Know Which is Which: Toxic Feminism vs Self-Respect
In today’s day and age, women are slowly learning to be confident, to set boundaries – instead of compromising all the time – not settling for less and being vocal about what they’re not okay with. As is with anything…
Part 1: The trip before Miami
Living in Florida, the beaches are sure to become your constant friend. Although not as true for the state capital, you’ll find a handful of options just an hour’s drive away. But when you plan to relax, an hour’s worth…
Bailey Road Catastrophe: Another Blemish on Country’s Public
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, another fire catastrophe took place in Dhaka’s Bailey Road on the night of 29 February 2024. The fire engulfed a commercial establishment on Bailey Road that housed several restaurants, casting a shadow of grief…
Can Planned Public Transportation Relieve the Traffic Congestion in Dhaka? Lessons from the Dhaka Metro Rail
Dhaka, the bustling capital of Bangladesh, often finds itself choked by the crippling traffic congestion. This is due to the disproportionate number of people living in the city compared to the number of public transportation choices available. According to the…
A Brown Odyssey
For the longest time I had this question brewing like a storm in the farthest corner of my mind – Why are we, as brown people, so hostile to the colour ‘brown’? Why do we feel the need to overstep…
The Escalation of the Israel-Palestine Conflict: How Have We Come This Far and How Far Will We Go; Part: 01
On October 7, 2023, the world was stunned as Hamas launched a staggering 4400 missiles into Israel's territory, marking a significant escalation in the Israel-Hamas conflict. This act wasn't just a nightmare for Israeli civilians but also for Palestinians, who…
Fighting The Superbugs: Awareness & Precautions Against Antimicrobial Resistance
Growing up, I suffered from frequent colds and flu, requiring on-and-off visits to a nearby Child Specialist. Almost every time, the doctor prescribed me an antibiotic named Azithromcin-500 mg twice a day for three days; if I did not recover,…
The Two-Tiered Nature of Beauty Standards
Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor busting the myth of “Celebrity Perfectionism” on Buzzfeed in 2016 impressively stirred us up as the trendy topic then. Casually talking about having dark circles, scars, cellulite, body hair, etc. I don't remember anyone normalizing it…
What We Get Wrong about Male-Female Friendships
This article was co-written by Fariha Lamisa and Feda Al Hossain In Bangladesh, friendship between a man and a woman is often shunned by society. Oftentimes, these types of friendships would either be scorned for its perceived lack of morals…
Death of A Star
I had this painfully short-lived desire to be a singer when I was young. My father even had this sweet lady come to our house and give me music lessons for a few months. As time went by, my teacher…
