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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 9, 2024
October 9, 2024

Five top universities from Bangladesh as per World University Rankings 2025

No university from Bangladesh, however, made it to the top 800 of the rankings.

October 5, 2024
October 5, 2024

Exploring Chartered Accountancy: Is it the right career choice for you?

A Chartered Accountant (CA) is a highly skilled professional, qualified to offer various services in accountancy, including auditing, taxation, finance, and general management to individuals and businesses. ICAB (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh), notably the only national professional accountancy body in Bangladesh, offers a degree of proficiency in the field of accounting.

October 4, 2024
October 4, 2024

Bangladesh’s Ifty becomes 1st runner-up at IEEE R10-HTC 2024 Innovation Challenge

Project AgriSage Tech by Rashedul Arefin Ifty from Bangladesh secured the 1st runner-up position at the 12th IEEE Region 10 (Asia-Pacific Region) - Humanitarian Technology Conference 2024 Innovation Challenge held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 1.

October 4, 2024
October 4, 2024

BRACU alumni-led startup redefining possibilities underwater

The goal of DuboTech is to make life efficient, safer, and easier, especially when it concerns underwater research and other industrial purposes.

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

Enhancing technical and vocational education: Will it solve our youth unemployment crisis?

As Bangladesh struggles with high youth unemployment rates, enhancing the TVET and skill development system holds the key.

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

In conversation with Dr James Abdey

Dr James Abdey is an Associate Professor at the Department of Statistics, London School of Economics (LSE).

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

Transitioning back to academic life after the July Revolution

In a newly rejuvenated country, with the winds of change blowing through every corner, it is understandable that universities, colleges, and schools want to resume operations with newfound energy.

September 29, 2024
September 29, 2024

"Choose France Tour Bangladesh - First Edition" was the biggest French educational fair in the country

The French Embassy in Bangladesh and Campus France Bangladesh brought students the opportunity to interact directly with top French institutions for the very first time in Bangladesh through France's biggest education fair: Choose France Tour – First Edition.

September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024

MIST secures first place in Formula Bharat 2025 Engineering Design CRM

MIST Blitz secured the first place in the Engineering CRM Combustion Category.

September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024

Prof. Dr Raju appointed member of the newly formed Bangladesh Film Certification Board

Prof. Dr Zakir Hossain Raju, Head of the Department of Media and Communication at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), has been appointed as a member of the newly formed Bangladesh Film Certification Board.