Jahanara Ahmad

About

I am a writer based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. My day job is in the development sector. I write essays and poetry, and am at work on my first book — a collection of essays about class, gender, and contemporary Dhaka. In my spare time I travel, sing, and build LEGO.

Selected Work

ESSAYSBreath Control
The Massachusetts Review, Public Affairs (Fall 2026, forthcoming)I also write academically on education, early childhood development and mental health.

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