Mayabee Arannya

Can inclusion be a synonym for tokenism?

In reality, those in power fear inclusion. It is a threat to their order, an unwelcome change.

1m 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

January 17, 2019

HOW TO BE A GOOD CUSTOMER ONLINE

Contrary to popular belief, the customer is NOT always right. When communicating with businesses, some people forget one important detail: humans run the business. Can we forget common decency while talking to people just because they are labelled differently?

December 6, 2018

GUIDE TO GUIDED MEDITATION

Have you ever tried meditation and thought it was completely useless? Or maybe you haven't even tried it because you think it doesn't work. I am here to change your mind.

October 18, 2018

Thoughts while in a changing room

The library, the rooftop at night, your bathroom, your bed at 3 AM – all of these are great places for thinking. But the best place to overthink is, by far, the changing room.

October 4, 2018

PERFECT “AESTHETIC” VIDEO EDITOR

If any of you want to up your Instagram game, be it your stories or posts on your feed, the app “90s - Glitch VHS & Vaporwave Video Effects Editor” is what you need. It can be used to edit photos to make mini videos from 1-10 seconds and can also be used to edit actual videos.

September 29, 2018