GNX: Kendrick Lamar’s surprise album is overflowing with a West Coast sound

From the aftermath of what was perhaps one of hip-hop’s biggest rap feuds (against Drake, no less), Kendrick Lamar has released his newest project. The biggest question is: Is it any good?
16 December 2024, 06:00 AM

Scientist from IUB’s Center for Astronomy publishes major research in Nature on an actively forming galaxy

Astronomer Dr Lamia Mowla has published a groundbreaking research paper in the renowned science journal Nature on the discovery of Firefly Sparkle.
15 December 2024, 13:00 PM

Research & Innovation Week held at UIU with an exclusive seminar

The Research & Innovation (R&I) week started with an exclusive seminar held at the UIU Campus in United City, Madani Avenue.
15 December 2024, 12:58 PM

SEU CPDS launches soft skills programme with UNDP

Department of Career & Professional Development Services (CPDS) of Southeast University (SEU) in collaboration with UNDP’s Futurenation organised a soft skills development programme’s inauguration session titled “Employability Master Class & Scholarship Awarding Ceremony”. The programme was held on December 11 at the SEU Multipurpose Hall.
15 December 2024, 12:35 PM

LMW Global FZE, UAE celebrates “A. Matin Chowdhury” award at AUST

The prestigious “A. Matin Chowdhury” award ceremony held at Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) on Dec 9 brought together leaders from the textile industry, academia, and students to celebrate the event and to discuss the future of textiles. 
15 December 2024, 12:29 PM

Prize distribution ceremony held at Milestone College

Milestone College held its annual sports competition prize distribution ceremony for class 12 – both Bangla medium and English version – girls. The ceremony was held on December 11.
15 December 2024, 12:15 PM

DUTA office vandalised

Miscreants vandalised Dhaka University Teachers' Association (DUTA) office on the university campus last night
14 December 2024, 13:11 PM

Bangladesh wins six gold medals at World Mathematics Team Championship 2024

Participating in the World Mathematics Team Championship 2024, Team Bangladesh has achieved six gold medals, 11 silver medals, and seven bronze medals alongside three merit awards.
14 December 2024, 11:19 AM

DUET show-cause notice names 14 for torturing students

Probe committee finds them guilty of acting against protests during July-August
13 December 2024, 10:05 AM

The role of ECAs in securing funds for graduate studies abroad

The notion that involvement with extra-curricular activities makes one eligible for graduate funding is hardly the truth.
13 December 2024, 04:00 AM

British Council’s research sheds light on Bangladesh’s youth development programmes

The British Council, in collaboration with the University of Leeds, recently published an insightful report on the impact of youth development programmes, titled “Non-Formal Education for Youth-Led Change: Youth Development Programming in Bangladesh”. This research was published at the British Council Auditorium on December 11.
12 December 2024, 14:24 PM

Can social media help combat gender-based cyber violence?

Digital platforms can become a powerful tool to combat gender-based cyber violence, but only if we act decisively.
12 December 2024, 11:10 AM

The Daily Star and UNDP organise Cyber Defence Innovation Challenge 2024

The Cyber Defence Innovation Challenge (CDIC) was a multi-phase competition encouraging creative approaches to cyber safety.
12 December 2024, 05:38 AM

The Daily Star partners with UNDP for a safer cyberspace

The campaign sought to tackle the vulnerabilities arising from Bangladesh’s rapid digital transformation.
12 December 2024, 05:23 AM

JU students seize 37 buses over peer’s harassment

A group of students from Jahangirnagar University (JU) seized at least 37 buses of Rajdhani Paribahan yesterday afternoon in protest after a bus helper of the same transport allegedly harassed a female student of the university.
11 December 2024, 19:02 PM

From MIST to MIT: The journey of Akib Zaman

Campus sat down for a virtual interview with Akib where he shared more about his experiences, research, and insights.
11 December 2024, 12:22 PM

DU, DIU among top 700 universities in QS sustainability rankings

Out of 1,800 universities from around the world, DU and DIU have been ranked 634th and 690th respectively.
11 December 2024, 10:31 AM

5 Kuet teachers suspended

Five teachers of the Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (Kuet) have been suspended over their alleged involvement in illegal recruitment and promotion rackets.
9 December 2024, 20:08 PM

NSU hosts two-day international conference on paradigmatic shifts in English Language education

The gathering drew over 500 academics, researchers, educators, and students from Bangladesh and around the world.
9 December 2024, 13:34 PM

Day-long “National Career Fair 2024” held at State University of Bangladesh

SUB in collaboration with Excellence Bangladesh, successfully hosted the “SUB National Career Fair 2024” on December 7, 2024.
9 December 2024, 13:31 PM