Hrishik Roy

Hrishik Roy is a former intern at Star Books and Literature. Reach out to him at hrishik.roy.27@dartmouth.edu.

The impact of privilege on US college applications

While many applicants work their fingers to the bone to present their best selves on paper, the reality remains that some individuals are inherently positioned with better odds right from the start.

1y ago

“Fragile Things”: How ghosts and spirituality make it into writing

Participants, including the show’s hosts and guests, picked up discarded pebbles, photo frames, children’s artwork, and other knick knacks—all fragile things collected and displayed by the author. 

1y ago

Is the transportation system failing the youth?

The deteriorating transportation situation in Dhaka has made commuting a daunting experience.

1y ago

Prabir Ghosh taught me to be a sceptic

Through his simple and coherent scientific explanations for “supernatural” events such as the practice of witchcraft or the sanctity of religious sites, he challenged the dogmatic belief system which exists throughout much of South Asia.

1y ago

Academics, book reviews commemorate Abul Mansur Ahmad

"Without the practice of literature and study of history, no civilization has progressed much", Professor Serajul Islam Choudhury said in his closing speech.

1y ago

Of ‘BONOBIBI’ and music as a form of storytelling

The verses remind us that a withering, war-torn Earth can still birth new life and hopes of freedom.

1y ago

On Coke Studio Bangla x Meghdol’s ‘BONOBIBI’ and music as a form of storytelling

When Coke Studio Bangla released Meghdol’s Bonobibi, their second song of season 2, listeners found themselves torn between loving the song and questioning it. Questioning as to why the song was done under the banner of Coke Studio, a project funded by an American-based multinational corporation; questioning what qualifies Meghdol, a band known for singing about urban life in Dhaka city, to sing about tales originating in the Sundarbans; and why the song didn’t delve deeper into the history and background of the stories they were trying to tell. It has raised a wider question about how music plays a role in storytelling.

1y ago

A diverse longlist for the 2023 International Booker Prize

Novels from India, the Caribbean, Ukraine, Spain, Bulgaria, Ivory Coast, France, Germany, Mexico, Sweden, China, Norway and South Korea in the longlist.

1y ago
August 1, 2022
August 1, 2022

Meet the world champions of debating

SHOUT sits down for an interview with the champions of WUDC 2022.

July 27, 2022
July 27, 2022

Bangladeshi debaters reach final of World Universities Debating Championship (WUDC) 2022

BRACU's Sourodip Paul and Sajid Khandaker are the first Bangladeshis to make it to a WUDC final.

July 21, 2022
July 21, 2022

When the Silence Speaks

When the silence speaks  At the dead of these summer nights,  It narrates me tales of brave knights

July 17, 2022
July 17, 2022

The “silent” majority needs to speak up about Narail

The incident did not draw much criticism from the country’s majoritarian religious group.

July 13, 2022
July 13, 2022

Why I’m excited about NASA's James Webb Space Telescope

We might finally know whether earth is the only planet capable of sustaining life.

June 26, 2022
June 26, 2022

Why I am proud of the Padma Bridge

The Padma bridge represents emotions coupled with the silent sacrifices of thousands.

June 16, 2022
June 16, 2022

Where are our public spaces?

A lack of safe public spaces in Dhaka has aggravated a lot of issues, especially among the youth.

June 15, 2022
June 15, 2022

Youth concerned about lack of public spaces in Dhaka

Dhaka has evolved to be a chaotic place to live in, with little to no public space for citizens.

June 5, 2022
June 5, 2022

Capitalism, colonialism, and its impact on the climate

Fracking and burning of fossil fuels is still more rampant than ever, accelerating us towards a climate apocalypse. One of the reasons why such damaging policies still continue to be enacted is capitalism, or in other words, corporate greed.

June 2, 2022
June 2, 2022

Our schools need better facilities, now

Access to proper facilities has always been a problem in schools. It needs to change.