Amrin Tasnim Rafa

Amrin Tasnim Rafa is a Sub-editor at Campus, Star Youth, and Rising Stars. Reach her at amrinrafa@gmail.com

How to have the “money conversation” with your parents when applying abroad

Plan financially before studying abroad to avoid costly risks.

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PeaceCity alley

The Notorious Loverboy, Slum Boy and Millionaire’s Daughter, My Bride or My Mother, My Mother’s Body in a Wedding Saree,

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Horoscopes: Explained

A long history and cultural heritage give astrology a sense of legitimacy and tradition that can make it seem real to many people.

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More opportunities for a globalised education than ever before

Campus had the opportunity to sit down with Prof. Jackson to discuss pressing issues in the educational sector in Bangladesh and the merits of international collaborations.

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Rethinking our approach to school academics

Campus sat down with Dr Shivananda, principal of DPS STS School, to learn more about his research and expert insight on recent educational trends. 

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Panda diplomacy explained

How some of the laziest animals in the world became so important in international relations.

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A conversation with the coach who led BUET to ICPC glory

Campus sat down with Sohel Rahman, a professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Fellow at the Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, and the team coach of BUET Potatoes, to learn more about the process and experience of representing the nation as part of the BUET ICPC team.

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El Niño and La Niña

In light of this particularly hot summer, let's take some time to understand an important weather system that affects global temperatures, food security, and economies

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March 5, 2024
March 5, 2024
March 4, 2024
March 4, 2024

Proper nutrition and exercise: The uncanny super-weapons for academic excellence

Allow me to tell you who the villains in your life are.

March 4, 2024
March 4, 2024

Is Gen-Z really ageing faster than earlier generations?

Companies quickly multiplied this awareness and fear, packaged it, and sold it back to us.

February 18, 2024
February 18, 2024

Paving way for a more inclusive Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a highly centralised country. With most opportunities being centralised to Dhaka, one of the most expensive cities in South Asia, students in Bangladesh need to cross two significant barriers, geographical and financial, to access quality education.

January 28, 2024
January 28, 2024

Compared to typing, writing by hand leads to better learning: Study

According to a study published by Norwegian scientists, writing by hand activates more complex brain connectivity than typing, which, in turn, boosts learning and memory. 

January 27, 2024
January 27, 2024

University in Michigan to enrol two AI students

Two AI students, Ann and Fry, will be joining classes alongside regular human students at Ferris State University in Michigan this spring. 

January 25, 2024
January 25, 2024

Curious minds from Australian International School pay The Daily Star a visit

On January 21, 2024, a group of class five students from Australian International School (AUSIS) paid a visit to The Daily Star office in Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Dhaka, on an educational field trip.

January 11, 2024
January 11, 2024

How to make a university list when applying abroad 

ne of the most crucial steps to succeeding in your applications to universities abroad is one that is often overlooked or undermined in its importance: a solid list.

December 10, 2023
December 10, 2023

The curious case of study-with-me videos

Study-with-me videos are an interesting substitute that provide all the benefits of group study and none of the harm.

December 9, 2023
December 9, 2023

We still dream of the things that Sultana dreamed of

As long as the problems addressed in Sultana’s Dream continue to exist and be relevant, we must uphold Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain’s work, values, and ideologies