The case of the missing girl: Where are we in Bangla children’s literature?
It wasn’t until my 20s that I realised I had read less than 10 Bengali women authors in my childhood and adolescence.
10 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Fashion: Self-expression or consumerism?
Clothing carries undeniable meaning, becoming a strong vehicle for self-expression.
27 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Iconic TSC soon to be erased
In the wake of Dhaka University’s birth centenary in 2021, the decision to bulldoze its historical Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) and replace it with a multi-storied structure shocked students, alumni, and residents of Dhaka.
21 December 2020, 18:00 PM
What good is the DSA if it can’t protect women from online harassment?
There is little I can add to what has already been said about the shaming, blaming and moral policing of women on the internet.
1 September 2020, 18:00 PM
On broken things like the economy and young people’s spirits
For the number of times I have seen older people address and advise the youth, I have seen very few instances of the former assuming the role of a listener.
11 August 2020, 18:00 PM
From footpath to Facebook
Sixty-four-year-old Habibur Rahman came to Dhaka from Narsingdi in 1988. For the past 32 years, he has been selling books around the city, and now, to the elderly man’s amazement, he is selling books online with the help of his son.
15 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Periods to be replaced with commas in women’s bodies
When my editor asked me to write a period piece for this week’s Satireday, I was quite perplexed. After all, it is common knowledge that periods have been cancelled, and emojis now mark the end of sentences (¬‿¬)
10 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Worse off at a shelter
Photos taken by activists at a shelter called Kalua’s Homes at Baruikhali of the capital’s Rayerbazar area have revealed a dismal picture. Scores of well and unwell dogs were photographed cramped inside a small shed, while paralysed cats were found in cages. Some of the dogs were all skin and bones, as the food given to them were inedible and covered with mould.
7 July 2020, 18:00 PM
An ode to eggs
I have always had very particular tastes in food. I'm someone who has always loved korolla, but you cannot get me to eat something like jhinga, a vegetable that is universally acknowledged for being, well, not bitter.
9 August 2017, 18:00 PM
EID 2117
This is the Eid of the Future.
21 June 2017, 18:00 PM
How to Pick a College
Congratulations youngling, on passing your SSCs – the first of many unfair public examinations in life. I know it hasn't been easy, and
31 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Is Feminism a Sell-out? Andi Zeisler's In-depth Analysis of Modern Day Feminism
Last women's day, I saw many statuses on my news feed preaching many different things.
10 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Social Media Trends of 2k16
There have been many BuzzFeed articles that talk about how 2016 was the worst year in the history of the Gregorian calendar.
4 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Zuckerberg please!
I am not a social media person. Don't get me wrong – I post status updates about my hatred for online businesses, I upload selfies from my uncle's neighbour's brother-in-law's wedding, and I make it my sacred duty to heart every puppy picture out there.
28 December 2016, 18:00 PM
The Art of Imagination
Working for SHOUT has many perks, one of which is that I get to go to some very inspiring events. On November 10, I got to visit Mount Royal Academy in Narayanganj for an 'Imagine – Write Creatively' workshop.
23 November 2016, 18:00 PM
A Quest for New Clothes
All my life I have stared at beautiful girls in their beautiful outfits and wondered how they put together these well thought-out looks...
18 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Tagore for Hipsters
A compilation of some of his lesser-known works.
4 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Art Blogs to Follow on Instagram
You might have a preconceived notion that Instagram is a social network consisting solely of selfies and badly cropped pictures of food...
27 April 2016, 18:00 PM
How We See Boi Mela
The month of February brings a number of events, and each of those is important to different people for different reasons. February is my favourite month of the year not because I would like to receive gifts on Valentines' Day or because I am very keen on the arrival of spring; not even because my little brother's birthday falls in this month. February is the best time of the year because of Ekushey Boi Mela.
17 February 2016, 18:00 PM
The Marvel Cinematic Universe's Masterstroke
A few months ago I found out from a Facebook group that Jesse Pinkman's girlfriend and the Tenth Doctor were to star in a Marvel TV...
9 December 2015, 18:00 PM
Guide to Surviving First Year in Medical School
There are two types of students in Bangladesh, ones who are complete and utter disappointments to their parents, and others who study engineering or medicine.
9 September 2015, 18:00 PM
How to Survive First Semester in a Business School
From my early childhood, I had religiously tried (and failed) to meet the social expectations of being a so-called “good” student in the typical Bangla medium setting.
12 August 2015, 18:00 PM