Mahmudul Islam

Dr Nehal Karim, a retired sociology professor at the University of Dhaka. Photo: Mahmudul Islam
Thoughts

The Bangladeshi happiness theory: Be self-dependent

Students relieved as Canadian, German student visa operations resume
Bangladesh

Students relieved as Canadian, German student visa operations resume

As Covid-19 raged, Bangladeshis turned out happier than Indians
Covid-19 in Bangladesh

As Covid-19 raged, Bangladeshis turned out happier than Indians

Can the Nordic theory of love empower Bangladeshi women?
Women Empowerment

Can the Nordic theory of love empower Bangladeshi women?

Mahmudul Islam, journalist. Sketch: TBS
Thoughts

What Father Peixotto can teach us about true love

Despite potential, Bangladesh lags behind many countries in game development. Photo: ARTLAB
Panorama

The unexplored potential of game development in Bangladesh

Facial reconstruction shows the first ancient Brit had dark to black skin and dark hair. Photo: Reuters
Panorama

The first Brit was dark. Can he help us fight colourism?

Colourism in marriage: The Bangladeshi case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Panorama

Colourism in marriage: The Bangladeshi case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Rockabye, a Clean Bandit song, topped the chart in the UK and in many other countries. PHOTO:COLLECTED
Glitz

When imagination trumps experience: The Rockabye lyrics

The happiest place on Earth? PHOTO: REUTERS
Panorama

How to be happy the Finnish way, now and forever

Photo: Saikat Bhadra
Panorama

Why Bangladeshis have a hard time accepting Covid-19 restrictions

Coronavirus is here to stay. Now what?
Panorama

Coronavirus is here to stay. Now what?

Punjabi music is growing faster than Hindi music Photo: Collected
Glitz

Why Punjabi music is so euphonic