Dhaka airport: A tale of grime and punishment
Be it uncleanliness, chaotic immigration lines, or unnecessary drama at baggage claim - our Dhaka airport has a lot to offer.
Well done, BCL sisters!
When it comes to the BCL, ordinary laws do not apply as they are not "ordinary" people.
From an incorrigible New Year enthusiast
Let’s think of some out-of-the-box ways to tackle even the most formidable of problems.
Where death follows too closely
Experts and road safety activists scream themselves hoarse calling for the basics.
Who is entitled to 'hurt religious sentiments'?
Apparently, only the majoritarian population experience hurt sentiments – minority communities have no sentiments to be hurt.
Who will speak for the George Floyds of Bangladesh?
In the US, being Black or just a person of colour is enough to get one killed or arrested by a cop, merely for being at the wrong place at the wrong time—or even the right place at the right time.
How women's secondary status encourages violence
The value of a female is largely determined by what she can offer to her family and society
The unbearable smugness of AI
My phone thinks it knows me better than I know myself – how preposterous! Or is it?
Why people want to leave Bangladesh
There are a litany of issues that make the lives of ordinary citizens difficult.
University of BCL
The BCL has demonstrated that their “power” lies in their licence to beat up anyone they want, anytime they want – academic decorum be damned.
Education minister’s comments against bigotry are commendable
It is not always that we see a politician making comments that criticise misogyny and bigotry.
Price hike: Don’t worry, be happy – no matter what
If things are bad, there must be a good reason for it.
Where death follows too closely
Experts and road safety activists scream themselves hoarse calling for the basics.
Who is entitled to 'hurt religious sentiments'?
Apparently, only the majoritarian population experience hurt sentiments – minority communities have no sentiments to be hurt.
Why I’m a fan of Ananta Jalil
But not because of the logic-defying stunts in AJ's latest movie venture, Din: The Day. It's because of Ananta Jalil, the human being.
How do we get the goons out of the EVM booths?
The recent eruption of political activity, and hence political news centred on city corporation elections has again livened up the dull, drab political stage of recent times.