City of dreams and struggles
The rapid urbanisation of Dhaka has constructed a landscape brimming with promises and challenges alike. With each day appearing to be an endless grind, it’s plain to see that dreams come with a cost.
Centralisation of opportunities in Dhaka
University students and job seekers alike face significant challenges due to the centralisation of resources, often having to relocate to Dhaka for better educational and career opportunities.
What it takes to study Computer Science in Bangladesh
It is important that you evaluate whether you have a genuine interest and passion for technology, problem-solving, and coding before studying CS.
Education
Process for Dhaka University's entry tests begins
The application process for enrolment at Dhaka University's 2024-2025 academic session began today
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)
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Are fresh graduates prepared for the job market?
The employability of fresh graduates remains a pressing concern for both students and employers.
Young Icons
Bangladesh's Shanum wins Silver at International Psychology Olympiad
Shanum Sarkar, a recent graduate of BIT, secured a Silver Medal at the IPsyO 2024.
BUET students secure first prize in international science photo contest
Labiba Islam Salsabil and Abdur Rahman from BUET secured first prizes
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.
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.
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.
MIST’s Saraf Nawer wins world's largest student architecture competition
MIST's Saraf Nawer wins Inspireli Awards 2024 in architecture.
Debojoti Das wins Bangladesh’s first gold medal at the International Olympiad in Informatics
Debojoti Das wins Bangladesh's first gold medal at the 2024 International Olympiad in Informatics, with two others earning bronze medals in Egypt.
MIST’s Mongol Barota secures runners-up trophy at Anatolian Rover Challenge 2024
The team also secured the champion title in the ARC Junior 2024 Exploration Challenge.
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
Dandadan: A pulpy, genre-bending shonen that will move you
A genre-bending melting pot of comedy, romance, action, and sci-fi, Dandadan feels like the beginning of something fresh in the world of shonen anime.
Uzumaki: A faithful but flawed adaptation of Junji Ito’s classic manga
After years of anticipation, the long-awaited anime adaptation of Junji Ito's Uzumaki has finally arrived. While it largely adheres to the unsettling source material, it unfortunately carries some notable flaws.
Note taking methods that work for you
Note-taking is an art that can make or break your study experience, whether you are dissecting a novel, solving maths equations, memorising historical facts, or even writing code. With so many different styles and strategies, how do you choose the right one? The key to that is understanding that different methods suit different subjects, and, even more importantly, different people.
Doctors’ safety in Bangladesh: A pressing concern
The ongoing brutality against doctors and other medical professionals is demoralising for both medical personnel as well as the newer generation who wish to enter the healthcare field.
DU, NSU, and BUET top three universities in Bangladesh: QS Asia Rankings 2025
A total of 29 universities from Bangladesh, including DU, NSU, and BUET, have made it to the 2025 QS Asia Rankings.
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.
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.
Carbon sinks in crisis: Explained
Human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation, release significant amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere – disrupting the natural carbon cycle. In 2023, carbon pollution – as a result of human activity – reached a record 37.4 billion tonnes. With such record-breaking carbon emissions, it is getting harder for them to absorb atmospheric carbon.
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.
Choosing friendships over academic prestige when applying abroad
There's a spectrum of universities in every country, from well-reputed ones that only accept the most decorated applicants to others that still offer high quality education while accepting students who didn’t prioritise academics as much in high school. This means that even if you're particularly ambitious, you don't have to choose between academic prestige and long-standing relationships.