POETRY / What do you want to be when you grow up?
I cannot tell you that I want to be intoxicated, inebriated, and stashed away for the rest of eternity while holding your hand at the mediocre fair in the middle of the crowd of ill-mannered school-children who grew up too soon
30 May 2025, 18:11 PM
Hair
I love the texture of your hair and I wanted to tell you about it in far too many words than either you or I are comfortable with.
6 April 2025, 09:52 AM
Movies to enjoy this Eid with your family
To make this time somewhat more enjoyable, here are a few movies you can watch with your family.
30 March 2025, 16:00 PM
MAYHEM: Lady Gaga’s new album is a delightfully chaotic mix of old and new
Despite a few duds, MAYHEM might just be Lady Gaga reclaiming her place as a queen of pop.
19 March 2025, 13:44 PM
Let me cut out your mother’s tongue
Let me cut out your mother’s tongue and lay it down beside you like my mother did with mine.
28 February 2025, 06:00 AM
Why studying abroad is becoming harder for Bangladeshi students
In recent times, popular study abroad destinations have been adopting policies and undergoing changes that are making it harder for Bangladeshi students to go abroad.
27 February 2025, 04:00 AM
The role of higher education institutions in attracting global talent
Bangladesh’s struggle with brain drain is not new. According to data collected from 175 countries between 2007 and 2024, the ‘Human Flight and Brain Drain Index’ indicates that Bangladesh has the 37th highest propensity for brain drain.
19 February 2025, 18:00 PM
A comparative analysis of countries that reversed brain drain
According to a report published in 2023, the number of Bangladeshi students leaving the country every year tripled from 16,609 in 2008 to about 49,151 in 2022.
19 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Discovering new horizons
Recently, many Bangladeshi students are choosing to complete their higher education abroad. Countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia,
19 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Internships can help high school students prepare for a brighter future
Although internship opportunities available to high-school students might be hard to stumble upon, they are certainly available.
10 August 2023, 00:00 AM
Grooming: abuse hiding in plain sight
It's a lesser known evil that is wreaking havoc among young people.
22 June 2023, 00:00 AM
How children are affected by their parents' unhappy marriage
Marital conflict can result in constant fighting and can breed a hostile atmosphere.
20 May 2023, 08:50 AM
Availability of menstrual products in educational institutions
Menstruation is a monthly occurrence for women, and having little to no access to pads when needed is a major cause for concern.
20 April 2023, 00:00 AM
A definitive guide to the digital SAT
The very first digital SAT was administered internationally on March 11, 2023.
28 March 2023, 00:00 AM
Caring for stray animals, the right way
Caring for stray animals is important, and knowing the right way is vital.
16 March 2023, 09:35 AM
Can ideology win over desire?
Set in 1990s Dhaka against the backdrop of the military occupation, the novella follows the lives of a young university professor, his wife, and their house help, Phulbanu. The story is narrated entirely from Phulbanu’s perspective.
16 March 2023, 08:56 AM
BookTok is propagating pseudo-feminism
There lies a problem in the type of books that are being popularised by BookTok.
9 March 2023, 00:00 AM
English Medium students’ strained relationship with Bangla
There is an absence of emphasis on Bangla's proper learning.
23 February 2023, 00:00 AM
Possibilities: Attainable
Possibilities that are small enough to be held in the clammy palms of a toddler.
16 February 2023, 00:00 AM
Unsettling movies to watch on Valentine’s Day
Breaking the image of Valentine's Day that has been created as a result of commercial propaganda.
14 February 2023, 16:45 PM
Let’s not interpret old media through a modern lens
Historical backdrop and our understanding of the relevant historical backdrop are important when we try to study a material or even enjoy it.
2 February 2023, 00:00 AM
Movies to look out for in 2023
Here’s what we recommend you look out for in the coming year.
19 January 2023, 15:01 PM
Waiting Room
“This is why I tell you never to go out alone.”
19 January 2023, 00:00 AM
TV shows to look out for in 2023
Here’s the shows we recommend you look out for in the coming year.
18 January 2023, 15:00 PM
Books to look forward to in 2023
Here are some of the books that will be hitting the shelves in 2023.
12 January 2023, 13:56 PM
Sunset Studios is making Bangladesh’s first “anime-style” project
Sunset Studios is an animation studio based in Bangladesh that has recently announced its new project, Dead End, which has been gaining traction as Bangladesh’s first “anime-style” project. Irfan Chowdhury, the co-founder and director of the studio, alongside the technical director and sound designer Ali Arman, and 2D artist Humayra Kabir sat down with SHOUT to give insight into this ambitious project.
9 January 2023, 18:00 PM
You should hold on to your pop culture opinions
There is a little more than your own thoughts influencing your pop culture takes.
3 January 2023, 14:45 PM
Sunset Studios is making Bangladesh’s first “anime-style” project
Sunset Studios is an animation studio based in Bangladesh that has recently announced its new project, Dead End.
2 January 2023, 15:00 PM