Of Dreams, Celebrations and Enlightenment: Acknowledging Bishwa Sahitya Kendra
Do you ever see the red buses with writings which say ‘Alokito Manush Chai.’? Red buses filled with books which move around the city quenching the thirst of ardent readers. Magic on wheels. The organization which owns these red buses,…
A Journey to Live in Harmony
The sun was about to set beyond the horizon of Rangamati when five madrasah girls stepped out of the bus after a long journey. Albeit exhausted, they were curious to find out what was awaiting them in their very first…
The Truth about Why I didn’t Apply to UWC
Rejection; it doesn’t happen all at once, unlike the way people fall in love. Getting rejected doesn’t despairingly come as quickly as that, or as blithely, no matter how much I’d wish it would. My breaths can’t help but contract…
Flight for Freedom: An Account of Air Force Operations During the Liberation War
“What have you got us into, sir?” - the usually calm co-pilot Badrul Alam was feeling the tension. Squadron leader Sultan Mahmud stayed put. He had promised his companion the flight would be an easy one till they got to…
Why the World is a Horrible Place for Women
Women are no strangers to abuse and harassment. It’s an unfortunate reality of our world that has held true across cultures and time. What makes harassment such a prevalent problem is not only the act itself, but the societal structures…
In Retrospect: The Woes and Wonders of LitFest 2018
There was a mystic aura above; was it the weather, the changes, the uniqueness, or lack thereof? LitFest 2018, unlike every year, was not a smooth walk-in-the-park. The transition of the theme colors from violet to orange would be the…
Dhaka Lit Fest: Literature’s Happy Place
Delve into the literal embodiment of losing yourself in a power-packed weekend of literary extravaganza. The November air is the best time for festivities, especially if you think yourself to be an artsy person who appreciates quiet moments spent in…
Why it’s Perfectly Okay to Never Grow Out of Young Adult Fiction
No matter how old I am, my guilty pleasure will always be reading Young Adult books that either turn me into a rebel, or make my toes curl, filling me with utopian hopes of a happy ending. No regrets, my…
Why Starting an Arts and Crafts Business as a Student is Worth it
Students nowadays face too many difficulties balancing academic, work and social life. It’s a give and take, with a lot on stake: If you are too invested in academics and part time jobs, it is a given that you will…
Why Shifting Apartments in Dhaka is Painful (but Worth it)
Most of us have gone through the pains of shifting to a new apartment in Dhaka. If you have lived with your Grandparents at the house your parents grew up in for as long as you can remember or a…
