In an attempt to deconstruct the myths about feminism, a panel of leading gender activists, development practitioners, and professionals came together on December 26, 2020, on the platform, ‘Reflective Teens’, an internationally recognised nonprofit teen-based creative initiative that aims to foster the abilities of teenagers and prepare them for the present and the future. The panel included Shireen Haq, Founder & Member, Naripokkho, Khushi Kabir, Coordinator, Nijera Kori, Samia Ahmed, Senior Manager, Advocacy and Campaign, Save the Children, Warda Ashraf, Development Practitioner and Cultural Activist, and Kajal Abdullah, Co-Founder and CEO, Jahaji Ltd. The session was moderated by Ruhun Wasata, Senior Lecturer, East West University and PhD student, Indiana University Bloomington, and hosted by Md. Masud Parvez Ove, Senior Teacher, South Point School and College, and Former Bangladesh Coordinator, South Asian Students for Liberty.

Umme Tahmina Haque, a graduate of the Department of Architecture, University of Asia Pacific (UAP), won the first prize for the Tamayouz International Graduation Project Award 2020 for her outstanding work.

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We understand that “Liberation” can mean different things to different people, places and contexts. In 1971, for us “Liberation” meant getting

Moshal aims to spread awareness about different mental health issues, by providing people with useful information and by connecting them with counsellors and therapists on the basis of their needs.

With the tagline, ‘Empower our women, bloom our nation’, the social welfare organisation Solace intends to address gender-based discrimination through important conversations.

The idea of going into a library and issuing books to read has been slowly fading, as most of us prefer to access books online or from shops nowadays. Becoming a library member, borrowing books and returning them on time can be a tedious task for many.

The International Robot Olympiad (IRO) aims to develop the interest of students in the field of robotics. The 22nd edition of the olympiad was organised in Daegu, South Korea, but due the ongoing pandemic, participants from different countries sent their entries online, and were assessed virtually.

We understand that “Liberation” can mean different things to different people, places and contexts. In 1971, for us “Liberation” meant getting

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On January 1, everyone seems to have an idea about what their new year will look like, from healthier habits to learning new skills.

2020 has been difficult for everyone. As I say goodbye to the year, I look back at some of the important lessons I learnt.

Recycling is an eco-friendly way of waste management and in Dhaka, waste management is as challenging as it gets.

The closest I got to a white winter Christmas was with movies such as Home Alone, The Princess Switch, The Grinch and The Polar Express. Then, I moved to New York City, USA, in early 2020. Despite the difficult times, the Christmas spirit still awakens as the year wraps up.

About two weeks ago, while we were discussing our Christmas plans and expressing our sorrows for not being able to meet each other in person this year, my cousin Ritika came up with a unique solution.

Over the years, they frequently cleaned up the streets through the help of their volunteers. They have also received governmental help from the city corporation. “Asun Kichu Kori helps with free medical care in medical camps. Our members identify as blood donors, and we are working to build an active blood bank,” mentions Rayhan.

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On Christmas Eve, Dhaka radiates a joyous and youthful spirit, as the final preparations for one of the year’s biggest festivals go on. People around the world will be looking to celebrate this auspicious day with friends, family and loved ones.

Popular bi-weekly magazine Science News published their 2020 edition of SN Top 10 Scientists for this year. For the sixth consecutive year, Science News featured 10 early and mid-career scientists who are aiming to solve some of science’s biggest challenges.