‘Is this the end?’: Asian students bound for US anxious about visa freeze

In a twist of the knife for international students, the latest policy change could delay visa processing and disrupt enrolment timelines at US universities. 

Targeting foreign students, Trump hits a US lifeline

Now back at the White House, Trump's message has changed drastically.

Anime / The Apothecary Diaries is the anime to put cookie-cutter female protagonists to sleep

Maomao from The Apothecary Diaries redefines female leads in anime.

Skip classes, lose your visa: US warns international students

US has issued a renewed warning to Bangladeshi and other international students on student visas.

US says it will start revoking visas for Chinese students

The move could disrupt a major source of income for American schools and a crucial pipeline of talent for US technology companies

Appointments for US student visa halted

The US State Department has ordered the suspension of student visa processing in the latest escalation of a Trump administration crackdown on foreign students criticised yesterday by China.

Should you consider spaying or neutering your pet?

Is spaying or neutering your pet really necessary for their health?

Computer Science grads face high unemployment in the US

Computer Science and Computer Engineering graduates are now finding it difficult to secure employment in the field.

Harvard to hold graduation in shadow of Trump 'retribution'

Harvard is challenging all of the measures in court

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

North South University inaugurates NSU Writing Center

North South University (NSU) marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of the NSU Writing Center on May 27 at the Central Library. The writing center aims to support undergraduate and graduate students in improving their writing skills.

Press Release / MPOWER partners with IDP to expand study abroad access for Bangladeshi students

The partnership aims to streamline the study abroad process for students planning to attend universities in the United States and Canada.

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.

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 / Bangladesh’s match against Singapore can be a turning point in our footballing history

With so much to look forward to, Bangladeshi football fans are counting the days left to face Singapore.

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.

Off Campus

Off Campus

United Kingdom’s Immigration White Paper 2025: What students should know

While the Immigration White Paper covers various sectors of immigration, special attention was given to student visa policies, and changes are proposed with the intention to reduce international students.

Prime Bank on a mission to revolutionise academic banking with PrimeAcademia

PrimeAcademia is a comprehensive banking platform for academic institutions.

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.