Hasib Ur Rashid Ifti

When they look away

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

2w 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.

3w 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.

1m 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.

1m 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.

6m 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.

6m ago
July 25, 2023
July 25, 2023

All characters are fictitious

Suddenly, a giant shadow covered up the ground beneath their feet. When she looked up, she couldn’t see the face of the figure until it came closer and sat on the edge of the branch they were sitting on.

July 15, 2023
July 15, 2023

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning proves Tom Cruise can do no wrong

Tom Cruise and his crew somehow continue to surprise us. 

July 8, 2023
July 8, 2023

Dhanmondi Lake insecure as entire Dhanmondi becomes a lake

Thanks to poor drainage systems and infrastructure, residents of the capital no longer need to visit Cox’s Bazar to feel waves of water crashing at their feet.

July 8, 2023
July 8, 2023

An aftertaste

“Can’t a man even get payesh and shemai on Eid in this house?” Altaf Shaheb screamed from the drawing room while watching the news, “There used to be so much joy in this house. It used to feel like Eid. But your mother has grown so sluggish now, Saadat! She used to be such a good cook. Our neighbours back in the old neighbourhood were crazy about your mother’s chicken bhuna. But now I can’t even get a plate of payesh the night before Eid.”

July 6, 2023
July 6, 2023

How student politics impacts the lives of students

Student politics is a reality that Bangladeshi university students have to deal with on a day-to-day basis.

July 6, 2023
July 6, 2023

Storytellers

“It was where people crafted stories, my boy!”

July 6, 2023
July 6, 2023

Surongo: Nisho’s perfect debut venture

Surongo stands out in its cinematography, colour grading, and set design.

May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023

Jubilee: A visual spectacle crafted by a masterful storyteller

Jubilee is more than just a visual masterpiece.

May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023

Studio planning reboot of show that hasn’t been created yet

Studios are running out of unique ideas and are taking drastic measures.

May 13, 2023
May 13, 2023

Creeps and stalkers consider filing lawsuit due to mental trauma caused by friend request glitch

“The real victims in this tragedy are the ones who didn’t get any friend requests despite the glitch and me,” said Mark.