Thinking local, being global
If anything defines this generation of urban Bangladeshis, it is their global aspirations and awareness of what's happening across the world. The local electronic music scene, which is still in its nascent stage, is a good example of this and we felt a cover story was in order.
People talking on the phone [or worse, a phone which has “Baby Doll” as its ring tone, ringing loudly] at a seminar is annoying and offensive to those who are trying to focus. If you're that person, we have an article for you.
A wizard of words has passed away and the literary world is still in mourning. He made solitude golden and cholera romantic. We present our humble tribute -- which is in all likelihood inadequate -- to this titan.
Captain America 2: the film that could have been…That's how our resident film buff felt after attending the Dhaka premiere. Warning: there are quite a few spoilers.
– Karim Waheed, Editor, SHOUT
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