Noshin Nawal

MIND THE GAP

Barrister Noshin Nawal is an activist, feminist and a columnist with a knack for sharp, satirical takes on social and societal issues. She can be reached at [email protected]

Are we ready to heed Mother Nature’s warning in time?

Let’s panic while we still have time. Because the only thing worse than an earthquake is realising it could’ve been survivable if we’d done something.

1w ago

Happiness? In this economy?

International Day of Happiness in Bangladesh: A cruel joke? Few find joy amidst daily struggles.

3w ago

Is losing weight harder than surviving traffic in Dhaka?

The struggle with weight loss is relentless, fuelled by societal pressures, family expectations, and diet fads. From childhood to adulthood, self-worth is unfairly linked to body size, making fitness an exhausting, often demoralizing, lifelong battle.

3w ago

Lalmatia’s lesson: Stop tiptoeing around women’s safety

The problem isn’t just the assault, it’s the fact that this is how the system is designed to work.

4w ago

Mic-drop moment in Oval Office 

World leaders trade zingers as Zelenskyy shuts down suit question with iconic reply.

1m ago

Bangladesh’s forgotten villain

The Special Powers Act has lurked in our shadows since 1974—far too long, and far too damaging, to continue going unnoticed.

1m ago

How can a convicted killer escape?

In Bangladesh, injustice is routine, and law and order are mere suggestions.

1m ago

Whitechapel, Bengal, and the great British identity crisis

Is this really about a tube station sign, or are we witnessing Britain’s ongoing existential crisis unfold in real-time?

1m ago
April 3, 2025
April 3, 2025

Are we ready to heed Mother Nature’s warning in time?

Let’s panic while we still have time. Because the only thing worse than an earthquake is realising it could’ve been survivable if we’d done something.

March 20, 2025
March 20, 2025

Happiness? In this economy?

International Day of Happiness in Bangladesh: A cruel joke? Few find joy amidst daily struggles.

March 16, 2025
March 16, 2025

Is losing weight harder than surviving traffic in Dhaka?

The struggle with weight loss is relentless, fuelled by societal pressures, family expectations, and diet fads. From childhood to adulthood, self-worth is unfairly linked to body size, making fitness an exhausting, often demoralizing, lifelong battle.

March 15, 2025
March 15, 2025

Lalmatia’s lesson: Stop tiptoeing around women’s safety

The problem isn’t just the assault, it’s the fact that this is how the system is designed to work.

March 6, 2025
March 6, 2025

Mic-drop moment in Oval Office 

World leaders trade zingers as Zelenskyy shuts down suit question with iconic reply.

March 5, 2025
March 5, 2025

Bangladesh’s forgotten villain

The Special Powers Act has lurked in our shadows since 1974—far too long, and far too damaging, to continue going unnoticed.

February 28, 2025
February 28, 2025

How can a convicted killer escape?

In Bangladesh, injustice is routine, and law and order are mere suggestions.

February 24, 2025
February 24, 2025

Whitechapel, Bengal, and the great British identity crisis

Is this really about a tube station sign, or are we witnessing Britain’s ongoing existential crisis unfold in real-time?

February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025

Being a career woman: A joke, according to Sara’s boss

Women in Dhaka face workplace sexism, societal pressure, and constant undermining of their careers. Often treated as hobbies, their professional roles are dismissed, but they persist, balancing expectations, harassment, and ambition in quiet rebellion.

February 11, 2025
February 11, 2025

Situationships? Breadcrumbing? Ghosting? Unpacking Gen Z dating lingo for Millennials

In the age of Gen Z dating, millennials find themselves grappling with terms like breadcrumbing, situationships, and ghosting. Gone are the days of clear labels and simple intentions. Now, it's all about ambiguity and emotional gymnastics.