Ayaan Shams Siddiquee

Ayaan Shams Siddiquee is a contributing writer at Campus, Rising Stars, and Star Youth.

The sound of resistance: Songs that came out during the student movement

Some of our country’s talented musicians courageously stood up against the previous regime and violence on peaceful student protestors during the quota reform movement. These are some tracks that were released in the past month to fuel the rage and stand in solidarity with students.

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How the youth is contributing to flood relief in unique ways

From doing charity livestreams to selling SEO backlinks, the Bangladeshi youth is finding interesting avenues to generate funds for flood victims.

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Youth mobilise to safeguard minority establishments and places of worship

While such initiatives are commendable, they, of course, don’t offer a proper solution to the primary problems at hand.

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Jail cells can never be appropriate grounds to hold exams

On July 31, the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Jashore, released a public notice announcing that two detained HSC 2024 examinees would have to appear for their upcoming exams from Satkhira District Jail.

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HSC 2024 examinees call for a boycott of exams if candidates remain detained

Following the arrests of hundreds of student, board examinees from colleges around the country took to social media to announce a firm, unified decision– examinees will boycott HSC entirely if even a single one of their batch-mates are still detained and not allowed to appear for the exams.

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Kaiju no. 8: The breath of fresh air shounen anime needed

Kaiju No. 8 is anything but conventional, as it subverts any and all expectations right from the get-go.

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Keeping a family tradition alive through knitting

How Rudaba turned her passion into a business

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Bringing back the tradition of exchanging Eid cards

Young people should be encouraged to explore creative avenues and spend time with friends and loved ones beyond the digital space.

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February 20, 2023
February 20, 2023

The appeal of small-scale acoustic concerts

The biggest selling point behind these shows lies in their interactive nature.

February 15, 2023
February 15, 2023

Can Bangladeshi manga make it to Japan? We asked ‘Source?’

“Within just two weeks of the launch, we sold almost 500 copies."

February 12, 2023
February 12, 2023

In conversation with Fournetsha Bangladesh – the company behind Bangladesh’s latest original manga magazine

SHOUT sat down with the team behind “Source?” to discuss the future of the magazine and the potential it has for cultivating manga culture in Bangladesh.

February 2, 2023
February 2, 2023

First impressions of the “Source?” manga magazine

The first issue of Source? released on February 1 following a pre-order campaign. The 300-page-long magazine, which can be bought online and currently at the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela,

February 1, 2023
February 1, 2023

Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre is yet another underwhelming Junji Ito adaptation

A mangaka of Ito’s calibre deserves far better treatment.

January 19, 2023
January 19, 2023

The inclusion of gender studies in our national curriculum is commendable

When faced with stereotypes that are completely ungrounded, we have to turn to our education system to talk about topics like gender studies.

January 10, 2023
January 10, 2023

How winter has changed for me over the years

Growing up, December was the month I was always most excited for. And why wouldn’t I be? Besides being my birthday month, December also marked the end of a seemingly never-ending academic year, and the much-anticipated beginning of winter.

January 9, 2023
January 9, 2023

Everything you need to know before watching the NieR:Automata Ver1.1a anime

What you can expect from the NieR:Automata Ver1.1a anime.

January 5, 2023
January 5, 2023

Japanese musicians to check out if you're into musical storytelling

If you’re into musical storytelling, you should definitely check them out.

January 5, 2023
January 5, 2023

Aurthohin’s Phoenix Er Diary-1 is a masterclass in composition and storytelling

Aurthohin has finally released its first studio album after six years, titled Phoenix Er Diary-1.