Prisoners without committing any crimes
The regulations for children of incarcerated mothers in Bangladesh are inadequate and/or not being implemented.
A glimmer of hope for gender justice
Throughout this booklet, which is primarily meant to be read by lawyers and judges, India's apex court has provided an exhaustive list of stereotype-promoting language that should be replaced by alternative language.
Why the reluctance to rethink police powers?
On July 13, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court once again upheld the guidelines to stop the arbitrary arrests made by police based on suspicion
Essential Services Bill 2023: A step back for labour rights
In effect, ESMA seems to be nothing short of a joint exploitation tactic by the government and businesses to further oppress workers.
Why are our guardianship laws still so patriarchal?
Mothers can now be students' sole legal guardians, but this is only the first step forward
HC on Narsingdi assault: A country for the ‘civilised’?
The hostility that the Bangladeshi public usually shows towards women is in no way civilised
Why are rape victims still put on trial?
The rape culture in Bangladesh is nurtured by many disappointing legal loopholes.
April 27, 2017
Bullet Journaling For the Lazy and the Busy
I started bullet journaling in September 2016. I haven't given up this hobby yet. Hence it's safe to say that it's worth clinging on to because God knows I am lazier than a sloth.
April 13, 2017
Mama Bari gets International Guests
Seven years ago on a June afternoon, the young people of a nine-storey Mirpur building wanted to teach the kids of nearby slums.
April 6, 2017
The Writer's Territory
On March 23, I went to cover the Imagine Write Creatively workshop at Scholastica, Mirpur campus for the second day.
March 30, 2017
The Writer's Territory
After an awful drag of writer's block stretching months, I opted to cover the event Imagine Write Creatively at Scholastica, Mirpur on March 22 for a kick of writing inspiration.
February 16, 2017
Bridging the Divides
Since October 2010, the United Nations has adopted the first week of February as World Interfaith Peace and Harmony Week.
January 19, 2017
Through the Comic-verse of the Web
The World Wide Web has brought about unprecedented accessibility. While the charm of physically printed vintage comic books still subsists, the internet offers access to everyone and anyone who wants their work reached to the mass.
December 22, 2016
Facebook: My Social Media (r)Evolution
On a warm summer night in 2007, I discovered my elder sister stealthily and quite curiously looking at her laptop screen- a surreal blueish glow pouring out of it.
December 13, 2016
The UN: Fostering or failing?
Challenges in implementing human rights through the UN mechanisms begin with the need to decide among competing priorities and strategically categorising the best use of its limited resourc
December 8, 2016
A Casual Listener's Account of Classical Music Festival
Rabindranath Tagore had apparently prayed to be resurrected to the rhythm of music. I am no expert on classical music, yet I yearn for November in this cramped city.
December 3, 2016
ODOMMO Inclusivity for people with disabilities
Can you tell the name of some places in our city where the persons with disabilities can go easily? Perhaps you will end up counting a few.
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