Fabiha Afifa

Stepping on to the ramp

While the Bangladeshi youth is well-acquainted with the international fashion community, we are not as familiar with the local scene, especially when it comes to modelling.

3d ago

Navigating the world with a poker face

A poker face can be both an asset and a liability, and it all depends on the timing and place.

Demystifying brain fog

Brain fog is cognitive dysfunction that leaves us feeling disoriented, absent, and tired.

4 underrated American trash TV shows everyone needs to watch

Although trash TV is too low-brow for some people, it's undoubtedly a good way to relax.

Don't think realistically, think with balance instead

Thinking with balance is the way to go now.

Flirting and harassment, where is the line?

Flirting is consensual and conscious. Even when it's not too subtle, a flirt won't come across as demanding or like they expect you to respond positively, if at all. Harassment, meanwhile, is obnoxiously persistent.

The unsettling world of 'High-Value' women on social media

The term "high-value" is a classic buzzword in the red pill community.

The top romances that had everyone's attention in 2022

2022 has shown us all is fair and expected in love and war.

The price of victory: 1971 and the mental health of a generation

What has never been discussed is the impact of these memories, the persisting scars they left in people's minds.

Banks no longer opening student files

With many leading private banks discontinuing their services for student files, this past month has been especially stressful for Bangladeshi students living abroad as well as for prospective applicants.

Should Shakib Khan’s personal life really matter so much?

If anything, the constant targeting of Shakib Khan should be a source of self-reflection for our society.

Why school newspapers should be encouraged

From the students' perspective, journalism is a great way to develop crucial skills needed to succeed in the real world.

Banks no longer opening student files

How the dollar crisis is affecting abroad-bound students.

The right way to take naps

Not knowing the right way to nap can cost us our nocturnal sleep.

How to really read the news in 2022

Knowing which news sources to trust is no easy task in 2022.

Mental Abuse in Schools: An Epidemic Left Unaddressed

Schools should implement discipline regulations that are more mindful of students' humanity.

The role of privilege in successful entrepreneurship

Hard work begets success, yes, but we must not forget how privilege plays a role.

Depression and drainage of energy: a causal relationship from hell

Understanding why sadness robs us of energy can help us to mitigate it.

On and Off

You are still the most familiar stranger I know.

The urge to condition young girls to fit patriarchy

The conditioning begins alarmingly early.

Let's talk about Jordan Peterson

Peterson's message is simple – radical leftist ideologies will be the end of us.

Why the High Court’s comments on women’s clothing is objectionable

"Dhaka has one kind of environment and rural areas have their own."

Giving unsolicited beauty advice is not a good look

Fashion choices and makeup, or the lack thereof, are powerful tools of self-expression.

Second-hand embarrassment, and how to get over it 

Aptly called “second-hand embarrassment”, this phenomenon is common in all demographics of people even though, it serves no one at all.

Youth traumatised after using Personality A with Friend Group B

The police were confused. Who was Personality A?

5 Stages of Grief You Experience When You See Your Old Crush

Now is not the time to reminisce about your cringiest era and that pathetic flop of a situation-ship. Now is the time to hide.

Jordan Peterson's "Message to Muslims" is diabolical, yet sadly reflective of our world

On July 13, 2022, Jordan Peterson released a video titled "Message to Muslims", receiving plenty of criticism from the Muslim community online.

What English medium students should know about engineering university admission exams

Public engineering university admission exams coming up.

5 ways to deal with greasy food during the Eid-ul-Azha season

5 ways you can tackle your excessive consumption of greasy food this Eid.

4 Types of People Who Weaponise Facebook in Family Feuds

Bengali folks who seek refuge in Facebook in times of domestic war.

Is body neutrality our way out of unattainable beauty standards?

Over time, my attitude towards my skin changed. Initially for the worse, and then for the better.

Why is the youth out of touch with Bangladeshi politics?

A generation more in touch with international relations than news at home.

Talk about personal finances, respectfully

Talking about money can be hard. Understandably since, for many of us, our savings, salaries and inheritances reflect our innermost desires, insecurities, and stories that are often too personal to share.

In the name of dress codes

Dress codes in schools serve a purpose, but often, they hinder students' individual freedoms.

Do I need to be "that" girl?

Being “that” girl is a watered-down version of the the not-like-other-girls trope.

Regular moms are cool, too

Our generation's toxic obsession with having a cool mom.

3 breakfast in bed recipes for Mother's Day

Easy to pull off but absolute showstoppers.

4 Ways to Celebrate an Eco-Friendly Eid

Make your Eid a little greener and thoughtful this year.

How Rana Plaza tragedy shaped Bangladesh's mental health

"Many of my peers look back at the Rana Plaza tragedy with dull, dead eyes."

How to let friends go, gracefully

If you're someone wanting a graceful exit from a friendship, read on.

Jalebi, Saree, Samosa: When did we become too good for Bangla?

“It just doesn’t sit well in your mouth, ma.”

June 1, 2023
June 1, 2023

Stepping on to the ramp

While the Bangladeshi youth is well-acquainted with the international fashion community, we are not as familiar with the local scene, especially when it comes to modelling.

March 23, 2023
March 23, 2023

Navigating the world with a poker face

A poker face can be both an asset and a liability, and it all depends on the timing and place.

March 16, 2023
March 16, 2023

Demystifying brain fog

Brain fog is cognitive dysfunction that leaves us feeling disoriented, absent, and tired.

March 13, 2023
March 13, 2023

4 underrated American trash TV shows everyone needs to watch

Although trash TV is too low-brow for some people, it's undoubtedly a good way to relax.

March 2, 2023
March 2, 2023

Don't think realistically, think with balance instead

Thinking with balance is the way to go now.

February 16, 2023
February 16, 2023

Flirting and harassment, where is the line?

Flirting is consensual and conscious. Even when it's not too subtle, a flirt won't come across as demanding or like they expect you to respond positively, if at all. Harassment, meanwhile, is obnoxiously persistent.

February 5, 2023
February 5, 2023

The unsettling world of 'High-Value' women on social media

The term "high-value" is a classic buzzword in the red pill community.

January 5, 2023
January 5, 2023

The top romances that had everyone's attention in 2022

2022 has shown us all is fair and expected in love and war.

December 15, 2022
December 15, 2022

The price of victory: 1971 and the mental health of a generation

What has never been discussed is the impact of these memories, the persisting scars they left in people's minds.

December 14, 2022
December 14, 2022

Banks no longer opening student files

With many leading private banks discontinuing their services for student files, this past month has been especially stressful for Bangladeshi students living abroad as well as for prospective applicants.