Fatima Jahan Ena

Fatima Jahan Ena is a member of the Editorial team.

Are we doing enough to make education safe for girls?

The systemic barriers that hinder girls’ pursuit of education have continued to remain deeply ingrained in our society.

2m ago

The vicious cycle sex workers are trapped in

Given the lax nature of Bangladesh’s legal enforcement measures, traffickers can easily coerce victims into signing forged documents

3m ago

Were we too quick to dismiss the efforts of student traffic volunteers?

The public reception up until now begets the question: did we dismiss the efforts of the students too easily?

4m ago

Navigating higher education alongside motherhood

Navigating motherhood amidst academics poses immense challenges, demanding resilience and support.

7m ago

Blue Eye Samurai: A visually stunning portrayal of a samurai’s vengeance

What Blue Eye Samurai excels at is elevating common archetypes and plotlines with high levels of finesse.

10m ago

DU, DIU among top 1000 universities in QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024

The Sustainability Rankings compiled the world’s universities that are leading the way in social and environmental sustainability.

1y ago

When should you pursue a Master’s degree?

There are some factors to consider when opting for a Master’s degree as opposed to going headfirst into the workforce.

1y ago

Animated horror movies to enjoy with your friends

Here are some animated horror movies you can opt for if you’re not in the mood for chainsaws and summoning demons.

1y ago
June 25, 2020
June 25, 2020

Hashtags

The first-ever conference for hashtags is held to give them a chance to meet old friends and make new ones, mingle, betray, and network. Our coverage of the conference begins with a conversation among some influential hashtags. Enjoy.

March 26, 2020
March 26, 2020

Are we teaching history the right way?

How do people learn about the history of our country? When they teach us at school, do we retain any of that? Does it do enough to inform and inspire younger generations on what it took to gain independence? On Independence Day 2020, let’s try to answer some of these questions.

March 26, 2020
March 26, 2020

The Rice Boy

Whenever my father talks about his experience of the war, there’s one story that he always tells us about with a warm smile and tired eyes. During the war, he was around ten years old, so his mother refused to let him join the brutality. Instead, they opted to feed the freedom fighters who were stationed near their hometown in Brahmanbaria. Thus began my father’s life as the rice boy.

March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020

How to Turn Your Pet into an Influencer

Have you ever gazed into your pet’s eyes and asked, “Do you have what it takes to be an online sensation?” If no, disregard this article and move on. Otherwise, look no further.

March 1, 2020
March 1, 2020

A Song of Water, Earth, Fire and Air

It’s been 15 years since Avatar: The Last Airbender made its debut on Nickelodeon. Co-created by Bryan Konietzo and Michael Dante DiMartino, Avatar has been critically acclaimed and has also amassed incredibly positive reviews from audiences of all ages.

January 16, 2020
January 16, 2020

Do We Hold Our Friends Accountable?

It’s our responsibility to put biases aside and break the silence.

January 9, 2020
January 9, 2020

LIFE lessons from the streets of Dhaka

Life in Dhaka can have a lot to offer. Warm street food on a cold winter night, vibrant rickshaw art in every corner, air pollution that will end us all in due time, and old, historical streets brimming with new life are just some of its offerings.

December 26, 2019
December 26, 2019

In defence of “horrible” women in TV and movies

Over the last couple of years, Hollywood has certainly delivered by bringing us multi-faceted female characters in shows and movies

December 19, 2019
December 19, 2019

Maladaptive Daydreaming: More than a fantasy

The term “maladaptive daydreaming” was coined by a University of Haifa professor named Eli Somer, one of the leading researchers on the topic. Somer’s definition states that maladaptive daydreaming is a condition of “extensive fantasy activity that replaces human interaction or interferes with academic, interpersonal, or vocational functioning.”

September 26, 2019
September 26, 2019

Navigating Eco-Anxiety

In the age of social media, it is hard to escape bad news. The hurdle becomes even more difficult when the “bad news” entails the drastic effects of climate change taking their toll on our planet.