Wearing many hats, chasing big dreams In conversation with EWU alumna Syeda Anisa Murshed
16 August 2025
In this interview, Anisa reflects on her time at East West University, which remains a cherished chapter.
16 August 2025
Faisal Kabir’s first steps in UIU led him to the world of AI and healthcare
16 August 2025
In the early 2000s, United International University (UIU) was new — a campus finding its identity, a community still taking shape. Among the students who walked through its doors as part of the one of the very first batches in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) was Md Faisal Kabir.
16 August 2025
Survivors of the Milestone jet crash and the road to emotional recovery
31 July 2025
The weight of the loss that the survivors have collectively endured cannot be erased from their minds, nor can we take away the grief they are yet to learn to live with. However, what we can offer those affected by the event is utmost consideration and support.
31 July 2025
Materialists: Despite many promises, director Song's latest release leaves a lot to be desired
10 July 2025
In Materialists, a lot is said and even more is done, but without the same level of investment, or the imperceptible longing that would inevitably lead to the sequence of events that unfold.
10 July 2025
International Day of the Girl Child / Are we doing enough to make education safe for girls?
11 October 2024
The systemic barriers that hinder girls’ pursuit of education have continued to remain deeply ingrained in our society.
11 October 2024
ESSAY / Falling through the cracks of the ‘normal’
25 September 2024
There is something to be said about the innate process of otherising a person with disability, and pushing them out of the group of the ‘norm’ and into the group of the ‘exception’.
25 September 2024
Have we outgrown emotional intimacy?
14 February 2024
An almost unavoidable part of discussing relationships in today’s world would be Gen Z's relationship terminology
14 February 2024
Women need better access to public restrooms
Many women do not feel safe visiting such facilities.
19 November 2023
Exploring the world of literary theory
"Get to know your people, and this way you will know yourself."
30 August 2023
Au Revoir, SHOUT
Goodbyes have always left a sour taste in my mouth.
13 July 2023
My Dhaka: The many images of Dhaka metro rail
I have been using the metro rail service sporadically through the past couple of months, and I have to admit, I treat it like a bit of a luxury.
20 June 2023
Editorial
I have come to a very unsettling realisation that I am only ever unkind to myself.
1 June 2023
Why online classes during Ramadan should be the standard
It has been difficult for schools to accommodate a vacation throughout Ramadan. However, what makes it unacceptable is not opting for online classes.
6 April 2023
Editorial
As I woke up one day from one of the opportune naps I am privileged enough to take during my commute to and from work, I opened my eyes to find a brown horse staring right back at me.
16 March 2023
Editorial
I exist in a constant state of overwhelm.
9 February 2023
The world of Colleen Hoover does not warrant celebration
Depiction of such problematic forms of ‘romance’ and relationships surely distort the judgement of readers regarding love and romance.
3 February 2023
Editorial
New beginnings always seem daunting to me.
5 January 2023
Editorial
It was my level of confidence that decided my fate when it came to maths
1 December 2022
Let the children live their childhood
How reasonable is it to expect children to understand the intricacies of a time-bound commitment they are making with themselves?
19 November 2022
MONSTERMANIA
Ghost stories for a local Halloween experience.
31 October 2022
Ultimate Guide to Planning a Trip with Friends
Read this before you plan your winter trip with friends.
27 October 2022
Editorial
In the past two trips that I’ve been to, I have responsible for handling accommodations, making sure everyone is well-fed and in one piece, and maintaining a thorough checklist of the finances. If you are thinking it was a lot of work, then you are absolutely correct. If you are thinking I must be absolutely berserk for doing this twice, you are also not wrong. But allow me to explain myself.
27 October 2022
Editorial
Never have I been asked if I enjoy the work I am doing.
22 September 2022
Editorial
To call the living conditions of our country heavenly would be outrageous.
18 August 2022
How to take care of curly hair
Five ways you can take care of your curly hair.
11 August 2022
With Monash and UCB, the keyword is “partnership”
In conversation with Andrew Walker, Pro Vice-Chancellor and President of Monash University Malaysia, about the quality of higher education, opportunities of Bangladeshi students to pursue higher education abroad and also the impact of the pandemic on exploring the opportunities.
25 July 2022
Editorial
A degree in BBA is said to prepare graduates for a multitude of executive functions in different fields.
7 July 2022