Azra Humayra

Teaching someone the collective responsibility of keeping a city clean feels like trying to empty the Buriganga with a teacup.

While some perpetrators were held accountable, institutional responses remained inconsistent and were often shaped by power dynamics.

Why, in 2025, am I still mapping out my movements as if walking through a battlefield?

There’s no denying that July altered the political reality of Bangladesh. The uprising toppled a deeply entrenched despot and unleashed a wave of change that felt as sudden as it was transformative.

The youth, as key drivers of inclusivity, are critically examining the current state of democracy in our country. For them, it is less a triumph than a test—a moment of possibility, shadowed by the weight of history.

In a city where survival has taken the place of living, the loss of trust in law enforcement isn’t just personal—it’s a crack in the foundation of society.

Despite my best efforts to practice empathy – to offer a kind word, to share what I have – it often feels futile in an environment that seems to reward apathy.

For many students on a tight budget, meals become purely practical, devoid of any consideration for nutrition or quality.

University campuses ought to be places where we can learn, grow, and discover new things. Yet, for many women and gender-diverse students in Bangladesh, these spaces have become arenas of fear and marginalisation due to pervasive gender-based violence.

Political discussions today often devolve into verbal battlegrounds, where the goal seems less about understanding and more about winning. Social media, creating echo chambers and shrinking attention spans, amplifies this by rewarding outrage and oversimplification over nuance and depth.

PCOS is associated with significant health risks, including infertility, increased risk of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. It can also impact the psychological well-being of women, particularly those dealing with hirsutism (excessive hair growth) and menstrual irregularities, which may lead to depression or anxiety.

It took a year, perhaps two before I mustered the courage to tell my mother, thanks to the support of friends who had urged me to speak out.

Destroying a regime is one thing; ensuring that its legacy doesn't infect the future is another.

Despite the general uproar, the indigenous quota remains especially contentious. Some agree while others don’t. But what of the indigenous students themselves for whom this quota is ostensibly designed?

In Bangladesh, gender quotas are essential for cultivating a more equitable society.

The future of these protests remains uncertain, yet the students' unity endures.

The quota system must be executed in a way that upholds fairness, inclusivity, and equity.

Teachers rarely show solidarity with students' protests, regardless of their cause or goal.

Preparing for the sweltering heat is a must-do, especially for those who can't avoid going outdoors.

The recent case of Fairuz Abontika is a painful reminder of how incompetent universities are in dealing with sexual harassment complaints