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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 15, 2024
October 15, 2024

How to get HSC answer scripts rechecked

Here’s how you can get your HSC 2024 answer scripts rechecked, often referred to as “HSC Board Challenge”.

October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024

Bangladesh’s Bored Tunnelers making tunnel boring machine in collaboration with Elon Musk's company

Bangladesh's Bored Tunnelers invited to Elon Musk’s The Boring Company headquarters to trial their tunnel boring machine.

October 13, 2024
October 13, 2024

Bangladeshi students win “Best New Entrant” award at international aircraft design competition

Eight Bangladeshi students from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Aviation and Aerospace University (BSMRAAU) secured the award for “Best New Entrant” at the 41st Annual Student Design Competition organised by the Vertical Flight Society (VFS) in the United States.

October 13, 2024
October 13, 2024

Two Bangladeshis become Regional Winners at Global Undergraduate Awards 2024

Shafaet Alam Abir from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and Hasan Shaikh from Northern University of Business and Technology Khulna became the Regional Winners at the 2024 Global Undergraduate Awards (GUA).

October 13, 2024
October 13, 2024

How to get your HSC results

How to get your HSC 2024 results online and through SMS.

October 12, 2024
October 12, 2024

The Indian visa debacle and the many dreams thwarted

Since the recent political instability, the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) has been closed.

October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024

Your guide to the British Council Women in STEM Scholarship

The British Council Women in STEM Scholarship aims to address the gender imbalance in STEM fields.

October 10, 2024
October 10, 2024

Chinese university launches undergraduate marriage programme

Called Marriage Services and Management, this degree programme focuses on the development of the marriage industry in general with an aim to highlight China's positive marriage and family culture to students and the public.

October 10, 2024
October 10, 2024

Wave to earth’s newest album encapsulates the full spectrum of youth

Play with earth! 0.03 is a calm, youthful, and melancholic album that should be a proud inclusion to wave to earth's discography.

October 10, 2024
October 10, 2024

Unreliable internet connectivity and its impact on Bangladeshi freelancers

For many freelancers, working under less than ideal conditions means living with uncertainty. The blackout in July was a harsh reminder of how fragile the system is and how easily their work can be disrupted by both major events and everyday problems. Freelancers have been dealing with these issues for years, often relying on costly and unreliable mobile data as a backup.