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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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.

January 10, 2023
January 10, 2023

Sunset Studios is making Bangladesh’s first “anime-style” project

Sunset Studios is an animation studio based in Bangladesh that has recently announced its new project, Dead End, which has been gaining traction as Bangladesh’s first “anime-style” project. Irfan Chowdhury, the co-founder and director of the studio, alongside the technical director and sound designer Ali Arman, and 2D artist Humayra Kabir sat down with SHOUT to give insight into this ambitious project.

January 3, 2023
January 3, 2023

You should hold on to your pop culture opinions

There is a little more than your own thoughts influencing your pop culture takes.

January 2, 2023
January 2, 2023

Sunset Studios is making Bangladesh’s first “anime-style” project

Sunset Studios is an animation studio based in Bangladesh that has recently announced its new project, Dead End.

January 1, 2023
January 1, 2023

How insomnia affects the lives of young adults

Insomnia has been known to cause health issues such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases.