How Bengali R U?

What is the yardstick of Bengaliness?

Is it the mandatory piece of exorbitantly priced ilish on the first day of the Bangla New Year, even though you know this is causing overfishing and a possible extinction? Is it the new set of “swag” that you won't flash again the rest of the year? #FoodForThought
A group of young Bangladeshis made us proud – beating rivals from over 25 countries – in London. The cover story in this issue is all about their glorious journey.

We also spoke to the Regional Director of Pearson Edexcel Asia, according to whom, when measured against a global standard, “Bangladeshi students are amongst the best in the world.”

And this instalment of Kaleidoscope features the connection between the vibrant youth and untainted beauty of our country.
There are ample reasons to smile this New Year. All you need to do is look around. 

– Karim Waheed, Editor, SHOUT