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

Honey Lemon Soda: A refreshingly wholesome throwback to classic shoujo romance

Watching Honey Lemon Soda felt like stepping back into the 2010s golden age of school romcoms.
27 November 2025, 00:00 AM

Carbon neutrality: Explained

Carbon neutrality refers to the balance between the absorption and emission of CO2 from the atmosphere.
27 November 2025, 00:00 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

Scientists name prehistoric shark after Chainsaw Man’s Pochita

Pochitaserra Patriciacanalae is one of two ancient species described in the paper.
18 November 2025, 12:24 PM

Over & Out!: Bangladeshi 90’s nostalgia turned into a video game

Over & Out! is a quest driven single-player adventure game set in early ’90s urban South Asia.
18 November 2025, 11:27 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

How exercise boosts memory and brain function

Exercise reduces stress hormones and boosts the release of “feel-good” chemicals.
14 October 2025, 11:23 AM

Who are the 2025 Nobel Prize winners?

Here are the winners of the 2025 Nobel Prizes.
13 October 2025, 09:42 AM

Addressing the mental health crisis of our school teachers

The mental health of school teachers remains one of the most pressing yet less discussed issues in our society.
5 October 2025, 04:30 AM

Bangladeshi student wins gold at international climate change olympiad in Russia

Taseen won a gold medal at the International Olympiad on Climate Change and Environmental Issues (IOCE) 2025. 
29 September 2025, 21:59 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