Lamia Karim
Lamia Karim is a professor of anthropology at the University of Oregon-Eugene.
Rape culture: What can be done?
28 April 2025
Rape culture refers to a societal environment where sexual violence is normalised, excused, or trivialised.
28 April 2025
Silencing the past
25 March 2025
At a talk by Pakistani-American Professor Sara Suleri, author of Meatless Days,
25 March 2025
Legacy of Ekushey February: My mother’s story of 1952
21 February 2025
Syeda Jahan Ara Karim, an educator, spoke on Bangalee rights in NYC.
21 February 2025
The anatomy of free speech
3 January 2025
Beyond laws, society must cultivate both physical and digital spaces for inclusive, civil discourse among its citizens.
3 January 2025
At Freedom’s Gate?
15 December 2024
Fifty-three years ago, Bangladesh won its independence after a bloody nine-month war with Pakistan. December 16, 1971, was a day of unparalleled euphoria.
15 December 2024
Traversing the ethical minefield of keeping pets
13 April 2023
What does ethical pet keeping in Bangladesh even mean?
13 April 2023
A guide to surviving Boi Mela in a saree
25 February 2023
Hopefully more saree enthusiasts can enjoy their first trip to Ekushey Boi Mela.
25 February 2023
The youth needs to consume information in moderation
16 February 2023
Information as a resource is undoubtedly very valuable. A certain amount of exposure to the news is necessary. Naturally, it has developed into a social expectation to consume as much of it as possible.
16 February 2023