Irreverent and Irresponsible

Tomorrow is Ekushey February, now observed worldwide as International Mother Language Day; we felt it'd be appropriate to delve into an issue that annoys us (and many Bangladeshis) -- the distortion of Bangla. You see it every day, everywhere; people do it casually, nonchalantly throughout the year. And then, come February, we wake up from this hibernation of senses and become uber-sensitive nationalists demonstrating propriety by wearing black. We have nothing against you wearing the new black panjabi or sari that you bought to wear at the Boi Mela tomorrow; we'd just like you to consider the priority here: giving Bangla the respect it deserves.
Along the same vein, our resident budding political analyst sheds light on what could be a fitting tribute to the Language Movement martyrs [hint: not flowers or fiery speeches].
THE pioneering Bangladeshi metal band has returned; and of course we reviewed their comeback album.
Are bad guys [strictly, fictional] really bad or are they just drawn that way? A pop culture aficionado contemplates.
Heading to Boi Mela but apprehensive about finding the books you want? There's an app that can help you with your book hunt.
Don't be a Murad Takla; not just for a day but ever.   
 -- Karim Waheed, Editor, SHOUT