Azra Humayra

In the shadow of July: The parents who waited, worried, and walked together

Between July 15 and August 5 last year, parents across the country held their breaths waiting, worrying, and counting the hours until their children returned home from the protests. Some had their parents' blessing. Others went without it.

1d ago

The sorry state of washrooms at Dhaka University

If the upkeep of a washroom, a basic and essential facility, is too much to ask of our universities, what does that signal about the priorities of those in charge?

1m ago

Mindless littering and our inability to keep our streets clean

Teaching someone the collective responsibility of keeping a city clean feels like trying to empty the Buriganga with a teacup.

2m ago

Shrouded by shame and eventually forgotten: Sexual harassment policies across universities in Bangladesh

While some perpetrators were held accountable, institutional responses remained inconsistent and were often shaped by power dynamics.

2m ago

Living in fear: I am so tired of being a woman these days

Why, in 2025, am I still mapping out my movements as if walking through a battlefield?

5m ago

Can the youth revive democracy in Bangladesh?

The youth, as key drivers of inclusivity, are critically examining the current state of democracy in our country. For them, it is less a triumph than a test—a moment of possibility, shadowed by the weight of history.

5m ago

Influence of the July uprising on youth activism

There’s no denying that July altered the political reality of Bangladesh. The uprising toppled a deeply entrenched despot and unleashed a wave of change that felt as sudden as it was transformative.

5m ago

The state of law and order has left daily commuters distressed

In a city where survival has taken the place of living, the loss of trust in law enforcement isn’t just personal—it’s a crack in the foundation of society.

6m ago
July 24, 2025
July 24, 2025

In the shadow of July: The parents who waited, worried, and walked together

Between July 15 and August 5 last year, parents across the country held their breaths waiting, worrying, and counting the hours until their children returned home from the protests. Some had their parents' blessing. Others went without it.

June 19, 2025
June 19, 2025

The sorry state of washrooms at Dhaka University

If the upkeep of a washroom, a basic and essential facility, is too much to ask of our universities, what does that signal about the priorities of those in charge?

May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025

Mindless littering and our inability to keep our streets clean

Teaching someone the collective responsibility of keeping a city clean feels like trying to empty the Buriganga with a teacup.

May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025

Shrouded by shame and eventually forgotten: Sexual harassment policies across universities in Bangladesh

While some perpetrators were held accountable, institutional responses remained inconsistent and were often shaped by power dynamics.

February 24, 2025
February 24, 2025

Living in fear: I am so tired of being a woman these days

Why, in 2025, am I still mapping out my movements as if walking through a battlefield?

February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025

Influence of the July uprising on youth activism

There’s no denying that July altered the political reality of Bangladesh. The uprising toppled a deeply entrenched despot and unleashed a wave of change that felt as sudden as it was transformative.

February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025

Can the youth revive democracy in Bangladesh?

The youth, as key drivers of inclusivity, are critically examining the current state of democracy in our country. For them, it is less a triumph than a test—a moment of possibility, shadowed by the weight of history.

January 9, 2025
January 9, 2025

The state of law and order has left daily commuters distressed

In a city where survival has taken the place of living, the loss of trust in law enforcement isn’t just personal—it’s a crack in the foundation of society.

January 4, 2025
January 4, 2025

Empathy fatigue: A troubling reality plaguing our society

Despite my best efforts to practice empathy – to offer a kind word, to share what I have – it often feels futile in an environment that seems to reward apathy.

December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024

Sustenance, soaring prices, and struggling students

For many students on a tight budget, meals become purely practical, devoid of any consideration for nutrition or quality.