Adrita Zaima Islam

Dandadan: A pulpy, genre-bending shonen that will move you

A genre-bending melting pot of comedy, romance, action, and sci-fi, Dandadan feels like the beginning of something fresh in the world of shonen anime.

10h ago

My heart is a gilded oligarch

My heart is an oligarch: A staunch, pot-bellied, knuckle-cracking middle-aged man lounging carelessly, lazily  in his sitting room with his limbs spread out on a settee

2d ago

Chicken Nugget: A lesson in how not to take things seriously

At a time when every piece of content we consume seems to be emotionally charged, it felt very relaxing to watch something so unapologetically nonsensical and weird.

2w ago

The Indian visa debacle and the many dreams thwarted

Since the recent political instability, the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) has been closed.

1m ago

Should you go down the commerce path in A levels?

Making a decision as crucial as your academic track, something that will go on to define what you do professionally for the rest of your life, is a bit much to ask of a teenager with a barely developed prefrontal cortex

1m ago

My love is lost, and I don’t want it anymore

Every time I enter it, this building carves out a tiny piece of my heart, leaving behind the sharp tang of hospital bleach and lemon-scented air freshener in its place.

1m ago

How to have the “money conversation” with your parents when applying abroad

Plan financially before studying abroad to avoid costly risks.

2m ago

The dos and don’ts of asking for a letter of recommendation

Collecting recommendation letters can seem daunting but it is not something to fear if you keep these pointers in mind.

4m ago
December 14, 2022
December 14, 2022

The France-Morocco match is a study in ethnicity and nationality

Choosing a team to back during the FIFA World Cup and vocalising that support to the world has become almost ritualistic for us.

December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022

Wednesday is modernisation done right

Wednesday uses various tropes to build contrast between a normal scenario and one that is infused with the delightfully ghoulish charm.

November 17, 2022
November 17, 2022

Are people joining gyms for the right reasons?

Breaking down the ugly sides of what motivates people to hit the gym.

November 17, 2022
November 17, 2022

Simonetta Vespucci, Dead

But like him they will remember her complexion and her curls and the countless pieces that she graced.

November 5, 2022
November 5, 2022

Types of people on a field trip

While some people find field trips infinitely interesting, others treat them as just another day in prison.

November 3, 2022
November 3, 2022

The reason we consume mindless media

We, as a society, give far too much importance to intelligent content.

October 15, 2022
October 15, 2022

How complexion products contribute to colourism in our society

Unlike the blatant cruelty of racism, colourism manifests itself in more subtle ways.

October 12, 2022
October 12, 2022

Should rickshaws be restricted on main roads?

In 2019, the city corporations made the decision to ban rickshaws from three major roads in Dhaka. The reason? To manage and reduce traffic congestion.

October 6, 2022
October 6, 2022

Four comfort shows to watch while eating

Here are four shows to fill that void in your life.

October 2, 2022
October 2, 2022

Types of Bangladeshis you see on a plane

The quintessential quirks of being a Bangladeshi knows no borders.