The flip side of economic growth
With the rising prices of essentials in Bangladesh, people with fixed income are struggling to make ends meet.
Student protests: A new life form is possible
The tragic road accident and the unfortunate death of Nayeem Hasan, a student of Notre Dame College, on November 24, sparked protests as fellow students took to the streets of Dhaka yet again. They demanded a speedy trial of the accused, compensation for the family, strict traffic laws, etc.
What do recent layoffs in RMG factories entail?
On September 15, we saw hundreds of garment workers taking to the streets again at the Mirpur 1 intersection, demanding their unpaid wages. This kind of protest has become a common feature on the Dhaka streets, as factories are shutting down without paying
The concept of dominance in sexual violence
Recently, we have witnessed a spike in the incidents of rape and also an increased commentary on our perception of it.
GDP growth: Illusions and fallacies
Bangladesh has been experiencing incomparable growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) since the last decade. The latest forecast by the Asian Development Bank ranks Bangladesh at the top among South Asian countries.
Student agitation: Signs of egalitarian aspirations
On the morning of July 24, 2019, a few photos of academic buildings of the University of Dhaka surfaced on social media. The caption of the photos read: “Do not pay heed to the rumours and attend your classes and exams.
Rumours and mob killings: What are the underlying causes?
Many of us have been left stunned after witnessing a series of mob attacks on people being accused of kidnapping and murdering children.
March 10, 2022
The flip side of economic growth
With the rising prices of essentials in Bangladesh, people with fixed income are struggling to make ends meet.
November 30, 2021
Student protests: A new life form is possible
The tragic road accident and the unfortunate death of Nayeem Hasan, a student of Notre Dame College, on November 24, sparked protests as fellow students took to the streets of Dhaka yet again. They demanded a speedy trial of the accused, compensation for the family, strict traffic laws, etc.
September 22, 2019
What do recent layoffs in RMG factories entail?
On September 15, we saw hundreds of garment workers taking to the streets again at the Mirpur 1 intersection, demanding their unpaid wages. This kind of protest has become a common feature on the Dhaka streets, as factories are shutting down without paying
September 12, 2019
The concept of dominance in sexual violence
Recently, we have witnessed a spike in the incidents of rape and also an increased commentary on our perception of it.
August 27, 2019
GDP growth: Illusions and fallacies
Bangladesh has been experiencing incomparable growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) since the last decade. The latest forecast by the Asian Development Bank ranks Bangladesh at the top among South Asian countries.
August 2, 2019
Student agitation: Signs of egalitarian aspirations
On the morning of July 24, 2019, a few photos of academic buildings of the University of Dhaka surfaced on social media. The caption of the photos read: “Do not pay heed to the rumours and attend your classes and exams.
July 26, 2019
Rumours and mob killings: What are the underlying causes?
Many of us have been left stunned after witnessing a series of mob attacks on people being accused of kidnapping and murdering children.
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