Asrar Chowdhury
Asrar Chowdhury teaches economic theory and game theory in the classroom. Outside he listens to music and BBC Radio; follows Test Cricket; and plays the flute.
September 8, 2022
Two Sides of Dorm Life
Arun and Barun came from two different parts of Bangladesh, and from two different social backgrounds.
August 29, 2022
‘Bulbuli’: Nazrul’s music for future listeners?
We were at the dinner table. My wife asked if I had seen Bulbuli, the Coke Studio Bangla song. Till then I hadn’t. The upload was only a few days old.
August 16, 2022
Remembering the heavenly harmonies of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Today marks the 25th death anniversary of the Qawwali legend.
July 23, 2022
Remembering the honest and natural voice of Amy Winehouse
Once you hear a voice like that, you know there’s a story behind all this.
July 14, 2022
July 11, 2022
Ananta Jalil's "Din-The Day": A Bond movie for the family
Din-The Day goes one step ahead of James Bond. The family can enjoy the movie, too.
June 18, 2022
An ode to Paul McCartney, on his 80th birthday
Paul has written many great songs. Each one of them has a special story for each listener.
June 16, 2022
Claustrophobia, and the lack of open spaces in Dhaka
Ever since I started living in Dhaka, I feel suffocated.
June 2, 2022
Adapting students from diverse academic backgrounds
Helping first year students from diverse academic backgrounds adapt is a challenge for universities.
April 21, 2022
Have you become disenchanted with university?
Only you know what you are good at, and what you can be good at if you try.