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Sustenance, soaring prices, and struggling students

For many students on a tight budget, meals become purely practical, devoid of any consideration for nutrition or quality.

The terrible eating habits of university students

For students, the very idea of sustenance is synonymous with ‘eating whatever you can’, and this practice is only reinforced by restaurants and university cafeterias offering mainly deep-fried items rich in unsaturated fats and unhealthy carbohydrates.

NASA chief astronaut delivers an inspirational talk at BRAC University

BRAC University recently hosted an inspirational talk by veteran astronaut Joseph M Acaba, chief of NASA’s Astronaut Office, at its Merul Badda campus on December 15.

Bangladesh wins six gold medals at World Mathematics Team Championship 2024

Participating in the World Mathematics Team Championship 2024, Team Bangladesh has achieved six gold medals, 11 silver medals, and seven bronze medals alongside three merit awards.

The role of ECAs in securing funds for graduate studies abroad

The notion that involvement with extra-curricular activities makes one eligible for graduate funding is hardly the truth.

16 Days of Activism / Can social media help combat gender-based cyber violence?

Digital platforms can become a powerful tool to combat gender-based cyber violence, but only if we act decisively.

The Daily Star and UNDP organise Cyber Defence Innovation Challenge 2024

The Cyber Defence Innovation Challenge (CDIC) was a multi-phase competition encouraging creative approaches to cyber safety.

The Daily Star partners with UNDP for a safer cyberspace

The campaign sought to tackle the vulnerabilities arising from Bangladesh’s rapid digital transformation.

From MIST to MIT: The journey of Akib Zaman

Campus sat down for a virtual interview with Akib where he shared more about his experiences, research, and insights.

October 19, 2024
October 19, 2024

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.

October 19, 2024
October 19, 2024

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.

October 19, 2024
October 19, 2024

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.

October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024

NSU’s Career and Placement Center hosts "Hiring Hacks: Your Path to Augmedix" seminar

North South University’s (NSU) Career and Placement Center (CPC) organised a seminar titled "Hiring Hacks: Your Path to Augmedix".

October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024

Can climate education tackle the climate crisis?

A significant gap exists between students' desire to take action and their understanding of climate science.

October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024

Gamification of teaching languages: A realistic prospect?

The gamification of language teaching has been generating attention from Bangladeshi educators due to its effectiveness.

October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024

How to cope with the loss of a lifelong dream

Most people starting university or their careers are at the precipice of leaving a discipline or profession they once dreamt of, for a more financially rewarding or “practical” and secure job and life.

October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024

Bangladesh's Shanum wins Silver at International Psychology Olympiad

Shanum Sarkar, a recent graduate of BIT, secured a Silver Medal at the IPsyO 2024.

October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024

BUET students secure first prize in international science photo contest

Labiba Islam Salsabil and Abdur Rahman from BUET secured first prizes

October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024

HSC 2024 re-scrutiny applications open from today

Applications will remain open until October 22.