Suicide always means the untimely demise of a soul. People decide to take their own lives after an array of traumatic experiences, which, prompts them to believe in the meaninglessness of their lives. Reasons for committing suicide could vary. Recently, such incidents among youths are on the rise. Maureen N observes various reasons behind the rise and prescribes a way […]

Public buses, dominated by male commuters in Dhaka, have notorious reputation for their discriminatory service and environment. For women, this transportation system has little to offer but demands a lot, both physically and mentally. Women, who travel frequently by bus, have experienced gender discrimination often. Nasrin Humayra shares her thought, drawing from her own experience. During my student days, I […]

With the advancement of technologies, we are experiencing miracles. Robots are taking over different works replace human labour; couple that with Artificial Intelligence, it becomes an even more competent work-horse. Hiya Islam contemplates on a future that may be dominated by robots. Picture this. It’s 7:00 am and the alarm is ringing. It shuts up when motion is detected on […]

Depression is a mental hurdle that every human being has to endure at some point of life. Many people, might feel, but fail to acknowledge its presence. Many, unfortunately, get pummeled in the battle and perish. Zaara Zareen observes this situation and shows the light at the end of the tunnel.  Depression. Just one word, which can be held responsible […]

Inevitably, Lingua Franca, or a shared tongue, is used to make bridges among people from a diversified cultural as well as lingual background, in this globalised world. However, tolls might hit high for these kinds of practices, which, often feed on original identities. Istiaque Ahmed Nahian observes this complex situation in the context of Bangladesh. The basic definition of ‘Lingua […]

Valentine’s Day, the day of love, is knocking right on the door. In this festive mood of love, Shaikha Shuhada Panzeree explores the history behind this day and finds out contemporary capitalist ideas lurking in this practice.    There are the excited or worried lovers getting all worked up for the advancing Valentine’s Day, on the one hand, there are […]

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 […]