With the departure of an autocrat and the period of semi-expected-still-frightening chaos after, comes the period when we have to sit down to think of what comes ahead, know what we must not do, and get some direction on how we are supposed to go on. In light of this, the following articles and/or chapters have been curated for perspectives that might be needed in this unprecedented situation we’ve found ourselves in.
At this point, controversies should not be a surprise when it comes to the Nobel prizes, especially not for literature.
The systemic issues make even the admission of one’s struggles a minefield
In light of the recent development in the RMG sector, where factories have started to open, Taslima Akhter, president of Bangladesh Garment Sramik Samhati (BGWS), talks about the workers’ protest and their demands and plights in an interview with Aliza Rahman of The Daily Star.
It is a special kind of horror to see the semi-abstract theories you studied for your semi-abstract major come to life, and begin to apply to events 20 minutes away from you.
To look away from Sudan, at this time, is tantamount to complicity.
We have seen that women who are able to helm a country are often able to do so through their associations with powerful men.
The recent arrest warrants may create an impression that there is an equivalence between Hamas leaders and Netanyahu and Gallant.
A search on Google for ‘dictionary’ gives us results for various dictionaries, each with its unique characteristics. Looking for Bangla
This practice often causes students to feel ashamed.
Often in our lives, we need a fresh perspective in our relationships. Friends and family may not always be available, and you may sometimes dread making that call to someone to discuss deeply personal issues that have been aggravating you for a while.
“At the beginning of 2019, I found myself desperately in need of a job. With no other alternative, I resorted to looking for a job as a tutor and found myself in direct contact with one of the many tuition media pages on Facebook.
Like many others, I took everything my mother did for me for granted.
It is often interesting to learn how companies started, why certain products cost a certain amount, and what factors affect how a company does business. However, reading about businesses can seem tedious. Fortunately, there are YouTube channels covering these topics.
I didn’t think I’d care to watch videos about dresses worn by people in the centuries past. But that was only until I stumbled upon the YouTube channel of dress historian Bernadette Banner.
It is not the least uncommon to see people use unnecessarily complex words when a simpler one would suffice. You may have come across people using “quintessential” instead of “essential”, and several other similar mistakes.
YouTube in Bangladesh is in its budding stages in terms of quality, but its potential is easily visible. There are hundreds of channels, and some have over thousands of subscribers and millions of views. You will find videos on food, health and nutrition, and study tips along with the regular music and comedy.
October 23, 2019 marked the beginning of Independent University, Bangladesh’s annual three-day Club Carnival. Inaugurated by the acting Vice Chancellor Prof. Milan Pagon, and attended by the deans, faculty members, and students of IUB, the event started with music, dance, and bicycle stunts.
