buckley’s Amazing “Grace”

Jeff Buckley's resplendent debut, Grace, turns 27 today.

3y ago

How Many Copies of the Same Book Do You Need?

The sneaky connection between publishing industries and your growing bibliomania.

3y ago
November 26, 2020
November 26, 2020

Why Meena Is A Feminist Icon

I have to give Meena credit for teaching me things I probably wouldn't have learned at school, especially feminist causes.

November 5, 2020
November 5, 2020

The Ascension of Sufjan Stevens

On September 25, prolific singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens released The Ascension, his latest solo studio album under Asthmatic Kitty Records.

October 22, 2020
October 22, 2020

Are unpaid internships worth it?

Applicants naturally expect learning skills that will not only compensate for the lack of financial reward, but also help them in their careers. The question arises, however, whether unpaid internships meet such expectations.

October 8, 2020
October 8, 2020

Snakes and Ladders

“Whose face did you wake up to this morning?”

October 1, 2020
October 1, 2020

Kedi and Kukur: A Tale of Two Cities

Dhaka and Istanbul are both great cities. When it comes to cats and dogs, however, they're worlds apart.

September 3, 2020
September 3, 2020

The Dangers of Parasocial Relationships

Draw a line when it comes to your admiration for a public figure.

August 20, 2020
August 20, 2020

Which “Coffee House Er Shei Addata...” friend are you?

Every friend circle has a bit of Nikhilesh, Moidul, D'Souza, Roma Roy, Amol and Sujata in them. Which one are you?

August 13, 2020
August 13, 2020

Debunking the Myth of the Tortured Artist

What do Vincent Van Gogh, Sylvia Plath and Kurt Cobain have in common?

August 6, 2020
August 6, 2020

How Much Content Is Too Much?

It's not like you couldn't find anything to watch; there's just too many of it.

July 30, 2020
July 30, 2020

Enigma

What was it like, meeting you?