Tasnim Odrika

Diverging perspectives: Exploring Bangladesh’s history through controversial narratives

When it comes to the history of Bangladesh both pre-and post-Liberation War, certain aspects have either remained hidden from the public or been deliberately obscured.

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3 essential reads on Julian Assange’s impact on journalism

With news of his newfound freedom making headlines, many may struggle to recall the original charges against him and the debates he sparked on free speech and journalistic practices

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Decline of the Oscars and the American Dream

This excitement has diluted to simply a morning discussion of whatever highlight persists through the night.

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Do women need the separate metro rail carriage?

And what purpose does it serve?

8m ago

Navigating culture, history, and nostalgia in ‘My Life in Tea’

Review of Anwarul Azim’s book ‘My Life in Tea’ (The University Press Limited, 2023)

10m ago

The ethics of ghostwriting in fiction

Ghostwriting is not new, and Millie Bobby Brown is not the first celebrity to hire a ghostwriter. But, soon after she published her book, she came under fire for using one.

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Discovering enlightenment and creativity at Dhaka Flow Festival

In addition to the activities, the event offered an array of distinctive stalls for festival goers, featuring sustainable and healthy products rooted in Bangladesh.

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The hidden impact of patrilocality

At the core of a patrilocal society lies the notion of women occupying a lower status than men.

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January 18, 2018
January 18, 2018

It's a wonderful life

I have this routine where I regularly recite something I'm grateful for before going to bed. Today, I am grateful for being a woman in this country. Let me tell you why.

January 11, 2018
January 11, 2018

A promising debut

Headline enters Bangladesh's music scene with the release of their debut studio album, “Finding Cooper”. The album was released on December 20, 2017.

January 11, 2018
January 11, 2018

A day in the life of a cat

My human seems to be sleeping quite peacefully. After all it's only dawn and she did go to sleep like a couple of hours ago.

January 4, 2018
January 4, 2018

Life lessons from Grey's Anatomy

“Wait, is that show still on?” Umm, yes. Why wouldn't it be? This show provides you with lessons that you can apply to every aspect of your life.

December 21, 2017
December 21, 2017

A day in the life of Senti Claus

“This year people will finally appreciate all the things I do for them.” This is the silent prayer that I utter to myself before I start my

December 7, 2017
December 7, 2017

Really cute love story

I really, really wanted this to be a love story. The cute, mushy love stories where you meet, fall for each other, then have a fallout, but, afterwards it's happily ever after. Let's call my love interest for this story Dean Winchester.

November 30, 2017
November 30, 2017

IQ TEST 4 EDGY TEENS

The following test is measured on a scale of 1 to Rick and Morty fan. No answers have been provided, assuming that if you're a true Rick and Morty fan you already know all the answers.

November 16, 2017
November 16, 2017

I need to be liked

To some extent, don't we all?

November 16, 2017
November 16, 2017

Believe me I'm a liar

“I've been thinking about you lately,” Phoebe said almost absentmindedly gazing outside. The first snow of the year had just started to fall and she loved watching the greys of the cobbled streets turn into white.

November 9, 2017
November 9, 2017

How to act on a first date

Finally asked that boy/girl out? Great! You're halfway on your way to disappointmentville where you will be constantly let down but you'll still have to keep pretending you're having a good time and this is what you want; when we all know what you really want is just a donut.