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Maisha Islam Monamee

The author graduated from Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka and is a contributor at The Daily Star. Find her @monameereads on Instagram.

How Kaaktaal became the soundtrack of a generation

How Kaaktaal became the soundtrack of a generation

8 September 2026
Perhaps that is what makes Kaaktaal feel less like a band we simply listened to and more like a band we lived alongside. Their songs gathered our memories without asking for them.
8 September 2026
Recruitment season

Next Step / The Gen-Z guide to staying sane during recruitment season

25 August 2026
A guide for fresh graduates navigating recruitment season without burnout through tracking systems, feed curation, and tailored interview preparation.
25 August 2026
Why Spider-Man feels like Gen Z's superhero

Why Spider-Man feels like Gen Z's superhero

5 August 2026
"Brand New Day" succeeds for a different reason. Beneath the web-slinging and skyline chases lies a story that feels surprisingly familiar to the generation filling the theatres.
5 August 2026
how AI affects critical thinking

I spent two years learning AI, then another year unlearning it

27 July 2026
Like many people working close to technology, I believed AI would become the defining aspect for our generation.
27 July 2026
‘Beyond the Brief’ explores the intersection of art and design

‘Beyond the Brief’ explores the intersection of art and design

26 July 2026
Every colour, typeface and composition is ultimately expected to solve a problem. “Beyond the Brief”, currently underway at Bengal Shilpalay in Dhanmondi, asks a deceptively simple question: what happens when those problems disappear?
26 July 2026
Christopher Nolan revisits glory, guilt and the ghosts of war in ‘The Odyssey’

Christopher Nolan revisits glory, guilt and the ghosts of war in ‘The Odyssey’

22 July 2026
It is an adaptation of one of humanity’s oldest stories, an epic that has shaped the language of adventure, heroism and homecoming for nearly three millennia.
22 July 2026
July uprising memories in Bangladesh

July then and now: Remembering the month that changed us

17 July 2026
Sometimes I find myself wondering what it must feel like to have July arrive without something tightening in one’s chest.
17 July 2026
15 years later, ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ still finds new meaning

15 years later, ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ still finds new meaning

15 July 2026
The scenery still takes my breath away, the playlist still makes me want to pack a bag, and Farhan Akhtar’s poetry still lands exactly where it should. Yet every rewatch feels like a different film.
15 July 2026
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From pages to screen

As our schedules are getting more and more hectic whilst working from home and attending online classes, a good way to relax is to binge-watch some films and shows on Netflix.
25 September 2020
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LPH Foundation hosts webinar on mental and emotional health in Bangladesh with young panelists

Love Peace Harmony Foundation (LPH) is a global organisation working closely with various socio-economic issues. It believes in the power of meditation and harmony while connecting to people through the art of story-telling. Their recent event, Awaken the Compassionate Heart Bangladesh, was a webinar hosted by Venier Wong, Global Co-Director, LPH.
22 September 2020
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Enabling underprivileged communities through education and employment opportunities

AIM Initiative Foundation is a youth-led social organisation working to improve the lives of underprivileged children since 2016. The organisation primarily intends to eradicate poverty through education, skill development programmes and healthcare facilities for these children.
17 September 2020
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Ashia Foundation reaches out to people in need

Talha conceived the idea for the foundation after he came across some underprivileged kids playing with kittens on the streets.
10 September 2020
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Ensuring youth involvement in community development

Nishonkoch Foundation started their journey in December 2016. They strive to ensure youth involvement in social development and accessibility to quality education.
3 September 2020
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Practicing self-care during a pandemic

Coping with a public health emergency can be stressful, as people try to manage the uncertainty about the future. However, there are steps you can take to build your wellness.
15 August 2020
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Things to do before you start bookstagramming

Bookstagram, a hashtag on Instagram, has built a community with 46 million posts about books today. In the past few years, Bangladeshi bookstagrammers have been thriving.
14 August 2020
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Road Safety Movement 2018: Was it worthwhile?

Two years ago, a speeding bus lost control and killed two teenagers and injured nine others in Dhaka.
13 August 2020
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Combatting unemployment with earnest efforts

Gontobbo Youth Foundation (GYF) strives to alleviate unemployment for underprivileged communities through their activities.
6 August 2020
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Movies about friendship that you must watch

While July 30 marks International Day of Friendship, many parts of the world, including Bangladesh, celebrate this day on the first Sunday of August, which falls on August 2 this year.
2 August 2020
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Igniting confidence across communities

Ignite Youth Foundation (IYF) is a youth-led social organisation, founded by Muhammad Jahirul Islam in 2016.
23 July 2020
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Creating safe spaces for the transgender community

ForUs is a social welfare organisation that works for the basic rights of transgender individuals. Founded by Sabrina Mojib, a student of Daffodil International University (DIU), the organisation strives to combat the social barriers that isolate this community.
20 July 2020
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CSC looks out for vulnerable communities

Cholo Swpno Chui (CSC), a youth-led social welfare organisation founded by Muhtasim Abshad Zisan, a student of Khulna University, supports orphans and people with physical disabilities, through their different projects.
9 July 2020
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Movies to watch with your dad at home

Most of us will be spending Father’s Day (June 21) at home this year, without any decadent outings. Luckily, streaming services have no shortage of family entertainers. Here’s a list of movies you can enjoy with your dad at home.
19 June 2020
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Spreading joy amongst street children

Jhilimili is a social welfare organisation, formed by some students from Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka (DU), that aims to support street children in different ways.
11 June 2020
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CSR Window Bangladesh takes commendable steps to battle the coronavirus pandemic

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Window Bangladesh started their journey in 2018. Founded by Shadman Sakib Anik and Ahsan Rony,
4 June 2020
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Lifting weights and expectations

Awhona Rahman made history as the winner of the first ever Women’s Bodybuilding Championship, organised by Bangladesh Bodybuilding Federation. Currently a twelfth grader at Bir Shrestha Noor Mohammad School and College, she aspires to represent Bangladesh in international platforms.
12 March 2020
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Nurturing young dreams

Dream Deviser, founded by Golam Rabbani, is recognised for generating positive content and nurturing the aspirations of youngsters.
11 March 2020
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Shomy Hasan Chowdhury wins the Legacy Award at Diana Award Ceremony

The Legacy Award is presented to twenty young changemakers who embody Princess Diana’s qualities of kindness, compassion and service, from around the world.
10 March 2020
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Goniter Monche: Learning math effectively

The book, Goniter Monche, written by three former medalists of International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO), primarily discusses how mathematics can be taught in a fun way, and explains harder concepts through pictorial representations and puzzles.
28 February 2020

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