Hasib Ur Rashid Ifti

When they look away

“Do you think they think about us?” Asgar muttered.

4w ago

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.

1m 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.

2m 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.

2m 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

5m 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.

6m 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.

7m 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.

7m ago
September 10, 2022
September 10, 2022

42-year-old medical graduate finally takes a day off

The last vacation Dr Shadman took was the day he filled up his medical school application forms.

September 8, 2022
September 8, 2022

The Sorry State of Public University Halls

Public university halls in Bangladesh are in bad condition, and students suffer every day.

September 5, 2022
September 5, 2022

Considerate father lets daughter choose between medical and engineering

“I don’t believe in conventional parenting,” Asgar Alam talked about the inspirations behind his bold choice.

September 1, 2022
September 1, 2022

The way we hide our lives from our parents

We’re used to presenting an obedient yet cheerful mask of who we are.

August 25, 2022
August 25, 2022

The reason South Indian cinema is successful today

Regional films have been India’s strongest suit when it comes to quality in filmmaking.

August 24, 2022
August 24, 2022

The reasons we want to be alone

Why we thrive for that small part of our day where we’re finally left alone with our thoughts.

August 23, 2022
August 23, 2022

Boyfriend caught lying about believing in horoscopes

Raisa thought that Shadman also believed our fates were dictated by fireballs in the sky. Turns out she was wrong.

August 18, 2022
August 18, 2022

Living with Vitiligo

We went to a doctor who confirmed that the biggest nightmare for my family had come true – I had vitiligo. 

August 16, 2022
August 16, 2022

Devil left feeling insecure after Bangladesh called ‘heaven’

Local devil in-charge, Lucifer, has reportedly been in clinical depression.

August 15, 2022
August 15, 2022

Why BUET students oppose student politics

Students are outraged over the recent incidents at BUET.