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Noshin Nawal

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Barrister Noshin Nawal is an activist, feminist and a columnist with a knack for sharp, satirical takes on social and societal issues. She can be reached at nawalnoshin1@gmail.com

How much gold is enough to survive your family’s judgment

#Perspective / How much gold is enough to survive your family’s judgment?

17 May 2026, 18:29 PM
Navigating volatile BAJUS market rates, middle-class Bangladeshi families experience intense financial strain during Dhaka wedding seasons. Investing heavily in 22-carat jewellery remains a social expectation, prioritizing generational prestige over long-term economic security.
17 May 2026, 18:29 PM
ecocide legal action under international law

Ecocide is hard to litigate, but we must still demand accountability

23 April 2026, 12:00 PM
We like our crimes tidy. A victim, a perpetrator, a sequence of events that can be narrated without requiring a climate scientist, three expert witnesses, and a decade of satellite data.
23 April 2026, 12:00 PM
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Can we finally address harassment and domestic abuse with deserved gravitas?

13 February 2026, 10:00 AM
Let us begin with the sexual harassment ordinance. The most significant shift is symbolic and legal simultaneously as we deal with codification.
13 February 2026, 10:00 AM
Gluten intolerance or modern stress? Understanding your digestive system

Gluten intolerance or modern stress? Understanding your digestive system

22 January 2026, 16:55 PM
Trace gluten evolution from traditional wheat farming to industrial mass production. While genetic changes and fast fermentation impact digestion, modern lifestyle stress and ultra-processed diets drive the widespread intolerance often blamed on this ancient protein.
22 January 2026, 16:55 PM
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US visa suspension: Green card pending, hope expired

21 January 2026, 13:00 PM
The United States has announced that it is suspending immigrant visa processing for Bangladeshis. Not forever, it insists.
21 January 2026, 13:00 PM
High Court Second Marriage Verdict Bangladesh

Debunking the viral misinformation regarding second marriage

16 January 2026, 11:00 AM
Somewhere between the headline and the comment section, Bangladeshi women were recently told a right had been snatched away.
16 January 2026, 11:00 AM
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Do fireworks serve a purpose, or is it time to let them go?

3 January 2026, 06:00 AM
The argument for fireworks remains largely emotional.
3 January 2026, 06:00 AM
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Why women’s financial literacy is a feminist issue

27 December 2025, 04:00 AM
Bangladeshi women are very good with money. We stretch it, ration it, rescue households with it, and somehow still manage to make ends meet when the arithmetic refuses to cooperate.
27 December 2025, 04:00 AM
Never again, again: 89 seconds to midnight

Never again, again: 89 seconds to midnight

The Doomsday Clock now stands at 89 seconds to midnight—the closest we’ve ever been to global catastrophe.
24 June 2025, 05:00 AM
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Dhaka’s darling dengue diaries

While other countries boast cherry blossoms and beach holidays, we get a yearly VIP visit from the Aedes mosquito.
13 June 2025, 05:00 AM
The curious case of the déjà flu

The curious case of the déjà flu

Covid is rising again—slowly, stealthily, like your relatives during iftar.
4 June 2025, 08:30 AM
Why job creation must come first

Why job creation must come first

The truth is, we have perfected the art of looking developed without actually becoming it.
20 May 2025, 02:00 AM
renewable energy

Watt’s going on? A renewable dream stuck in load-shedding

Renewable energy accounts for only about 4.5 percent of total installed capacity in Bangladesh.
11 May 2025, 05:00 AM
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Bangladesh’s GMO buffet: Eat first, ask questions never

Welcome to the country, where food regulation is treated like an optional seasoning.
7 May 2025, 11:30 AM
corruption allegations against uk mp tulip siddiq

Dynasties bloom on foreign soil causing Tulip troubles

The arrest warrant for Tulip, though legally impotent due to the lack of a UK-Bangladesh extradition treaty, is politically potent.
15 April 2025, 09:45 AM
Are we ready to heed Mother Nature’s warning in time?

Are we ready to heed Mother Nature’s warning in time?

Let’s panic while we still have time. Because the only thing worse than an earthquake is realising it could’ve been survivable if we’d done something.
3 April 2025, 03:00 AM
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Happiness? In this economy?

International Day of Happiness in Bangladesh: A cruel joke? Few find joy amidst daily struggles.
20 March 2025, 02:44 AM
Is losing weight harder than surviving traffic in Dhaka?

Is losing weight harder than surviving traffic in Dhaka?

The struggle with weight loss is relentless, fuelled by societal pressures, family expectations, and diet fads. From childhood to adulthood, self-worth is unfairly linked to body size, making fitness an exhausting, often demoralizing, lifelong battle.
16 March 2025, 01:21 AM
Stop tiptoeing around women's safety

Lalmatia’s lesson: Stop tiptoeing around women’s safety

The problem isn’t just the assault, it’s the fact that this is how the system is designed to work.
15 March 2025, 02:00 AM
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Mic-drop moment in Oval Office 

World leaders trade zingers as Zelenskyy shuts down suit question with iconic reply.
6 March 2025, 06:10 AM
Special Powers Act, 1974

Bangladesh’s forgotten villain

The Special Powers Act has lurked in our shadows since 1974—far too long, and far too damaging, to continue going unnoticed.
5 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Muntasir Al Jemy

How can a convicted killer escape?

In Bangladesh, injustice is routine, and law and order are mere suggestions.
28 February 2025, 04:00 AM
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Whitechapel, Bengal, and the great British identity crisis

Is this really about a tube station sign, or are we witnessing Britain’s ongoing existential crisis unfold in real-time?
24 February 2025, 11:01 AM
Being a career woman: A joke, according to Sara’s boss

Being a career woman: A joke, according to Sara’s boss

Women in Dhaka face workplace sexism, societal pressure, and constant undermining of their careers. Often treated as hobbies, their professional roles are dismissed, but they persist, balancing expectations, harassment, and ambition in quiet rebellion.
20 February 2025, 10:08 AM
Gen Z dating terms

Situationships? Breadcrumbing? Ghosting? Unpacking Gen Z dating lingo for Millennials

In the age of Gen Z dating, millennials find themselves grappling with terms like breadcrumbing, situationships, and ghosting. Gone are the days of clear labels and simple intentions. Now, it's all about ambiguity and emotional gymnastics.
11 February 2025, 14:24 PM
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Caviar dreams, rice-and-lentil reality

One can laugh at the high cost of living in Dhaka, a polluted metropolis.
9 February 2025, 02:10 AM
Is it love or love bombing? Spot the difference before impact

Is it love or love bombing? Spot the difference before impact

Love bombing is an overwhelming display of affection designed to manipulate, control, and validate the bomber. It exploits low self-esteem, creating a false sense of connection. Healthy love prioritises boundaries, consistency, and genuine self-worth.
16 January 2025, 12:02 PM
Dhaka's weddings: More about reels than real moments

Dhaka's weddings: More about reels than real moments

Dhaka’s weddings have transformed into elaborate productions driven by Instagram-worthy aesthetics. From rigid dress codes and lavish themes to curated fusion menus, celebrations now prioritise social media over genuine joy, leaving guests overwhelmed and exhausted.
9 January 2025, 12:40 PM

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