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Mongol-Tori Phoenix: BRAC University’s next-generation Mars rover

Mongol-Tori’s Phoenix, a next-generation Mars rover from BRAC University (BRACU), has secured a spot in the finals of the University Rover Challenge (URC) 2024.

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Bangladeshi, int'l students worried amid pro-Palestine protests in US campuses

US university students protest Gaza war, face arrests, suspensions, expulsion threats.

3d ago

How The Dark Knight stood the test of time by transcending fiction

In recontextualising the current status-quo, The Dark Knight has stood the test of time.

5d ago

Asia University Rankings: BUET, JU, BAU, NSU top in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and Jahangirnagar University (JU) sit at the top of the rankings in the 301-350 bracket, which highlights their position in all of Asia. Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) and North South University (NSU) are joint second in the rankings in the 351-400 bracket. 

6d ago

Bangladesh wins bronze at European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad

212 students from 55 countries competed in the global olympiad this year.

1w ago

What students should keep in their bags in this heat

Preparing for the sweltering heat is a must-do, especially for those who can't avoid going outdoors.

1w ago

Five school students representing Bangladesh at NASA

Five high school students from Bangladesh have been selected as the global finalists at the Innovation Stage of the 2023-24 Conrad Challenge.

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MIST ranks second among South Asian teams in international aircraft design competition

Team Novonil from Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) secured the second position among South Asian teams and fourth position among Asian teams in the prestigious 2024 AIAA Design/Build/Fly (DBF) Competition.

2w ago

Technology for when writing feels tough

A bunch of free places on the internet that allow me to complete assignments or personal projects when the going gets rough.

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Two Bangladeshis honoured at The Diana Award

Bangladesh's Nafira Nayeem Ahmad and Shamim Ahmed Mridha were honoured with the Legacy Award.

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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.

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Monster: A devastating, delicate, and layered film by Kore-eda

From start to finish, the movie plays with expectations as it unfolds each new layer only to reveal another aspect of the story.

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UIU organises the 7th International Conference on the Developments in Renewable Energy Technology

UIU organised its three-day biennial flagship conference – ICDRET 2024 – from March 7 to 9.

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How Akira Toriyama shaped childhoods across the world through Dragon Ball

Millions of people, including myself, just suddenly lost a person who helped shape their childhoods without even knowing it.

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Bangladesh’s “Bored Tunnelers”: The first South Asian team to qualify for Musk’s competition

The Bangladeshi team Bored Tunnelers, this year, has emerged as the first ever South Asian team to be among those top teams in the finals. 

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Linkin Park’s "Friendly Fire": A heart-wrenching reminder of Chester Bennington’s talents

Linkin Park’s latest release “Friendly Fire” was a fitting tribute to the life and exploits of Chester Bennington.

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Twisted Metal: A post-apocalyptic joyride

The show succeeds in introducing us to the world of Twisted Metal, while still appealing to existing fans.

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Scholastica student secures top position in World Game Coding Competition 2024

Adib Ahnaf Chowdhury, a student from Scholastica School, has achieved a remarkable feat by securing the top position in the World Game Coding Competition 2024 organised by the International Kids Coding Competition.

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