Farzana Hoque

Navigate the psychological toll of SSC examination results on Bangladeshi teenagers. Intense social media comparisons and parental expectations spark feelings of inadequacy, proving that empathetic support and resilience matter far more than GPA-5 academic metrics.

Discover how Bangladesh authorities rescued Badsha Bahadur, a fifty-five-year-old circus elephant, transferring him to Mirpur Zoo. This vital wildlife welfare intervention highlights the urgent need for proactive enforcement under the new Wildlife Conservation Act.

I don’t really follow football. I don’t know most of the rules, and honestly, offside still confuses me sometimes. But every four years, during the FIFA World Cup, football slowly becomes impossible to ignore.

Navigate Dhaka roads with Shahida, a resilient widowed mother driving an auto-rickshaw to survive. Facing male intimidation, her persistent struggle funds her daughters' education, transforming immense hardship into a quiet, hopeful journey toward independent female empowerment.

The pet's owner, who lives in the same building, accused her neighbours -- an employee of Grameenphone and another of Aristopharma -- of instructing their domestic worker to beat the cat to death

Mother’s Day should honour all forms of motherhood, including pet moms who nurture animals with love, sacrifice, and care. From vet visits to emotional support, their devotion mirrors real parenting and deserves celebration too.

Dhaka University renamed Mangal Shobhajatra to Barshabaran Ananda Shobhajatra, returning to its original 1989 title. The change raises questions about cultural identity, symbolism, and UNESCO heritage status, though the festive spirit of Pahela Baishakh remains unchanged.

Bangladesh stands in solidarity with Palestine, but misguided protests harming local businesses weaken the cause. Strategic, peaceful resistance—not vandalism—builds real change. Channelling anger through smart, targeted action sustains justice without destroying local livelihoods or support.