The Many Faces of Dhaka
Cultural diversity and pluralism have historically been points of pride for the Bengali people, nowhere more so than in Dhaka, always a cosmopolitan city. Time may not have been as kind to us in that respect as to some other places, but beneath the surface homogeneity of Dhaka life, subcultures appear and disappear like bubbles in a pot of boiling bhaat. Our centerfold examines some prominent groups in Dhaka.
On Rabindranath Tagore's birthday, we pay tribute to a man who truly had written something for every occasion. Except, perhaps, for when you need to call your ISP's tech support.
Things are looking up for The Red Devils, but the way forward is not yet free of obstacles. Our writer offers cautious optimism.
Almost everyone has been, or will be, mugged at some point in their lives; have you ever considered taking the opportunity to get to know your victimiser before he scarpers with your valuables? Our intrepid reporter tracks down the hedomest hedom in his area and asks him some burning questions.
– Zoheb Mashiur, Sub-editor, SHOUT
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