Tazreen Jahan Bari

Female employee working diligently while her male counterparts loiter around.

The struggles women face entering their work lives

The bar for women is set higher than for men in the professional field.

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A guide to applying for a master's degree abroad

If you’ve taken all the right steps, it’s more likely than not that a ticket to study in a reputed university abroad awaits you.

The ever evolving tale of sarees

How sarees have evolved over the years.

The ways PCOS takes over women’s lives

You can have almost all the symptoms of PCOS yet not have PCOS, and vice versa.

Young entrepreneurs in the wedding scene

The growing wedding industry of Bangladeshi is allowing young entrepreneurs to succeed.

Solo female traveler with lists and maps

A safety guide for solo female travelers

Safe to say, I learned the importance of taking some safety measures the hard way.

The role of privilege in successful entrepreneurship

Hard work begets success, yes, but we must not forget how privilege plays a role.

The Trials and Tribulations of Female Motorcycle Riders in Bangladesh

As more women are leaving the house to run errands or go to their workplaces, there's a rising need for safe transportation for women.

The ghosts who write our assignments

The ethical ground in such dealings is murky, to say the least.

Tackling the Talk: Parents and their Mental Health

To see your loved one suffering from mental illnesses is a painful experience.

Illustration of person giving the IELTS exam and dreaming of scholarships for universities abroad

IELTS and Its Limits

Contrary to the image portrayed by Bangladeshi coaching centres and organizations that offer IELTS courses, it has its limitations.

Too many problems, not enough budget for our public schools

Lack of resources is often cited as the key reason behind this.

Image shows a teacher in class with students.

Of public schools and their woes

As the new fiscal year is set to begin, will the state of public schools remain unchanged?

The pursuit of theatre

The world of theatre is accessible yet not a simple one to get into.

On-campus job opportunities (or lack thereof)

On-campus job opportunity? Is that even a thing?

What happens when parents fight

Parents fighting has serious repercussions on a child's life, especially in Bangladesh.

The Many Languages We Speak

The linguistic heritage of our country is varied, rich and diverse.

“Master’s should not be mandatory.”

Pursuing a postgraduate degree is not for everyone.

Finding a place to move in

A practical guide to finding a place to move in.

Where the gender binary fails

What if the label given to you doesn't resonate with who you are?

The Emotional Side of Dieting

Understanding the emotional and psychological side of dieting.

Fashion That Fits

Availability is a big problem when it comes to finding inclusive size options.

The ‘P’ in Moral Policing Stands for Patriarchy

Women are more subjected to this euphemised form of harassment.

The consequences of comparison

A rare good day came to an abrupt halt when I checked social media and saw a bunch of my peers achieving impossible feats while I lounged around in my room binge watching mediocre Netflix shows.

What to Do After You Fall For the Wrong Person

The final decision is yours and yours only to take.

Tales of Tutoring Amidst the Pandemic

While some struggled to make ends meet, others had their financial goals compromised.

How Does Social Media Affect Your Spotlight Effect?

Spoiler alert. The world does not revolve around you.

The celebrity crush culture has been democratised thanks to social media. With just a couple of taps on a lazy afternoon, we can now track someone’s every activity without having to interact with them or even let them know that we are obsessing over them, given they have a social media presence.