Maisha Islam Monamee

One of the best parts about university is having meaningful conversations and coming across fresh ideas. For your daily dose of knowledge, podcasts are a great resource. Just by listening, you can connect to broader discussions and gain new perspectives that will not only help you in your academics but also shape you as a person.

Rehnumah Insan, a travel blogger and lawyer, has visited 40 countries till date. Currently, she is working as a manager in the UK Civil Service, dealing with legal and policy implications for post Covid-19 business transitions.

If you are looking for some streaming recommendations for the weekend, here are some films and shows from Netflix's 'Top 10' list in Bangladesh today.

If you are looking for streaming recommendations for the weekend, here are some films and shows from Netflix’s ‘Top 10’ list in Bangladesh today.

For Ekushey Boi Mela taking place in Dhaka, Bidyanondo are encouraging readers and visitors to get vaccinated with the slogan, “Dui Dose Tika Nile, Melay Boi Free te Mile”.

A Computer Science and Engineering graduate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Bristy Sikder is a Senior Software Engineer at Google. Before that, she had applied to 18 foreign institutions, and got accepted to 14 of them, including Harvard, Princeton, and Oxford University.

The Ekushey Boi Mela, which was inaugurated on February 15, witnessed good footfall over the weekend, which led to crowd gatherings near popular pavilions. 

Bengal Boi has been hosting their spring fair, Fagun Shomirone, at their premises in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, which is due to end on Saturday, February 26. 

This year, while strolling across the Ekushey Boi Mela, I came across a variety of styles in stall decor.

Reading, despite being a solitary practice, becomes fun when it is accompanied by other activities. February brings along the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela, which is not only a tradition for our country, but also a commemoration of language and literature. Here  are some fun bookish activities to try out this month.

Popular publication house, Gyankosh Prokashoni, hosted an Author Talk at its stall premises yesterday, on February 18. In an attempt to connect authors with their readers, Gyankosh took on this initiative and mentioned that such enterprise would help in bringing people closer to reading and promote bookish conversations. 

This novel explores the adventures of one Rustam, better known as Palowan Bhai. In Dhaka, even the wild animals fear Palowan Bhai for his quick-to-rise temper. But what happens when he visits the calm community of a village?

If you are going to be studying at home, taking the time to set up your study space properly is invaluable. It can help you stay organised, create positive associations with study and increase your productivity.

Debating, as an extracurricular activity, requires patience, compassion, and persistence, besides strong research and presentation skills. It is crucial for debaters to be respectful towards their opponents, while presenting logical and constructive criticism. 

Mohammed Shafin Arshad from Bangladesh was chosen as one of the Top 10 Young Talents by MonStar Awards 2021 - Asia Young Talent Awards, which aims to recognise young people who inspire others through their contribution to the community.

Hack for Earth 2021 was a global online hackathon at the world exhibition Expo2020 in Dubai, in collaboration with the United Nations (UN) and Sweden.

From finding the right props to setting up a shoot, the many ways of curating an interesting Instagram profile can be easier than it appears to be. 

Exchanging gifts with friends and family is one of the most exciting parts of Christmas, but finding the right gift can be a daunting task. If you are still wondering what to get as last-minute Christmas presents for your loved ones, worry no more as this list has got you covered.

During our childhood, we did not have devices to keep ourselves entertained. We enjoyed nature and life -- This is something many of us grew up

Yafiz Siddiqui completed his Bachelor’s in Architecture from BUET, and is now working at Vitti Sthapati Brindo, a reputed architecture and urban design firm.