Hasib Ur Rashid Ifti

Bangali parent chooses to believe in random YouTuber over 100 year old news channel

In a world where the youth struggle to verify the authenticity of news amid a web of misinformation, it seems that our parents have already found the answer.

7h ago

Ramadan for young professionals away from home

While the absence of family, home-cooked meals, and shared traditions makes the month lonelier, it also promotes introspection and self-growth.

2w ago

Increased age limit allows candidates to complete PhD before sitting for BCS exams

The Ministry of Public Administration recently increased the age limit for BCS exams to 32 years, thus encouraging an even older group of people to use their brain cells for memorising irrelevant information.

4w ago

The vanishing Ramanujan

The night after the story got published, Jamal stormed to my home at around 11 PM, drenched in the rain. That was the first and only time Jamal raised his voice against me

4m ago

Leave of absence

“Residents usually get 30 days of observation period,” said the man at the reception, “but since it’s a leap year, you get an extra day.

5m ago

Pachinko Season 2: Mostly lacklustre, sometimes effective

The story resonated with audiences, from this part of Asia in particular, because the resilience and struggle of first-generation settlers portrayed in the series are things most of us can relate to as they are reflected in most of our parents or grandparents.

5m ago

How to cope with the loss of a lifelong dream

Most people starting university or their careers are at the precipice of leaving a discipline or profession they once dreamt of, for a more financially rewarding or “practical” and secure job and life.

5m ago

Why are Bangladesh's brightest engineering minds leaving?

Engineers leaving Bangladesh for better pay and opportunities.

7m ago
April 11, 2025
April 11, 2025

Bangali parent chooses to believe in random YouTuber over 100 year old news channel

In a world where the youth struggle to verify the authenticity of news amid a web of misinformation, it seems that our parents have already found the answer.

March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025

Ramadan for young professionals away from home

While the absence of family, home-cooked meals, and shared traditions makes the month lonelier, it also promotes introspection and self-growth.

March 13, 2025
March 13, 2025

Increased age limit allows candidates to complete PhD before sitting for BCS exams

The Ministry of Public Administration recently increased the age limit for BCS exams to 32 years, thus encouraging an even older group of people to use their brain cells for memorising irrelevant information.

November 30, 2024
November 30, 2024

The vanishing Ramanujan

The night after the story got published, Jamal stormed to my home at around 11 PM, drenched in the rain. That was the first and only time Jamal raised his voice against me

November 9, 2024
November 9, 2024

Leave of absence

“Residents usually get 30 days of observation period,” said the man at the reception, “but since it’s a leap year, you get an extra day.

October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024

Pachinko Season 2: Mostly lacklustre, sometimes effective

The story resonated with audiences, from this part of Asia in particular, because the resilience and struggle of first-generation settlers portrayed in the series are things most of us can relate to as they are reflected in most of our parents or grandparents.

October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024

How to cope with the loss of a lifelong dream

Most people starting university or their careers are at the precipice of leaving a discipline or profession they once dreamt of, for a more financially rewarding or “practical” and secure job and life.

September 12, 2024
September 12, 2024

Why are Bangladesh's brightest engineering minds leaving?

Engineers leaving Bangladesh for better pay and opportunities.

September 8, 2024
September 8, 2024

The underlying effects of auto-pass in HSC

With the auto-pass decision implemented for the current HSC batch, what can be the solution moving forward?

August 22, 2024
August 22, 2024

The underlying effects of the current HSC culture

After 2019, HSC exams have been conducted on inconsistent terms and conditions. The standards of which have not been good enough as they failed to adequately evaluate students' true potential.