Feminism
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…
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…
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…
Marital Rape Is Still A Blindspot In Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, a woman can be raped in her own home, and it won’t be considered a crime as long as it is shrouded in the drape of impunity called “marriage”. Bangladesh is ranked 4th globally for violence against women…
Mobocracy: The Binary of Powerful and Powerless
The July Revolution has come and gone. The people of Bangladesh are discontent. They are hungry for change and angry with the system. They want to express their frustration, seeking rapid solutions. One phenomenon that reflects the deep-rooted issues within…
Why Women Are Pressured to Marry by 25 in South Asia
In today’s day and age, women in South Asia 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. However,…
How Sapphic Romances Have Evolved in Bollywood Movies
“There’s no word in our language that can describe what we are. How we feel for each other. I desire Sita; I desire her warmth and her compassion. I desire to live again,” confesses Radha in the 1996 film Fire…
Dealing with the Increasing Anti-Feminist Sentiment in Bangladesh as a Woman
In Bangladesh, women’s rights and the idea of feminism are often treated with skepticism and disapproval. There is a clear lack of proper understanding of the term "feminism," even among those who support women’s rights. Despite 53 years of independence…
Fighting for the Truth: Imane Khelif’s Battle Against Misinformation at the Olympics
In today’s world, women are learning to be confident, set boundaries, and refuse to settle for less. This empowerment is essential, but it often becomes complicated with layers of misinterpretations and accusations. The story of Imane Khelif at the Olympics…
The Trad Movement : The conservative lifestyle of a God-loving Christian woman
“Nature intended women to be our slaves ... they are our property; we are not theirs. They belong to us, just as a tree, bearing fruit, belongs to a gardener. What a mad idea to demand equality for women! Women…
