Reverse Brain Drain: Can Bangladesh’s Future Be Shaped by Returning Talent?
This article was co-written by Rufaida Huq and Nusaira Hassan With Bangladesh undergoing one of the most turbulent phases since its inception, everyone is striving to contribute to the future trajectory of the country in some way or another. But…
How Free Speech was Repressed During the 16 Years of the Last Regime in Bangladesh
This article was co-written by Tuba Rahman and Ashfaq Amin. Under Sheikh Hasina’s autocratic tenure, Bangladesh witnessed a negative shift in its digital space—one that had increasingly become a critical tool of repression rather than a platform for free speech.…
A Human Rights Perspective on the Five-Day Internet Blackout in Bangladesh
Bangladesh experienced a pivotal moment during July 18-23, 2024—the imposition of an absolute digital blackout during widespread protests. A 5-day long disappearance from the globe, making it the worst blackout in history since Egypt in 2011! How Hard is it…
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…
Cultivating Prosperity: How Wegro is Revolutionizing Agricultural Financing in Bangladesh
This article was co-written by Rahnuma Tasnim and Tasik Mahmud Sajid Farmers in Bangladesh have always lacked access to formal financing. Banks and financial institutions have failed to fulfill the market needs due to logistics of paperwork, documentation, and lack…
Behind the Glory: Inside the Minds of Team Bangladesh from UFLL 2023
This article is co-written by Abdullah-Aat-Tahmidus Siddiquee and Rahnuma Tasnim In this year’s UFLL edition, Team Bangladesh consisting of Abdullah Azwad Rafeed, Afnan Faruk, and Ferdous Hasan showed remarkable skill and resilience to secure the second runner-up position among 18…
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…
When Your Rights Become a Privilege: The Bangladeshi Lens
This article was co-written by Sameeha Rahman and Tabassum Haider Risha. Bangladesh achieved independence on the 26th of March, 52 years ago today. Even though it meant being freed from the shackles of oppression for many, to this day many…
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: How the War Came to Pass
This article was co-written by Asif Mahmud Sohan and Nusrat Jahan Irina. "We bury our dead. They were collected on the streets by a funeral service. The priest who died in the Purple Park is buried by a priest of…
Why is Consent a Denied Concept?
(This is an edtiorial, written jointly by Nahian Jamal Joyeeta and Muhtasim Sarowat Rayed.) We are products of generations full of sexual prejudice and ignorance; although we are known as the pre-apocalyptic generation, we still haven't come to terms with…
