Adrita Zaima Islam

How children are affected by their parents' unhappy marriage

Marital conflict can result in constant fighting and can breed a hostile atmosphere.

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Availability of menstrual products in educational institutions

Menstruation is a monthly occurrence for women, and having little to no access to pads when needed is a major cause for concern.

A definitive guide to the digital SAT

The very first digital SAT was administered internationally on March 11, 2023.

Caring for stray animals, the right way

Caring for stray animals is important, and knowing the right way is vital.

Can ideology win over desire?

Set in 1990s Dhaka against the backdrop of the military occupation, the novella follows the lives of a young university professor, his wife, and their house help, Phulbanu. The story is narrated entirely from Phulbanu’s perspective. 

BookTok is propagating pseudo-feminism

There lies a problem in the type of books that are being popularised by BookTok.

English Medium students’ strained relationship with Bangla

There is an absence of emphasis on Bangla's proper learning.

Possibilities: Attainable

Possibilities that are small enough to be held in the clammy palms of a toddler.

Unsettling movies to watch on Valentine’s Day

Breaking the image of Valentine's Day that has been created as a result of commercial propaganda. 

Let’s not interpret old media through a modern lens

Historical backdrop and our understanding of the relevant historical backdrop are important when we try to study a material or even enjoy it.

Movies to look out for in 2023

Here’s what we recommend you look out for in the coming year.

Waiting Room

“This is why I tell you never to go out alone.”

TV shows to look out for in 2023

Here’s the shows we recommend you look out for in the coming year.

Books to look forward to in 2023

Here are some of the books that will be hitting the shelves in 2023.

Sunset Studios is making Bangladesh’s first “anime-style” project

Sunset Studios is an animation studio based in Bangladesh that has recently announced its new project, Dead End, which has been gaining traction as Bangladesh’s first “anime-style” project. Irfan Chowdhury, the co-founder and director of the studio, alongside the technical director and sound designer Ali Arman, and 2D artist Humayra Kabir sat down with SHOUT to give insight into this ambitious project.

You should hold on to your pop culture opinions

There is a little more than your own thoughts influencing your pop culture takes.

Sunset Studios is making Bangladesh’s first “anime-style” project

Sunset Studios is an animation studio based in Bangladesh that has recently announced its new project, Dead End.

How insomnia affects the lives of young adults

Insomnia has been known to cause health issues such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases.

Avatar: The Way of Water marks an underwhelming return to Pandora

The first film portrayed the antagonists as capitalist, warmongering villains but this movie took it one step beyond.

The France-Morocco match is a study in ethnicity and nationality

Choosing a team to back during the FIFA World Cup and vocalising that support to the world has become almost ritualistic for us.

Wednesday is modernisation done right

Wednesday uses various tropes to build contrast between a normal scenario and one that is infused with the delightfully ghoulish charm.

Are people joining gyms for the right reasons?

Breaking down the ugly sides of what motivates people to hit the gym.

Simonetta Vespucci, Dead

But like him they will remember her complexion and her curls and the countless pieces that she graced.

Types of people on a field trip

While some people find field trips infinitely interesting, others treat them as just another day in prison.

The reason we consume mindless media

We, as a society, give far too much importance to intelligent content.

How complexion products contribute to colourism in our society

Unlike the blatant cruelty of racism, colourism manifests itself in more subtle ways.

Should rickshaws be restricted on main roads?

In 2019, the city corporations made the decision to ban rickshaws from three major roads in Dhaka. The reason? To manage and reduce traffic congestion.

Four comfort shows to watch while eating

Here are four shows to fill that void in your life.

Types of Bangladeshis you see on a plane

The quintessential quirks of being a Bangladeshi knows no borders.

Teachers and their obsession with respect

Perhaps it is a point of pride for teachers that their students revere, or even fear, them.

Boi Para, Rain, and the Smell of Old Books

The tale of an evening in Kolkata.

This Season’s Hyped Anime are Mediocre

With the season approaching its final stretch, it has been lacklustre.

JK Rowling has written a book about a character condemned for transphobia

JK Rowling's new book as Robert Galbraith has given birth to more controversy.

6 types of people you see at Dhanmondi Lake

If you decide to get inspired and pay a visit to Dhanmondi Lake, you are sure to encounter at least some of them.

Wednesday Promises to Breathe New Life into an Iconic Character

The trailer has made me once again find my love for Wednesday Addams and I sincerely hope the series won’t disappoint.

The Sandman’s “24/7”: Humanising Horror

The following article contains spoilers for The Sandman.

Why you should watch The Yakuza’s Guide to Babysitting

The anime touches you but takes care to not become melodramatic.

Dr Aslan’s Husband during a Telephone Call

“I need you to take a few deep breaths. In and out, just like that.”

Netflix’s adaptation of Persuasion is disappointing

The movie sets the overall tone to be comic rather than tragic.

The retrospection of Christopher Isherwood: A man exploring the heart of falling Berlin

Perhaps his most significant occupation was one as a diarist who took it upon himself to document his life as he moved through some of the most interesting scenes of human history.

Good Nights

The day had not yet begun, the security light not yet put out.

Book Lovers: A relief in the barren wasteland of rom-coms

Book Lovers treads a fine line between subversion and indulgence of the tropes of small-town romance and enemies-to-lovers.

Acne! What to do about it?

There is little in a teenager's life that causes as much anxiety as acne.

Can You Ever Forgive Me?

"What a beautifully cruel dance it is too."

May 20, 2023
May 20, 2023

How children are affected by their parents' unhappy marriage

Marital conflict can result in constant fighting and can breed a hostile atmosphere.

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

Availability of menstrual products in educational institutions

Menstruation is a monthly occurrence for women, and having little to no access to pads when needed is a major cause for concern.

March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023

A definitive guide to the digital SAT

The very first digital SAT was administered internationally on March 11, 2023.

March 16, 2023
March 16, 2023

Caring for stray animals, the right way

Caring for stray animals is important, and knowing the right way is vital.

March 16, 2023
March 16, 2023

Can ideology win over desire?

Set in 1990s Dhaka against the backdrop of the military occupation, the novella follows the lives of a young university professor, his wife, and their house help, Phulbanu. The story is narrated entirely from Phulbanu’s perspective. 

March 9, 2023
March 9, 2023

BookTok is propagating pseudo-feminism

There lies a problem in the type of books that are being popularised by BookTok.

February 23, 2023
February 23, 2023

English Medium students’ strained relationship with Bangla

There is an absence of emphasis on Bangla's proper learning.

February 16, 2023
February 16, 2023

Possibilities: Attainable

Possibilities that are small enough to be held in the clammy palms of a toddler.

February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023

Unsettling movies to watch on Valentine’s Day

Breaking the image of Valentine's Day that has been created as a result of commercial propaganda. 

February 2, 2023
February 2, 2023

Let’s not interpret old media through a modern lens

Historical backdrop and our understanding of the relevant historical backdrop are important when we try to study a material or even enjoy it.