Mahiya Tabassum
The author is a writer and journalist. She is working as a sub-editor at The Daily Star. Recommend your must-read books at mahiya.t16@gmail.com.
The author is a writer and journalist. She is working as a sub-editor at The Daily Star. Recommend your must-read books at mahiya.t16@gmail.com.
The right to choose one's clothing without fear of harassment or assault is a fundamental aspect of personal freedom.
The banking scams and digital financial crimes plaguing our country are not just economic issues; they're a threat to our aspirations for a reformed Bangladesh.
The story of "Shono Mohajon" and its role in the July Revolution is more than just a tale of musical success; it's a stark reminder of the complex relationship between art and society. While the song's resurgence demonstrates the power of music to inspire and unify, it also raises critical questions about the nature of protest anthems and the responsibilities of artistes in times of social upheaval.
As a literature student from North South University put it, "Slangs are part of our language. And it's difficult to express frustration and anger without using slangs.
In such challenging times, when protesters and civilians were indiscriminately killed, wholesale arrests, block raids, and a nationwide internet shutdown violated citizens' fundamental rights, keeping the nation on edge for weeks– only a few had the courage to raise their voices against the oppression and injustice.
Under the platform titled “Artistes Against Genocide and Oppression”, a diverse group comprising visual artistes, photographers, performance artistes, musicians, poets, writers, researchers, architects, and art organisers, organised this rally of resistance. Their gathering was a response to the recent turmoil surrounding the quota reform protests, which have led to wholesale arrests and indiscriminate killings.
It represents a grave threat to democracy and human rights that demands urgent attention.
Since 2019, a staggering 5,619 students have lost their lives on our roads
The right to choose one's clothing without fear of harassment or assault is a fundamental aspect of personal freedom.
The banking scams and digital financial crimes plaguing our country are not just economic issues; they're a threat to our aspirations for a reformed Bangladesh.
The story of "Shono Mohajon" and its role in the July Revolution is more than just a tale of musical success; it's a stark reminder of the complex relationship between art and society. While the song's resurgence demonstrates the power of music to inspire and unify, it also raises critical questions about the nature of protest anthems and the responsibilities of artistes in times of social upheaval.
As a literature student from North South University put it, "Slangs are part of our language. And it's difficult to express frustration and anger without using slangs.
In such challenging times, when protesters and civilians were indiscriminately killed, wholesale arrests, block raids, and a nationwide internet shutdown violated citizens' fundamental rights, keeping the nation on edge for weeks– only a few had the courage to raise their voices against the oppression and injustice.
Under the platform titled “Artistes Against Genocide and Oppression”, a diverse group comprising visual artistes, photographers, performance artistes, musicians, poets, writers, researchers, architects, and art organisers, organised this rally of resistance. Their gathering was a response to the recent turmoil surrounding the quota reform protests, which have led to wholesale arrests and indiscriminate killings.
It represents a grave threat to democracy and human rights that demands urgent attention.
Since 2019, a staggering 5,619 students have lost their lives on our roads
By potentially making the teaching profession less attractive, the Prottoy scheme risks exacerbating brain drain.
As I was preparing for the camera to roll, a humbling realisation struck me—this band had been crafting sonic masterpieces before I had even mastered my mother tongue. Their creations, like— "Oniket Prantor", "Onno Shomoy", "Obosh Onubhutir Deyal", "Amar Poth Chola", "Dhushor Shomoy"—had become the soundtrack to a generation’s hopes, dreams, and rebellions.