Abir Hossain

Abir Hossain is a sub-editor at Campus, Rising Stars, and Star Youth. He can be reached at: [email protected]

David Dowland on BRACU’s first PhD and the significance of equitable exchange

Campus sat down with Dr David Dowland, the Registrar of BRACU, to get his insight into the possible challenges that the university could face in offering such a programme, the state of academia in Bangladesh, and what pursuing a doctorate really entails. 

1w ago

Mountaineer Shakil reflects on his “Sea to Summit” expedition

Mountaineer Shakil reflects on his “Sea to Summit” expedition

1m ago

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.

3m ago

Our propensity for violence and the elements that foster it

With crumbling institutions built on fragile principles, power has been co-opted.

3m ago

All We Imagine as Light carves out tenderness in the harshest of spaces

Despite the obvious contrasts between Prabha and Anu, they are both in a state of delirium. While Prabha is devastated about the prospect of a failed marriage and no closure, Anu is in a heightened sense of euphoria which she is forced to contain.

5m ago

In conversation with Dr James Abdey

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

10m ago

Rhymes, rebellion, and revolution

Movements leave an indelible mark on the psyche of the people, and thus, the culture. As people are pushed to the brink of intolerance through oppressive measures,

11m ago

Are we educated merely to continue the cycle?

The vigour of youth emerges because they have not been disillusioned into accepting the deficiencies of the present.

1y ago
May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024

What it takes to become a comic artist in Bangladesh

Comic books have inspired a new generation of Bangladeshi artists, driven by passion and opportunities in the growing industry.

February 18, 2024
February 18, 2024

How online education is bridging job disparity

Education is perhaps the most tangible manifestation of enlightenment.

January 18, 2024
January 18, 2024

What it takes to study the culinary arts

A good dish can act as a landmark of a location, a reminder of fond memories, and a testament to the wonders that food is capable of weaving.

December 28, 2023
December 28, 2023

When the sky lights up

A special comic this week on Rising Stars

November 18, 2023
November 18, 2023

Kid who can draw surprised it's not enough for an Architecture degree

For an individual who took pride in their creativity, Shilpi resorted to the most unoriginal solution to this problem of hers. She aspired to become an architect.

November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023

How far ahead should you plan as a student?

As the years have passed, the wide majority of us have veered away from the map we plotted for ourselves.

October 4, 2023
October 4, 2023

Haileybury Bhaluka – a unique educational experience

Haileybury Bhaluka is a premier international boarding school, providing boys aged between 11 and 18 years with an exceptional English educational experience. The institution in Bangladesh is affiliated to Haileybury College UK and boasts an 850-acre campus situated in the beautiful rural setting of Bhaluka, 75 kilometres north of Dhaka, in Mymensingh. 

September 28, 2023
September 28, 2023

Custom-made keycaps conjured up by young keyboard enthusiast

What makes Rohan and his gaming rig stand out from many others are the keycaps on his keyboard.

September 14, 2023
September 14, 2023

Commuting in Dhaka as a student

Whether a split second or a few inches away, there is no doubt that catastrophe is always near on the streets of the capital.

August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023

What it takes to study architecture

Despite how mentally and physically taxing it may be, Bangladesh churns out hundreds of new Architecture graduates each year.