opinion

Stand-up Comedy and Why It’s Not Popular in Bangladesh

"Humor is tragedy plus time" is a famous quote by Mark Twain, who is regarded as one of the best…

2 years ago

Are Television Talk Shows in Bangladesh Just a Display of Power Dominance?

The Bengalees are typically known as "addabaj." Whether it be at home or on the street or in a shopping…

2 years ago

Padma Bridge: Tide of Development or Waste of Resources?

Since its official inauguration, last 25 June, the national phoneme Padma Bridge has been crashing social media and news sources…

2 years ago

Why Being “Too Humble” Can Cost You Opportunities

Growing up, I have always learned to give people the chance to speak up, to take on a new challenge,…

2 years ago

Bangladesh in 2022: The Most Gender-Equal Nation in South Asia but Dreadful for Women’s Living Standards

For the 8th consecutive time, Bangladesh was declared the most gender-equal South Asian country by the World Economic Forum (WEF)'s…

2 years ago

Colourism in Bangladesh: A Toxic Cultural Attitude, Seemingly Impossible to Uproot

If beautiful means fair and lovely, the opposite must mean dark and unpleasant. “She is dark-skinned, but look how generous…

2 years ago