We consider someone mad because that person does not fit into category of the normal or does not comply with the conventional reasoning. Recently, Shiamak Ali encounters such a person with vivid, parallel notion of reality. While growing up, we have learned that mental health is a serious issue that is not something to be discussed in jest. ‘Mentally ill’ […]

Human race has grown into a group of whooping 7 billions, exponentially using resources of the world. This process involves causing serious damage to the environment, global warming could be seen as the culmination of all. Hiya Islam writes about this burning issue.   Global warming may not be a pressing problem to many of us right now. A few […]

For different reasons, normally, fathers do not get much time with their sons, eventually a distance brews between father-son. Yet, there are so many ways a father can be the hero of his son’s life, can be the source of inspiration. Riasat Raihan writes about ideal father-son chemistry. I wish things could be different Who is the most important person […]

IBA is arguably the most prominent business school of this country. However, in Mohammad Izaz Arefin Mridha’s writing, some important aspects have come up which need to be pondered upon. The Institute of Business Administration or IBA of University of Dhaka is unarguably one of the leading business schools in the country. Thanks to its brand image and achievements of […]

The removal of Raju’s graffiti painted on the wall of Dhaka University Central Library has unsettled many including present students and alumni of DU. Nahid Riyasad looks critically on the motives behind this unexpected removal of such invaluable graffiti. Jibananda Das is a prominent modern Bengali poet; from his poems it is understandable that he had an obsession about death. […]

1971 was a curious time for us as a nation. On one hand it was a time of despair filled with stories of death and destruction; on the other hand, it was a time of pride, filled with tales of courage and bravado. Nasif Tanjim brings you one such tale of bravery of the highest order.   Fade in 9 […]

Rassiq Aziz Kabir writes, the main purpose of education is gaining knowledge as well as implementing it in real life situations, but our system is not helping the cause.  Bangladesh has one of the most complex education systems in the world. The country’s conventional education system is divided into three levels — primary, secondary and tertiary. It is seemingly different […]

More and more sequels are hitting big screens around us. As popcorn sales soar, is the quality of the movies going down? How did this start? Where to is the industry heading? Nasif Tanjim tries to find answers.   We’re not great at original concepts. Can we interest you in another generic sequel? This seems to be the question Hollywood […]

Shaikha Shauda Panzeree reflects on the way Dhaka Lit Fest is opening new horizon for today’s youth and cultivating readers among them. Not so many members of the young generation indulge in literature these days-such is the claim. The enchanting process, of building a nexus between a work of literature and a person, of connecting through something that probably exists […]

Faiza Farah asks, do you really want to die before your death? Do you really want to end your life and tell yourself and the world that you gave up? Or you want to tell yourself right before you die that you made it? After I had my first heartbreak, I was totally numb for days. If I am being […]