Hasib Ur Rashid Ifti

Box office nation

When Mr. Vik Roman looked at the time with flinching eyes, it was around 3:30 am.

2d ago

Helping parents navigate misinformation on the internet

Ensuring that our parents can navigate this digital minefield with vigilance is not just a personal responsibility; it is a necessity for a more informed society.

3w ago

When they look away

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

2m 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.

2m 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.

3m 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.

3m 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

7m 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.

8m ago
December 27, 2023
December 27, 2023

How social media validation throttles an artist’s growth

Receiving a constant stream of praise can be quite validating, but it can be harmful for an individual looking to improve at their craft.

December 21, 2023
December 21, 2023

The experience of starting your own coaching classes as a university student

Before coming into this sector, it is crucial to understand the differences between conducting private tuitions and managing an entire class.

December 21, 2023
December 21, 2023

Killers of the Flower Moon is a horrifying portrayal of a historically important event

Beneath its murders and the investigation, Killers of the Flower Moon tells a story of greed on which lies the birth of the American nation.

December 21, 2023
December 21, 2023

Friends of BBA student tired of filling up Google Forms

What’s more difficult than being a BBA student? Being friends with one.

December 19, 2023
December 19, 2023

What’s in a name?

He had been practising saying his name out loud every night before going to sleep so that his ears remained accustomed to hearing his own name

December 2, 2023
December 2, 2023

121/B, East Basabo

After my death, Nana sent a notice of eviction to all the tenants.

December 2, 2023
December 2, 2023

121/B, East Basabo

I moved in on a Wednesday. I took out all the money I had in my fixed deposit and bought new furniture. It took me a while to refurbish the entire apartment and make it look similar to how I had left it in my childhood. The hardest part was managing a CRT TV that still worked. It’s been two months since Aisha died but I’ve been planning this move since before our wedding. Imagine being so selfish that you deliberately push your only child to settle abroad so that you can move into your childhood home without anyone pulling you back.

November 18, 2023
November 18, 2023

BBA student mistakes normal human interaction for networking

“Contrary to popular belief, it isn’t easy being a BBA undergraduate student,” continued Shadman.

October 27, 2023
October 27, 2023

3 hours past midnight

As she looked up, Rukhsana noticed her eyeballs missing.

August 19, 2023
August 19, 2023

Youth forced to start eating healthy as soft drink prices cross Tk 100

Earlier with the price hike of potato chips, inflation dawned upon the youth of Bangladesh for the first time. But our young generation somehow recovered from that inflation and continued to devour packaged food like the very concept of cholesterol doesn’t exist. However, as the price of 1-litre soft drinks has finally hit the sweet spot of 100 bucks, our youth is going through their worst crisis to date -- having to live without soft drinks.