Kashfia Arfa: Fuelling Change in Motorsports
Racing in Bangladesh was always considered a “men’s sport.” But last month, history was made, as one female racer rose against all odds. Kashfia Arfa, at merely 20 years of age, not only participated but also secured 6th position in…
What Does a Second Trump Presidency Mean for Bangladesh?
The 2024 U.S. presidential election marked an unexpected turn in global politics. Former President Donald Trump’s return to the White House is an extraordinary development, stirring discussions worldwide about what his renewed leadership might mean for various regions. For Bangladesh,…
A Wife’s Call of Duty: The In-Law Conundrum
As I begin to envision a life where my existence revolves around the needs and wants of a family to which I've no blood ties whatsoever, I cannot help but question the bigotry held by the same society that, on…
Despite Everything, America is Still America (My Perspective as a Bangladeshi-American Immigrant)
I think it was sometime around 2006 or 2007—I can’t recall the exact year. I remember picking up a Superman comic from my school’s bookstore, a single issue titled “What’s So Funny About Truth, Justice, and the American Way?” published…
Why Nero Fiddled When Rome Burnt: Exploring the Silence of Influencers and Youth Leaders During the Student Movement
“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”-Martin Luther King Jr., “The White Modem” speech History is dynamic rather than linear, and we learn from its actions. We remember the…
The Fall of an Icon: Sean “Diddy” Combs and the Unraveling of a Legacy
The recent allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs have rocked the entertainment industry, exposing an unsettling series of accusations that span decades. Once an untouchable figure in hip-hop (Wikipedia), Combs finds himself at the center of criminal charges and civil lawsuits,…
Third Parties In US Politics And Why We Need To Talk More About Them
The 2024 US presidential election is nearing, and the polls show a narrow margin between the Democrats and the Republicans. As we are left to predict who might be the next president of the most powerful nation on our planet,…
Exclusive Interview with Bepshayi Shaky BAL Hasan
This year has been a rollercoaster for Bangladesh cricket. After a below par display in the 2024 T20 World Cup, the team gave some hope to fans after their recent series win against West Bangladesh. Despite this great feat, our…
Saba is a Powerful Directorial Debut about People Trapped by their Circumstances
Maksud Hossain’s directorial debut Saba is more than just a movie—it’s a reflection of the economic and emotional battles that so many people in our country face. Right from the opening scenes, the film thrusts us into the world of…
Is the United States in Decline?
The question of whether the United States is in decline has been a pervasive concern, especially as the nation navigates through profound political, social, and economic upheavals. This concern is not only about the literal decline of the U.S. as…
