Moneesha R Kalamder

Get ready to be surprised.

I was not surprised when I learned Bandhobi, neither was I surprised by the reactions it incited. What surprised me was how quite a few people of note jumped to blindly defending her work. I am particularly stumped by an opinion published on the Daily Star by Arafat Kazi, titled “Defending my Bandhobi”. It’s important to remember that whatever the quality of work is, bullying or harassment of any type isn’t commendable.

“The tea was really bad, eh?” the man from the cafe stepped up right next to Kazan, who was about to step on to the tracks. Startled, he stepped back on to the platform. He hadn't realised there was anyone else in the station.

At three thirty pm on a Friday afternoon, my brother brought an elephant home. Father was taking his usual nap after returning from

Kashem stands outside his small, two-bedroom tin-shed house. The summer heat has warmed up the air, creating a vacuum.

The moment when you are not fully awake, not fully asleep either. Your eyes are closed. But you can see the half-moon shining.

To me, he was a man who loved my country like I did, who had the same concerns as any levelheaded and educated citizen...

I don't know indie bands, rock bands, hip hop artists and different sub-genres within metal. I don't know cool bands, hot artists, nothing.

Your parents, uncles, aunts and every other family member will want to make sure you choose a profession approved by them.