“So, tell me… what makes you mix a Masters in Economics with highly acclaimed photography?” Sohrab Hura, now in his late twenties grinned and replied, “I did it for fun. I also wanted a PhD in Economics, but ended up not going for it.” Born in October 1981, Sohrab Hura is acknowledged as one of … Continue reading Chobi Mela VI: An Honest Encounter
Some Dreams Should Never Die
I have been waiting for this day for a long time. Floating little paper boats of dreams. Being in Dhaka in winter means you don’t get much water. Our only option was Dhanmondi Lake (because we both live close to it) and so we decided to pile up all our enthusiasm on a sunny November … Continue reading Some Dreams Should Never Die
The Making of a Dream
There is a school of thought that teen dreams are mere fantasies. They are meant to remain unfulfilled as products of immature influences. However, when some teenagers in their unique ways saw identical dreams almost three years ago, that social belief very much pervaded their visions. This is probably why, three years later, in spite … Continue reading The Making of a Dream
This Tornado Shall Pass
In life, when there is a crisis, there are two things we usually do. We quietly sit and wait for the tornado to pass over our heads, or we blame it for ruining our lives. I’ve grown up in a place where we were taught to “fight” the tornado. And all my life, I’ve believed … Continue reading This Tornado Shall Pass
Sabhanaz Rashid Diya
social entrepreneur . writer . economist . mother Sabhanaz Rashid Diya is a writer, economist and social entrepreneur based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Besides writing for various national and international publications, she has written for The Daily Star, the leading English language newspaper in Bangladesh for nearly 15 years and published two books. Her photographs have been exhibited globally, and she was … Continue reading Sabhanaz Rashid Diya