Nooha Sabanta Maula

Nooha Sabanta Maula is an Anthropology major whose anthropologising has made her confused about life. Send her your thoughts to noohamaula@gmail.com

#ChooseToChallenge for a Gender Equal Future

The first step is to educate oneself to become an informed ally.

3y ago

It's time to #PayUp

The refusal to accept accountability and pay their dues ends up hurting the people of colour who work at their supplier factories. This is why #PayUp has become a part of the outcry against racial injustice and a site of resistance against white supremacy.

4y ago

IWD 2020: What it means to be #EachforEqual

The International Women’s Day (IWD) 2020 theme—“an equal world is an enabled world”—is aimed at reminding us of the power that concerted efforts hold when it comes to making the world better for women.

4y ago

Why IWD still matters in 2019

Each year, International Women's Day (IWD) thematically focuses a call to action while also celebrating the social, cultural, political and economic achievements of women.

5y ago

Dealing with "Biye Kobe?"

For a time when the odds are stacked up against you.

6y ago

Types of People at a Graduation Ceremony

To put it bluntly, graduation ceremonies are quite the bummer. If you're expecting the audience to burst into applause when you walk

6y ago

Growing tired of friends

An unprecedented change that I have encountered in the past year is coming in terms with the fact that I've grown tired of many of my friends. It's not an easy thing to accept, especially during the period when friends are expected to form the core of one's social network.

6y ago

How to move about in Dhaka

With Dhaka's traffic situation worsening with each passing day, having an extended idea of the transportations available pays off. It can save time or offer possible shortcuts to beat the traffic and reduce the commute time.

6y ago
November 16, 2017
November 16, 2017

Minimalism: A Beginner's Guide

Although minimalism has become commonly associated with aesthetics, minimalism goes far beyond style and décor— it is the idea that our lives can be simplified by living minimally which can help anyone who's looking to de-clutter their lives- be it a relationship or a wardrobe.

September 14, 2017
September 14, 2017

Selling Art Online

The best thing about the internet is that it gives you the platform to do just about anything. If you're talented in the creative department and wanted to make money selling your artwork, look no further than your social media accounts.

August 31, 2017
August 31, 2017

Getting my eyebrows done for the first time

Eyebrows are basically the fancy frames around the windows to the soul right? Those two caterpillar-like things on our faces have always had some kind of cult status with endless trends slipping in and out of the picture and their maintenance is always highlighted.

August 31, 2017
August 31, 2017

Easy Recipes for Qurbani Eid

Easy recipes that taste great but won't make you break a sweat to serve.

August 3, 2017
August 3, 2017

Fidget spinners of the past

Fidget spinners became internet famous almost overnight and even managed to hit the Bangladeshi market within a short span of time.

July 27, 2017
July 27, 2017

The problem with short semester breaks

One of the biggest downsides of the structure of academic calendars of Bangladesh's private universities stems from its trimester system.

June 15, 2017
June 15, 2017

How to get enough sleep: Ramadan Edition

Not sleeping enough makes fasting all the more challenging.

May 25, 2017
May 25, 2017

ASMR: Videos that put you to sleep, in a good way!

If you've ever felt a tingly sensation going down your spine, you've experienced the trigger ASMR videos on YouTube aim to induce.

May 11, 2017
May 11, 2017

Types of Thesis Supervisors

If you're one of those poor souls who have a mandatory thesis to tackle, I feel you.

April 13, 2017
April 13, 2017

SEXISM IN CLASSROOMS

When we speak of lively and thriving learning environments, we rarely factor in sexism as an issue that needs to be addressed.