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

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…

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

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…

3 years ago
Padma Bridge: Tide of Development or Waste of Resources?Padma Bridge: Tide of Development or Waste of Resources?

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…

3 years ago
Why Being “Too Humble” Can Cost You OpportunitiesWhy Being “Too Humble” Can Cost You Opportunities

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,…

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

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…

3 years ago
Colourism in Bangladesh: A Toxic Cultural Attitude, Seemingly Impossible to UprootColourism in Bangladesh: A Toxic Cultural Attitude, Seemingly Impossible to Uproot

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…

3 years ago