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.

Four Bangladeshis honoured with 2024 Diana Award

Four Bangladeshis were honoured with the award for their outstanding contribution to society.

Education

Education

Process for Dhaka University's entry tests begins

The application process for enrolment at Dhaka University's 2024-2025 academic session began today

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NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024: JnU becomes Dhaka division champs

Jagannath University's "Quantum Voyager" team has emerged as the champion in the Dhaka Division of the "NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024" competition, organised by the United States' National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Buet authorities’ notice: Students cannot join any political party, other orgs

Buet authorities have announced that students cannot be members of any political organisation, be it on campus or outside. 

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Buet cancels hall seat allotments of students 'involved with BCL'

In response to ongoing student protests, Buet authorities today cancelled the hall seat allotments of several students accused of involvement in Chhatra League's politics

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DU to resume classes on September 22

The authorities of Dhaka University have decided to resume classes on September 22 after a closure of more than two and a half months

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32 arrested in raid against drugs on CU campus

The Chittagong University (CU) authorities have arrested 32 people including students and outsiders in a crackdown against drugs on the campus

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Dhaka University best in Bangladesh: QS Rankings

DU secured the 554th rank globally.

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RU admission tests to be held at 4 regional centres

The first-year undergraduate admission test for 2024-25 session at Rajshahi University will be held at four regional centres in Rajshai, Dhaka, Khulna and Chattogram.

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Careers

Careers

3,930 examinees of 44th BCS have to face viva voce again

As many as 3,930 candidates for the 44th Bangladesh Civil Service will have to face fresh viva voce since the newly constituted Bangladesh Public Service Commission has decided to cancel the previously conducted oral examinations.

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43rd BCS results: 2,064 appointed, results of 99 on hold

The results of the 43rd Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) final recruitment result have been published

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Age bar for govt jobs: 7-hour sit-in withdrawn after govt assurance

After a seven-hour-long sit-in in front of the chief adviser’s residence, protesters last night withdrew their programme on the government’s assurance that a committee will review their demand for raising the age limit for government job seekers.

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Don't pay heed to rumours on raising govt job age-limit, says public admin secretary

Senior Secretary of Ministry of Public Administration Ministry Dr Mokhlesur Rahman today urged the people of the country not to pay heed to rumours over raising the age limit for govt jobs to 35

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Railway exam to be cancelled if proof of question leak found: PSC chairman

Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairman Sohorab Hossain today said the recruitment exam for the railway engineer post will be cancelled if evidence of question paper leaks is found

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Comilla University students block Dhaka-Ctg highway

Students of Comilla University, under the banner of “Bangla Blockade”, blocked the Dhaka-Chattogram highway in the afternoon today, protesting the reinstatement of the quota system in government jobs

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Bangla Blockade: Students again block Shahbagh, Science Lab, other key Dhaka intersections

Students demonstrating against the quota system in government jobs blocked some key intersections of the capital, including Shahbagh and Farmgate, this afternoon as part of their “Bangla Blockade” programme

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Are fresh graduates prepared for the job market?

The employability of fresh graduates remains a pressing concern for both students and employers.

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Young Icons

Young Icons

KUET students turning plastic waste into furniture

KUET students innovate eco-friendly furniture from plastics.

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ULAB’s Anica Hossain wins Global Student of the Year Award

Anica Hossain, a ULAB student, won the Global Student of the Year Award at the Global Alliance World Public Relations and Communication Awards 2024.

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Bangladesh's Shanum wins Silver at International Psychology Olympiad

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

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BUET students secure first prize in international science photo contest

Labiba Islam Salsabil and Abdur Rahman from BUET secured first prizes

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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.

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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.

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205 Bangladeshis listed in latest Stanford/Elsevier's Top 2% Scientist Rankings

The Stanford/Elsevier's Top 2% Scientist Rankings lists the world's leading researchers.

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MIST’s Saraf Nawer wins world's largest student architecture competition

MIST's Saraf Nawer wins Inspireli Awards 2024 in architecture.

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Youth Multimedia

Youth Multimedia

Youngsters who showed the world what our robots can do

Competing against 451 teams from 77 countries, the Bangladeshi robotics team "Robonium Bangladesh" clinched the 5th position in the World Robot Olympiad 2023 in the "Future Innovators (Senior)" category, held in Panama

Risking lives to attend classes

Arifa Khatun, a fourth-grader at Bostal Government Primary School in Sujanagar upazila of Pabna, has to travel to school using a boat every day, leaving her family concerned for her safety

Shakil becomes first Bangladeshi to complete the 'Great Himalaya Trail'

The 'Great Himalaya Trail' goes from east to west of Nepal through the Himalayan mountains. Less than 50 people from around the world have covered this 1,700km trail on foot. Ikramul Hasan Shakil from Phulbaria village, Gazipur became the first Bangladeshi to complete the adventure on July 9

CU campus: Music in the air

If you step inside Chittagong University's campus, the first thing that'll greet you is music. It's hard to miss music if you walk around the campus, from the iconic CU shuttle train station and academic buildings to the canteens, residential halls, roadside stalls, and streets. Music is everywhere!

What is Shammo doing now?

In 2019, Leuna Tasnim Shammo went viral on social media through her songs. Four years later, this little artiste still dreams about music

Reforms in the judiciary are essential to restoring people’s trust

While successfully meeting the people’s demand for justice in an efficient and timely fashion is a necessity, the indispensable function of guarding the constitution and holding other organs of the state – the legislature and the executive – is just as important.

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Arcane Season Two: A glorious, yet anticlimactic evolution

Arcane season two, while laced with imperfections, delivers an enthralling watch.

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Addressing the crisis of gender-based violence on campus

University campuses ought to be places where we can learn, grow, and discover new things. Yet, for many women and gender-diverse students in Bangladesh, these spaces have become arenas of fear and marginalisation due to pervasive gender-based violence.

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BRAC University turning into Hogwarts

BRAC University is set to organise “Harry Potter Fest 2024” on its campus in Merul Badda from December 7 to 9.

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US universities ask international students to return before Trump takes office

There is fear amongst international students about immigration and visas. 

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States

"That’s why I have jars of jealousy, anger, sadness, monotony, but this – it’s important."

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Love poem for the reflection in the mirror

I will not even begin with the skies

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Md Moynul Islam’s story calls for a profound shift toward inclusion

Visually impaired Bangladeshi student Moynul defied odds, excelling in education despite systemic barriers, showcasing the need for accessible tech and support.

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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.

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