CHANGE & CORONA
BENGALI

by Naimah Rahman

(translated in Bengali)

QUARANTINE LIFESTYLE

"My perspective on certain issues have changed. I no longer take many things in my life for granted. The reason being that life is precious, and being upset over things we can not control is irrational."

by Farhan Alam

(translated in Bengali)

"As the days got darker, our governor told us to stay home, that all jobs were to be suspended until further notice. Meanwhile, the death count skyrocketed. With people at home all day, not working, the bills started to pile up. Millions of Americans filed for unemployment while Congress passed several relief bills."

by Navipa Zaman

(translated in Bengali)

"I have told my friends a few times that if I tell them something foolish, they should correct me because words are more hurtful than weapons. Therefore, I’m working on controlling my tongue. I’m also practicing listening to other people’s problems because from self-reflection."

by Salma Marium

(translated in Bengali)

"The COVID 19 pandemic is truly a huge turning point in our history. This virus has spread really rapidly and took the lives of many along with it. As humans, there isn’t much we could do but there is something we can do which is to follow the rules."

by Hozifa Sowkat

(translated in Bengali)