empty Dhaka

Tiptoeing through the minefield

Writing is becoming increasingly difficult as one has to tiptoe through a minefield, not knowing which topic may set off a trigger or become a bummer. It’s not nice to hear that we have the worst record of press freedom among South Asian countries, lower than Afghanistan.

Unbearable Dhaka turns 'likable'

Tanveer and Hamza—both students of class nine, live in Gopibagh. Both of them also like cycling. But their parents never allowed them to go to the main roads or highways with bicycles in fear of accidents.

An unrecognisable Dhaka

Dhaka city has taken a deserted look as thousands of people left the capital to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with loved ones.

April 28, 2023
April 28, 2023

Tiptoeing through the minefield

Writing is becoming increasingly difficult as one has to tiptoe through a minefield, not knowing which topic may set off a trigger or become a bummer. It’s not nice to hear that we have the worst record of press freedom among South Asian countries, lower than Afghanistan.

May 2, 2022
May 2, 2022

Unbearable Dhaka turns 'likable'

Tanveer and Hamza—both students of class nine, live in Gopibagh. Both of them also like cycling. But their parents never allowed them to go to the main roads or highways with bicycles in fear of accidents.

May 2, 2022
May 2, 2022

An unrecognisable Dhaka

Dhaka city has taken a deserted look as thousands of people left the capital to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with loved ones.