Mashiyat Nayeem

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The ever evolving tale of sarees

How sarees have evolved over the years.

Car with just married sign leaving a trail of coins

Is the big, fat Bangladeshi wedding a financial burden?

Every wedding season seems to be more extravagant than the last.

Collage consisting of letters and words from many different languages.

What goes on in the minds of multilinguals

Multilingualism is a remarkable feat that demonstrates the incredible adaptability of the human brain.

A student flipping through the pages of a calendar.

Are private universities ready for a two-semester system?

The scenario here has been nothing but rushed and confusing.

Person confused about next year's academic calendar

Proposed two-semester system in private universities plunge students into uncertainty

Unofficial announcements from private universities have suddenly wreaked havoc by stating that the new system will be in motion from January 2023.

The Curious Case of Dreams and Nightmares

The fascination with dreams led to the development of theories about their origin, much of which is still inconclusive.

English teacher introducing student to the world of books and literature

An Ode to English Teachers

Teachers can make or break us. Strangely, in the case of English teachers, they mostly just seem to make us.

The wealthy should take accountability for their climate crimes

Most of the world’s wealthiest are to blame for the rising use of private jets.

Lessons from Disney villains that are still relevant today

Coercion, treason and jinxing aside, there's more to these villains than meets the eye.

dollar crisis increasing burden for international students

How the dollar crisis is increasing burden for int'l students

The shortage of dollars has made it enormously expensive to buy the currency for int'l students.

The Aftermath of Dyeing Your Hair

Her wallet screamed.

Protests against the overturning of Roe v. Wade

Roe v. Wade and America’s Supreme Court Abortion Ruling Explained

Roe v. Wade kept abortion legal in the US for the last 50 years.

Being the Master of (N)one

How did this phrase come to have so many negative connotations?

Everything wrong with teen TV shows

Problems in teen dramas continue to persist to this day.

Embracing period and puberty with Turning Red

Pixar takes the coming-of-age arc giving it a realistic makeover.

Are you basic?

As a young person living in the 21st century or simply a millennial, I can safely say that I am predominantly reliant on technology.

Fancy food labels and what they mean

A trip to the supermarket is a regular part of our lives now. With all the health trends that are becoming popular, along with the

Unconventional New Year's resolutions

As one year bids adieu and the next one knocks on the door, good intentions, hope and optimism lead us to jot down the new year's goals in fresh notebooks, only to be forgotten between the dusty pages overtime.

Down the rabbit hole we go

If you grew up watching Disney's animated classic Alice in Wonderland, you must have questioned a lot of the peculiar aspects or as

Struggles of a combined student

When the time came for me to choose subjects for my O Levels, I was completely confused. Not only was I clueless about the direction I want to steer my life towards, I was also disinterested in a lot of the subjects offered.

Reaching out to those in need

Despite numerous awareness campaigns, the stigma surrounding transgender Bangladeshis remain apparent to this day.

Don't be an octopus, guys

Somewhere along the way we all came to the realisation that we are Squidward Tentacles — the grumpy, unenthusiastic octopus no one liked as a child. The bitter adults/adolescents that we have grown up to be are nothing short of this detestable character.

Living out of a capsule wardrobe

According to Google, originally a capsule wardrobe is defined as a “compact wardrobe made up of staple pieces in coordinating colours, usually in the realm of 30 items or fewer, including shoes and sometimes even accessories”.

Poison

A vial, Concoction of crimson, lilac, sickly green.

Rekindling Old Hobbies

A common excuse that slips out of our mouth every now and then is “life happened”. Somewhere along the way we all lose sight of ourselves, about who we used to be, about what we liked.

THE PROCRASTINATOR'S GUIDE TO ACING FINALS

You go home after a long day at your educational institution, eagerly anticipating nap time.

Guide to an Aesthetic Feed on Instagram

There are three types of people, the ones who strive for perfection, the inbetweeners and the ones who don't care at all. If you fall in the latter category in Instagram and your feed is a brain dump, this is a good position to stop reading.

Base Camp

With every new eatery cropping up in Dhaka city, our sources of entertainment leans a little more towards eating out.

Awkward Situations and How to Respond to Them

Life is dark and full of terrors. Sometimes terror contorts into the shape of an awkward situation and even the most nihilist person can't help but feel awkward when the situation calls for it.

Cocoa Cravings

Even the laziest of us excitedly break out the pots and pans when random mouth-watering delicacies grace our screens.

How Not to Affirm Yourself

You are minding your own business scrolling through Instagram and all you see is motivational quotes in colorful and flowery calligraphy.

Where Them 6 Seasons At?

Welcome to Dhaka, the land of eternal summer. Where the weather is warm and the sun is smiling and the birds are out and about. Except that's putting it mildly.

Movies to watch when it's raining outside

Just like khichuri is an integral part of life when the sky rumbles and the sweet smell of earth is evident, watching movies while snuggled up in bed is something a lot of us love to do.