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.
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.
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.
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
Students mobilise as floods ravage the nation
University students, independently and through various on-campus clubs and forums, are playing an active role in aiding relief efforts across the country following the recent devastating floods.
Growing up and navigating life with speech disorders
Speech disorders, such as stutters are seen from a young age. Young people with this kind of unique challenges face difficulties to express themselves clearly.
The underlying effects of the current HSC culture
After 2019, HSC exams have been conducted on inconsistent terms and conditions. The standards of which have not been good enough as they failed to adequately evaluate students' true potential.
Going back to school after exposure to violence: Are students prepared?
Though children will try to continue with their lives, the shadow of what they’ve seen and heard will loom over them.
Did You Know? - August
On this month's 'Did you Know', we explain what interim governments are.
Gen-Z lingo: Explained
As you begin to lose yourself in the stream of internet lobotomisation, you will realise that you can’t send a single text anymore without at least three accompanying emojis that make no sense contextually, and you’ll wonder what you've become.
The desperate need for a nuanced narrative of history in NCTB textbooks
Through discourse and perception, these unknown tales of history continue to haunt us even today.
What made Cartoon Network shows so good
Cartoon Network dared to be different, which is what its success and enduring popularity can be directly attributed to.
Deadpool & Wolverine: A chaotic tribute to the Marvel movies of old
Deadpool & Wolverine is the long-awaited swansong to the X-Men and Marvel movies from the 2000s.
Doctor or not? BMDC’s contested call on medical assistants
This new decision allows medical assistants to use the prefix of “Doctor” or “Dr” before their names and practice independently, a move that has led to strong reactions from the medical community.