Azra Humayra

We should rethink our approach to online political discussions

Political discussions today often devolve into verbal battlegrounds, where the goal seems less about understanding and more about winning. Social media, creating echo chambers and shrinking attention spans, amplifies this by rewarding outrage and oversimplification over nuance and depth.

2w ago

Dealing with PCOS at an early age

PCOS is associated with significant health risks, including infertility, increased risk of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. It can also impact the psychological well-being of women, particularly those dealing with hirsutism (excessive hair growth) and menstrual irregularities, which may lead to depression or anxiety.

1m ago

Speaking to parents about your sexual abuse experience

It took a year, perhaps two before I mustered the courage to tell my mother, thanks to the support of friends who had urged me to speak out.

1m ago

Murder at DU and JU: Must we emulate what we dismantled?

Destroying a regime is one thing; ensuring that its legacy doesn't infect the future is another.

1m ago

The importance of indigenous quota

Despite the general uproar, the indigenous quota remains especially contentious. Some agree while others don’t. But what of the indigenous students themselves for whom this quota is ostensibly designed?

3m ago

The importance of gender quota

In Bangladesh, gender quotas are essential for cultivating a more equitable society.

3m ago

Experiencing July 15 as a student

The future of these protests remains uncertain, yet the students' unity endures.

4m ago

Students and quota holders say reform is necessary

The quota system must be executed in a way that upholds fairness, inclusivity, and equity.

4m ago
October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024

We should rethink our approach to online political discussions

Political discussions today often devolve into verbal battlegrounds, where the goal seems less about understanding and more about winning. Social media, creating echo chambers and shrinking attention spans, amplifies this by rewarding outrage and oversimplification over nuance and depth.

October 13, 2024
October 13, 2024

Dealing with PCOS at an early age

PCOS is associated with significant health risks, including infertility, increased risk of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. It can also impact the psychological well-being of women, particularly those dealing with hirsutism (excessive hair growth) and menstrual irregularities, which may lead to depression or anxiety.

September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024

Speaking to parents about your sexual abuse experience

It took a year, perhaps two before I mustered the courage to tell my mother, thanks to the support of friends who had urged me to speak out.

September 19, 2024
September 19, 2024

Murder at DU and JU: Must we emulate what we dismantled?

Destroying a regime is one thing; ensuring that its legacy doesn't infect the future is another.

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

The importance of indigenous quota

Despite the general uproar, the indigenous quota remains especially contentious. Some agree while others don’t. But what of the indigenous students themselves for whom this quota is ostensibly designed?

August 1, 2024
August 1, 2024

The importance of gender quota

In Bangladesh, gender quotas are essential for cultivating a more equitable society.

July 16, 2024
July 16, 2024

Experiencing July 15 as a student

The future of these protests remains uncertain, yet the students' unity endures.

July 11, 2024
July 11, 2024

Students and quota holders say reform is necessary

The quota system must be executed in a way that upholds fairness, inclusivity, and equity.

July 8, 2024
July 8, 2024

Are students sympathetic to the teachers' protest?

Teachers rarely show solidarity with students' protests, regardless of their cause or goal.

April 29, 2024
April 29, 2024

What students should keep in their bags in this heat

Preparing for the sweltering heat is a must-do, especially for those who can't avoid going outdoors.