City of dreams and struggles
The rapid urbanisation of Dhaka has constructed a landscape brimming with promises and challenges alike. With each day appearing to be an endless grind, it’s plain to see that dreams come with a cost.
Centralisation of opportunities in Dhaka
University students and job seekers alike face significant challenges due to the centralisation of resources, often having to relocate to Dhaka for better educational and career opportunities.
Dandadan: A pulpy, genre-bending shonen that will move you
A genre-bending melting pot of comedy, romance, action, and sci-fi, Dandadan feels like the beginning of something fresh in the world of shonen anime.
HSC 2024 script recheck results published
The results for students who applied to have their HSC and equivalent examinations answer scripts re-evaluated has been published.
Floods, education, and uncertainty
The impact of climate change on students in Bangladesh.
Working at a startup: What fresh graduates should know
Startups offer valuable experience in adaptability, innovation, and problem-solving which can be appealing for fresh graduates. However, it is important to consider whether the startup environment aligns with your career goals to avoid any potential mismatch.
What it takes to study Computer Science in Bangladesh
It is important that you evaluate whether you have a genuine interest and passion for technology, problem-solving, and coding before studying CS.
Movie / Look Back: An ode to all the reasons we create art
Adapted from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s 2021 one-shot of the same name and directed by veteran animator Kyotaka Oshiyama of Studio Durian, Look Back is nothing if not about art and the human connections that give us all the more reason to pursue it.
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO: A dream come true for Dragon Ball fans
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO might be the best Dragon Ball game ever made, and one of the best arena fighter games in general.
Education
Career
Interviews
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.
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.
How CHRF is redefining single-cell genomics in Bangladesh
For the first time in Bangladesh, Child Health Research Foundation (CHRF) has successfully generated single-cell genomic (SCG) data for the Human Cell Atlas (HCA).
Noticeboard
BRAC University celebrates women entrepreneurs at Academy for Women Entrepreneurs closing ceremony
BRAC University hosted the closing ceremony of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) programme, celebrating the success of 83 women entrepreneurs who completed this transformative initiative. Distinguished guests, including Megan Bouldin, Chargé d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka; Scott Hartmann, Director, Public Engagement from the U.S Embassy; Prof. Syed Mahfuzul Aziz, Pro Vice-Chancellor of BRAC University; and David Dowland, Registrar of BRAC University, attended the event to honour the graduates.
UCTC Day 2024: A grand celebration of talent and togetherness
UCTC celebrated its annual UCTC Day and freshers’ reception at a convention hall in Chattogram.
The British Council Scholars’ Award 2024 recognises students’ exceptional achievement
The British Council has organised the “British Council Scholars Award” on November 12.
BRAC University hosts “Policy Dialogue on Financial and Economic Reforms in Bangladesh”
BRAC University organised a policy dialogue titled “Policy Dialogue on Financial and Economic Reforms in Bangladesh” on November 16.
First “Durbin Exhibition” at IUB showcases celestial wonders
IUB hosted the first “Durbin Exhibition” on October 31 as part of “Astronomy Night 8”.
Bangladesh to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024 from November 18 to 24
Based on the theme "Removing Barriers and Welcoming All", Department of Innovation and Entrepreneurship of Daffodil International University will celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2024 in Bangladesh from November 18 to 24.
BRAC University premieres documentary highlighting challenges for students with disabilities in higher education
BRAC University’s School of General Education recently hosted the world premiere of Breaking Barriers, a poignant documentary highlighting the experiences and challenges of students with disabilities within Bangladesh's higher education landscape.
Campus Life
The end of conventional student politics and the systems that are replacing them
We asked around campuses of different universities and tried to find out why student politics failed, how it became a tool for violence, and what are the systems replacing them.
Life as a Researcher at MIT and Princeton
MIT is dead set on making magnetic fusion work soon. As exciting as that prospect may seem, it is also anxiety-inducing.
Post quota movement campus: What do the students expect from their university campus?
How will these students feel safe on campus upon their return?
Dengue and its ramifications in student dormitories
Dengue fever generally peaks around the rainy season in Bangladesh. As such, highly populated areas face a greater risk of a dengue epidemic.
Sexism in our universities: A sobering reality
Women continue to face biases in education despite increased participation.
Why IUT is called “red heaven”
Tranquil is probably the best way to describe the Islamic University of Technology (IUT) campus.
Opinion
Opinion / Breaking barriers, eliminating chauvinism, and building futures
Women's entrepreneurship in Bangladesh reshapes the economy, yet cultural barriers remain.
Opinion / It’s time for the youth to get ready for the next level of leadership
The Bangladeshi youth are positioned to see a historic transformation, and the country, too, stands at a critical juncture.
Opinion / Decoding tech-driven climate solutions through climate-tech entrepreneurship
Climate tech entrepreneurship is not just a pathway to sustainability; it is a catalyst for transformative change.
Murder at DU and JU: Must we emulate what we dismantled?
Destroying a regime is one thing; ensuring that its legacy doesn't infect the future is another.
The underlying effects of the current HSC culture
After 2019, HSC exams have been conducted on inconsistent terms and conditions. The standards of which have not been good enough as they failed to adequately evaluate students' true potential.
The lack of freedom for minorities is indicative of institutional issues
The communal attacks against minorities undermine the very essence of unity and justice that countless student protesters have sacrificed their lives for.
The importance of gender quota
In Bangladesh, gender quotas are essential for cultivating a more equitable society.
Off Campus
DU, NSU, and BUET top three universities in Bangladesh: QS Asia Rankings 2025
A total of 29 universities from Bangladesh, including DU, NSU, and BUET, have made it to the 2025 QS Asia Rankings.
Pachinko Season 2: Mostly lacklustre, sometimes effective
The story resonated with audiences, from this part of Asia in particular, because the resilience and struggle of first-generation settlers portrayed in the series are things most of us can relate to as they are reflected in most of our parents or grandparents.
Melting glaciers and monsoon mayhem: Bangladesh braces for impact
This disturbance likewise affects the agricultural sector, as erratic monsoon patterns and the encroachment of saltwater threaten food security.
BBA student gets married, calls it the best networking experience of his life
Nothing is impossible – if you believe in your ability to make the right connections, that is.
How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies: A stunning portrayal of a family’s love, greed, and grief
A depiction of a form of love that is seeped in devotion despite everything.
BIT alumni bid farewell to Ms Lubna Choudhury
Her former students share a few words on what she meant to them and how much of an impact she had had on their lives.
Bangladesh's Shanum wins Silver at International Psychology Olympiad
Shanum Sarkar, a recent graduate of BIT, secured a Silver Medal at the IPsyO 2024.