Art as a side hustle and the students who make it work

Running a business full-time is not feasible for most, but many students throughout the country have their own side hustles going.

Update-1 / Fire burns ‘Face of Fascism’ and ‘Dove of Peace’ motifs at DU Charukola

The university authorities will form an investigation committee in this regard

From O/A levels to undergrad: Does early exposure to Computer Science matter?

Is O/A level Computer Science a springboard to undergraduate success?

CCTV cameras found in female dorms of Jashore madrasa

Police seize 16 CCTV cameras, monitors, and other equipment

Satire / Bangali parent chooses to believe in random YouTuber over 100 year old news channel

In a world where the youth struggle to verify the authenticity of news amid a web of misinformation, it seems that our parents have already found the answer.

Jennie cements herself as a pop industry giant with debut album RUBY

The most enjoyable aspect of Ruby is its playful cohesiveness, which is preserved despite its genre diversity.

Your guide to landing a job at an international development organisation

A practical guide to starting a career at an international development organisation.

University students across Bangladesh join global strike in solidarity with Gaza

The call for the movement emerged amidst escalating violence by the Israeli Military in Gaza

Career / Is an MBA still practical for 2025?

An MBA degree might not be the career-fixing band-aid it used to be in the past, but it could still help you.

Interviews

Interviews

Carbon emissions, climate change, and the cacao tree

In conversation with Shams-il Arefin Islam where he talks about his work and sheds light on how the cacao tree acts as an early climate alarm bell.

ISD celebrates 25 years of success with a new strategy in place

ISD is celebrating its 25th anniversary. On this occasion, Rising Stars sat down with Steve Calland-Scoble, the Director of ISD and an accomplished educator, to talk about the school and its plans going forward.

GIS is on a mission to become the nation’s leading Cambridge curriculum school

Ramesh Mudgal, the Principal of Glenrich International School (GIS), is a highly accomplished education administrator who has played a pivotal role in driving the growth and success of schools in both the UAE and Bangladesh. Rising Stars sat down for a quick interview with Ramesh where he talked about his experience, GIS, and Bangladesh's academic sector in general. 

Zamil Nowshan’s journey to the UN Summit of The Future

Nowshan will be joining the first committee meeting of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in late October as a UN Youth Champion for Disarmament of UN Office for Disarmament Affairs.

In conversation with Dr James Abdey

Dr James Abdey is an Associate Professor at the Department of Statistics, London School of Economics (LSE).

The experience of being a woman stand-up comedian in Bangladesh

In conversation with Poushi Razzaque, a young stand-up comedian.

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Noticeboard

AUST CEAA hosts iftar at campus

After the iftar, the current panel officially introduced the "CEEA Card".

Book exploring interdisciplinary architectural themes launched at BRAC University

A book exploring a broad spectrum of interdisciplinary themes on architecture focusing how the built environment should be in the next 50 years, particularly in a Bangladeshi context, was launched at BRAC University recently.

Bangladesh’s first national mock trial competition hosted by North South University Law and Mooting Society

On March 1, the North South University Law and Mooting Society (NSULMS) organised the country’s first National Mock Trial Competition, titled “National Trial Tactics”. The event brought together 22 teams from 18 universities across Bangladesh, marking a new chapter in the country’s legal education.

Transnational education: It’s in high demand in Bangladesh

Transnational education (TNE) is proving to be in high demand in Bangladesh, with law being a particularly popular subject, according to a report launched by the British Council yesterday.

DU’s Speculators wins CFA Institute Research Challenge Bangladesh 2024-25

The team will now be representing Bangladesh in the Sub-Regional Round which is to be held virtually in March 2025.

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of NSU celebrates Civil Fest 2025

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DCEE) of North South University (NSU) organised “Civil Fest 2025” on February 26, 2025.

Prof. Ahsanuzzaman edits first ever Bangla translation of A Memoir of Vincent van Gogh

Prof. Dr Ahmed Ahsanuzzaman from the Department of English and Modern Languages at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has edited the first-ever Bangla translation of A Memoir of Vincent van Gogh, originally written in English in 1913 by Jo van Gogh-Bonger.

Campus Life

Campus Life

Ramadan away from home

In the month of abstinence and devotion, it’s quite important for dormitories to ensure an environment conducive to religious practices.

In photos: Ramadan at Hall Para, Dhaka University

With the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan, the western residential area for students at Dhaka University (DU), also known as Hall Para, has been adorned with lights, flowers and crescent decorations.

In photos: Ramadan at BUET’s Ahsan Ullah Hall

In photos: Ramadan at BUET’s Ahsan Ullah Hall

What is happening at KUET?

According to accounts by KUET students present at the campus that day, the situation escalated during a protest by the general students when they passed a group of JCD members and removed them from campus.

BUET expels several students for violating on-campus rules

BUET has permanently expelled eight students due to their affiliation with Bangladesh Chhatra League.

Lack of institutional transportation: A nightmare for private university students

Commuting has always presented itself as a set of multifaceted issues for students in private universities. Over the last few months, however, these issues have come up time and again.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion / The need for a workforce planning roadmap for Bangladesh and what to do

Bangladesh needs to develop a comprehensive workforce planning roadmap to accommodate 100 million workers over the next decade.

How digital transformation is reshaping everything we know

Digital transformation enhances innovation and competitive advantage of any organization by encouraging innovation, business models, products and services.

Is a transformational leadership style the best way to overcome work stress?

Transformational leaders often influence and inspire employees of the organisation to find their core passion so that they can go beyond the asked expectations.

Living in fear: I am so tired of being a woman these days

Why, in 2025, am I still mapping out my movements as if walking through a battlefield?

Psychological stress and how it affects the mental well-being of students

Today, students have to deal with multiple sources of psychological stress that negatively affect their mental well-being as well as academic performance.

Understanding educational psychology: Harnessing AI for holistic learning

The use of AI-driven education can play a pivotal role in bridging the gap where quality education is still inaccessible to people.

Looking back at the wasted potential of educational reforms

While several variables contributed to how ineffective educational reforms have been, a lack of foresight and enforcement were arguably the most prominent factors.

Off Campus

Off Campus

GUB holds peaceful protests in solidarity with Gaza

Green University of Bangladesh (GUB) took part in the “Global Strike for Gaza” movement on April 7.

SUST shuts down for a day in solidarity with Gaza, holds protest rally

SUST suspended all academic and administrative activities on April 7 in solidarity with the global “No Work, No School” initiative, protesting the ongoing Israeli military aggression in Gaza.

BUP’s EggTeaVate: Transforming cafeteria waste into sustainable solutions

EggTeaVate is based on the widely recognised concept of kitchen waste composting but with a unique approach.

SereneQuran: AI web app recommends Quran verses based on your mood

SereneQuran is an AI-based web application designed to suggest users verses from the Quran tailored to their emotional state or mood.

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.

MAYHEM: Lady Gaga’s new album is a delightfully chaotic mix of old and new

Despite a few duds, MAYHEM might just be Lady Gaga reclaiming her place as a queen of pop.

Funding uncertainties under the Trump administration: Which US universities have been impacted?

A number of top US universities are adopting measures including freezing hires, laying off staff, and decreasing graduate student admissions.