Fayeka Zabeen Siddiqua

A glimpse into Zahir Raihan's Films

Zahir Raihan, having done some noteworthy works in Benglali literature and film died an untimely death before he had a chance to explore his full potential.

8m ago

My cats, my safe space

In each other's company, in silence and conversation – we make sure we are perfectly functional.

2y ago

In memory of Sayeeda Khanam: The girl with a Rolleicord

Imagine women entering the field of photography, historically dominated by men, during a time when they were even more strictly confined to certain socially constructed roles.

4y ago

My memory from a time in the past

They say, rereading a beloved childhood book, much later in your life, helps you rediscover yourself. The day afterpoet Al Mahmud's death, I reopened one of his poetry books, Pakhir Kachhe, Phooler Kachhe, the only collection of the poet I have ever read and owned.

6y ago

Eishob Dinraatri

Every cat is a great teacher. I live with five and I know for a fact that they are.

6y ago

Dhaka needs more trees, but…

While a liveable city should contain 25 percent greenery of its total area, the capital has barely five percent greenery for lack of regular plantation, and no maintenance of the existing ones.

7y ago

Remembering Syed Abdullah Khalid

A long haired young sculptor was regularly seen near the arts faculty of Dhaka University, with a hammer and chisel in his hands, working day and night on a life-size structure.

7y ago

Thinking outside the (white) box

Pristine, paper white walls. Monorail lightings fixed on the ceiling. And reverent silence.

7y ago
March 24, 2017
March 24, 2017

Sukumar's Myth and Magic

Silly rhymes, nonsensical verses, absurd characters - that's how Sukumar Ray introduced poetry in to my life with his book Abol Tabol (Rhymes without Reasons), an amazing collection of classic Bengali nonsense poetry.

March 17, 2017
March 17, 2017

Who Defines Obscenity?

Recently, the news of a Dhaka University (DU) teacher's suspension – following claims from some of his Masters students that he showed ...

March 10, 2017
March 10, 2017

Hotel with the worst view in the world

Banksy is in the news again - this time because of the Walled Off Hotel that he designed and financed in the city of West Bank, in Bethlehem.

February 24, 2017
February 24, 2017

Going Organic: Challenges and Possibilities

When breaking down this big idea of beginning a new healthier lifestyle to more doable mini goals, many are considering going organic,

February 24, 2017
February 24, 2017

Looking back at theatre

A visit to Boimela invariably means strolling through the spot beside Burdwan House in Bangla Academy, a corner known to everyone as little magazine

February 17, 2017
February 17, 2017

In Conversation with Wendy Kopp

In 2015, Teach For Bangladesh, a partner organisation of Teach for All, a global network of organisations working towards educational

February 17, 2017
February 17, 2017

Where have all the stories gone?

The children's corner at the Boi mela, filled with books, is always a friendly, fun and happening area. In fact, this is the nook where you

February 17, 2017
February 17, 2017

WORDS FOR THE YOUNG

The Ekushey Boi mela is a little more fun on the weekends when families and children crowd the popular stalls, not to mention the series

February 3, 2017
February 3, 2017

An open letter to the Amar Ekushey Grantha Mela

As February begins, book lovers in and outside Dhaka get excited about the Ekushey Boimela, a yearly congregation of Bengali literature, and an incredible reunion of readers with the intoxicating scent of new books.

January 27, 2017
January 27, 2017

Blast from the Past

Have you ever heard of Lilabati Nag? The first female student of University of Dhaka back in 1923, Lila attained 'first class first' in her Master’s from her department.