Nazifa Raidah

Nazifa Raidah is a journalist, researcher and development practitioner.

New leadership, old rivers, and the long road to clean water

New efforts to clean Bangladesh's rivers offer hope, but community involvement and innovation are key.

3m ago

Storytelling, struggles, and reimagining identity

Patriarchy would have you believe that women are inherently complicated—creatures who must be defined, boxed in, or reduced to stereotypes.

7m ago

Fascism, self-censorship, and the 'new Bangladesh'

No other government in this country's political history has been labelled “fascist” with such intensity, despite similar tendencies having existed before—at times to the same extent. The current context is unique in that it reflects the 15-year-long authoritarian rule of Awami League and its trickle-down oppression. Yet, understanding fascism is crucial if we seek to avoid the rise of another such regime.

9m ago

Battling against the current: The river governance puzzle we must solve

Multiple ministries, overlapping mandates, and the exclusion of key stakeholders make streamlining water governance a challenge.

9m ago

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.

11m 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.

1y ago

The mystery of Pahela Baishakh and the Bengali calendar

A blend of astronomy, history, and culture

1y 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.

1y ago
June 23, 2022
June 23, 2022

From Feni to New Zealand: Trinkets of a life lived

Mastura's penning is sincere. She crafts the details like a watchsmith, a representation of which could be found in the very first piece of the book, named "Feni".

June 16, 2022
June 16, 2022

Budget 2022-23: Is the publishing industry only an inconsequential afterthought?

With the Russia-Ukraine war continuing and the (consequent) wave of inflation that has struck the world, serious concerns for

June 10, 2022
June 10, 2022

The twisted plight of Bangladeshi transgender community: A critical error in policymaking

If 'facilities' are really that accessible, why aren't we seeing more transgender people in job roles?

June 9, 2022
June 9, 2022

Budget 2022-23 and the fate of our publishing industry

The protruding question we’re left with is this: is the allocated sum for purchasing even merely enough to support our publishers in this grave time?

May 23, 2022
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
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
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
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
December 2, 2021

An open letter to those who are tired of Dhaka

What are we even here for anyway?

November 18, 2021
November 18, 2021

Is education (still) a privilege?

If not, why aren't underprivileged children at schools?