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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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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December 2, 2021
Women who travel
Doubts, risks, and the joy in exploration.
October 28, 2021
Pets, should they be neutered?
There seem to be two streams of the argument.
September 16, 2021
Personal Finance for Young People
Personal finance can be a tricky concept to wrap your head around at first.
June 30, 2021
There Is Only "One Tree Hill" and We Are Going Back There
"Drama Queens" is a podcast by the show's leading female cast members.
June 29, 2021
Unlocking the potential of youth
Youth are a significant part of the total population in Bangladesh. A country’s development depends on its skilled youth group. The government is providing some training and loan facilities. But these are far from enough.
May 3, 2021
Eid celebrations from the safety of your homes
After a long day of working from home, I decided to browse through a perfectly curated website of a prominent brand selling ethnic wear. All their products are neatly organised into different categories for ease of choosing and within five minutes,
April 2, 2021
“Operation Jackpot brought us three steps closer to liberation”
On March 7, 1971, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman stood at the Ramna Race Course and faced a gathering of over 10 lakh people.
March 8, 2021
Breaking barriers on two wheels
What is an indicator of social progress? In a country like Bangladesh, women still feel unsafe travelling to the nearest grocery store, their own university, and even their workplace. Public transport is not an option for a lot of them due to the various risks of harassment associated with it. In such a situation, mobility is freedom. For a lot of women, this is what riding their bike means.
March 8, 2021
50 years later, the fight goes on
When speaking about our Liberation War of 1971, we often commend our freedom fighters for their sacrifices and bravery and condemn the then Pakistan army for inflicting inhumane torture on our innocent people, especially our women.
March 8, 2021
Resolve in the face of adversity
“I dream of building a world where no human being ever has to die of starvation,” replies Runa Akter, with firm resolve when asked what she wants to do in the future.
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