O Level Student Raped and Murdered: Another Casualty of Rape Culture
Four classmates defiled and murdered an O level student of the capital's Mastermind School in Kalabagan, claims her parents. The student was identified as Anushka Amin Aurna, daughter of Al Amin. Iftekhar Fardin Dihan, main accused in the incident of…
Capitol Hill Breach Marks One of the Darkest Days in US History
Congressional sessions meant to finalize the 2020 presidential election winner were abruptly interrupted on Jan. 6 as Trump supporters crowded, infiltrated and spread mayhem at Capitol Hill. Jan. 6 is ordinarily a day when members of Congress come together to…
The Plastic Pandemic: A Less Explored Consequence of Covid19
The recent pandemic has taken a toll on the health and income of more than 207 countries. The contagious virus has compelled people to wear PPE and masks. With the increasing number of infections, the amount of plastic waste is…
The Heart of the Gender Pay Gap in Bangladesh
According to the UN-ILO report, pay gap in terms of gender equality is almost eradicated in Bangladesh. Our country has a pay gap of 2.1 percent whereas the global average pay gap between men and women is 21 percent. Surprising,…
Elliot Page, Who Played Netflix’s Vanya Hargreaves, Comes Out as Transgender to Widespread Support from Fans and Celebrities
“Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot.” The Oscar-nominated star of Juno has come out as transgender, introducing himself as Elliot Page on Tuesday in social…
Kamala Harris: More than Meets the Eye
“While I may be the first woman in this office, I won’t be the last. Because every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities. And to the children of our country, regardless of your gender,…
Who is to Blame: Victim, Necrophiliac or Religion?
A few days ago a Bangladeshi MP in the parliament accuses rape victims of not dressing “properly”. He accuses feminists of the increasing amount of rape in recent months. According to him, women should follow a rulebook for their attire.…
Understanding the Backlash against Feminism
Roses are red, Violets are blue, Feminists are man-haters, Don’t argue Or they will kill you. Well, what? You want to replace the Feminists with Feminazis? After all, isn’t feminism about gender equality and not the endorsement of a reversed…
Religious Intolerance During Durga Puja and its Far-reaching Consequences
What makes Bangladesh (or Bengal as a whole) such an amazing place is the history of coherence among its people. Even after being ruled by numerous emperors, rules of different religions, and colonial attempts to divide people based on religion,…
Rage against Rape: A Belated #MeToo Outcry
Amidst the global health emergency centering around COVID-19, Bangladesh battles with a different emergency. During the pandemic, rape has filled the news. “It’s in the newspaper, on Facebook, every day,” commented a female student. “There’s no way not to look…
