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
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
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
September 5, 2019
Is your room underlit?
Growing up, everything seemed more interesting than what book was open on the study table—be it the ant walking on your copies, the patterns from the paint on the wall or even the shadows of your own hands.
August 29, 2019
THE BIG FAT BENGALI W̶E̶D̶D̶I̶N̶G̶ GRADUATION
Unlike other days, Srijita woke up almost half an hour before her alarm rang. She knew this week was going to be one of the most exciting weeks of her life,
June 20, 2019
Two easy 2 bake
Comfort food exists to make our lives a little less glum. What keeps us from having it is usually the fear of cooking, or the fear of our moms finding out there’s another food delivery person standing at the door waiting to get paid, or both.
June 20, 2019
Who Will Save the Planet?
The needs of the near future must be put forward. Now.
May 30, 2019
Eid and all smiles
In the competitive world that we live in, people may not always be keen to spend their time, energy or resources on something that does not produce an evident reward.
May 23, 2019
THE GAME OF GAWSIA
In a galaxy far far away lies the Bangladeshi equivalent of Mordor, the land known as Gawsia. Feared by many but revered by even more, the strange land seemed like a completely different planet. One fateful day, four friends took it upon themselves to bravely venture into the heart of this land they’d heard so much about.
May 9, 2019
Dealing with exams during Ramadan
The exams we sit for in the last three years of high school are probably some of the most intense yet important part of our lives. Board examinations have somehow taken the form of a season of ‘Wipeout’ with no immediate monetary reward.
April 25, 2019
Not your clue to remember
Clue is a period tracking app that allows its users to track their menstrual cycle at a few clicks. This app does not use the euphemisms of pink colour or the symbol of a butterfly or a feather to symbolise its female user base.
April 11, 2019
A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
In order for us to consider something to be true beyond reasonable doubt, we put it through a series of tests. This has also been the method we resort to when we need to prove the credibility of one’s knowledge.
March 21, 2019
Words thrown around loosely
Language is an ever-changing thing. With the constantly evolving digital communication platforms, language has experienced immense transformation.
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