Can inclusion be a synonym for tokenism?
In reality, those in power fear inclusion. It is a threat to their order, an unwelcome change.
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Are digital spaces only for men?
“As a woman, navigating online spaces in Bangladesh is quite challenging. Whether it’s crude comments about women or gender minorities, news of violence and people making fun of it and victim blaming or problematic content -
Bangladeshi youth at the forefront of the climate movement
“While conducting surveys in the coastal areas, I realised how climate change was at the root of issues like lack of education, malnutrition, and soaring child marriage rates.
The future of higher education in Bangladesh
“Whatever lies in the future of our university education, my peers and I will have a tough time adjusting to it as we have become accustomed to online classes. I don’t think things will go back to how they were before the Covid-19 pandemic, so I’m both excited and nervous about what’s to come,” shares Risana Islam, a third-year private university student in Dhaka.
‘We need to foster policy literacy in young people’
There is no one “young people”. In this country, we have young people from various backgrounds, rural and urban, as well as varied economic conditions.
An unparalleled veteran in the world of publishing
Behind his big glasses and mischievous smile hid over 50 years of experience in publishing. Very few people would be able to claim the same kind of knowledge and understanding of the ins and outs of publishing as Mohiuddin Ahmed, Emeritus Publisher and Director, The University Press Limited.
Is the SME sector adequately women-friendly?
“I had to let go of many employees, close down shops, and shift to mostly online deliveries,” shares Ashna Afroze, CEO and Founder of Prakriti Farming, when speaking about the initial hit faced by her small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Time for Nature
The theme for World Environment Day (WED) 2021, “Ecosystem Restoration”, is the ultimate environmental call to action. We can’t reverse time and prevent the damage that has already been done to our environment.
March 8, 2021
A mother to the entire community
“I was six months pregnant when the pandemic first hit Bangladesh, but I knew I had to go out and help my community,” shares Sajia Akter, a 29-year-old mother of two.
March 8, 2021
A beacon of resilience
“I had always dreamt of working to help marginalised communities, and I made sure my dream came true,” shares 23-year-old Beauti Rani Sikder, a woman who not only takes care of her family on her own but has also dedicated her life to taking care of her community.
February 15, 2021
Chobi Mela (0): Redefining photo festivals for the post-COVID era
The Drik-Path building peeks into the sky in the middle of the busy commercial area of Panthapath, Dhaka. This is where Chobi Mela Shunno (0) is taking place this year.
March 26, 2020
Counting the days to independence
“The struggle this time is for emancipation. The struggle this time is for independence.” These historic words rang through the air
March 7, 2020
Road to March 7, 1971
Bangladesh is a country built on a foundation of struggle. The struggle for language, as our people sacrificed their lives to have our mother tongue be our state language in 1952.
February 23, 2020
Emperor for People
On May 10, 2019, Japan welcomed its 126th emperor, Naruhito (original name Hironomiya Naruhito), to the Chrysanthemum Throne after the abdication of his father, Akihito. Born on February 23, 1960, today marks the Emperor’s 60th birthday. On this special day, let us take a glimpse into the significance of Emperor Naruhito and the Japanese Imperial Family in world history.
February 17, 2020
An unparalleled veteran in the world of publishing
Behind his big glasses and mischievous smile hid over 50 years of experience in publishing. Very few people would be able to claim the same kind of knowledge and understanding of the ins and outs of publishing as Mohiuddin Ahmed, Emeritus Publisher and Director, The University Press Limited.
February 4, 2020
Death need not be painful: Palliative care in Bangladesh
In November 2016, nine-year-old Asif was admitted to the only hospital which treats child cancer patients in the country. He was prematurely released from the hospital, with a few months of treatment still left to receive.
December 18, 2019
Is it too late to learn soft skills?
Imagine this: you walk into an interview for the multinational company you have been dreaming of working at.
November 20, 2019
Growing up in a digital world
The tiny hands of a seven-year-old can barely hold an eight-inch tablet, but Riana had practice.
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