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Handmade bicycles right here in Bangladesh

Despite coming from a civil engineering background, Md Abu Noman Shaikat found himself at the helm of Bikesmith, a bicycle enterprise where anyone can get a two-wheeler made according to their desired specifications.

A women-only hostel where safety comes first

The state of gender relations in Bangladesh stands at such a precarious position that the lived experience of all women, across any strata, is filled with fear, anxiety, and even paranoia.

Youngsters return to nets

Players and coaches are returning to the practice nets, and getting back into their previous schedules.

No clicks and clatter at photocopy centres

In the crunch of the pandemic, when academic institutions and many physical workplaces are closed, these small businesses are gradually sliding into a state of deep crisis.

A surgeon of film cameras

In this era of digital photography, we’ve almost forgotten about the time when the art form required much more tedious work. In fact, with the old 35mm film cameras, the whole process of taking a photo and getting to see how it came out, could take days. All that can be achieved in a matter of seconds now.

The Dos and Don’ts of a Video Call

It’s another week of social distancing, and almost all of us are having to work or study from our homes. That being said, it’s important to know what you should and shouldn’t do when you find yourself in a video call. Here are some tips to help you out.

Heading East

The gunfire had ceased, the agonising cries could no longer be heard. The streets of Dhaka went silent after a night that many had thought would outlast eternity itself. Karim left his residence in Mohakhali and headed towards his hometown in Daudkandi to meet up with his family.

Is Dropping a Semester Worth It?

A decision that comes with its benefits as well as repercussions.

October 17, 2020
October 17, 2020

Handmade bicycles right here in Bangladesh

Despite coming from a civil engineering background, Md Abu Noman Shaikat found himself at the helm of Bikesmith, a bicycle enterprise where anyone can get a two-wheeler made according to their desired specifications.

October 10, 2020
October 10, 2020

A women-only hostel where safety comes first

The state of gender relations in Bangladesh stands at such a precarious position that the lived experience of all women, across any strata, is filled with fear, anxiety, and even paranoia.

September 22, 2020
September 22, 2020

Youngsters return to nets

Players and coaches are returning to the practice nets, and getting back into their previous schedules.

September 15, 2020
September 15, 2020

No clicks and clatter at photocopy centres

In the crunch of the pandemic, when academic institutions and many physical workplaces are closed, these small businesses are gradually sliding into a state of deep crisis.

September 8, 2020
September 8, 2020

A surgeon of film cameras

In this era of digital photography, we’ve almost forgotten about the time when the art form required much more tedious work. In fact, with the old 35mm film cameras, the whole process of taking a photo and getting to see how it came out, could take days. All that can be achieved in a matter of seconds now.

April 2, 2020
April 2, 2020

The Dos and Don’ts of a Video Call

It’s another week of social distancing, and almost all of us are having to work or study from our homes. That being said, it’s important to know what you should and shouldn’t do when you find yourself in a video call. Here are some tips to help you out.

March 26, 2020
March 26, 2020

Heading East

The gunfire had ceased, the agonising cries could no longer be heard. The streets of Dhaka went silent after a night that many had thought would outlast eternity itself. Karim left his residence in Mohakhali and headed towards his hometown in Daudkandi to meet up with his family.

March 19, 2020
March 19, 2020

Is Dropping a Semester Worth It?

A decision that comes with its benefits as well as repercussions.

February 13, 2020
February 13, 2020

1st International Conference on Love & Various Emotions (ICLoVE 2020)

Days one and two consisted of keynote presentations exploring romance of all depths from different angles, with discussions and potential solutions to some critical problems.

January 23, 2020
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