Feeding desperation
Dickens, a literary luminary of his era, exposes the vicious cycle where hunger and desperation divide society, laying bare the inequities perpetuated by an exploitative system.
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Beyond the usual: Lesser-known destinations for studying abroad
While there are a handful of popular study abroad destinations, there is a plethora of lesser-known ones as well. .
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A glimpse into the vibrant university clubs in Bangladesh
For most students, their university clubs are a safe space they turn to for guidance and support, a place that nurtures their interests and provides them with various opportunities to explore their passions,
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Navigating higher education abroad
In today's interconnected world, studying abroad is an excellent way for Bangladeshi students to broaden their horizons and gain a global perspective, which can have a positive impact on their future career prospects
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7 books that contain spellbinding fictional books
These books explore the idea that books can be much more than just inanimate objects.
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Exploring cashless travel for a stress-free Eid holiday
The most awaited festival of the year, Eid-ul-Fitr, is just around the corner! It’s time to gear up and celebrate this joyous occasion in style.
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We love Studio Ghibli’s female characters, here’s why
Amid all the media which hyper-sexualises women and puts them into boxes, Studio Ghibli movies feel like a breath of fresh air.
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The Irresistible Allure of "Enemies to Lovers"
The genre everyone either loves to hate or hates to love.
July 30, 2022
What makes Extraordinary Attorney Woo a compelling and endearing K-drama?
The drama tackles some of the most prevalent issues in contemporary Korean society.
July 24, 2022
Red flags we need to stop romanticising in rom-coms
Tropes that make rom-coms exciting are problematic in real life.
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Is university really the best years of our lives?
Filled with starry-eyed enthusiasm and misconstrued dreams, most young adults go into university thinking they are going to completely reinvent themselves.
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The Curse of the Second Lead Syndrome
Fans of romantic comedies will instantly recognise the widely popular trope.
July 2, 2022
BTS J-Hope shocks fans with 'MORE' music video
On June 25, BTS member J-Hope announced on Weverse that he will be releasing his debut solo album “Jack in the Box”, on July 15. J-Hope is the first member of BTS to announce a solo album after the group’s decision to take a short break to focus on solo projects and individual interests.
June 23, 2022
“We have Rashids, Laylas, Mariams in each society”
“Read Books, Widen Your Horizon” is a joint initiative by The Daily Star and United International University (UIU).
May 30, 2022
Why the backlash over the Percy Jackson reboot casting is unnecessary
As a long-time fan of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series by Rick Riordan, there could be no better news than Disney+ announcing that they will be rebooting the fan-favourite series with a new, talented cast. As expected, everyone was hyped about the reboot and fans started coming out of the woodwork with their years of Greek mythology knowledge. But then, all hell broke loose in the fandom when Riordan announced that 12-year-old Leah Sava Jeffries would be joining the cast as the character of Annabeth Chase, the daughter of Goddess Athena.
May 19, 2022
Is Roar too loud for TV or just loud enough?
Roar is a unique blend of magical realism, speculative fantasy, and futuristic worlds.
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The Sound of Magic: a compelling story of magic and madness
It's a story of growth and following our passions despite all hardships.
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