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Leisure time is not wasted time
We need to stop denigrating leisure as a waste of time or something to feel guilty about.
Bangladeshi activists join Global Climate Strike
The climate strike was held in Bangladesh is a part of the Global Climate Strike organised by Fridays for Future.
Making the jump from O level to A level
It only takes a few weeks into A levels for students to realise the stark difference between O and A levels.
Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed Park becomes Bangladesh's first free Bangla book reading destination
On September 9, Grow Your Reader Foundation (GYRF) celebrated a significant milestone with the inauguration of two new Book Garages in collaboration with Goofi at the Justice Shahbuddin Ahmed Park, Gulshan.
How independent learning can enhance the academic performance of university students
Independent learners can tailor their own pace and schedule of learning outside the classroom to work on their shortcomings.
Making a study playlist that works for you
A step-by-step guide to help you make your personalised study playlist.
Albums that feel like a goodbye
Here are some of the albums that you should listen to for processing the most bittersweet and complex of emotions – bidding goodbye.
Learning English: A guide that doesn’t involve books
Here’s a breakdown of a few other ways you can boost your English skills.
Paving the way for inclusivity
Ashreen hopes for a future in which gender labels no longer limit their playgrounds.
Finding nutritional food on campus remains a challenge
Too often, people prioritise their hunger over their health and wellbeing.
Experiencing Bangla literature as someone bad at Bangla
As someone who grew up reading American and British novels, these small experiences that I have accrued with Bangla hold enormous value.
The lingering effects of familial unemployment on young people
The psychological costs of one’s parents going into unemployment are extremely nuanced
Managing friendships in an open-credit system
Making friends in university can be tricky. The whole experience gets another cascading layer of complication if you happen to study at a university with an open-credit system.
UCB commemorates graduates at Monash College graduation convocation 2023
Universal College Bangladesh (UCB), a branch of Monash University, hosted its second-ever Monash College Graduation Convocation on July 9.
Reuniting with your long-distance friends
Reunion with your long-distance friends, for many, is a long-awaited moment that at times feels impossible.
How academic writing took a toll on my creative writing skills
Writing is a demanding mental activity, whether for pleasure or for a class, it should never be taken lightly.
Concert organisers need to do better
Managing sales and picking out the right venue is crucial if Dhaka is headed down the road of indoor concerts.
What to pack when commuting on a bicycle to class
Commuting with a bicycle to classes has become a viable alternative for many students.
Why daycares are important for working parents
Despite the growing need, the number of quality daycare centres is still relatively low in the country.
5 YouTube channels to help you prepare for the SAT
Five of the best YouTube channels to help you prepare for the SATs.
Restrictive upscale areas in Dhaka make commuting a nightmare for students
We, who are meant to grow up and eventually inherit the city, deserve better treatment.
