The End of My Longest Long Distance Relationship
This is an actual conversation I had with a friend in seventh grade.
5 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Online Shopping Horror Stories
Gone are the days of bargaining exclusively by threat to mamas, “Ei daam e dile den naile jai”.
14 June 2017, 18:00 PM
6 things to note for your first year at law school
As I await my graduation from Law school, which is supposed to happen within 2 months, I look back at the memorable journey which started with me having no idea what in the world a “plaintiff” was.
7 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Bullet Journaling For the Lazy and the Busy
I started bullet journaling in September 2016. I haven't given up this hobby yet. Hence it's safe to say that it's worth clinging on to because God knows I am lazier than a sloth.
26 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Mama Bari gets International Guests
Seven years ago on a June afternoon, the young people of a nine-storey Mirpur building wanted to teach the kids of nearby slums.
12 April 2017, 18:00 PM
The Writer's Territory
On March 23, I went to cover the Imagine Write Creatively workshop at Scholastica, Mirpur campus for the second day.
5 April 2017, 18:00 PM
The Writer's Territory
After an awful drag of writer's block stretching months, I opted to cover the event Imagine Write Creatively at Scholastica, Mirpur on March 22 for a kick of writing inspiration.
29 March 2017, 18:00 PM
Bridging the Divides
Since October 2010, the United Nations has adopted the first week of February as World Interfaith Peace and Harmony Week.
15 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Through the Comic-verse of the Web
The World Wide Web has brought about unprecedented accessibility. While the charm of physically printed vintage comic books still subsists, the internet offers access to everyone and anyone who wants their work reached to the mass.
18 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Facebook: My Social Media (r)Evolution
On a warm summer night in 2007, I discovered my elder sister stealthily and quite curiously looking at her laptop screen- a surreal blueish glow pouring out of it.
21 December 2016, 18:00 PM
The UN: Fostering or failing?
Challenges in implementing human rights through the UN mechanisms begin with the need to decide among competing priorities and strategically categorising the best use of its limited resourc
12 December 2016, 18:00 PM
A Casual Listener's Account of Classical Music Festival
Rabindranath Tagore had apparently prayed to be resurrected to the rhythm of music. I am no expert on classical music, yet I yearn for November in this cramped city.
7 December 2016, 18:00 PM
ODOMMO Inclusivity for people with disabilities
Can you tell the name of some places in our city where the persons with disabilities can go easily? Perhaps you will end up counting a few.
2 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Imagine, Write and Repeat
As an occupational advantage I get to go to fascinating places. This one took me outside of the racket of Dhaka to ABC International School, Narayanganj on November 10, 2016.
16 November 2016, 18:00 PM
A Promise of Education for All
Agami Education Foundation (AEF) conducted its second fundraising event on October 21, 2016 at the Dhaka Residential Model College Auditorium.
2 November 2016, 18:00 PM
The 2016 Time Capsule
Most mornings I wake up to ancient photos of the once-pristine Dhaka city from yesteryears. Sometimes photos of our legendary poets, actors, artists or even of the meme-makers surface on a couple of Facebook pages.
2 November 2016, 18:00 PM
HOW NOT TO OFFEND ANYONE IN 2016
After a long tiring day of battling Dhaka traffic and legal jargons, I sit blessed in the comfort of my own bedroom and binge-watch puppy videos on YouTube.
19 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Swiss Army Man: A Bizarre Trip to Home
Hank (Paul Dano) is about to hang himself. Having given up all his hopes of being rescued from a deserted island, he
5 October 2016, 18:00 PM
In the name of honour...
‘Honour killing' is an iconic oxymoron, going beyond all logic, implying that somehow there happens to be 'honour' in killing a family member.
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Redeeming Childhood Myths
Growing up, not all of us were the smartest peas in the pod. Even if you were, you probably weren't immune to the ridiculous superstitions that the adults taught you. I decided to take a trip down memory lane to remind you of the most common of the bunch.
13 July 2016, 18:00 PM