Raian Abedin

I am found in fields

I am a god when I am asleep, I am found to be inside the shimmer of water as it fights against the brilliance of the screams that emanate from the sky

1d ago

A walk through the art of custom-painted sneakers

The passion the artists put behind these custom-painted sneakers makes them stand out in their own way.

3d ago

The newest addition to the John Wick franchise packs some serious punch

Director Chad Stahelski and his team somehow manage to go beyond any expectations in the fourth entry of the John Wick series.

5d ago

Breaking away from dysfunctional families

Did you grow up in a dysfunctional family?

1w ago

Why you should be worried about Dhaka’s air pollution

No matter where I am in this city, the air is always heavy and thickly laced with pollutants that harm me in many ways.

1w ago

Grief is something pure and stark in Han Kang’s ‘The White Book’

Han Kang explores the nature of her existence and it is all portrayed through objects and ideas unified by a single color: white. 

2w ago

You stand here again

You stand where you always have

2w ago

Why you should care about the legacy of Final Fantasy

There is a particular magic these stories tend to have which creates an unforgettable franchise.

2w ago

Making our city beautiful

The artists behind the Moghbazar flyover artwork.

3w ago

The many types of people we see in movie theatres

When all is said and done, it is important to be respectful in public spaces

Tetris: An unexpectedly thrilling tale about legal rights dispute

Tetris (2023) is a very fictionalised and an incredibly fun watch.

Literature showcases a different side to the Korean Wave

The books coming out of Korea are brutal in how they push the audience right back into the bleakness of reality

University instructors need to do better as teachers

As a struggling university student, having to deal with a poor instructor is my worst nightmare.

Discovering Contemporary Poetry Beyond Social Media

For me, poetry has forever been an elusive passion.

How ChatGPT’s growth may be affecting young copywriters

According to writers, AI still has ways to go before it manages to cause a significant dent.

Escapril: How a poetry writing challenge curates community

The Instagram account for Escapril posts all 30 prompts for the month ahead of time, and the poet is only required to write by taking inspiration from said prompts

The Bee and the Crow

Hide yourself in my feathers, and I’m sure we can look for them together…

Is your favourite edutainment channel spreading propaganda?

It's really important to look for citations when you learn things from YouTube.

Animation is more than just children’s cartoon

If even the most esteemed critics don’t take such a prestigious award seriously, how do they expect the rest of the world to?

Fantasy book series you might be missing out on

The best fantasy book series seem to have figured the formulae out in their own unique ways.

Will you hear my wishes

Today, I am no dead man. But I am not happy, I will not lie to you.

Expecting productivity after long commute hours is unreasonable

Even carrying out the simplest task like taking a shower, eating, and forcing yourself to rest feels productive.

Joyland: An aching depiction of living in quiet oppression

What truly stands out to me in Joyland are the score, sound design, and cinematography.

Star Wars: Andor is probably the best Star Wars product in decades

Andor felt like a completely fresh experience from the get-go.

Love won’t you look at me

Does the crowd bother you?

How ChatGPT is affecting writers

Some remain fearful while others seem excited with this new tool at their disposal.

Documentary films are more important than you may think

Documentaries have always held the monumentally important, yet frequently overlooked.

How censorship is hampering the Bangladesh film industry

The fact that any movie has to go through so many hurdles to tell the story they want to tell will never make for a healthy scene for films in this country.

Pinocchio in 2022: Same Story, Three Interpretations

In 2022, three different Pinocchio movies came out, much to my confusion.

Why aren't young people in Bangladesh more into Massively Multiplayer Online games?

While MMOs offer many of the same things, competitive gameplay is one thing they don’t.

Love won’t you love me

Break me into numbers and spirals, and blood and flesh make me all that I don't wish to be.

June 3, 2023
June 3, 2023

I am found in fields

I am a god when I am asleep, I am found to be inside the shimmer of water as it fights against the brilliance of the screams that emanate from the sky

June 1, 2023
June 1, 2023

A walk through the art of custom-painted sneakers

The passion the artists put behind these custom-painted sneakers makes them stand out in their own way.

May 29, 2023
May 29, 2023

The newest addition to the John Wick franchise packs some serious punch

Director Chad Stahelski and his team somehow manage to go beyond any expectations in the fourth entry of the John Wick series.

May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023

Breaking away from dysfunctional families

Did you grow up in a dysfunctional family?

May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023

Why you should be worried about Dhaka’s air pollution

No matter where I am in this city, the air is always heavy and thickly laced with pollutants that harm me in many ways.

May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023

Grief is something pure and stark in Han Kang’s ‘The White Book’

Han Kang explores the nature of her existence and it is all portrayed through objects and ideas unified by a single color: white. 

May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023

You stand here again

You stand where you always have

May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023

Why you should care about the legacy of Final Fantasy

There is a particular magic these stories tend to have which creates an unforgettable franchise.

May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023

Making our city beautiful

The artists behind the Moghbazar flyover artwork.

May 3, 2023
May 3, 2023

The many types of people we see in movie theatres

When all is said and done, it is important to be respectful in public spaces