April 2, 2021
“Operation Jackpot brought us three steps closer to liberation”
On March 7, 1971, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman stood at the Ramna Race Course and faced a gathering of over 10 lakh people.
March 8, 2021
Breaking barriers on two wheels
What is an indicator of social progress? In a country like Bangladesh, women still feel unsafe travelling to the nearest grocery store, their own university, and even their workplace. Public...
March 8, 2021
50 years later, the fight goes on
When speaking about our Liberation War of 1971, we often commend our freedom fighters for their sacrifices and bravery and condemn the then Pakistan army for inflicting inhumane torture on our...
March 8, 2021
Resolve in the face of adversity
“I dream of building a world where no human being ever has to die of starvation,” replies Runa Akter, with firm resolve when asked what she wants to do in the future.
March 8, 2021
Daring to dream for a better world
“My parents were eager to get me married right after my SSC examination but I resisted. Now they are both very proud of the work I do for my 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.
January 21, 2021
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Its Message About Crazies
“Crazy” is a word that we throw around quite often without ever putting much thought into it. This is where the show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend swoops in to the scene to redefine the word and also remind...
January 17, 2021
Going cashless for a day
In the middle of an ongoing pandemic, the use of cash transactions imposes various risks. I have found it very difficult to switch to completely cashless transactions.
January 14, 2021
The Art of Parenting
For such an important job as parenting, can we afford to learn it on the spot?
December 18, 2020
Taylor Swift's "evermore" and the Issue With Sequels
The album shares the same imagery, storylines, and themes as the last one.