Resilience of rickshaw-pullers during student protests
It is inspiring to see the role of rickshaw-pullers in and around the student protests in Bangladesh.
2d ago
How to identify fake news
Fake news existed even before the internet, but with the World Wide Web and social media, the problem has been elevated to a whole different level. Add to that the protests and volatility Bangladesh — and many other places in the world – have been witnessing, what you have is a breeding ground for fake news.
4d ago
Serious without suits: The new trend to follow
Call me the lord of useless things but it is indeed with peculiar curiosity I notice some of the student leaders in casual wear, even on the most formal of occasions. I will remember these the next time I am invited to any black tie event!
1w ago
Rediscovering patriotic songs: Old melodies that united a new generation
What can songs do? A lot, actually! They can win hearts and also aid in unsettling an entire system and dethroning the powerful. We have been reminded of the latter during the recent student protests and a powerful reminder it was as the Gen Z of Bangladesh took old, patriotic songs and used them in a modern context.
1w ago
Rising from the ashes: Can Dhaka move on for good?
The mayhem that swept over the nation is still alive and vivid in our memories. The harrowing violence that has been carried out will forever remain imprinted in our hearts. Hence the question that haunts us all: after what has happened, can we ever get over this?
4w ago
Baldah Garden's sundial: A rare timepiece of Dhaka!
A sundial, simply put, is an archaic device of telling time. Not your ordinary clock!
1m ago
Musa Khan's grave: A heritage of the Baro Bhuiyan
Musa Khan died of a long illness in April 1623, just around a decade after Dhaka became a Mughal capital.
1m ago
Two monsoons, and counting
Monsoon has always been a joyous season for me. People speak of the monsoon blues but the rains come with a sense of thrill and awe, especially in the brief minutes just before it actually starts pouring.
1m ago
August 24, 2024
Resilience of rickshaw-pullers during student protests
It is inspiring to see the role of rickshaw-pullers in and around the student protests in Bangladesh.
August 22, 2024
How to identify fake news
Fake news existed even before the internet, but with the World Wide Web and social media, the problem has been elevated to a whole different level. Add to that the protests and volatility Bangladesh — and many other places in the world – have been witnessing, what you have is a breeding ground for fake news.
August 17, 2024
Serious without suits: The new trend to follow
Call me the lord of useless things but it is indeed with peculiar curiosity I notice some of the student leaders in casual wear, even on the most formal of occasions. I will remember these the next time I am invited to any black tie event!
August 15, 2024
Rediscovering patriotic songs: Old melodies that united a new generation
What can songs do? A lot, actually! They can win hearts and also aid in unsettling an entire system and dethroning the powerful. We have been reminded of the latter during the recent student protests and a powerful reminder it was as the Gen Z of Bangladesh took old, patriotic songs and used them in a modern context.
July 29, 2024
Rising from the ashes: Can Dhaka move on for good?
The mayhem that swept over the nation is still alive and vivid in our memories. The harrowing violence that has been carried out will forever remain imprinted in our hearts. Hence the question that haunts us all: after what has happened, can we ever get over this?
July 14, 2024
Baldah Garden's sundial: A rare timepiece of Dhaka!
A sundial, simply put, is an archaic device of telling time. Not your ordinary clock!
July 11, 2024
Musa Khan's grave: A heritage of the Baro Bhuiyan
Musa Khan died of a long illness in April 1623, just around a decade after Dhaka became a Mughal capital.
July 8, 2024
Two monsoons, and counting
Monsoon has always been a joyous season for me. People speak of the monsoon blues but the rains come with a sense of thrill and awe, especially in the brief minutes just before it actually starts pouring.
June 30, 2024
The first 3 residential halls of Dhaka University
Splendid in appearance as they are, the three halls also hold a lot of history.
June 27, 2024
The Greeks of Dhaka
A small but graceful-looking memorial that stands at a corner of the TSC field in Dhaka University is a reminder of that Greek presence.
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