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.
1m 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.
3m 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.
4m ago
The mystery of Pahela Baishakh and the Bengali calendar
A blend of astronomy, history, and culture
7m 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.
7m ago
What are we doing for people with autism?
Has the government truly done enough for children and people with ASD and their parents?
7m ago
Reduce, reuse, recycle… and then what?
The reality is that recycling alone cannot combat the environmental impact of plastic waste.
8m ago
When our victim-blaming culture shrouds predators as teachers
How can students regain a sense of safety within their classrooms?
8m ago
June 1, 2018
Why milk matters
For all stages of life, milk is nature's elixir for good health. Milk and other dairy foods are densely packed with antioxidants, vitamins
May 31, 2018
Monetising Your Personal Skills
Here are some tips you can follow.
April 19, 2018
HSC 2018: Panic at the examination centre
The question leak issue has been at play over the past several years and has been rotting the core of our education's assessment system—board examinations. This year however, after the question leaks in the Secondary School Certificate examination (SSC), the authorities have taken stricter measures to prevent question leaks, including social media surveillance and better security around exam centres. It was also announced that all district boards will supply the same question paper, choosing amongst 4 sets of previously prepared question papers, which will be done 25 minutes before the exam. This policy has given birth to a new set of problems.
November 10, 2017
Complete Inktober, earn money
Sayeef says, “Focusing on what you have to offer to which audience is very important, because then you can find your own crowd who
October 26, 2017
Indomitable
You wake up one day to the reality that you have to walk 5 kilometres to and from your educational institution every day. Your day starts before the sun rises; you have to help out at the store or the field for hours, you have to do your schoolwork, and live under the constant uncertainty that your journey towards learning can come to a halt because of financial constraints.
September 28, 2017
Riding the murir tin like a pro
I have a love-hate relationship with the public bus. It's one of the most integral parts of my everyday commute. The rides are as cheap as a packet of jhalmuri but it's safe to say it's not going to be a joyride if you don't take a few precautions.
February 16, 2017
A Noob's Guide to Bangla Literature
A person's reading can happen in different ways, and in different languages.
February 2, 2017
Find Your Inner Zen
Young people lead very hectic lives and are constantly in the face of dealing with huge amounts of workload that can often lead to major outbursts.
January 12, 2017
Music Albums to Look Forward to in 2017
2017 is shaping up to be an exciting year for music. Many iconic bands seem to be on the verge of releasing new material in the coming months, including a lot of bands that have left us waiting at the edge of our seats for ages.
December 15, 2016
Woes of the Four Eyed
Although wearing glasses provide us—the visually impaired—a clearer sight of the world, it comes at a trade-off of struggles that only people who have to wear glasses understand. Here's a few reasons for everyone to truly understand and empathise why wearing glasses is quite often a bummer.
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