rising stars
An unforgettable journey of learning, friendship and self-discovery
Recently, during our last summer break, I had an opportunity to embark on a ten-day school trip to the USA. With a few other students and teachers from my school, we went on an adventure to three of the most iconic cities in the USA: San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.
The marvellous lives of child actors
The young people who, with aspirations simmering in their hearts, strive to one day be stars in their own right.
Serendipity
Wake me up every morning as dawn becomes a new day.
A trip to the Midwest
From June 9 to June 22, I had the privilege to be a participant of a creative writing and cultural exchange programme called “Between the Lines (BTL): Peace and the Writing Experience” at the University of Iowa.
Chicken Nugget: A lesson in how not to take things seriously
At a time when every piece of content we consume seems to be emotionally charged, it felt very relaxing to watch something so unapologetically nonsensical and weird.
Farewell, Ms Lubna Choudhury
A collective loss is felt all over the entire education community with Ms Choudhury's passing on October 7, 2024.
The Box
She frantically whisper-screamed at him, “Stop yelling! And this is serious Fayaz, we need to find that box.
Ping-pong diplomacy: Explained
The power of sports to unite people all over the world, regardless of their differences, is well-known to most. Lesser known, however, is the fact that it was also once used to bring two bitterly opposed nations together, changing the course of world history forever.
Should you go down the commerce path in A levels?
Making a decision as crucial as your academic track, something that will go on to define what you do professionally for the rest of your life, is a bit much to ask of a teenager with a barely developed prefrontal cortex
Atarashii Gakko!: A rebellious quartet redefining J-pop
The genre-defying girl group prides itself on feeding everything and anything into their music
Is it necessary to take social media breaks during exam season?
Amidst the finals season chaos, many decide to take a break from all sorts of social media platforms.
Panda diplomacy explained
How some of the laziest animals in the world became so important in international relations.
Three Bangladeshi comics worth your attention
Bangladeshi comics for you to check out.
House of Cards
Welcome, weary traveler! To my humble abode. Come, come. I'll show you
A Dead River is All I Want
You know those instances when we start off in the wide, turbulent currents of a river making its way downstream?
In the absence of a light source
Grief is a lonely river, like a fisherman's song with an empty net
Is A level Economics for you?
If you are someone who likes extensive reading, rigorous analysis, and would’ve done all that independent research either way out of a genuine curiosity to learn more about monetary and fiscal policies, expansions and recessions, supply and demand, A level Economics is the perfect match.
What makes modern-day Bangladeshi comics so interesting
All in all, it’s a great time to be a Bangladeshi comic fan, especially if you’re into local comics.
The need for comprehensive sexuality education in our schools
The importance of sex education in guiding adolescents cannot be overstated.