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2025-12-24

What Is a Story on Agaao?

Every story begins small. A moment. A memory. A feeling you didn't understand then, but still remember now. On Agaao, a story doesn't need a fixed shape. It can be a narrative, a reflection, a commentary, a few scattered notes, or even unfinished thoughts. What matters most is that it reflects the obstacles we faced while growing up in post-1971 Bangladesh. At its simplest, a story might describe a problem you faced. At its strongest, it reveals what that problem taught you. Sometimes the struggle matters more than the resolution. Sometimes the mindset matters more than the outcome.

By Abu Sayeed
Announcements2025-12-15

Agaao Early Adopters' Program: Building the Foundation Together

Agaao (agaao.org) is starting modestly, by design. Our first version of the website includes only the most essential feature: the ability to share a story. No bells and whistles. No distractions. Just space for voices that matter. The Early Adopters' Program (EAP) is our invitation to a small group of thoughtful contributors to help shape Agaao at its very beginning. Agaao is a place to collect, preserve, and reflect on stories of resilience—particularly those of students in Bangladesh who came of age in challenging times. These are stories of obstacles faced and overcome amid post-war realities, fragile infrastructure, limited resources, and uncertainty.

By Agaao Team
Announcements2025-12-15

How the Agaao Book Will Be Published Using AI

What if real human stories—raw, honest, and deeply personal—could come together to form a book that reflects a collective experience? That's exactly what we're building at Agaao. The stories shared on Agaao will be thoughtfully compiled into a book, with an initial plan to publish once every year. While the final format of the book is still being explored, those decisions will take shape in the coming months. We will use AI not to write stories, but to organize them. This technology will help structure the book—grouping stories by themes, emotions, or community reactions—while preserving the original voice and authenticity of each storyteller. The essence of every incident will remain untouched.

By Abu Sayeed