Syeda Afrin Tarannum

Syeda Afrin Tarannum is a sub-editor at SHOUT. Reach her at afrin.tarannum@thedailystar.net

Are we doing enough to make education safe for girls?

The systemic barriers that hinder girls’ pursuit of education have continued to remain deeply ingrained in our society.

1m ago

Falling through the cracks of the ‘normal’

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’.

2m ago

Have we outgrown emotional intimacy?

An almost unavoidable part of discussing relationships in today’s world would be Gen Z's relationship terminology

9m ago

When the sky lights up

A special comic this week on Rising Stars

11m ago

Women need better access to public restrooms

Many women do not feel safe visiting such facilities.

1y ago

Exploring the world of literary theory

"Get to know your people, and this way you will know yourself."

1y ago

Au Revoir, SHOUT

Goodbyes have always left a sour taste in my mouth.

1y ago

My Dhaka: The many images of Dhaka metro rail

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.

1y ago
August 18, 2022
August 18, 2022

Editorial

To call the living conditions of our country heavenly would be outrageous.

August 11, 2022
August 11, 2022

How to take care of curly hair

Five ways you can take care of your curly hair.

July 26, 2022
July 26, 2022

With Monash and UCB, the keyword is “partnership”

In conversation with Andrew Walker, Pro Vice-Chancellor and President of Monash University Malaysia, about the quality of higher education, opportunities of Bangladeshi students to pursue higher education abroad and also the impact of the pandemic on exploring the opportunities.

July 7, 2022
July 7, 2022

Editorial

A degree in BBA is said to prepare graduates for a multitude of executive functions in different fields.

June 2, 2022
June 2, 2022

Our teachers are underpaid and undervalued

The task of a teacher, an educator, is not an easy one.

May 26, 2022
May 26, 2022

Editorial

Next week, I will have more time for myself, or for the list of endless tasks I am yet to tend to.

April 20, 2022
April 20, 2022

Editorial

Sitting through at least two hours of traffic on a regular basis with a heavy dose of motion sickness, it’s often difficult for me to use

March 10, 2022
March 10, 2022

Editorial

People who know me and have been around me, have called me belligerent. I take immense pride in that. I like speaking out

February 3, 2022
February 3, 2022

Editorial

Making lists is probably one of my favourite things to do, I can do it in my sleep. I’ve spent many hours filling up pages in my planner, detangling the knots I’ve made in my brain trying to figure out how I can fit in over twenty hours of work in a few hours.

December 30, 2021
December 30, 2021

Editorial

As I grow older, the idea of a new year somehow becomes more and more daunting to me. Maybe it’s because the year has come to an end before I am done with all the things I promised myself I’d do.