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?

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.

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.

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.