The reality of internships for Life Sciences students

With cutthroat global competition and a lack of streamlined infrastructure locally, students often find themselves questioning where to go and whether their degrees are even worth it.

When a child is their parents’ second chance

Do your parents see you as individuals with your own choices, or do they see you as extensions of themselves?

Where ambition meets opportunity: Asifuzzaman’s path from BUP to Microsoft

Campus sat down with Asifuzzaman for an interview where he walked us through the milestones and moments that shaped his path to Microsoft.

Education

Education

The new reality: International students face rising uncertainty in the US

US international students face fear, silence, and rising threats in 2025.

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CU withdraws suspension of 6 students, reduces punishment for 3 others

The decision was made yesterday during a meeting of the university's Board of Residence, Health and Disciplinary Committee

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Pabna’s Edward College renames Suchitra Sen Hall

Government Edward College in Pabna has dropped Suchitra Sen’s name from the title of a residential hall, drawing criticism from residents of the district where the legendary film actress was born.

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JU pushes ahead with mega infrastructure project

Natural charm to take hit from wave of unplanned development

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RUCSU polls: students hint at 'political interference' behind slow progress

Treasurer says election not possible in June

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RUCSU draft voter list delay draws criticism from former student leaders

They issue a four-point demand, with the immediate release of the draft voter list as a key priority

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Jucsu election set for July 31 after 33-year gap

The first election to the Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (Jucsu) in 33 years will be held on July 31

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37 Kuet students suspended over clash

All residential halls for students to reopen on May 2 and academic activities to resume from May 4

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Careers

Careers

Public service ordinance: ‘Insubordination’ clause dropped

The advisory council yesterday approved a draft amendment to the Public Service Ordinance by scrapping the provision for punishment on grounds of “insubordination” and dropping several other controversial clauses.

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45th BCS viva to begin on July 8

The Public Service Commission announced the schedule through a press release today.

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1,690 recommended for cadre posts in 44th BCS

According to a press release issued by the commission yesterday, the recommendations were made against 1,710 approved cadre vacancies

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46th BCS written exams now from July 24; 47th preliminary Sept 19

The postponed written tests of the compulsory subjects of the 46th BCS will be held from July 24 to August 3

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46th BCS written exam postponed amid protests

The Public Service Commission (PSC) yesterday decided to postpone the 46th BCS written examinations following discussions with protesting jobseekers.

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PSC announces major changes to ease BCS recruitment process

The PSC chairman says they want to complete the entire process — from prelims to recruitment — in 12 months

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47th BCS application window postponed

PSC Public Relations Officer SM Matiur Rahman confirmed the decision to The Daily Star.

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3,930 examinees of 44th BCS have to face viva voce again

As many as 3,930 candidates for the 44th Bangladesh Civil Service will have to face fresh viva voce since the newly constituted Bangladesh Public Service Commission has decided to cancel the previously conducted oral examinations.

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Young Icons

Young Icons

Mountaineer Shakil reflects on his “Sea to Summit” expedition

Mountaineer Shakil reflects on his “Sea to Summit” expedition

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UIU team ranks 2nd in Asia and 7th globally at CanSat 2025

Team UIU secured seventh place globally, and second place among Asian teams.

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UIU 6th, BRACU 8th at University Rover Challenge 2025

UIU Mars Rover from United International University (UIU) and BRACU Mongol-Tori from BRAC University (BRACU) secured the 6th and 8th positions respectively at the University Rover Challenge (URC) 2025 finals.

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Beyond the Summit: Nishat’s climb was never just about Everest

When she told her family about climbing Everest, someone said, "Isn't that like going to Bandarban?"

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Glenrich students bag first place in NSS Space Settlement Design Contest

A team from Glenrich International School, Uttara has secured first place in the internationally-acclaimed NSS Gerard K O'Neill Space Settlement Contest.

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Bangladeshi Shomy Hasan Chowdhury named World Economic Forum Young Global Leader 2025

Shomy Hasan Chowdhury, an award-winning WASH Activist and development professional from Bangladesh, has been named to the prestigious World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2025.

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BRACU, IUT, MIST, and UIU qualify for University Rover Challenge finals

These four teams will represent Bangladesh and their respective universities in the URC 2025 finals.

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IUB, SUST qualify for international AUV competition

The teams have qualified for the Singapore AUV Challenge 2025 (SAUVC 2025).

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Youth Multimedia

Youth Multimedia

Youngsters who showed the world what our robots can do

Competing against 451 teams from 77 countries, the Bangladeshi robotics team "Robonium Bangladesh" clinched the 5th position in the World Robot Olympiad 2023 in the "Future Innovators (Senior)" category, held in Panama

Risking lives to attend classes

Arifa Khatun, a fourth-grader at Bostal Government Primary School in Sujanagar upazila of Pabna, has to travel to school using a boat every day, leaving her family concerned for her safety

Shakil becomes first Bangladeshi to complete the 'Great Himalaya Trail'

The 'Great Himalaya Trail' goes from east to west of Nepal through the Himalayan mountains. Less than 50 people from around the world have covered this 1,700km trail on foot. Ikramul Hasan Shakil from Phulbaria village, Gazipur became the first Bangladeshi to complete the adventure on July 9

CU campus: Music in the air

If you step inside Chittagong University's campus, the first thing that'll greet you is music. It's hard to miss music if you walk around the campus, from the iconic CU shuttle train station and academic buildings to the canteens, residential halls, roadside stalls, and streets. Music is everywhere!

What is Shammo doing now?

In 2019, Leuna Tasnim Shammo went viral on social media through her songs. Four years later, this little artiste still dreams about music

Superman soars into new territory by unearthing the hero’s true essence

Superman conveys a message about kindness, hope, and how our choices represent who we are.

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My father as a person

When I observe my father as a person who is a husband to my mother, I have to see him from a different light.

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The growing chasm of BookTok

Are the glory days of BookTok coming to an end?

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When a child is their parents’ second chance

Do your parents see you as individuals with your own choices, or do they see you as extensions of themselves?

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The reality of internships for Life Sciences students

With cutthroat global competition and a lack of streamlined infrastructure locally, students often find themselves questioning where to go and whether their degrees are even worth it.

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Inside the journey of a Bangladeshi academic chasing a PhD at Texas A&M

Campus caught up with Md Hasan Al Banna to delve deeper into his PhD journey at Texas A&M.

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A roadmap for aspiring game artists in Bangladesh

Like video games, we can shape a booming industry.

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My em dashes are showing – Am I AI?

My em dashes are showing – Am I AI?

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Public service ordinance: ‘Insubordination’ clause dropped

The advisory council yesterday approved a draft amendment to the Public Service Ordinance by scrapping the provision for punishment on grounds of “insubordination” and dropping several other controversial clauses.

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45th BCS viva to begin on July 8

The Public Service Commission announced the schedule through a press release today.

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