Syeda Afrin Tarannum

Nothing has held my attention the past decade so strongly, except for the fascinating little boxes that seemed to capture precious moments with a click and a flash of light. Sadly, this box is the reason I became the outcast of my clan for the past twelve years.

“It is generally known that teenagers go through immense changes in terms of physical and emotional growth due to the influence of hormones.

Everyone who has watched Shrek would know the experience.

On September 6, 2019, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) hosted a global symposium titled “Re-envisioning Higher Education in an Era of Technology Convergence” with Dr. Vistasp M. Karbhari,

Growing up, everything seemed more interesting than what book was open on the study table—be it the ant walking on your copies, the patterns from the paint on the wall or even the shadows of your own hands.

Unlike other days, Srijita woke up almost half an hour before her alarm rang. She knew this week was going to be one of the most exciting weeks of her life,

Comfort food exists to make our lives a little less glum. What keeps us from having it is usually the fear of cooking, or the fear of our moms finding out there’s another food delivery person standing at the door waiting to get paid, or both.

The needs of the near future must be put forward. Now.

In the competitive world that we live in, people may not always be keen to spend their time, energy or resources on something that does not produce an evident reward.

In a galaxy far far away lies the Bangladeshi equivalent of Mordor, the land known as Gawsia. Feared by many but revered by even more, the strange land seemed like a completely different planet. One fateful day, four friends took it upon themselves to bravely venture into the heart of this land they’d heard so much about.

The exams we sit for in the last three years of high school are probably some of the most intense yet important part of our lives. Board examinations have somehow taken the form of a season of ‘Wipeout’ with no immediate monetary reward.

Clue is a period tracking app that allows its users to track their menstrual cycle at a few clicks. This app does not use the euphemisms of pink colour or the symbol of a butterfly or a feather to symbolise its female user base.

In order for us to consider something to be true beyond reasonable doubt, we put it through a series of tests. This has also been the method we resort to when we need to prove the credibility of one’s knowledge.

Language is an ever-changing thing. With the constantly evolving digital communication platforms, language has experienced immense transformation.

Growing up we have all glorified the idea of moving out of our parent's homes and into our own abodes. Be it the ban on pets or the rigid

Were you one of those kids in school who bragged about not having any fears? Smirked at people and shamed them for being afraid of heights or spiders? Well, chances are you're not exactly Braveheart yourself. Here's a list of uncommon phobias you may actually have but aren't aware of yet.

Over the years, Shehreen often found herself looking towards her Nani when in confusion or distress. With Shehreen's Dad's untimely demise and her Mom's demanding work schedule, much of Shehreen's childhood passed in the company of her Nani.

If you've had your eyes on them for a while, take this quiz to find out if you should make a move. Award yourself points as you go.

What if we started listening to our students? What if we started to help them resolve their own problems instead of punishing them for it?

It's about 11 am and you've just woken up. Since you're on your summer vacation, and school is closed, your mom doesn't wake you up too early.