The downfall of the fascist regime in Bangladesh has ushered the opportunity for reforms in banking. Over the years, banks had turned into a platform for criminal transactions. The industry was struggling not only because of the dollar deficit, but…
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…
The faces of Anti-Discrimination Student Movement: A deep dive into the journey of six coordinators
"May the sun rise in 2024, a sun that will illuminate the path of knowledge! A dawn when the ownership of this land will be in the hands of its people, a dawn free from the shadows of fascism.” Abu…
“We’ve Already Killed Him, So What?”- Addressing Police Brutality in Bangladesh
মাইরা তো আমরা ফেলসি এখন কি করবা? “We’ve already killed him, now what?” Taunting words, delivered with a smirk, betraying no remorse after admitting to taking a human life. This isn't a scene from a dystopian world or fiction, nor…
Yes, I Dream of Him – “Gum, Jaan O Jobaan”: A Glimpse into Grief at the National Museum
Yes, I dream of him. It has been nine years. Sometimes I dream that I’m entering the room and he’s there, sleeping on the living room sofa or the bed, as if he never left. I say, “Where were you?…
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.…
Ukraine’s Offensive: First Incursion into Russian Territory Since WW2
A mere 33 years ago, Ukraine and Russia were united under a single banner. Today, they are locked in a brutal conflict that has claimed countless lives and reshaped the geopolitical landscape. The ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war began in 2014 when…
From Crisis to Unity: How Bangladesh Came Together for Flood Relief
In a year already marked by political upheaval, economic turmoil, and the ever-looming threat of climate change, the recent floods have struck with a ferocity that is both devastating and eye-opening. The images of submerged homes, washed-out roads, and desperate…
A Nation Brainwashed: Israelis Protest For Their ‘Right To Rape’
“The only thing that is a problem for me here is that it is not a regulated policy of the state to abuse the (Palestinian) detainees,” said Israeli journalist Yehuda Schlesinger regarding how Israeli soldiers should treat Palestinian detainees. Here,…
