Nuren Iftekhar

Empty Room with Cardboard Boxes

A PhD student pursuing higher education writes about "fitting in".

3y ago

The mango-powered superhero you need to know about

Of all the notable works done on visual media in our country, Shabash by Mighty Punch Studio came as a welcome surprise to me. From the tone of storytelling to the beautiful visuals, Mighty Punch Studios paint a unique stroke.

4y ago

False Positive × Masks

The light that drenched the man on the rooftop had no warmth to it. The light shifted and morphed with the changing visuals on the billboard,

4y ago

Sword, Shield and Controversy

After E3 there was a list for the most controversial reveals based on the reactions of each YouTube video. Surprisingly on top of the list was Pokémon Sword and Shield. The tremendous amount of interest and hype that surrounds the release of a mainline Pokémon

5y ago

E3 2019: A Different Spectacle

Despite Sony’s decision to pull out this year and the growing discontent in the gaming industry in general, E3 2019 has been an event full of hype and anticipation. The fewer bells and whistles and a heavier focus on games and hardware were a welcome change. This is how the E3

5y ago

Dawn and Diatribe

The paper I slept on clung to the corner of my mouth. My mouth felt bitter, as if the protagonist in my story had just been betrayed by the love of his life.

5y ago

Lungis will forever be the pinnacle of male fashion

As a man with zero fashion sense, let me explain why.

5y ago

It's 2019

If you have been walking around the wondrous streets of Dhaka this year only to bump into a careless deviant with a phone in his hand and his mind somewhere else, then I'm afraid that individual might have been me. Before you launch into a barrage of scathing criticism, I want you to hear my story.

5y ago
June 8, 2017
June 8, 2017

No, High School wasn't All that Great

Nostalgia goggles have always been my least favourite accessories.

April 13, 2017
April 13, 2017

Why You Should Never Trust an Ilish Machh

The merry occasion of Pahela Baishakh is upon us once again, bringing with it the delight of festivities and jubilation of starting anew.

April 6, 2017
April 6, 2017

THE EVOLUTION OF PINK FLOYD

There isn't much that hasn't been said about Pink Floyd. And yet, it's a story that still begs to be told again and again.

March 16, 2017
March 16, 2017

A Guide to Living Shabby: For Him

It's a common misconception among my peers that the shabby life they see me living is an easy one. This cannot be more far off from the truth. Is it comfy?

March 2, 2017
March 2, 2017

Horror through the Ages

From the penny dreadful style of Gothic literature of the Victorian era to the movies of today with multi-million dollars of budget - horror has come a long way. From then to now, the one thing that has remained constant is the love and admiration for this genre.

February 23, 2017
February 23, 2017

A Month Without Music And how it crippled me from the inside

When Passenger sang “Only know you love her when you let her go” in that melancholic voice I underestimated those words.

February 23, 2017
February 23, 2017

Out of My League but Not Out of My Mind

Like many other wonderful traits we have coded into our system, one happens to be the crippling sense of self-doubt that bursts out of nowhere whenever we are infatuated with someone.

February 23, 2017
February 23, 2017

Coffee and Cacophony

The first cup of coffee we had after our pointless agreement tasted like our outlived relationship, bitter and cold. She looked livelier though,

February 9, 2017
February 9, 2017

Hold the Door: Bangladeshi Weddings

They've breached through,” my uncle's terrified voice echoed in my ears. I looked to my right with the faint hope of seeing the shoulders of another fellow comrade.

January 26, 2017
January 26, 2017

What Kind of Pokehuman are You?

When I was in the 4th grade, after a gruelling research through various forums with a 56kbps internet line, I came to the disappointing conclusion that we will never have Pokemon in our lives; not even a Zubat.