Can inclusion be a synonym for tokenism?
In reality, those in power fear inclusion. It is a threat to their order, an unwelcome change.
4w ago
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 -
1y ago
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.
2y ago
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.
2y ago
‘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.
2y ago
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.
2y ago
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.
2y ago
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.
2y ago
October 20, 2019
Towards Greener and Smarter Living
Gone are the days when Dhaka city dwellers were satisfied with plain apartments. Home-owners are now increasingly interested in innovative housing with greater facilities.
September 19, 2019
Does Instagram care about your mental health?
Bid farewell to Instagram “likes” since the app has recently started testing out the removal of the likes count on posts.
July 4, 2019
The Prospects and Promises of E-learning
Technological advancement is ensuring convenience for us in almost every step of our lives, starting with online shopping, ride-sharing services, and of course, food order and delivery.
May 23, 2019
Do you have the wrong opinion?
Social media platforms are where we truly are not ourselves. At least, in most cases. With millions of people sharing the same platform, it’s no surprise that we feel the pressure to push out unique content in order to stand out from the crowd.
April 11, 2019
The bad influence of influencers
Bangladesh has recently seen an influx of social media influencers, making it one of the most up and coming career options for the youth.
March 28, 2019
Trends worth starting
Trends have no positive outcomes other than the inflation of egos of the trend followers. Therefore, we should strive to start trends that are in the best interest of the people
March 21, 2019
Confessions of an online shopping addict
My love for not leaving my bed coupled with my crippling social anxiety has made home delivery my number one go-to for any kind of purchase. Be it food, clothing, or beauty products, you can bet your hopefully-more-active-butt-than-mine that I won't be heading out to physically buy any of it.
February 7, 2019
How to make your gift seem thoughtful
Let's face it, most us fail miserably when it comes to gift-giving. We think we know somebody until it comes down to finding the perfect object that encapsulates the very essence of them and their interests, all in the budget of BDT 500 because, of course, we're broke.
January 31, 2019
THE AUNTIEZONE
I'm unfortunate enough to have been in a wide spectrum of zones: the dude zone, bro zone, even apu zone. If you think those are bad, I'm here to burst your bubble just as how mine crashed down upon me as I, a 19-year-old, was called by a new title recently: auntie.
January 31, 2019
DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BEAUTY GURU
I begrudgingly wake up and head straight to the filming room to grab my camera equipment. Today is the day I finally film my morning routine, so I head straight to the bathroom, do my 12-step Korean skincare routine then put on eight layers of makeup.
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