April 23, 2020
The Pressure to be Productive
Parents are raising hell as their kids run on different time zones, teachers are urging students to finish up inhumane amounts of assignments, and the internet is filling up with more “things to do during quarantine” articles than the fake WhatsApp news that our parents thrive on.
April 16, 2020
My Newfound Appreciation for Life at Home
I’ve been in the same outfit for days now, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. This oversized and worn in t-shirt has seen me on my best and worst days, and offered comfort on both.
April 6, 2020
The Women's Movement in Bangladesh Throughout the Years
Over three decades ago, in 1988, March 8 was first observed in Bangladesh as International Women’s Day. The women’s movement has always been deeply rooted in this society.
September 12, 2019
The Subtleties of Sexism
Sexism is the prejudice against someone based on their gender (especially against women). It can also be behaviour or attitude that fosters stereotypes of social roles.
September 12, 2019
A DIFFERENT KIND OF STREETWEAR
Street vendors are a defining part of Dhaka. And in these roadside businesses, the cheap clothing industry is booming. It’s a shopper’s dream; you can find almost every possible clothing item at shockingly affordable rates.
September 5, 2019
LEARNING BASIC HOUSEHOLD CHORES
My results were due in a month and I had to guarantee my survival during those difficult times. Thus, I went on a quest of educating myself about every household chore I could possibly find, as any ‘ideal child’ should do. Here’s my journey.
August 29, 2019
Guide to bargaining for noobs
Are you constantly ridiculed by your friends for paying too much? Do shopkeepers mercilessly extort your inexperience? Then fret not, you’ve come to the right place.
August 22, 2019
How to function as an emotionally detached person
Emotionally distant people are generally thought of as ‘heartless’ and ‘mean’, but more often than not they’re trying to navigate their ways around a society that fails to understand them.
August 1, 2019
Thakurmar Jhuli characters as everyday people
Thakurmar Jhuli was one of the best things to happen to this generation. We’ve learnt the value of morals, friendships, and love
July 18, 2019
