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Glenrich students bag first place in NSS Space Settlement Design Contest

A team from Glenrich International School, Uttara has secured first place in the internationally-acclaimed NSS Gerard K O'Neill Space Settlement Contest.

Reader Submission / From Honduras to Dhaka: How IB transformed my daughter’s future

While the opportunity to move was exciting, moving from San Pedro Sula, Honduras to Dhaka meant uprooting a life we had just begun to rebuild.

Fiction / When they look away

“Do you think they think about us?” Asgar muttered.

Girls stepping into the world of robotics

Bangladesh, often overlooked in global tech discussions, has quietly cultivated a thriving robotics culture, particularly for young women.

From O/A levels to undergrad: Does early exposure to Computer Science matter?

Is O/A level Computer Science a springboard to undergraduate success?

Eid enchantments and us

A special cover of Rising Stars where we look back at how Eid has changed for us over the years. 

Easy Eid recipes to prepare for your loved ones

If you’ve been thinking of pitching in this year, here are five easy and familiar recipes that are always a hit on Eid.

Is A level Literature right for you?

A level Literature in English carries a reputation for being time-consuming and intellectually challenging. Yet, it's a brilliant subject for those passionate about language and storytelling.

The relationship between consumerism and the climate crisis: Explained

Unchecked consumerism threatens planetary stability, urging a shift toward sustainability.

October 8, 2024
October 8, 2024

Farewell, Ms Lubna Choudhury

A collective loss is felt all over the entire education community with Ms Choudhury's passing on October 7, 2024.

September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024

Ping-pong diplomacy: Explained

The power of sports to unite people all over the world, regardless of their differences, is well-known to most. Lesser known, however, is the fact that it was also once used to bring two bitterly opposed nations together, changing the course of world history forever.

September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024

EXO Baekhyun's Hello, World is one of his best releases to date

The main vocalist of EXO, renowned for his belts and runs, has made it clear yet again that he's truly an artist to be celebrated.

September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024

My love is lost, and I don’t want it anymore

Every time I enter it, this building carves out a tiny piece of my heart, leaving behind the sharp tang of hospital bleach and lemon-scented air freshener in its place.

September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024

Should you go down the commerce path in A levels?

Making a decision as crucial as your academic track, something that will go on to define what you do professionally for the rest of your life, is a bit much to ask of a teenager with a barely developed prefrontal cortex

August 30, 2024
August 30, 2024

Looking after your mental health during gap year

For students opting for such a break before enrolling in university, taking care of their mental health becomes vital.

August 24, 2024
August 24, 2024

I heard they are changing the dictionary

I heard they are changing the dictionary.

August 24, 2024
August 24, 2024

When the streetlights flicker, think of revolution

When the streetlights flicker, think of every doe-eyed child that the city swallows

August 22, 2024
August 22, 2024

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.

August 22, 2024
August 22, 2024

Did You Know? - August

On this month's 'Did you Know', we explain what interim governments are.