Five school students representing Bangladesh at NASA
Five high school students from Bangladesh have been selected as the global finalists at the Innovation Stage of the 2023-24 Conrad Challenge.
How to write a stellar personal statement
During college admissions season, hundreds of thousands of students across the globe scramble to get their applications in order.
How CHRF is redefining single-cell genomics in Bangladesh
For the first time in Bangladesh, Child Health Research Foundation (CHRF) has successfully generated single-cell genomic (SCG) data for the Human Cell Atlas (HCA).
Education
Non-fiction book fair begins at DU
The 7th edition of the non-fiction book fair will begin today on the premises of the Faculty of Business Studies at Dhaka University.
Entire committee of Chhatra Odhikar Parishad DU unit resigns
The leaders and committee members of the Dhaka University unit of Bangladesh Chhatra Odhikar Parishad today resigned en masse from the organisation alleging violation of the organisation's constitution by its central leaders and their "sycophancy"
66 schools closed amid flood in Kurigram
Academic activities of 66 primary and secondary schools and madrasas have been suspended due to ongoing flood in Kurigram district
IU student assaulted by ‘BCL men’
A student of Islamic University (IU) was assaulted allegedly by Chhatra League activists on the campus in Kushtia today
Dhaka University Day celebrated
The 102nd founding anniversary of Dhaka University, the oldest university in the country, has been celebrated amidst much fanfare and festivities
30 hurt in BCL infighting at HSTU
At least 30 students of Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) were injured after two factions of Chhatra League clashed over establishing supremacy on the campus on last night
3 probe bodies formed over clashes at CU
The Chittagong University authorities have formed three committees to investigate sporadic clashes between two factions of Bangladesh Chhatra League
'BCL factional clash' breaks out at CU
Two factions of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) locked into a clash at Chittagong University this afternoon, sources in the university said.
Careers
New PSC member Pradip Kumar Pandey takes oath
Newly appointed Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) Member Professor Pradip Kumar Pandey was sworn in today
11,732 pass 44th BCS written exam; viva from May 8
A total of 11,732 candidates have passed the written tests of the 44th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations
Govt to create over 10 lakh jobs in 5 years: Palak
State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Zunaid Ahmed Palak has said Bangladesh is getting success rapidly in ICT sector as the government is working to transform the country into a “Smart Bangladesh” by 2041
46th BCS preliminary exam on April 26
The 46th BCS preliminary examination will be held on April 26, the Public Service Commission (PSC) said today
15,000 people to get jobs at RCC employment fair
A day-long job fair started at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Hi-Tech Park in Rajshahi this afternoon in order to provide job opportunities to 15,000 people
41st BCS results likely this month
The result of the 41st BCS may come before the 40th BCS non-cadre recruitment recommendations
6 of the best YouTube channels for learning web development
Six of the best YouTube channels to learn web development.
How ChatGPT’s growth may be affecting young copywriters
According to writers, AI still has ways to go before it manages to cause a significant dent.
Young Icons
BRACU, MIST, and UIU qualify for University Rover Challenge finals
These three teams are among the top 38 competition finalists.
Bangladesh’s “Bored Tunnelers”: The first South Asian team to qualify for Musk’s competition
The Bangladeshi team Bored Tunnelers, this year, has emerged as the first ever South Asian team to be among those top teams in the finals.
UIU and MIST secure 3rd and 5th position respectively in the Anatolian Rover Challenge
The Anatolian Rover Challenge (ARC) is an international rover competition for university teams.
Bangladesh wins 1 silver and 3 bronze medals at European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad 2023
Bangladesh ranked 20th among 55 participating countries.
IUB alumnus wins NASA grant for next gen space tech battery research
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) Alumnus Md. Wahidul Hasan, a PhD candidate and Research Assistant at the South Dakota Mines, USA, and his team have won the prestigious NASA EPSCoR grant worth USD 750,000 to fund research into the next generation of lithium-sulphur batteries for use in space technology. The grant follows an innovation leading to the use of corn stalk residues to stabilise battery chemistry and nearly double charging capacity of current technology.
Bangladeshi school students bag first prize at NASA Space Settlement Contest 2023
Six students from DPS STS School Dhaka secured first place at the NASA Space Settlement Contest 2023.
Dhaka University secures 1st and 2nd positions at ICPC Asia Dhaka Regional Contest
DU secured the first and second positions while BUET came in third.
BRACU and AIUB rank 9th and 11th respectively in International Rover Challenge 2023
BRACU Mongol Tori from BRAC University (BRACU) and AIUB Robotic Crew from American International University, Bangladesh (AIUB) have ranked 9th and 11th respectively in the International Rover Challenge (IRC) 2023.
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
How the Islamic calendar works
Why is Ramadan sometimes 29 days long and sometimes 30 days long?
Bangladesh’s Bored Tunnelers ranks in the top three in Elon Musk’s Not-a-Boring Competition
Team Bored Tunnelers from Bangladesh became the first ever Asian team to rank in the top three.
The need for cybersecurity education in Bangladeshi universities
Institutions must equip students with skills to steer through the cyber world's complexities.
Experiencing spiritual guilt in Ramadan
It is as if my spirituality is on a deadline every Ramadan.
Eid shopping remorse over consumerism
In this economy, consumer guilt tends to sour the happy experience that Eid shopping should be.
Keeping a family tradition alive through knitting
How Rudaba turned her passion into a business
The things we do for more salami
An Eid special edition of Rising Star's monthly comic strip.
BRAC University community raises BDT 2 lakh for orphanages, underprivileged, and university staff
A group of students from BRAC University, with support from faculty members and alumni, took the initiative of creating a positive impact on society through multiple campaigns aimed towards orphanages, underprivileged people near campus, and the BRAC University staff.
The significance of Bangladesh's Independence Day and Victory Day
The significance of each day in the birth of our nation.
Sexual harassment in universities and the struggle for justice
The recent case of Fairuz Abontika is a painful reminder of how incompetent universities are in dealing with sexual harassment complaints
