Syeda Afrin Tarannum
Syeda Afrin Tarannum is a sub-editor at SHOUT. Reach her at afrin.tarannum@thedailystar.net
Syeda Afrin Tarannum is a sub-editor at SHOUT. Reach her at afrin.tarannum@thedailystar.net
The systemic barriers that hinder girls’ pursuit of education have continued to remain deeply ingrained in our society.
There is something to be said about the innate process of otherising a person with disability, and pushing them out of the group of the ‘norm’ and into the group of the ‘exception’.
An almost unavoidable part of discussing relationships in today’s world would be Gen Z's relationship terminology
Many women do not feel safe visiting such facilities.
"Get to know your people, and this way you will know yourself."
I have been using the metro rail service sporadically through the past couple of months, and I have to admit, I treat it like a bit of a luxury.
As I woke up one day from one of the opportune naps I am privileged enough to take during my commute to and from work, I opened my eyes to find a brown horse staring right back at me.
I exist in a constant state of overwhelm.
Depiction of such problematic forms of ‘romance’ and relationships surely distort the judgement of readers regarding love and romance.
New beginnings always seem daunting to me.
It was my level of confidence that decided my fate when it came to maths
How reasonable is it to expect children to understand the intricacies of a time-bound commitment they are making with themselves?
Ghost stories for a local Halloween experience.
Read this before you plan your winter trip with friends.
In the past two trips that I’ve been to, I have responsible for handling accommodations, making sure everyone is well-fed and in one piece, and maintaining a thorough checklist of the finances. If you are thinking it was a lot of work, then you are absolutely correct. If you are thinking I must be absolutely berserk for doing this twice, you are also not wrong. But allow me to explain myself.
Never have I been asked if I enjoy the work I am doing.