KPop Demon Hunters: A synesthetic guide to slaying monsters, being an idol, and girlhood

KPop Demon Hunters explores themes of self-acceptance, sacrifice, and friendships – all wrapped up in a colourful package with hilarious gags.

Where ambition meets opportunity: Asifuzzaman’s path from BUP to Microsoft

Campus sat down with Asifuzzaman for an interview where he walked us through the milestones and moments that shaped his path to Microsoft.

Data Science vs Data Analysis: What’s the difference?

Data scientists and analysts are expected to have a broader set of technical competencies and qualifications and are not just limited to expertise in these core tools.

Pursuing a master’s degree in Australia: What you should know

The country is also known for providing a high quality of life and favourable weather conditions, making it one of the top destinations for higher studies for international students.

Another 104 days of summer vacation

Phineas and Ferb revival brings back the summer fun

Team from UIU ranks 5th at MATE ROV World Championship

UIU MARINER, a team from United International University (UIU), has secured 5th place globally in the Pioneer Class category at the MATE ROV World Championship 2025, becoming the highest-ranking team from Asia in this year’s competition.

SATIRE / Man forgets own wedding anniversary, but remembers to wish Messi on his birthday

According to Sanijda, real life tends to take a backseat for Akik when football gets involved.

Team of Bangladeshi students win bronze at Genius Olympiad 2025

A team of two students from Bangladesh has won bronze in the Science category at the Genius Olympiad 2025, an international high school competition hosted by the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York. The winning team comprised Zabeer Zarif Akhter, from St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, and Md Twashin Ilahi, from Shahid AHM Kamruzzaman Govt. Degree College.

UIU revokes student expulsions after daylong protests

Heavy traffic snarls roads to intersection from South Badda and Kuril

Interviews

Interviews

Where ambition meets opportunity: Asifuzzaman’s path from BUP to Microsoft

Campus sat down with BUP graduate Asifuzzaman for an interview where he walked us through the milestones and moments that shaped his path to Microsoft.

Mehedi Marof’s journey to one of America’s top journalism fellowships

“I want to tell stories that matter, stories that serve the public interest, resonate globally, and give voice to the voiceless,” said Mehedi Hasan Marof.

DIU professor appointed to Oxford University journal's editorial board

Dr Kudrat-E-Khuda Babu, Associate Dean and a professor at the Department of Law, Daffodil International University, has recently been appointed as a member of the editorial board of the journal Yearbook of International Environmental Law published by the University of Oxford.

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. 

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Noticeboard

GUB’s Department of Journalism and Media Communication hosts orientation programme

The orientation programme for the new Batch-250 students of the Department of Journalism and Media Communication (JMC) at Green University of Bangladesh (GUB) was held on June 22 at the JMC Media Lab, GUB.

MLIS teacher selected as Asia regional finalist for international teacher of the year award

Shaheen Khan, a senior teacher of MLIS, has been selected as an Asia regional finalist for the Pearson International School Teacher of the Year 2025 award.

Presidency University achieves global recognition at ICC Moot Court Competition 2025

The Department of Law and Justice at Presidency University has won the prestigious IBA Spirit of the Competition Award at the IBA ICC Moot Court Competition 2025, held in the Hague, Netherlands from June 11 to 18.

Scholastica celebrates A level graduation ceremony

Scholastica’s A level graduation ceremony was held on 22 June at the STM Hall.

Bangladesh-China Tea Summit 2025 showcases Sylhet’s tea innovation to global market

Bangladesh-China Tea Summit 2025 brought together tea entrepreneurs, exporters, researchers, and officials from both countries, with a special spotlight on innovations by SUST’s Department of Food Engineering and Tea Technology.

UIU teams secure runner-up positions at S.N. Bose National Science Festival

United International University (UIU) secured two runner-up positions at the 1st S.N. Bose National Science Festival, held at Dhaka University.

ULAB signs MoU with Venturas Ltd. to boost career opportunities in Japan

The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) signed an MoU with Venturas Ltd.

Campus Life

Campus Life

Is accessibility an afterthought at our university campuses?

Accessibility in universities should reflect society’s commitment to equality.

The sorry state of washrooms at Dhaka University

If the upkeep of a washroom, a basic and essential facility, is too much to ask of our universities, what does that signal about the priorities of those in charge?

In Frame / The stories behind the red walls of IUT

The red bricks throughout the IUT campus are not just building blocks; they stand as witnesses to countless memories that have shaped this institution.

The lives of international medical students in Bangladesh

Although Bangladesh welcomes a considerable number of medical students every year, there still remains a lot to account for if we truly want to be a hub for medical education.

A kaleidoscope of colours at Jahangirnagar University

Serenity at Jahangirnagar University

Chittagong University Runners hosts marathon 10K 2025

Over 600 runners from across the country participated in the early morning event, held on the scenic routes of Chittagong University.

Opinion

Opinion

Reader Submission / The need to transform Bangladesh’s education system

Education should not merely be a tool for securing jobs.

Reader Submission / An experience of a lifetime at COP16 in Riyadh

Last year, I was invited to the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from December 2 to December 13, 2024.

Opinion / Bangladesh’s match against Singapore can be a turning point in our footballing history

With so much to look forward to, Bangladeshi football fans are counting the days left to face Singapore.

Mindless littering and our inability to keep our streets clean

Teaching someone the collective responsibility of keeping a city clean feels like trying to empty the Buriganga with a teacup.

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.

Off Campus

Off Campus

SUST students hold torch rally demanding highest punishment for rapists

As investigations continue, the students vow to keep raising their voices until justice is served without compromise.

Sinners is Ryan Coogler’s magnum opus

The story of Sinners shines because of its insistence on straying away from genre conventions.

UIU team ranks 2nd in Asia and 7th globally at CanSat 2025

Team UIU secured seventh place globally, and second place among Asian teams.

Andor Season 2 imagines Star Wars at its most devastating

Very few shows are written with the level of competency as Andor

Snow White and the many missed opportunities

If you’re a big Disney fan or simply curious, you might still want to give it a watch. It is, however, advisable to go in with low expectations.

LOTUS: The first generation Mars Rover from Green University of Bangladesh

The GUB Mars rover is representing Bangladesh at the finals of the Anatolian Rover Challenge 2025.

Young entrepreneurs and the many challenges they face

The challenges in question often vary from industry to industry, yet, these young minds try their best to persevere.