There is an adage – old is gold. Not all the time these stands the test of time. Journalism, once-upon-a-time started through newspapers, as one aspect of it. In the good old days itself, priced very affordably, this was the … Continue reading Sri Lanka’s perishing print media industry – a sad story unfolding
Today, the Maldives became the first country in South Asia, and the only one in the world, to enforce a generational smoking ban. Under the new law, anyone born on or after January 1, 2007, is prohibited from purchasing, using, … Continue reading What South Asia can learn from the Maldives’ generational smoking ban
The Nari O Shishu Nirjatan Daman Act (Women and Child Repression Prevention Act Bangladesh) has been in effect since 2000 for prosecuting rape cases. Recently, there has been widespread discussion about the legal framework and judicial process related to rape, … Continue reading Key changes in the Nari O Shishu Nirjatan Daman(Amendment) Ordinance, 2025
On the death anniversary of Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, I want to share an interesting observation. Some scenes in Doctor Strange’s reality-bending sequences resemble scenes from one of Bibhutibhushan’s novels. It may sound surprising, but in the 2016 Doctor Strange movie, we … Continue reading Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay: The writer who envisioned multiverse a century ago
Major oil-producing states generate significant quantities of oil, but prices can spike dramatically during geopolitical tensions. Such conflicts can disrupt oil supply, causing prices to rise sharply. This increase in oil prices elevates production costs and drives inflation in economies … Continue reading Bangladesh’s economic struggles amidst Middle East turmoil
“The power to narrate, or to block other narratives from forming, is itself a form of domination.” — Edward W Said Historically, Islam has appeared in the news mostly during moments of crisis. Bombings, protests, revolutions—headlines have long repeated the … Continue reading Shifting the lens in covering Islam
The tragic death of Abul Kalam Azad, 36, who was struck by a falling bearing pad from the Dhaka Metro Rail near Farmgate, has sent shockwaves across the city. What may appear at first glance to be a freak accident … Continue reading Dhaka Metro rail death highlights safety neglect
A young beauty blogger recently became a tragic victim of social pressures and public shaming, a relentless obsession with perfection. After being mercilessly trolled online for being overweight, she decided to take drastic steps to change her appearance. Following the … Continue reading Perfectly imperfect: The dark side of social media and the price of chasing perfection
The tragic death of 28-year-old Swarnamoyee Biswas, a young designer at Dhaka Stream, has shaken Bangladesh’s media community. While police are investigating the incident as a case of suicide, the discussions it has triggered go far beyond the circumstances of … Continue reading Swarnamoyee’s death into a wake-up call for safer workplaces
When asked which cricket format Bangladesh loves the most, almost every supporter would answer—One Day Internationals (ODI). Once upon a time, Bangladesh cricket was synonymous with dominance and confidence in the 50-over format. The Tigers had mastered ODI cricket so … Continue reading Bangladesh’s ODI cricket: The fading glory of a golden era
Even the night before, thousands were still on the streets. A brother called and said, curfew has been declared. As soon as I woke up, I went back out again. And there — defying the curfew — from the TV … Continue reading July 20 to July 31, 2024: The end of a movement, the beginning of a revolution
Woke up in the morning and headed out straight away. Back on Rampura Main Road, I saw — at the mouth of one alley, two had become martyrs. Couldn’t believe it — did the police fire live bullets? From point-blank … Continue reading July 19, 2024: The brutal massacre in Rampura