October 7, 2012 / The Daily Star I’ve always been gravely disappointed by the commuting infrastructure of Dhaka. Minus the traffic and heat, finding a CNG or a bus seat in itself is a challenge. For someone who lives far from both work and university, my mornings begin with worrying about how I can make … Continue reading Education 3.0
Everyone’s Problem
The murder of Biswajit Das under broad daylight earlier this month was a sickening reminder of the indifference bubble we live in. As he staggered out of the building in Old Dhaka, drenched in blood while being poked and hacked by political goons (or, “youth political leaders”), it became more evident none of us were … Continue reading Everyone’s Problem
Leading with Grace
I met Haakon, the Crown Prince of Norway at a summit last year that changed my vision of leadership forever. He was perhaps one of the most poised, gentle and kind human beings I have ever come across, but the one word that followed me in my recollections of him is ‘grace’. He dreams, promises … Continue reading Leading with Grace
I Want to be a Cricket
The debate over quality and quantity is perhaps one of the oldest and most overdone issues of the universe. Whether you want to have five Igloos or one Movenpick is a constant feud, though the choice comes naturally for those who have little money and a big appetite. In the development sphere where our donors … Continue reading I Want to be a Cricket
“Building a movement is more about asking ‘how’ and ‘why’, instead of ‘what’ : 350.org Global Power Shift
August 23, 2013 / Istanbul, Turkey. Global Power Shift @ 350.0rg
“Because every step matters”: Dhaka Tribune
Read full interview here.
“It’s important to know when to pick your fight” : Asia 21 Summit 2013
7 December 2013 / Shanghai, China @ Asia 21 Summit
Power Women: Interview with Colours FM 101.6
March 12, 2014 / Dhaka, Bangladesh. Power Women @ Colours FM 101.6
“অশালীন” কাপড়ই কি ইভটিজিং-এর জন্য দায়ী
co-authored with Tahneen Jahan Neelam, Abdullah Al Rezwan Fuad and Jafar Sadik Chowhdhury Illustration: Rats Asif Many people believe there is a mysterious correlation between what women wear in a public space and how men are "evoked" to harass them sexually. In 2012, on behalf of One Degree Initiative Foundation and Eveteasing Guerilla Bahini, we … Continue reading “অশালীন” কাপড়ই কি ইভটিজিং-এর জন্য দায়ী
Chobi Mela VI: In Conversation with Pedro Meyer
One day in 1946. 11-years old Pedro Meyer receives a present from his father. It’s a camera. Intrigued, Meyer begins taking pictures. Over time, pictures become his becoming, and a legend is born. Pedro Meyer is lauded as one of the most innovative and accomplished photographers across the globe. At the forefront of the digital … Continue reading Chobi Mela VI: In Conversation with Pedro Meyer
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