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Satire: Confessions of a gently mistreated Process

Tired of being the go-to excuse for every flop, fluke, and face-saver, Process pens an open letter.

#Perspective / Late for Eid prayers? Not on your father’s watch!

Bangladeshi dads waking families for Eid prayers is a cultural staple, from the chill dad to the military general to the difficult one. Despite complaints, their chaos reflects love, tradition, and the essence of Eid togetherness.

#Perspective / Why do all fathers have a love for bangi?

Fathers’ love for bangi is unmatched, treating it as tradition, not just fruit. Despite our distaste, they proudly bring it home, insisting it’s delicious. Resistance is futile — bangi returns daily, proving an eternal generational divide at iftar.

Satire / Student drops three semesters to focus on club activities

The reality is that as a freshman, everyone around you is busy being recruited by university clubs.

#Satire / Being a career woman: A joke, according to Sara’s boss

Women in Dhaka face workplace sexism, societal pressure, and constant undermining of their careers. Often treated as hobbies, their professional roles are dismissed, but they persist, balancing expectations, harassment, and ambition in quiet rebellion.

#Perspective / Seven days of Valentine’s love, seven ways to go broke!

This hilariously brutal breakdown of Valentine’s Week exposes its capitalist grip. From overpriced roses to unnecessary teddy bears, love has become an economic heist. True affection needs no extravagant spending — just presence, not presents.

#Perspective / Dhaka's weddings: More about reels than real moments

Dhaka’s weddings have transformed into elaborate productions driven by Instagram-worthy aesthetics. From rigid dress codes and lavish themes to curated fusion menus, celebrations now prioritise social media over genuine joy, leaving guests overwhelmed and exhausted.

#Perspective / Every family has one: The nosy relative who knows everything

Every South Asian family has one. That omnipresent relative who buzzes around every family gathering like an over-caffeinated bee stings with their words, and then insisting they were “just joking.”

#Perspective / Why Dhaka’s weddings feel like Netflix shows in winter

Dhaka’s winter weddings have evolved into extravagant events, resembling multi-episode Netflix series. From over-the-top invitations to elaborate ceremonies and reception spin-offs, these weddings are high-budget productions that captivate and entertain, leaving guests eagerly awaiting the next season.

June 6, 2020
June 6, 2020

Satireday Cartoon: Gimme some everlovin' cover

Satireday Cartoon: Gimme some everlovin' cover

June 6, 2020
June 6, 2020

My terrible #Blackout Tuesday experience

Turns out I gravely misread the channeling of the outrage.

June 5, 2020
June 5, 2020

The Bossman : Going green in gray

ThThe Bossman : Going green in gray

May 30, 2020
May 30, 2020

Satireday Cartoon : Challenging times

Satireday Cartoon : Challenging times

May 30, 2020
May 30, 2020

Shoppers say new Eid collection ‘to die for’

Along with miseries, the pandemic has certainly brought citizens with generational privilege things to look forward to. Fashionable PPE for death defying Eid shoppers.

May 23, 2020
May 23, 2020

Chapasthan removed from world map after cartoon ruins its national image

The League of Nations -- the body which pretends to have a mighty, big say in global affairs -- yesterday removed Chapasthan from the world map following a really funny cartoon drawn about it.

May 23, 2020
May 23, 2020

Non-celebrities now auction off jewellery, underwear and loose morals to raise funds for pandemic relief efforts

Cricketer Mashrafe Mortaza auctioned a bracelet for many moneys. Now everyone wants a similar piece of action especially TikTok stars who cry passionately for absolutely no reason.

May 9, 2020
May 9, 2020

The Writer’s Block

The Writer’s Block

October 27, 2017
October 27, 2017

Animal Farm in the making

Animals in and around the country have been raising allegations of discrimination, squarely levelling the blame on the government and its actor for propagating a harmful and hateful narrative.

March 30, 2017
March 30, 2017

How to breathe in Dhaka

You had best learn to take care of yourself and your loved ones

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