Women’s right to free speech is under threat in online spaces
When a woman raises her voice against the status quo, she is not merely heard as a dissenting citizen but first, unfailingly, as a woman, and then, only incidentally, as a rebel.
22 October 2025, 09:44 AM
Veteran journalist Montaser Marai's inspiring words on journalism and Palestine
My supervisor, fully aware of my incurable weakness for a good talk, suggested I listen to Montaser Marai, a Palestinian-Jordanian journalist and documentary filmmaker.
10 October 2025, 06:00 AM
Reflections on AI as a student
I understand that we need to adapt to new technologies, but as a student, it is depressing to see students compromise on their intellect because AI is an easy way out.
9 October 2025, 04:00 AM
Menstrual pain management and the lack of targeted therapy in Bangladesh
The management of menstrual pain in Bangladesh is hindered by a lack of targeted therapy and knowledge. The prevalent use of a one-size-fits-all approach fails to address the diverse and individual experiences of those who menstruate.
23 September 2025, 10:50 AM
Goodbyes, calls, and the weight of distance
Every evening in Dhaka, when the house quietened, Rokeya Huq kept the family computer open and waited for the familiar Skype ring. On the other end were her children, Reza Ul Karim, calling from his Cambridge dorm, or Roksana Karim from Melbourne, ready to share their day.
14 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Why most DU students remain unaware of library resources worth crores
Every year, more than 6000 students enrol at DU, but how many of them know about the orientation programme offered by the DU Central Library, designed to give them access to hundreds of thousands of articles, books and journals from some of the world's leading publishers?
4 September 2025, 10:46 AM
Two scholars, one alma mater: How Presidency University shaped these international academics
Presidency University has, over the years, built a reputation as a hub for cultivating bright, driven minds, individuals who leave its classrooms with academic credentials and the confidence, adaptability,
16 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Our top picks for budget monitors under BDT 16K
Buying good monitors is a game-changer for some and crucial for many. A budget monitor is easy on your wallet and caters to your needs.
7 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Improv on its toes: Murderville
Regular viewers of Saturday Night Live (SNL) know that SNL sketches like Debbie Downer or The Californians maintain viewership thanks to the crew’s consistent improvisation capabilities. Netflix’s new crime-solving improv show Murderville allows viewers to get a taste, albeit acquired, of improv in a six-episode season.
10 February 2022, 18:00 PM