Shahriyer Hossain Shetu

Poster overload turning skylines into election wallpapers

Nowadays, I can barely see the sky due to the multitude of black and white election posters arranged diagonally from one end of the road to the other.

10m ago

A bus ride or a comedy show?

The local bus is like a stand-up comedy special full of outdated gender norms and unintentional satire on seat selection.

1y ago

On Literary Matters: Cultural Representation through Translation

The 5th session of "Literary Matters" focuses on literary translation in Bangladesh.

2y ago

On Literary Matters: The Diversity of Writing

. In its fourth session of Literary Matters, the discussion focused on the diversity of writing. The guest speakers were Shagufta Sharmeen Tania, the acclaimed British-Bangladeshi writer and Rahad Abir, another up and coming writer currently residing in the US.

2y ago

On Literary Matters

There are many platforms that integrate writers and poets. But somehow, academics are only thought of when one becomes a celebrity. Literary Matters, an online literary discussion series, was launched by The Daily Star in May 2022 with the thought of bringing in the up-and-coming academics who are also involved in other creative and intellectual areas.

2y ago

Purify My Life

Purify my life, like dawn let me rise anew each morn.

3y ago
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023

Poster overload turning skylines into election wallpapers

Nowadays, I can barely see the sky due to the multitude of black and white election posters arranged diagonally from one end of the road to the other.

October 14, 2023
October 14, 2023

A bus ride or a comedy show?

The local bus is like a stand-up comedy special full of outdated gender norms and unintentional satire on seat selection.

November 2, 2022
November 2, 2022

On Literary Matters: Cultural Representation through Translation

The 5th session of "Literary Matters" focuses on literary translation in Bangladesh.

October 2, 2022
October 2, 2022

On Literary Matters: The Diversity of Writing

. In its fourth session of Literary Matters, the discussion focused on the diversity of writing. The guest speakers were Shagufta Sharmeen Tania, the acclaimed British-Bangladeshi writer and Rahad Abir, another up and coming writer currently residing in the US.

July 30, 2022
July 30, 2022

On Literary Matters

There are many platforms that integrate writers and poets. But somehow, academics are only thought of when one becomes a celebrity. Literary Matters, an online literary discussion series, was launched by The Daily Star in May 2022 with the thought of bringing in the up-and-coming academics who are also involved in other creative and intellectual areas.

April 24, 2021
April 24, 2021

Purify My Life

Purify my life, like dawn let me rise anew each morn.