Samina Luthfa

When art and politics collide

Dr Samina Luthfa, associate professor at the Department of Sociology in Dhaka University, talks about the recent controversy surrounding Shilpakala Academy and the theatre scene in Bangladesh with Monorom Polok of The Daily Star.

6d ago

Universities and the government have failed the students

The responsibility for this bloodshed cannot be avoided by either the government or the university authorities.

4m ago

Youth depression is a symptom of broader societal malaise

The youth, usually part of families, find themselves disproportionately affected by the rising tide of depression.

11m ago

Framing the injustices against RMG workers in Bangladesh

On April 24, 2013, the collapse of Rana Plaza—a building that housed seven garment factories in Savar—killed at least 1,176 people.

5y ago
November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

When art and politics collide

Dr Samina Luthfa, associate professor at the Department of Sociology in Dhaka University, talks about the recent controversy surrounding Shilpakala Academy and the theatre scene in Bangladesh with Monorom Polok of The Daily Star.

July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024

Universities and the government have failed the students

The responsibility for this bloodshed cannot be avoided by either the government or the university authorities.

December 20, 2023
December 20, 2023

Youth depression is a symptom of broader societal malaise

The youth, usually part of families, find themselves disproportionately affected by the rising tide of depression.

October 4, 2019
October 4, 2019

Framing the injustices against RMG workers in Bangladesh

On April 24, 2013, the collapse of Rana Plaza—a building that housed seven garment factories in Savar—killed at least 1,176 people.