A novel’s wry exploration of nostalgia, growth, and the baggage we carry Review of ‘Good Material’ (Fig Tree, 2023) by Dolly Alderton In Good Material, Dolly Alderton uses her sharp humor and keen observations to explore the challenges of adulthood. The novel looks at the impact of family issues, the burden of unspent time, and …
entry #4 Eight days after my bike accident, my body gave me a new challenge. My elbow, already hurt, swelled up as if it had its own story to tell. The pain became a constant part of my day, a nagging reminder I couldn’t ignore. I sent photos of it to Roney, and his calm …
entry #3 Yesterday was one of the scariest days of my life, a day that started out like any other. It was around 8:30 AM when I left my home in Niketan, heading to the gym in Gulshan 1. The morning air felt calm, and I was just about to make a left turn onto …
oct’ 24 workout schedule General Structure: Warm-up: 5-10 minutes of light cardio before every workout (jump rope, brisk walk, cycling). Cardio: 20-30 minutes post-workout for fat loss and endurance (steady-state or HIIT). Core work: Included on Leg & Abs days but feel free to add a short ab circuit on push and pull days if …
A Stolen Life Prologue Dhaka, 1970—when the city held its breath, waiting to exhale revolution. The air vibrated with the hum of change, a nation stirring in the belly of unrest. In the heart of this anticipation, Neeta was born—a fragile arrival into a world painted with hopes and haunted by whispers of uncertainty. Her …
Amela The Elephant’s Arrival “But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah knows, while you know not.” (Quran 2:216) Amela Begum was born in a village where the hum of train tracks was an inseparable companion. …
entry #2 Day 4 of this lower back pain saga! It all started last Wednesday during my morning workout—those bent-over rows really did a number on me. Ever since, I’ve been struggling to stand straight, but oddly enough, sitting or lying down feels totally fine. It’s frustrating not to be able to hit the gym …
The Quiet of What Remains Afnan woke to the familiar buzz of the phone on the bedside table, a sound that seemed to belong to the fabric of mornings like a small, persistent ache. The name on the screen blinked—Oni. A reminder of the argument that had spun late into the night, both trivial and …
The Quiet Simmer The evening unfolded like an ancient scroll, the ink of its story smeared by the gentle patter of rain, each drop a whispered secret against the windows of Reza’s apartment in the heart of Gulshan. It was a Thursday, the cusp of the weekend in Bangladesh, where the monsoon clouds held the …
entry #1 So, let me just say, today’s not been the best day. Like every morning, I hit the gym—same routine, same intensity. But things took a turn while I was doing bent-over rows. I felt something strange in my lower back. You know that moment when you can just tell something’s off? Yeah, that …
