Does Halloween Have a Place in Bangladeshi Culture?
Halloween is a celebration that has evolved from its ancient origins into a modern, global phenomenon. With elaborate costumes, impersonating a favorite villain or character, it’s a holiday that has made its way into the hearts of urban youth worldwide.…
Understanding Age-Gap Relationships: Is There Always Grooming Involved?
“You only live once. Enjoy this moment, savor it; this is all very natural,” whispers a highly educated 32-year-old man with his firm, masculine hands all over a timid, quivering 17-year-old trying to stop herself from crying and screaming out…
Miami Trip 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…
Know your Ghoul: 10 Terrors from Bengali Nightmares
It’s that time of the year again- the season for pumpkin carving, costume wearing and trick-or-treating. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. But through the…
International Mother Language Day 2020: the gleaming glitch of Language, Nationality, Culture and Literature
Our mother tongue is more than a mode of speech; it’s a legacy, an emotion and a legend we’ve carried down to four generations. On International Mother Language Day, we pay our gratitude to the martyrs who shed themselves for…
Unfinished explorations: Puran Dhaka
Everything here feels intimately familiar and lived in. Maybe that’s because it’s been home to so many people in the last few decades. As my friends and I walked past the alleys, I could not help but notice small groups…
The Future of Cinema: Will Streaming Kill Movie Theaters?
The movie theater industry, now over a hundred years old, has been an inseparable part…
What Makes a National Anthem?
When Bengal was partitioned in 1905, Rabindranath Tagore responded immediately by penning the iconic song…
Exploring The Language of Protests, Rebellion and Anti-Fascism through Literature
Literature has long been a powerful tool for exploring the nuances of human experience, and…
Does Halloween Have a Place in Bangladeshi Culture?
Halloween is a celebration that has evolved from its ancient origins into a modern, global…
What Makes a National Anthem?
When Bengal was partitioned in 1905, Rabindranath Tagore responded immediately by penning the iconic song…
Understanding Age-Gap Relationships: Is There Always Grooming Involved?
“You only live once. Enjoy this moment, savor it; this is all very natural,” whispers…
How to Deal with an Identity Crisis at Your Wedding
It’s the big day; you’re sitting next to your fiancé, ready to get hitched at…
The Case for Student Politics in Universities in Bangladesh
The role of student politics in Bangladeshi universities has been a subject of intense debate…
The Future of Cinema: Will Streaming Kill Movie Theaters?
The movie theater industry, now over a hundred years old, has been an inseparable part…