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Usraat Fahmidah

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The harrowing realities of cyberbullying

27 June 2024
Cyberbullying most frequently occurs during the transition from primary to high school, although it continues throughout the teenage years.
27 June 2024
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To foster creativity, we must understand its fluidity

30 May 2024
Embrace creativity beyond traditional notions; it's not just for geniuses. Cherish everyday innovations to nurture your creative potential.
30 May 2024
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INTERVIEW / The stories we want to tell: In conversation with Gemini Wahhaj

24 April 2024
In Gemini Wahhaj’s debut novel, The Children of This Madness (7.13 Books, 2023), the follow the lives of engineering professor Nasir Uddin and his daughter Beena, an aspiring PhD candidate living in the US.
24 April 2024
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The state of on-campus journalism

18 April 2024
Student run newspapers serve as watchdogs, ensuring transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct within the university community.
18 April 2024
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INTERVIEW / "It's the start of a conversation": Journalist Kavita Puri on producing a podcast series on the Bengal famine

8 April 2024
In the latest documentary podcast series “Three Million”, journalist Kavita Puri seeks to answer this haunting question: “How do three million people just disappear?” by talking to some of the last surviving witnesses, including Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen. 
8 April 2024
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EVENT REPORT / ‘Living Letters’ with Iffat Nawaz: A shared journey towards resolution and emotional clarity

10 March 2024
On March 5, 2024, the writer held the inaugural session of her writing workshop series, “Living Letters”, at The Daily Star Centre in collaboration with Goethe Institut Bangladesh, Sister Library, and Star Books and Literature
10 March 2024
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BOI MELA 2024 / Ekushey Boi Mela: Children's books and what to expect

26 February 2024
With only a few days to go, there’s still a chance to take the younger ones to the book fair and check out the wide range of books available
26 February 2024
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NEWS REPORT / #BooksForGaza: Writers hold fundraiser to help Gaza's children

10 February 2024
As these accomplished authors join hands for the #BooksForGaza initiative, the auction’s mission statement outlines a powerful commitment undertaken by luminaries of the literary world.
10 February 2024
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Coping with climate anxiety: The struggles of Bangladeshi youth

Experts predict that we will face more unpredictable weather events in the coming year due to climate change.
24 January 2024
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A morning with Tahmima Anam at Bookworm Bangladesh

Anam chose to centre her reflections and readings on the theme of protests.
7 January 2024
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2023 in Review

Some of these works have inspected the complex lives of modern Bangalis while some have traced the contours of our past often not examined. Here’s your chance to read some of the releases of this year by Bangladeshi authors, if you haven’t read them yet. 
2 January 2024
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PPECCC Dhaka 2023 explores climate change as an opportunity for investment and employment

On September 23, the Preserve Planet Earth Climate Change Conference (PPECCC) took place, signifying the inaugural event in a planned series of conferences that will take place in major cities worldwide.
1 October 2023
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Bangladeshi activists join Global Climate Strike

The climate strike was held in Bangladesh is a part of the Global Climate Strike organised by Fridays for Future.
17 September 2023
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Into the unknown: Fairytale retellings in ‘The Myth Bridge’

The creators discussed the thought process that led to the creation of the characters' journey, the challenges they encountered during the writing and editing process, and the inspiration behind the narrative choices.
11 September 2023
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Why climate journalism is vital for Bangladesh

By delivering accurate and compelling narratives, climate journalists have the power to shape policy discussions.
3 August 2023
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On weaving family, culture and place into a compelling story

Nilopar Uddin's debut novel, 'The Halfways' (HQ, 2022) takes place across London, Wales, New York, and Sylhet, and focuses on the Bangladeshi immigrant experience
25 May 2023
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Why we should include philosophy in our curriculum

As more students opt for STEM subjects for its financial prospects, the importance of liberal arts is shrinking.
11 May 2023
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Public libraries could solve our public space problem

There needs to be a push for a strong public library culture in Dhaka.
9 May 2023
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Studying with ADHD doesn't have to be difficult

By understanding how ADHD impacts your learning style, you can take the first step to overcoming the challenges.
8 May 2023
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How literary communities can do wonders for your writing

I believe a literary atmosphere is crucial to nourish your writing skills and it’s an essential part of the process.
8 February 2023
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On discovering Somali novelist, Nuruddin Farah, at the Dhaka Lit Fest

On each edition of the Dhaka Lit Fest, you leave having discovered a brilliant author. Last time, it was the humorous and adorable Jan Blake whose performance storytelling left me captivated.
13 January 2023
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Can we justify censorship in culture?

The panel spoke broadly about censorship, #MeToo movement, mob mentality, cancel culture, JK Rowling, and social media echo chambers. 
9 January 2023
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Sister Library brings back ‘Sultana’s Dream’ and the chance to create one’s own utopia

The zine-making workshop was divided into four groups based on the central themes of Begum Rokeya’s story: arts, social justice, city planning and science & education.
21 December 2022
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An encounter with Sandeep Ray

"I have lifted from these stories. I’ve stolen from these stories. But you know, I’ve remade the characters so they don’t directly relate to anyone’s biography. But I cannot deny that a lot of the anecdotes, events and arc of the story come from certain family experiences", states Sandeep Ray.
12 November 2022
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Why don’t Bangladeshi books reach international award shelves?

A serious lack of outlet demotivates the publishing of anglophone literature in our literary scene. But the situation isn't completely bleak.
26 October 2022
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Thus, we bid goodbye to Gabo and Mercedes

Gabriel Garcia Marquez once famously said, “All human beings have three lives: public, private, and secret.”
12 October 2022
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Bookworm hosts reading session of "Aasma-i-Noor: The Cursed Jewel" by Sudipta Sen Gupta

The author shared about her life being an associate professor, teaching Management, raising two girls, and her love for writing over a cup of coffee and snacks. 
30 July 2022
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5 tips for starting a YouTube channel

Anyone can start their own YouTube channel these days. In this digital age, video content is ubiquitous. Here are five tips for starting a YouTube channel.
30 May 2022

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