Hasib Ur Rashid Ifti

The crushing reality of knowing that your friend is getting married

You were wrong to think that you’ve entered the marriage threshold. The truth is – you’re way past that.

15 January 2026, 10:00 AM

Career prospects to explore as an EEE graduate

Whether it's designing microchips, advancing machine learning, or keeping the national grid stable, each branch of EEE demands a blend of technical mastery, persistence, and curiosity.

23 October 2025, 04:00 AM

FICTION / Free at last

“If my father had any unpaid debt to anyone, please contact me or my younger brother Hamza,” Omar said to the congregation at the funeral, trying to sound soft and loud at the same time, “And if my father ever hurt any of you unintentionally, please forgive his soul and pray for him. Thank you.”

17 October 2025, 18:58 PM

Echoing the need for curriculum modernisation and more opportunities

"The demand should be centred around asking for an improved education system."

8 September 2025, 19:28 PM

FICTION / Showtime

Trigger warning: self harm, sexual and physical abuse “For a hundred million, Omar, are you ready?” said the host, with his everlasting grin.

22 August 2025, 19:26 PM

One year post-uprising: How do students view Bangladesh today?

How much of the students' expectations after the uprising have been fulfilled?

7 August 2025, 00:00 AM

When a child is their parents’ second chance

Do your parents see you as individuals with your own choices, or do they see you as extensions of themselves?

12 July 2025, 04:00 AM

FICTION / Box office nation

When Mr. Vik Roman looked at the time with flinching eyes, it was around 3:30 am.

4 July 2025, 18:51 PM

Helping parents navigate misinformation on the internet

Ensuring that our parents can navigate this digital minefield with vigilance is not just a personal responsibility; it is a necessity for a more informed society.

13 June 2025, 04:00 AM

When they look away

“Do you think they think about us?” Asgar muttered.

25 April 2025, 11:00 AM

Bangali parent chooses to believe in random YouTuber over 100 year old news channel

In a world where the youth struggle to verify the authenticity of news amid a web of misinformation, it seems that our parents have already found the answer.

11 April 2025, 15:30 PM

Ramadan for young professionals away from home

While the absence of family, home-cooked meals, and shared traditions makes the month lonelier, it also promotes introspection and self-growth.

25 March 2025, 05:00 AM

Increased age limit allows candidates to complete PhD before sitting for BCS exams

The Ministry of Public Administration recently increased the age limit for BCS exams to 32 years, thus encouraging an even older group of people to use their brain cells for memorising irrelevant information.

13 March 2025, 13:53 PM

The vanishing Ramanujan

The night after the story got published, Jamal stormed to my home at around 11 PM, drenched in the rain. That was the first and only time Jamal raised his voice against me

29 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Leave of absence

“Residents usually get 30 days of observation period,” said the man at the reception, “but since it’s a leap year, you get an extra day.

8 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Pachinko Season 2: Mostly lacklustre, sometimes effective

The story resonated with audiences, from this part of Asia in particular, because the resilience and struggle of first-generation settlers portrayed in the series are things most of us can relate to as they are reflected in most of our parents or grandparents.

24 October 2024, 13:15 PM

How to cope with the loss of a lifelong dream

Most people starting university or their careers are at the precipice of leaving a discipline or profession they once dreamt of, for a more financially rewarding or “practical” and secure job and life.

17 October 2024, 00:00 AM

Why are Bangladesh's brightest engineering minds leaving?

Engineers leaving Bangladesh for better pay and opportunities.

12 September 2024, 14:03 PM

The underlying effects of auto-pass in HSC

With the auto-pass decision implemented for the current HSC batch, what can be the solution moving forward?

8 September 2024, 13:00 PM

The underlying effects of the current HSC culture

After 2019, HSC exams have been conducted on inconsistent terms and conditions. The standards of which have not been good enough as they failed to adequately evaluate students' true potential.

22 August 2024, 10:12 AM

What are the political expectations of our youth?

For a country that hasn’t had a fair election in a while, the primary target of our youth is ensuring a fair election. However, before the next election comes into play, people have high hopes for the interim government.

15 August 2024, 11:42 AM

Post quota movement campus: What do the students expect from their university campus?

How will these students feel safe on campus upon their return?

13 August 2024, 12:42 PM

Book recommendations on post-independence history of Bangladesh

A list of books that might help you get started on the political climate of Bangladesh after 1971

12 August 2024, 10:15 AM

Pest control

Geronimo rushed inside the hole coughing, somehow managing to shut the door behind him. His mother Telapatra grabbed her son, hugging her tight for an instant before smacking him across the back. “How many times did I tell you not to go out at this hour?” cried Telapatra.

2 August 2024, 18:00 PM