Who is Kalpana Chakma?
As a “new” Bangladesh emerges, knowing who Kalpana Chakma is becomes crucial in understanding our shared history
1m ago
Navigating a world without Indigenous representation
When a child is disrespected for who she is, she will reject her home and culture.
2y ago
Understanding the manifold oppression of Indigenous women
Twenty five years ago, on June 12, 1996, Kalpana Chakma, organising secretary of the Hill Women’s Federation, was abducted in the dead of the night.
2y ago
Indigenous displacement and our complicity
If you were forced out from your ancestral land today, where would you go? How long could you walk in your torn sandals?
3y ago
Why are Indigenous students falling behind?
Before Aung (name changed) had attended his first university class, he became the subject of a post on his batch Facebook group.
4y ago
The pandemic of racism
Imagine waiting for a bus at a station when someone shouts “Corona, Corona, Corona!” while pointing at you. Instantly everyone looks at you and you wish to disappear into thin air for being held responsible for a deadly virus.
4y ago
Debating within the Walls of an Engineering School
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) is widely known for its success in different national and international programming contests, Olympiads and idea generation contests.
7y ago
May 26, 2016
How Parents React to Your Success
We all dream of winning the world some day and make everyone around us super proud. However, life is not a movie and most Asian parents just seem to suppress their reactions.
May 12, 2016
The Index Toe
Once when my grandma came to visit us, I discovered a jewellery box beneath her pillow. It had the cutest hair clips.
April 28, 2016
How to Network Loudly
Networking is important. It can help you build the right connections with the right people.
April 21, 2016
When Parents go Digital
It wasn't long ago when our parents decided to update themselves on the technology of latest gadgets and social media.
April 14, 2016
Where the heck is Matt? In Dhaka!
When I reached the Crescent Lake Bridge at 2pm on April 9, I wasn't expecting many people to show up.
March 24, 2016
4 Commandments of Borrowing a Phone
We get hit by a wave of panic when someone borrows our phone. No matter who the borrower is – from best friends to parents...
March 17, 2016
KNOWING WHEN TO SHUT UP
Knowing when to open your mouth and when to keep it shut is valuable wisdom. There is nothing wrong in speaking our hearts out, but we also need to recognise the thin line, crossing which irritates others.
February 11, 2016
6 Steps to Fundraising
No matter what we say, money is important. It's not unusual for families to go bankrupt while trying to save members who are suffering from illnesses as severe as cancer. As important as dignity is, there is no shame in raising fund to help someone live.
January 7, 2016
Why Pure Science is Cool
Every year the fight for engineering, medical and allied majors' seats has many a student making a beeline for these courses.
December 10, 2015
A GAME FOR TWO
Winter is here (or what's supposed to be winter). As we take a stroll in the season of weddings, be it for Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Snow White or A Walk to Remember, we have all wondered upon the existence of a “happily ever after” fate. With getting older though, we do realize that marriage is probably the greatest leap of faith.
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