Ayaan Shams Siddiquee

Ayaan Shams Siddiquee is a contributing writer at Campus, Rising Stars, and Star Youth.

The Apothecary Diaries is the anime to put cookie-cutter female protagonists to sleep

Maomao from The Apothecary Diaries redefines female leads in anime.

3w ago

What made Kaaktaal’s journey so special and memorable

Kaaktaal thrived on making songs that had minimal distractions. AiA’s guitar laid the foundation, Nazm’s flute added a transportative calmness, and percussionist Joven carried the rhythm section with grace. 

1m ago

The lack of guidance counselling in Bangladesh’s national curriculum and education system

It's imperative for schools to foster a culture that encourages students to pursue their dreams while also establishing the necessary support systems to help them achieve their goals.

6m ago

How to write the “Why us?” supplement essay for US colleges

The “Why us?” essay is perhaps the most common supplement you’ll come across on your application journey.

6m ago

Managing traffic through student involvement

Since the early days of November, approximately 300 students have been working in morning and evening shifts to help alleviate the city's growing traffic jam issues.

7m ago

The sound of resistance: Songs that came out during the student movement

Some of our country’s talented musicians courageously stood up against the previous regime and violence on peaceful student protestors during the quota reform movement. These are some tracks that were released in the past month to fuel the rage and stand in solidarity with students.

9m ago

How the youth is contributing to flood relief in unique ways

From doing charity livestreams to selling SEO backlinks, the Bangladeshi youth is finding interesting avenues to generate funds for flood victims.

9m ago

Youth mobilise to safeguard minority establishments and places of worship

While such initiatives are commendable, they, of course, don’t offer a proper solution to the primary problems at hand.

10m ago
June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024

Kaiju no. 8: The breath of fresh air shounen anime needed

Kaiju No. 8 is anything but conventional, as it subverts any and all expectations right from the get-go.

March 28, 2024
March 28, 2024

Keeping a family tradition alive through knitting

How Rudaba turned her passion into a business

March 28, 2024
March 28, 2024

Bringing back the tradition of exchanging Eid cards

Young people should be encouraged to explore creative avenues and spend time with friends and loved ones beyond the digital space.

March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024

All Out! brings the thrill of cricket to the world of manga

All Out!, an action-packed cricket manga by Source? hit the shelves last month.

March 14, 2024
March 14, 2024

What it takes to play sports while fasting

Playing any sort of sport while fasting — be it casual or at a professional level — is no easy task.

March 7, 2024
March 7, 2024

Launching a club at your school

With a bit of planning and initiative, it is possible to start a club in your school.

February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024

Navigating the changing dynamics of friendship

As we grow up, the way we used to view friendships undergoes some major changes.

February 8, 2024
February 8, 2024

Cryptic Fate back with melodic homage to 1971

The album is a resounding testament to the sheer dedication that each member has towards their craft.

January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024

Why young people should read The Adventures of Tintin

Almost a decade has passed since then, and Tintin still remains a timeless classic.

January 24, 2024
January 24, 2024

The need for leadership qualities among students for promoting peace in society

At present, our world is plastered with conflict, humanitarian crises, discrimination, and hate. Wars are tearing at the fabric of our societies and driving humans further apart than ever. A seemingly never-ending cycle of animosity has engulfed communities worldwide, emphasising the urgency of addressing these issues.