Irfan Chowdhury

When cinema reflects a nation’s unsettled soul

Why does this matter, especially as a new generation of political leaders and power brokers prepare to assert their own versions of history?

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Confronting cultural silence on IPV in Bangladeshi communities

Proverbs, short and profound, often sum up wisdom passed down through generations. Bangla, one of the world’s most spoken languages, is rich with such gems. One such saying in the language—”manush ki bolbe?”—is central to Intimacies of Violence, a debut book by Dr Nadine Shaanta Murshid, an associate professor at the University at Buffalo.

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July 21, 2025
July 21, 2025

When cinema reflects a nation’s unsettled soul

Why does this matter, especially as a new generation of political leaders and power brokers prepare to assert their own versions of history?

December 13, 2024
December 13, 2024

Confronting cultural silence on IPV in Bangladeshi communities

Proverbs, short and profound, often sum up wisdom passed down through generations. Bangla, one of the world’s most spoken languages, is rich with such gems. One such saying in the language—”manush ki bolbe?”—is central to Intimacies of Violence, a debut book by Dr Nadine Shaanta Murshid, an associate professor at the University at Buffalo.