Azra Humayra

Speaking to parents about your sexual abuse experience

It took a year, perhaps two before I mustered the courage to tell my mother, thanks to the support of friends who had urged me to speak out.

1w ago

Murder at DU and JU: Must we emulate what we dismantled?

Destroying a regime is one thing; ensuring that its legacy doesn't infect the future is another.

2w ago

The importance of indigenous quota

Despite the general uproar, the indigenous quota remains especially contentious. Some agree while others don’t. But what of the indigenous students themselves for whom this quota is ostensibly designed?

2m ago

The importance of gender quota

In Bangladesh, gender quotas are essential for cultivating a more equitable society.

2m ago

Experiencing July 15 as a student

The future of these protests remains uncertain, yet the students' unity endures.

2m ago

Students and quota holders say reform is necessary

The quota system must be executed in a way that upholds fairness, inclusivity, and equity.

3m ago

Are students sympathetic to the teachers' protest?

Teachers rarely show solidarity with students' protests, regardless of their cause or goal.

3m ago

What students should keep in their bags in this heat

Preparing for the sweltering heat is a must-do, especially for those who can't avoid going outdoors.

5m ago
September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024

Speaking to parents about your sexual abuse experience

It took a year, perhaps two before I mustered the courage to tell my mother, thanks to the support of friends who had urged me to speak out.

September 19, 2024
September 19, 2024

Murder at DU and JU: Must we emulate what we dismantled?

Destroying a regime is one thing; ensuring that its legacy doesn't infect the future is another.

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

The importance of indigenous quota

Despite the general uproar, the indigenous quota remains especially contentious. Some agree while others don’t. But what of the indigenous students themselves for whom this quota is ostensibly designed?

August 1, 2024
August 1, 2024

The importance of gender quota

In Bangladesh, gender quotas are essential for cultivating a more equitable society.

July 16, 2024
July 16, 2024

Experiencing July 15 as a student

The future of these protests remains uncertain, yet the students' unity endures.

July 11, 2024
July 11, 2024

Students and quota holders say reform is necessary

The quota system must be executed in a way that upholds fairness, inclusivity, and equity.

July 8, 2024
July 8, 2024

Are students sympathetic to the teachers' protest?

Teachers rarely show solidarity with students' protests, regardless of their cause or goal.

April 29, 2024
April 29, 2024

What students should keep in their bags in this heat

Preparing for the sweltering heat is a must-do, especially for those who can't avoid going outdoors.

March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024

Sexual harassment in universities and the struggle for justice

The recent case of Fairuz Abontika is a painful reminder of how incompetent universities are in dealing with sexual harassment complaints

March 7, 2024
March 7, 2024

Making our campuses safe

Universities bear a significant duty to ensure campus safety, with a particular focus on the well-being of women and gender minorities.