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?

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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)

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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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February 19, 2023
February 19, 2023

Journey through the centre of Cunk - A review of Cunk on Earth

The show essentially gives you a bite-sized glimpse into the history of Earth with Philomena Cunk, an ill-informed journalist.

December 22, 2022
December 22, 2022

I filed my income tax return for the first time: Here's how I did it

When I was told I had to file my income tax return this year, I was clueless to the point that I didn’t even know where to go for help.

October 27, 2022
October 27, 2022

The growing complexities of a working woman's life

In the past, a lot of women had accepted the fact that their life is just bound to be difficult, but our generation is unwilling to settle for that.

September 30, 2022
September 30, 2022

Netflix pays homage to classic teen flicks in Do Revenge

Netflix’s Do Revenge is worthy of becoming a cult classic movie itself.

August 5, 2022
August 5, 2022

Financial Feminist – the podcast to answer your money struggles

Money expert Tori Dunlap swoops in almost like a superhero with her podcast Financial Feminist.

August 4, 2022
August 4, 2022

Where is the MCU going with Phase 4?

How does it all come together?

June 30, 2022
June 30, 2022

5 Most Interesting Stranger Things Season Finale Fan Theories

Stranger Things Season 4 Volume 1 ended with quite a few unanswered questions.

May 26, 2022
May 26, 2022

Scent of Cedar

“How have I not noticed this person before?

March 31, 2022
March 31, 2022

Dazed and confused

Bangladeshi adolescents and their limited reproductive health knowledge.

February 24, 2022
February 24, 2022

Inventing Anna: A 9-hour long con

Back in 2018, while I was going on about my monotonous life, the world was caught in a storm by a “fake German heiress”.