Shaila Shobnam
Shaila Shobnam is a barrister-in-training at BPP University, Britain, and an LL.B. (Hons) graduate of the University of London.
The Bawm language at a crossroads
21 February 2026, 00:01 AM
On International Mother Language Day, the story of the Bawm language in Bangladesh stands as both a testament to resilience and a warning of fragility.
21 February 2026, 00:01 AM
Women without power: The politics of purdah, Jamaat and Maududi’s legacy
11 February 2026, 14:02 PM
Maududi treats normal gender interaction as dangerous, placing the burden on women to withdraw while excusing men from responsibility.
11 February 2026, 14:02 PM
Before the Assam-Bengal line system: Mobility, land, and belonging
20 January 2026, 15:41 PM
The eastern subcontinent is one of the most fluid ecological zones in the world.
20 January 2026, 15:41 PM