Why literature curricula in schools fail to instil the love of reading
30 January 2026, 17:00 PM
Education
To exist in two places at once…
30 January 2026, 10:00 AM
Fiction
Survival should not cost them their souls
30 January 2026, 10:00 AM
Fiction
The Proust effect
29 January 2026, 12:00 PM
Explained
Heavy school bags and the burden of our inaction
29 January 2026, 10:00 AM
Rising Stars
Structure of the local government system in Bangladesh: Explained
29 January 2026, 10:00 AM
Explained
Five international writing competitions for high school students
28 January 2026, 22:00 PM
Opportunities
Reader submission / Alone and lonely
26 January 2026, 19:57 PM
Fiction
Through fragments, Tadattwo Onneshan pieces together the forgotten
17 January 2026, 17:22 PM
Pop culture
Movies / Love, secrets, and family in Monsoon Wedding
14 January 2026, 15:51 PM
Off Campus
Heavy school bags and the burden of our inaction
What is the cost of putting so much weight on such delicate shoulders? And what are we doing about it, if anything at all?
29 January 2026, 10:00 AM
The future of work and the need for humans and AI to grow together
The future isn't humans or machines; it's synergistic performance.
30 November 2025, 12:21 PM
Navigating US undergraduate admissions: What to watch out for
Before you start envisioning yourself heartily laughing with your group of very intentionally diverse friends on the freshly cut American grass on a poster-like university campus, I want you to hold your horses for a minute.
27 November 2025, 12:00 PM
The unnerving reality of school and college students living in hostels
What living away from home entail for these young students are poor living conditions, dreadful food arrangements, and more mental ailments than one can keep track of.
27 November 2025, 04:00 AM
Bangladeshi students shine in Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition
They were selected from 53,434 entries submitted from across the Commonwealth.
22 November 2025, 07:59 AM
Warning signs of grooming and what can you do to protect yourself
Identifying these patterns early and opening up to someone you feel safe around can prevent the situation from escalating any further. If someone's behaviour makes you feel uncomfortable, confused, or pressured, it is necessary that you trust your instincts.
1 November 2025, 06:00 AM
A level Law: Should you consider taking it?
Many aspiring law students, including myself, may have believed that to pursue law in university, one must have it as a subject in A levels as well. Yet this assumption may quickly fade once the course begins.
31 October 2025, 06:00 AM
Trigger Warnings: Explained
Sticks and stones may break bones, but words can inflict just as much pain. That is exactly why trigger warnings exist, though oddly, not everyone seems to understand them or even think that they are necessary..So why do we need trigger warnings? Is the internet getting too “soft”?
30 October 2025, 13:00 PM
What is the purpose of awarding the Nobel Prize?
The Nobel Prize is awarded to honour individuals and groups that have made outstanding contributions to humanity in various fields, including physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, peace, and economic sciences.
30 October 2025, 12:00 PM
Underrated horror movies to watch on Halloween
A good scary movie has that perfect balance of fear and fascination, the kind that lingers long after the credits. Whether you're after a psychological or ghostly scare, here are some excellent, underrated horror movies with the right atmosphere, mystery, and emotions for Halloween.
30 October 2025, 12:00 PM
The colours and constraints of cosplaying in Bangladesh
For a growing number of people, cosplaying has become a special way to express creativity and build a community.
30 October 2025, 04:00 AM
Of September
Azra Humayra is a sub-editor at Rising Stars.
21 October 2025, 10:47 AM
Beyond textbooks: Simulation bringing real-life skills to classroom
Simulation-based or experience-based learning means learning by doing.
17 October 2025, 12:00 PM
Coaching culture in Bangladesh
The rise of coaching culture reflects both a failure of the mainstream education system and the resilience of students and parents trying to make the best of an imperfect situation.
26 September 2025, 12:29 PM
The lasting scars of school bullying
Bullying in schools and how it impacts people later in life.
25 September 2025, 07:44 AM
Should part-time work opportunities be open to high school students?
Part-time work opportunities can serve as a great way for school students to gain real-world experience and practical skills, given that they are presented under the right circumstances.
28 August 2025, 06:00 AM
The O/A level conundrum: Stay in school or opt for private registration?
Why is it that students feel compelled to opt out of school and take either one or both of their exams as a private candidate?
28 August 2025, 04:00 AM
Survivors of the Milestone jet crash and the road to emotional recovery
The weight of the loss that the survivors have collectively endured cannot be erased from their minds, nor can we take away the grief they are yet to learn to live with. However, what we can offer those affected by the event is utmost consideration and support.
31 July 2025, 05:00 AM
What you should know about US college applications
College applications are a very subjective process. Once you have played the hand you are dealt well enough, things are really determined by factors outside of your control.
30 June 2025, 11:44 AM
Are schools ensuring adequate medical safety for their students?
A proper medical facility is not only a necessity but serves to benefit every student, teacher, parent, and staff.
26 June 2025, 10:53 AM