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Adrita Zaima Islam

Adrita is a contributing writer for Campus, Rising Stars, Star Youth, and Daily Star Books.

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POETRY / What do you want to be when you grow up?

I cannot tell you that I want to be intoxicated, inebriated, and stashed away for the rest of eternity while holding your hand at the mediocre fair in the middle of the crowd of ill-mannered school-children who grew up too soon
30 May 2025, 18:11 PM
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Hair

I love the texture of your hair and I wanted to tell you about it in far too many words than either you or I are comfortable with.
6 April 2025, 09:52 AM
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Movies to enjoy this Eid with your family

To make this time somewhat more enjoyable, here are a few movies you can watch with your family.
30 March 2025, 16:00 PM
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MAYHEM: Lady Gaga’s new album is a delightfully chaotic mix of old and new

Despite a few duds, MAYHEM might just be Lady Gaga reclaiming her place as a queen of pop.
19 March 2025, 13:44 PM
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Let me cut out your mother’s tongue

Let me cut out your mother’s tongue and lay it down beside you like my mother did with mine.
28 February 2025, 06:00 AM
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The role of higher education institutions in attracting global talent

Bangladesh’s struggle with brain drain is not new. According to data collected from 175 countries between 2007 and 2024, the ‘Human Flight and Brain Drain Index’ indicates that Bangladesh has the 37th highest propensity for brain drain.
19 February 2025, 18:00 PM
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A comparative analysis of countries that reversed brain drain

According to a report published in 2023, the number of Bangladeshi students leaving the country every year tripled from 16,609 in 2008 to about 49,151 in 2022.
19 February 2025, 18:00 PM
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Career struggles of young female lawyers

In courtrooms and corridors, in the common spaces and cafeterias where clients and spectators are present, female lawyers have to put up with crass comments, mockery, and harassment.
6 February 2025, 04:00 AM
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Avatar: The Way of Water marks an underwhelming return to Pandora

The first film portrayed the antagonists as capitalist, warmongering villains but this movie took it one step beyond.
21 December 2022, 15:14 PM
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The France-Morocco match is a study in ethnicity and nationality

Choosing a team to back during the FIFA World Cup and vocalising that support to the world has become almost ritualistic for us.
14 December 2022, 14:32 PM
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Wednesday is modernisation done right

Wednesday uses various tropes to build contrast between a normal scenario and one that is infused with the delightfully ghoulish charm.
8 December 2022, 00:00 AM
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Are people joining gyms for the right reasons?

Breaking down the ugly sides of what motivates people to hit the gym.
17 November 2022, 16:55 PM
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Simonetta Vespucci, Dead

But like him they will remember her complexion and her curls and the countless pieces that she graced.
17 November 2022, 00:00 AM
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Types of people on a field trip

While some people find field trips infinitely interesting, others treat them as just another day in prison.
5 November 2022, 15:13 PM
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The reason we consume mindless media

We, as a society, give far too much importance to intelligent content.
3 November 2022, 00:00 AM
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How complexion products contribute to colourism in our society

Unlike the blatant cruelty of racism, colourism manifests itself in more subtle ways.
15 October 2022, 14:39 PM
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Should rickshaws be restricted on main roads?

In 2019, the city corporations made the decision to ban rickshaws from three major roads in Dhaka. The reason? To manage and reduce traffic congestion.
12 October 2022, 15:18 PM
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Four comfort shows to watch while eating

Here are four shows to fill that void in your life.
6 October 2022, 15:00 PM
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Types of Bangladeshis you see on a plane

The quintessential quirks of being a Bangladeshi knows no borders.
2 October 2022, 17:00 PM
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Teachers and their obsession with respect

Perhaps it is a point of pride for teachers that their students revere, or even fear, them.
26 September 2022, 15:06 PM
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Boi Para, Rain, and the Smell of Old Books

The tale of an evening in Kolkata.
22 September 2022, 00:00 AM
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This Season’s Hyped Anime are Mediocre

With the season approaching its final stretch, it has been lacklustre.
8 September 2022, 10:29 AM
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JK Rowling has written a book about a character condemned for transphobia

JK Rowling's new book as Robert Galbraith has given birth to more controversy.
5 September 2022, 13:22 PM
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6 types of people you see at Dhanmondi Lake

If you decide to get inspired and pay a visit to Dhanmondi Lake, you are sure to encounter at least some of them.
20 August 2022, 15:20 PM
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Wednesday Promises to Breathe New Life into an Iconic Character

The trailer has made me once again find my love for Wednesday Addams and I sincerely hope the series won’t disappoint.
19 August 2022, 11:00 AM
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The Sandman’s “24/7”: Humanising Horror

The following article contains spoilers for The Sandman.
18 August 2022, 04:20 AM
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Why you should watch The Yakuza’s Guide to Babysitting

The anime touches you but takes care to not become melodramatic.
9 August 2022, 13:42 PM
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Dr Aslan’s Husband during a Telephone Call

“I need you to take a few deep breaths. In and out, just like that.”
28 July 2022, 00:00 AM

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