Charting the course for a career as a flight attendant

Becoming a flight attendant requires hard work, dedication, and the ability to adapt to different situations. While it is not always as glamorous as it appears, it is a career that offers adventure, financial stability, and the chance to explore the world.

Harvard's foreign students in limbo after Trump admin revokes their enrollment

Harvard currently has nearly 7,000 international students, representing about 27% of its total enrollment.

Judge blocks Trump ban on Harvard foreign student enrollment

A US judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University's ability to enroll foreign students, a move that ratcheted up White House efforts to conform practices in academia to President Donald Trump's policies.

Rules eased for sending money abroad for language courses

Students can now pay language course fees directly through banks

ISD opens doors to world-class IB education for meritorious students

It goes without saying that in today’s highly competitive world, being good at learning academic knowledge alone in the traditional way is not enough. We are living in a time where qualities such as critical thinking, research, self-management, and social skills are equally important as maintain

Prime Bank on a mission to revolutionise academic banking with PrimeAcademia

PrimeAcademia is a comprehensive banking platform for academic institutions.

Gazipur Digital University students on hunger strike for changing its name

They started the strike around 9:00am for an indefinite period

Interviews

Interviews

DIU professor appointed to Oxford University journal's editorial board

Dr Kudrat-E-Khuda Babu, Associate Dean and a professor at the Department of Law, Daffodil International University, has recently been appointed as a member of the editorial board of the journal Yearbook of International Environmental Law published by the University of Oxford.

Carbon emissions, climate change, and the cacao tree

In conversation with Shams-il Arefin Islam where he talks about his work and sheds light on how the cacao tree acts as an early climate alarm bell.

ISD celebrates 25 years of success with a new strategy in place

ISD is celebrating its 25th anniversary. On this occasion, Rising Stars sat down with Steve Calland-Scoble, the Director of ISD and an accomplished educator, to talk about the school and its plans going forward.

GIS is on a mission to become the nation’s leading Cambridge curriculum school

Ramesh Mudgal, the Principal of Glenrich International School (GIS), is a highly accomplished education administrator who has played a pivotal role in driving the growth and success of schools in both the UAE and Bangladesh. Rising Stars sat down for a quick interview with Ramesh where he talked about his experience, GIS, and Bangladesh's academic sector in general. 

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.

In conversation with Dr James Abdey

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

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Noticeboard

NSU EMBA programme welcomes Summer 2025 students

North South University (NSU) welcomed the incoming students of its Summer 2025 Executive MBA (EMBA) and graduate Business programmes with an interactive and career-focused orientation session on May 18, 2025. The event involved a series of dynamic roundtable discussions involving students, faculty, distinguished alumni, and top industry professionals. 

NSU welcomes freshers in Summer 2025 orientation programme

North South University (NSU) hosted its summer semester orientation programme.

MoU signed between Jobletics and BUTEX Business Club to support textile students

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Jobletics and Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX) Business Club at the Jobletics Office on May 18.

AUST holds its 12th convocation

AUST organised its 12th Convocation on May 14 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center in Purbachal, Dhaka.

AIUB inaugurates Japan Corner

The Japan Corner, a dedicated space in the university library that aims to foster cultural exchange, academic collaboration, and mutual understanding between Japan and Bangladesh.

ULAB wins Fair Play T20 Cup 2025 beating ISU

ULAB scored 204 for five wickets. In reply, ISU scored 123, losing all wickets in 19 overs.

British Council hosts symposium on employability

The British Council highlights the importance of youth voice, curriculum reform, and practical experience to foster critical thinking, adaptability, and job readiness.

Campus Life

Campus Life

In Frame / The stories behind the red walls of IUT

The red bricks throughout the IUT campus are not just building blocks; they stand as witnesses to countless memories that have shaped this institution.

The lives of international medical students in Bangladesh

Although Bangladesh welcomes a considerable number of medical students every year, there still remains a lot to account for if we truly want to be a hub for medical education.

A kaleidoscope of colours at Jahangirnagar University

Serenity at Jahangirnagar University

Chittagong University Runners hosts marathon 10K 2025

Over 600 runners from across the country participated in the early morning event, held on the scenic routes of Chittagong University.

Shrouded by shame and eventually forgotten: Sexual harassment policies across universities in Bangladesh

While some perpetrators were held accountable, institutional responses remained inconsistent and were often shaped by power dynamics.

Pahela Baishakh celebrations across campuses

Universities across Bangladesh celebrate Pahela Baishakh.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion / Mindless littering and our inability to keep our streets clean

Teaching someone the collective responsibility of keeping a city clean feels like trying to empty the Buriganga with a teacup.

Opinion / The need for a workforce planning roadmap for Bangladesh and what to do

Bangladesh needs to develop a comprehensive workforce planning roadmap to accommodate 100 million workers over the next decade.

How digital transformation is reshaping everything we know

Digital transformation enhances innovation and competitive advantage of any organization by encouraging innovation, business models, products and services.

Is a transformational leadership style the best way to overcome work stress?

Transformational leaders often influence and inspire employees of the organisation to find their core passion so that they can go beyond the asked expectations.

Living in fear: I am so tired of being a woman these days

Why, in 2025, am I still mapping out my movements as if walking through a battlefield?

Psychological stress and how it affects the mental well-being of students

Today, students have to deal with multiple sources of psychological stress that negatively affect their mental well-being as well as academic performance.

Understanding educational psychology: Harnessing AI for holistic learning

The use of AI-driven education can play a pivotal role in bridging the gap where quality education is still inaccessible to people.

Off Campus

Off Campus

What made Kaaktaal’s journey so special and memorable

Kaaktaal thrived on making songs that had minimal distractions. AiA’s guitar laid the foundation, Nazm’s flute added a transportative calmness, and percussionist Joven carried the rhythm section with grace. 

Daredevil: Born Again shows the MCU can deal with real-world issues

Despite a few weaknesses, like the pacing issues and inconsistent episode quality, Daredevil: Born Again is a fantastic show with compelling characters, a narrative that strays away from the standard superhero fare in favour of realistic world building.

Are late night study sessions effective?

Do late-night study sessions truly offer the environment conducive to learning and self-evaluation that individuals desire?

KUET students reimagine local tea stalls for international design competition

Two teams from KUET reimagine local tea stalls for international design competition.

Severance is immensely ambitious to a fault

Severance feels like an inspired piece of work that dives into corporate culture.

Nostalgia, memory, and the power of physical media in a digital world

To many, collections are personal archives. They are reflections of tastes and values, and, to this day, the beauty of those tangible experiences remains.

Challenges female drivers face in Bangladesh

For many women, driving is not just about navigating the roads, but the need to overcome pervasive societal biases while grappling with safety concerns.