Keokradong Part I: the Ascent
This is the first part of a series of articles about the author’s trip to Keokradong. The ethereal befuddle from my last trip to Bandarban had ended long ago. Life was back online, and I was back on a routine.…
Understanding Online Anti-Feminism in Bangladesh
The concept of feminism is a quite simple yet straightforward one-equality for both men and women. Yet, it remains one of the most debated topics of the decade, if not the century. Feminism has paved its way into Bangladesh’s deeply…
A Look at Inspiring Women from Bangladesh (and of Bangladeshi Origin) Who Stood Out in 2021
With immense pleasure we have compiled a list of brave and intellectual women who have made a name for themselves and their country; Bangladesh prides herself on her daughters and their triumphs: Kishwar Chowdhury taking Bangali Cuisine International with Herself!…
Eve Teasing in Public Transport: Why is it Common and How Can it be Solved?
It’s Nisha’s first day of university. She is very excited thinking about all the new people she will meet, all the friends that she is going to make. Suddenly the bus stops and halts her racing thoughts. She has reached…
Domestic Violence in Bangladesh: Is the Pandemic a Cause or an Excuse?
A 40-year-old woman was stabbed to death allegedly by her husband over a family dispute in Dhaka's Pallabi area according to police last Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Umama Begum Kanak, wife of Omar Faruk. An altercation broke…
The Weird AliKodom
This is the third part in a series on Bandarban called The Hills are Calling. Check out the earlier articles: The Silent DebotaKhum The Hungry Thanchi The Angry NafaKhum The last two days had taken a toll on our bodies. We…
The Angry NafaKhum
This is the third part in a series on Bandarban called The Hills are Calling. Check out the earlier articles: The Silent DebotaKhum The Hungry Thanchi Want to know what pain feels like? Plan to trek to NafaKhum with no…
The Hungry Thanchi
This is the second part in a series on Bandarban called The Hills are Calling. Check out the first part, the Silent DebotaKhum, here. We reached the bus stop again at 2:00 PM, and then we braced ourselves. The last…
Bangladesh Commences COVID Vaccination Drive
The highly anticipated mass inoculation campaign kicked off on 27th January when a nurse of Kurmitola General Hospital, Runu Veronica Costa, got the first shot in Bangladesh. Government confirmed that large scale inoculation will begin from February 7. Prime Minister…
Why We Need to Get Our Facts Straight about the Liberation War
I remember I was in fourth grade. Our Bangla teacher threw a question on the house – ‘What led to the liberation war in 1971?’ All of us spiraled into a discussion, concluding that the war ensued due to the…
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