Spondon Tahsan

Spondon Tahsan is a Dhaka-based journalist and author. He frequently writes on diverse topics including social issues, urban life in Dhaka, literature, and cinema. His work often explores the intersection of technology, culture, and socioeconomic shifts in Bangladesh.

Vehicles queue on the Dhaka–Tangail highway on 10 February as hundreds of thousands of workers return home to vote. Photo: TBS
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The long night: When election eve feels like 'chand raat'

As entry-level salaries in the formal sector stagnate, more people are leaving salaried work and turning to rickshaw driving. But are there enough passengers? Photo: Mehedi Hasan
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Too many rickshaws, too few passengers

A modest two-bedroom apartment typically costs close to Tk40 lakh even at relatively cheaper and poorly serviced areas in Dhaka. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain 
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Why Dhaka’s workforce can no longer afford an apartment

Photo: Mehedi Hasan
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A Rolls-Royce and a lens: Rupert Grey’s 30-year tribute to Bangladesh

Neutral palettes and clean layering do the heavy lifting, proving that winter style works best when it stays understated and intentional. Photo: Bosphorus
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Winter date night outfit ideas for men

Illustration: TBS
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Why judging Bangladesh by its IQ score is misleading

Photo: Collected
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Return of the King: The rise of coming-of-age horror on streaming

Illustration: TBS
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Crime on Dhaka’s streets steals more than your money

Fishes are not available abundantly, but the ecological balance is restoring as their natural habitat is no longer disrupted, and fishermen, after a long time, are seen fishing in the river. Photo: TBS
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Saving Shomeshwari: Ecology, economy, and the true cost of sand

In a new era of individualised entertainment, where proximity no longer guarantees connection, and people grow more distant every day. Photo: Collected
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From living rooms to isolated screens: How algorithmic entertainment is making us lonelier

Photo: Collected
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Park Chan Wook’s No Other Choice: An absurd, satirical critique of late stage capitalism

Graphics: TBS
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Is Bangladesh prepared for AI-generated info wars in upcoming elections?

Photo: Courtesy
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Delupi: A rural mirror to our national crisis