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Maisha Islam Monamee

The author graduated from Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka and is a contributor at The Daily Star. Find her @monameereads on Instagram.

Violence against women and children in Bangladesh

Have we grown desensitised to violence against women and children?

4 March 2026, 00:09 AM
When perpetrators act with confidence, it is often because consequences appear uncertain, distant, or negotiable.
4 March 2026, 00:09 AM
Ramadan productivity

Next Step / A guide to navigating the workplace in Ramadan

3 March 2026, 13:58 PM
In Bangladesh, Ramadan reshapes not only personal routines but also institutional rhythms. Office hours adjust, traffic patterns shift, and workplace energy follows a different arc across the day.
3 March 2026, 13:58 PM
The emotional cost of female ambition on screen

The emotional cost of female ambition on screen

24 February 2026, 11:30 AM
When every powerful woman on screen is depicted as overworked and cold, the idea of feminine leadership becomes tied to self sacrifice and emotional distance.
24 February 2026, 11:30 AM
Understanding the annual monetisation of love

Understanding the annual monetisation of love

14 February 2026, 11:00 AM
Netflix pushes a carousel titled “Love is in the Air”. Disney+ resurrects old romances under pastel banners. Amazon Prime quietly rearranges its homepage so that longing appears algorithmically convenient. A month before February 14, the emotional groundwork is already laid. The annual romance rollout has begun.
14 February 2026, 11:00 AM
Voting

Ballots, bills, and the life we are building

11 February 2026, 15:00 PM
With the election days away, young people are not speculating about who will win as much as they are preparing a checklist of what must follow.
11 February 2026, 15:00 PM
File visual: Shaikh Sultana Jahan Badhon

The political coming-of-age of a generation

9 February 2026, 15:45 PM
For most of our lives, democracy existed as a concept we memorised rather than experienced.
9 February 2026, 15:45 PM
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The Gen Z guide to making sense of money at work

5 February 2026, 13:46 PM
Workplace money remains poorly explained, and conversations around pay often feel awkward, opaque, or emotionally loaded.
5 February 2026, 13:46 PM
How TikTok, memes, and Instagram reels stole your shows

How TikTok, memes, and Instagram reels stole your shows

30 January 2026, 12:00 PM
A punchline circulates without context. A dramatic monologue turns into a trending audio. By the time many viewers finally press play, the show already feels familiar, discussed, and emotionally charted by the internet. This shift has quietly reshaped how stories enter everyday life.
30 January 2026, 12:00 PM
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Reading ‘memory’ with Sehri Tales and Sister Library

The event, themed ‘Memory,’ took place on Sunday, May 21 at Dhanmondi’s DrikPath Bhaban, supported by Goethe-Institut Bangladesh and HerStory Foundation
24 May 2023, 10:42 AM
Laila Sharmeen’s ‘Golden Bengal’: A thoughtful, artistic tribute to nature

Laila Sharmeen’s ‘Golden Bengal’: A thoughtful, artistic tribute to nature

Laila Sharmeen’s 12th solo painting exhibition, “Golden Bengal,” has begun at the La Galerie of Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD). The exhibition’s opening ceremony took place on Saturday, May 20, and was graced by the presence of Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury MP, Speaker of Bangladesh Parliament as the chief guest.
22 May 2023, 03:00 AM
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Laila Sharmeen’s ‘Golden Bengal’ kicks-off at AFD tomorrow

Laila Sharmeen’s 12th solo art exhibition, “Golden Bengal” will kick-off at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka tomorrow, May 20.
19 May 2023, 09:29 AM
Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2023 Bangladesh

Seven Bangladeshis make Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2023 list

The famous business journal Forbes annually lists notable global movers and shakers under the age of thirty. This year, seven Bangladeshis made the list of 'Forbes 30 Under 30' Asia Class of 2023.
18 May 2023, 04:59 AM
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‘Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway’: A mother’s fight for justice

The Rani Mukerji starrer, “Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway” is a heart wrenching tale of an Indian immigrant who struggles for the custody of her own children, when they are placed in foster care by Norwegian childcare services.
14 May 2023, 09:07 AM
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Movies to watch on Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is a worldwide celebration of mothers and motherly figures. This occasion honours a mother’s love, care, and endless sacrifices for her children and family.
14 May 2023, 08:35 AM
‘Shehzada’: a missed shot at remakes

‘Shehzada’: a missed shot at remakes

As the story progresses, however, it becomes increasingly difficult to keep track of everything that has been going on.
11 May 2023, 05:09 AM
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Foraying into Tagore’s short stories

It is important to set unconventional examples at the time that they are written; Tagore’s work did this.
9 May 2023, 08:25 AM
NASEF Minecraft competition

Teams from Bangladesh win int'l Minecraft-based educational competition

eBLAZE, an local eSports club from the EMK Center, recently won top places at the Minecraft-based educational competition, the NASEF Farmcraft Tournament 2023. 
6 May 2023, 11:50 AM
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4 books that explore press freedom

Here are four books that explore the stories of journalists, and the issues surrounding press freedom.
5 May 2023, 04:00 AM
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Books exploring workers’ rights in South Asia

In order to understand the background of the labour movements in South Asia or the plight of workers, here are some books to add to your reading list.
2 May 2023, 14:46 PM
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The working class in cinema

Globally, May 1 is observed as Labour Day to honour the lives of workers, who are the foundation of development. To commemorate this important day, here is a collection of movies and shows with noteworthy characters who portray the many challenges faced by the working class.
1 May 2023, 13:04 PM
Youth Policy Forum

5 years of 'People, Policy, Progress' 

Founded in 2018, Youth Policy Forum (YPF), an online platform for young Bangladeshis to engage in nation-building and state-crafting, recently completed five years of policy discourse.
15 April 2023, 05:32 AM
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Reading habits: Completing the Quran during Ramadan

For a large number of practicing Muslims, completing the Quran during Ramadan is an annual goal.
7 April 2023, 09:00 AM
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Bangladeshi school students bag first prize at NASA Space Settlement Contest 2023

Six students from DPS STS School Dhaka secured first place at the NASA Space Settlement Contest 2023.
6 April 2023, 15:15 PM
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How to stay physically fit for Taraweeh

With these tips, you can make the most of this holy month and keep yourself physically fit for Taraweeh.
26 March 2023, 11:26 AM
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Everything you need to know about Sehri Tales 2023

Sehri Tales has established itself as a Ramadan tradition for writers in Bangladesh. The rules are simple: each night at midnight, for the entire month leading up to Eid-ul-Fitr, Ahmad shares a prompt, and participants have until 6 AM (sunrise) to write original poetry, flash fiction, or create unique art, and then share it online with the hashtag #sehritales2023.
24 March 2023, 09:18 AM
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Feminist retellings: How books reimagine mythological women

These women display extensive strength, determination and valour, acting as the pillars of their families and masters of their own fate.
8 March 2023, 10:00 AM
Bollywood's portrayal of women

Feminism and Bollywood: How the portrayal of women has evolved

Female characters in Bollywood have largely been portrayed from a male perspective due to the imbalance between the number of men and women involved in the creative process. Gender bias spanned over decades, and it took more than fifty years to bring equality in terms of gender representation on the big screen.
8 March 2023, 08:48 AM
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Looking back at the Liberation War through poetry

On the third day of the event, two documentaries were showcased. The first featured the infamous Belonia Battle, and Pakistan’s first and only surrender to the freedom fighters. It emphasised how the battle is closely intertwined with Bangladesh’s military history and has a special significance in the turn of events that led to our independence. 
7 March 2023, 12:31 PM

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