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Maisha Islam Monamee

The author graduated from Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka and is a contributor at The Daily Star. Find her @monameereads on Instagram.

Why Spider-Man feels like Gen Z's superhero

Why Spider-Man feels like Gen Z's superhero

5 August 2026
"Brand New Day" succeeds for a different reason. Beneath the web-slinging and skyline chases lies a story that feels surprisingly familiar to the generation filling the theatres.
5 August 2026
how AI affects critical thinking

I spent two years learning AI, then another year unlearning it

27 July 2026
Like many people working close to technology, I believed AI would become the defining aspect for our generation.
27 July 2026
‘Beyond the Brief’ explores the intersection of art and design

‘Beyond the Brief’ explores the intersection of art and design

26 July 2026
Every colour, typeface and composition is ultimately expected to solve a problem. “Beyond the Brief”, currently underway at Bengal Shilpalay in Dhanmondi, asks a deceptively simple question: what happens when those problems disappear?
26 July 2026
Christopher Nolan revisits glory, guilt and the ghosts of war in ‘The Odyssey’

Christopher Nolan revisits glory, guilt and the ghosts of war in ‘The Odyssey’

22 July 2026
It is an adaptation of one of humanity’s oldest stories, an epic that has shaped the language of adventure, heroism and homecoming for nearly three millennia.
22 July 2026
July uprising memories in Bangladesh

July then and now: Remembering the month that changed us

17 July 2026
Sometimes I find myself wondering what it must feel like to have July arrive without something tightening in one’s chest.
17 July 2026
15 years later, ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ still finds new meaning

15 years later, ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ still finds new meaning

15 July 2026
The scenery still takes my breath away, the playlist still makes me want to pack a bag, and Farhan Akhtar’s poetry still lands exactly where it should. Yet every rewatch feels like a different film.
15 July 2026
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‘Urban Images’ turns art into an act of solidarity

11 July 2026
Art has always found ways to document cities through the rhythms, fractures and quiet resilience that define urban life. Veteran artist Kazi Salahuddin Ahmed’s latest solo exhibition, “Urban Images”, does exactly that. Yet beyond the abstract compositions and layered cityscapes lies another, more immediate story—one of artists standing beside one another when it matters most.
11 July 2026
Why we keep falling for fictional boyfriends

Why we keep falling for fictional boyfriends

7 July 2026
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7 July 2026
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A beginner’s guide to bullet journaling

In these times of uncertainty, it helps to have something constant in your life. So, if you have an endless flow of tasks, commitments, and reminders bogging you down, or if you’re looking to become more organised, keeping a bullet journal can be productive. These aesthetically pleasing blank notebooks, turned into works of art, have become popular on social media during the last decade. Here are a few things to keep in mind before you start bullet journaling.
5 March 2021
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Dedicated to improving mental healthcare

Established in 2017, The Johnson & Johnson One Young World (JJOYW) Scholarship Program recognises young leaders who are striving to leave behind an extraordinary impact in healthcare.
4 March 2021
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Boibondhu book exchange festival takes place at Rabindra Sarobar

The event witnessed participation from people of all ages, from toddlers to adults.
27 February 2021
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ULAB celebrates International Mother Language Day virtually

Following the theme, A(ma)r Bhashay A(ma)r Bishsho, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) recently concluded their three-day celebrations of International Mother Language Day. The programme was inaugurated by Professor Jahirul Haque, Vice Chancellor, ULAB. During the first day, the organisers conducted a video screening of letters written to mothers in 21 different languages and shared an audio-play entitled "Kajol" from Kolkata. This was followed by an interactive session on German tongue twisters and superstitious beliefs.
26 February 2021
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‘Cheragi Art Show Bhinno’ incorporates contemporary art into modern architecture

Ever since its inception in 2012, Jog Art Space has been working with artistes and viewers to create a space that allows cultural conversations to bloom. By allowing people to interact and connect, it has blended various art forms into a multidisciplinary street art show. Their collective exhibition, entitled "Cheragi Art Show Bhinno'' is currently underway in "Chobi Mela Shunno”, at DrikPath Bhobon, Panthapath.
20 February 2021
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Go Back to Roots: An exhibition of life in the hill tracts

"Go Back To Roots'', a solo project by artist Joydeb Roaja, is currently on exhibit in "Chobi Mela Shunno'' at DrikPath Bhobon, Panthapath. It features 10 artworks, along with a video, and attempts to highlight the cultural identities of indigenous communities in the hill tracts of Chattogram.
18 February 2021
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Chobi Mela’s ‘[Off] Limits’ gathers photographers from across borders

“[Off] Limits”, a group exhibition currently underway in “Chobi Mela Shunno” at DrikPath Bhobon, features projects by fourteen South Asian artistes. As a part of the festival’s intention of celebrating and promoting art, the photographs on display focus on life amidst the pandemic, while also looking back at the past to reminiscence over elements that have been forgotten.
17 February 2021
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A panel discussion on workplace experiences of female journalists

''Chobi Mela Shunno'', currently underway at DrikPath Bhobon, celebrated Solidarity Day on February 15. A panel discussion featuring female journalists and photojournalists was held on that day. Moderated by Saydia Gulrukh, the discussion featured Joyeeta Roy, staff journalist at Bangladesh Protidin, Sabina Yasmine, staff photojournalist at Prothom Alo, Sadia Marium, member of the Kaali collective and Zyma Islam, staff reporter at The Daily Star.
16 February 2021
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Youth-based organisations fighting against gender-based violence, harassment and bullying

Bangladesh has witnessed an alarming increase in cases of gender-based violence over the past few years. According to Ain o Salish Kendra, 1,627 women were raped in 2020. Cases of domestic violence, sexual harassment and cyberbullying have also been on the rise.
14 February 2021
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A new direction in education

With educational institutions shutting down and exams being cancelled or postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the lives of students across the world have been greatly affected. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit,
14 February 2021
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YA Books to Read on Valentine’s Day

Be it the classical enemies-to-lovers trope, the fake dating trope or the infamous, and endlessly intoxicating, love triangle, the stories below have covered it all.
14 February 2021
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Solo exhibition ‘Voice of Colors’ organised virtually

“Voice of Colors”, a virtual exhibition by artist Nur Munjerin Rimjhim, is currently available to viewers on EMK Center’s website.
12 February 2021
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Students share their concerns over HSC auto-pass results

The pandemic has affected all aspects of life but the education system continues to be severely impacted into its second year. With educational institutions shutting down, students have been detached from the learning process and this is believed to hamper their progress in the long run.
11 February 2021
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Share your closet, share happiness

Share Your Closet, a youth organisation, intends to bridge the nationwide clothing divide, and ensure that the less fortunate communities have
4 February 2021
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Presenting muslin with a unique spin

Muslin, the premier fabric of Bengal of the pre-Moghul and Moghul era, is regarded as the epitome of elegance. In time, the production of the exquisite fabric diminished and became a lost treasure.
31 January 2021
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Working towards a stronger nation through empowering women

With the tagline, ‘Empower our women, bloom our nation’, the social welfare organisation Solace intends to address gender-based discrimination through important conversations.
7 January 2021
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Introducing Team Bangladesh of 22nd Int’l Robot Olympiad

The International Robot Olympiad (IRO) aims to develop the interest of students in the field of robotics. The 22nd edition of the olympiad was organised in Daegu, South Korea, but due the ongoing pandemic, participants from different countries sent their entries online, and were assessed virtually.
4 January 2021
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Ways to achieve your resolutions in 2021

On January 1, everyone seems to have an idea about what their new year will look like, from healthier habits to learning new skills.
31 December 2020
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Lessons I learnt in 2020

2020 has been difficult for everyone. As I say goodbye to the year, I look back at some of the important lessons I learnt.
29 December 2020
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Manobota-19 reaches out to people in need

Manobota-19, a social welfare organisation, was founded by Sadvan Sarwar Shuvo, earlier this year. The organisation primarily intends to support underprivileged individuals by providing them with food.
1 December 2020

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