This is not the Bangladesh we stood in the line of fire for
It is time for us to be vigilant on all fronts, it’s so much harder to protect freedom than to achieve it.
1m ago
Where’s the noose for 'murder caused by negligence'?
Many of us walked past those restaurant corridors on Bailey Road without fire safety measures.
2m ago
The mystery of Pahela Baishakh and the Bengali calendar
A blend of astronomy, history, and culture
5m ago
Younus Ali’s dream of conquering the Californian waves
I could tell that his dream is not a dream per se, but an event that only requires time to come true.
5m ago
What are we doing for people with autism?
Has the government truly done enough for children and people with ASD and their parents?
5m ago
Reduce, reuse, recycle… and then what?
The reality is that recycling alone cannot combat the environmental impact of plastic waste.
6m ago
When our victim-blaming culture shrouds predators as teachers
How can students regain a sense of safety within their classrooms?
6m ago
Silencing the critic: The cost of stifling voices in the name of authority
Would we, in today's Bangladesh, have subjected Quamrul Hassan to imprisonment for employing his art to critique the current political culture?
6m ago
May 23, 2022
Into the mind of Kendrick Lamar with Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
The album takes his listeners through a journey of his own self-reflection.
May 14, 2022
Sailing to save lives
While healthcare is quite accessible for city residents, people living in rural areas are far less fortunate. This is where “Jibon Tari”, a floating hospital aptly named according to the service it provides, creates an impact. The hospital has been sailing through the major rivers of the country, making healthcare accessible for rural citizens.
May 7, 2022
When a little help goes a long way
When the pandemic hit, many displaced and impoverished families moved back to their native homes to survive the difficult time. Sujon had just got promoted to the fifth grade a bit before the pandemic started and his reality was no different.
March 21, 2022
After conquering Mount Kilimanjaro, Bangladeshi couple eyes seven summits
Julia and Shemon have been living as expats in Mombasa, Kenya since 2012. They run a car importing business together.
December 2, 2021
An open letter to those who are tired of Dhaka
What are we even here for anyway?
November 18, 2021
Is education (still) a privilege?
If not, why aren't underprivileged children at schools?
October 13, 2021
Nimtali Deuri: Restoring the remnants of a time bygone
Amidst the hustle and bustle of Gulistan, stands the Nimtali palace, bearing the testaments of a lost history.
September 12, 2019
UNFPA and BDC organise Bangladesh Youth Dialogue 2019
From November 12-14, 2019, the Government of Kenya, the Government of Denmark, and UNFPA are convening the Nairobi Summit, a high-level conference to advance the implementation of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action.
August 1, 2019
THE RESPONSIBILITIES WE HOLD AS FRIENDS
There’s a lot of stuff you can say about friends on what they mean to you, but mostly, friends are your go-to support systems for
May 16, 2019
Understanding Male Body Image Issues
Starting from deodorant companies to clothing brands, corporations have been able to use the power of media and has tapped into
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