Adrita Zaima Islam

The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in your House

If they knew, your mother would have said, “It’s in your head, darling,” and your father would have screamed, “Put that head in the toilet bowl where it belongs.”

4d ago

Should you consider studying Pharmacy?

With the influx of students exploring the vast world of life sciences, Pharmacy has started to see a stratospheric increase in interested youths.

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Are you experiencing testing fatigue?

At this point, I simply don’t feel like taking any more tests.

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BTS of Ekushey Boi Mela: Is our publishing industry overly reliant on one event?

Most publishing companies in Bangladesh are not big enough for them to have a fully functioning marketing team or a viable marketing strategy.

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Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Southeast and East Asian countries

There are an immense number of educational opportunities available within our small part of the world.

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The stories that nonfictions tell

Dense textbooks with words more twisted than the shapes my lips could contort themselves into—for the longest time, my perception of non-fiction didn’t deviate from this singular image.

2m ago

The publishing journey for young writers

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a major decrease in not just the number of books being published per year, but also in the profits made by publishing houses.

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Why isn’t the public university system sympathetic to older students?

Due to certain policies, or the lack thereof, the system has turned out to be discriminatory towards students who might want a second chance at education.

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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.

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