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Fatima Jahan Ena

Fatima Jahan Ena is a member of the Editorial team.

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International Day of the Girl Child / Are we doing enough to make education safe for girls?

The systemic barriers that hinder girls’ pursuit of education have continued to remain deeply ingrained in our society.
11 October 2024, 02:00 AM
11 October 2024, 02:00 AM
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The vicious cycle sex workers are trapped in

Given the lax nature of Bangladesh’s legal enforcement measures, traffickers can easily coerce victims into signing forged documents
14 September 2024, 10:17 AM
14 September 2024, 10:17 AM
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Were we too quick to dismiss the efforts of student traffic volunteers?

The public reception up until now begets the question: did we dismiss the efforts of the students too easily?
12 August 2024, 15:00 PM
12 August 2024, 15:00 PM
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Navigating higher education alongside motherhood

Navigating motherhood amidst academics poses immense challenges, demanding resilience and support.
12 May 2024, 13:43 PM
12 May 2024, 13:43 PM
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Blue Eye Samurai: A visually stunning portrayal of a samurai’s vengeance

What Blue Eye Samurai excels at is elevating common archetypes and plotlines with high levels of finesse.
8 February 2024, 00:00 AM
8 February 2024, 00:00 AM
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DU, DIU among top 1000 universities in QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024

The Sustainability Rankings compiled the world’s universities that are leading the way in social and environmental sustainability.
6 December 2023, 12:01 PM
6 December 2023, 12:01 PM
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When should you pursue a Master’s degree?

There are some factors to consider when opting for a Master’s degree as opposed to going headfirst into the workforce.
16 November 2023, 08:31 AM
16 November 2023, 08:31 AM
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Animated horror movies to enjoy with your friends

Here are some animated horror movies you can opt for if you’re not in the mood for chainsaws and summoning demons.
26 October 2023, 11:43 AM
26 October 2023, 11:43 AM
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Bangladeshi teams make waves in the International Earth Science Olympiad 2022

This year’s medals signified Bangladesh’s best performance since 2012.
6 September 2022, 15:51 PM
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Arctic Monkeys announce new album “The Car”, debut new song

On August 23, Arctic Monkeys debuted their new song “I Ain’t Quite Where I Think I Am”.
26 August 2022, 17:08 PM
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Editorial

“Hair. Is. Everything.”
11 August 2022, 04:37 AM
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When you’re not good at your new hobby

If you relate to this feeling, don't worry. You're not alone.
16 February 2022, 18:00 PM
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Why guilt-tripping stories on Instagram need to go

The trend is very reminiscent of old school chain mails.
22 December 2021, 18:00 PM
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Understanding Political Labels

Where do you fall on the spectrum?
11 August 2021, 18:00 PM
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The Evolution of Female Friendships in Media

Why does media pigeonhole female friendships as catty relationships?
7 July 2021, 18:00 PM
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The Single-Sex School Effect

How does attending all boys' or all girls' schools affect the children?
16 June 2021, 18:00 PM
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My Journey to Becoming a K-Pop Stan

One day I saw a K-pop fancam video. The rest is history.
26 May 2021, 18:00 PM
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Before They Were Mothers

We asked our mothers about their lives before we came along.
5 May 2021, 18:00 PM
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From Hell and Back

Hades by Supergiant Games is a rogue-like RPG that takes the concept of games set in the Greek Underworld and completely reinvents it.
21 April 2021, 18:00 PM
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The Curious Case of Women and Horror Movies

Horror = low budget slashers, fake blood, or jump scares.
31 March 2021, 18:00 PM
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Hashtags

The first-ever conference for hashtags is held to give them a chance to meet old friends and make new ones, mingle, betray, and network. Our coverage of the conference begins with a conversation among some influential hashtags. Enjoy.
24 June 2020, 18:00 PM
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Are we teaching history the right way?

How do people learn about the history of our country? When they teach us at school, do we retain any of that? Does it do enough to inform and inspire younger generations on what it took to gain independence? On Independence Day 2020, let’s try to answer some of these questions.
25 March 2020, 18:00 PM

The Rice Boy

Whenever my father talks about his experience of the war, there’s one story that he always tells us about with a warm smile and tired eyes. During the war, he was around ten years old, so his mother refused to let him join the brutality. Instead, they opted to feed the freedom fighters who were stationed near their hometown in Brahmanbaria. Thus began my father’s life as the rice boy.
25 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Pet as an online Influencer

How to Turn Your Pet into an Influencer

Have you ever gazed into your pet’s eyes and asked, “Do you have what it takes to be an online sensation?” If no, disregard this article and move on. Otherwise, look no further.
11 March 2020, 18:00 PM
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A Song of Water, Earth, Fire and Air

It’s been 15 years since Avatar: The Last Airbender made its debut on Nickelodeon. Co-created by Bryan Konietzo and Michael Dante DiMartino, Avatar has been critically acclaimed and has also amassed incredibly positive reviews from audiences of all ages.
1 March 2020, 12:53 PM
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Do We Hold Our Friends Accountable?

It’s our responsibility to put biases aside and break the silence.
15 January 2020, 18:00 PM
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LIFE lessons from the streets of Dhaka

Life in Dhaka can have a lot to offer. Warm street food on a cold winter night, vibrant rickshaw art in every corner, air pollution that will end us all in due time, and old, historical streets brimming with new life are just some of its offerings.
8 January 2020, 18:00 PM
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In defence of “horrible” women in TV and movies

Over the last couple of years, Hollywood has certainly delivered by bringing us multi-faceted female characters in shows and movies
25 December 2019, 18:00 PM

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