satire

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.

May 19, 2022
May 19, 2022

Enter 'Alphabetica': Vowels form a unique minority in Roy Phoenix’s satire

At its core, Alphabetica is a satire on majoritarianism.

May 14, 2022
May 14, 2022

Banks offer ticket loans for powerfully powerless cousins

Even as Chapasthan’s per capita income continues to surge, people are failing to buy transport tickets. And so, the heart-touching reality of relatives of rulers being unable to afford train tickets has come to the fore

May 12, 2022
May 12, 2022

Man shocked that food doesn’t cook faster if you scream at waiter

"If we scream loud enough, we get prioritised the way we want..."

February 10, 2022
February 10, 2022

Putting up street signs across Dhaka deemed “the most useless job ever”

Street signs are as ignored as the Humanities department of local schools.

February 3, 2022
February 3, 2022

Watch Hollywood movies with a Bangladeshi CSE student

How computer engineers deal with Hollywood movie scenarios.

January 20, 2022
January 20, 2022

Int’l committee renames Stockholm syndrome as “Dhaka syndrome”

A disease-ridden and detrimental place, but a place nonetheless.

December 30, 2021
December 30, 2021

Local borhani connoisseur looks to set new standards

The Fine Borhani Club is a group that bleeds borhani.

December 23, 2021
December 23, 2021

The race for Marvel movie tickets

We've all been there, haven't we?

September 29, 2021
September 29, 2021

CEO Conducts Seminar on Internship Circulars

“After your internship, you'll get exclusive certificates in JPG format."

September 5, 2021
September 5, 2021

A Guide to Apologising on the Internet

Collect sympathy points at every possible opportunity.