Adrita Zaima Islam

Adrita is a contributing writer for Campus, Rising Stars, Star Youth, and Daily Star Books.

Hair

I love the texture of your hair and I wanted to tell you about it in far too many words than either you or I are comfortable with.

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Movies to enjoy this Eid with your family

To make this time somewhat more enjoyable, here are a few movies you can watch with your family.

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MAYHEM: Lady Gaga’s new album is a delightfully chaotic mix of old and new

Despite a few duds, MAYHEM might just be Lady Gaga reclaiming her place as a queen of pop.

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Let me cut out your mother’s tongue

Let me cut out your mother’s tongue and lay it down beside you like my mother did with mine.

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Why studying abroad is becoming harder for Bangladeshi students

In recent times, popular study abroad destinations have been adopting policies and undergoing changes that are making it harder for Bangladeshi students to go abroad.

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The role of higher education institutions in attracting global talent

Bangladesh’s struggle with brain drain is not new. According to data collected from 175 countries between 2007 and 2024, the ‘Human Flight and Brain Drain Index’ indicates that Bangladesh has the 37th highest propensity for brain drain.

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A comparative analysis of countries that reversed brain drain

According to a report published in 2023, the number of Bangladeshi students leaving the country every year tripled from 16,609 in 2008 to about 49,151 in 2022.

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Career struggles of young female lawyers

In courtrooms and corridors, in the common spaces and cafeterias where clients and spectators are present, female lawyers have to put up with crass comments, mockery, and harassment.

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August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023

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.

June 22, 2023
June 22, 2023

Grooming: abuse hiding in plain sight

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

May 20, 2023
May 20, 2023

How children are affected by their parents' unhappy marriage

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

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

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 28, 2023
March 28, 2023

A definitive guide to the digital SAT

The very first digital SAT was administered internationally on March 11, 2023.

March 16, 2023
March 16, 2023

Caring for stray animals, the right way

Caring for stray animals is important, and knowing the right way is vital.

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.