Choosing friendships over academic prestige when applying abroad

There's a spectrum of universities in every country, from well-reputed ones that only accept the most decorated applicants to others that still offer high quality education while accepting students who didn’t prioritise academics as much in high school. This means that even if you're particularly ambitious, you don't have to choose between academic prestige and long-standing relationships.
31 October 2024, 09:32 AM

Chicken Nugget: A lesson in how not to take things seriously

At a time when every piece of content we consume seems to be emotionally charged, it felt very relaxing to watch something so unapologetically nonsensical and weird.
31 October 2024, 09:27 AM

BIT alumni bid farewell to Ms Lubna Choudhury

Her former students share a few words on what she meant to them and how much of an impact she had had on their lives.
16 October 2024, 22:40 PM

How to get your HSC results

How to get your HSC 2024 results online and through SMS.
13 October 2024, 07:32 AM

Farewell, Ms Lubna Choudhury

A collective loss is felt all over the entire education community with Ms Choudhury's passing on October 7, 2024.
8 October 2024, 12:01 PM

15 long years and a Bangladesh that stays united

After 15 long years, long years of no freedom, long years of being buried,
3 October 2024, 09:02 AM

Speaking to parents about your sexual abuse experience

It took a year, perhaps two before I mustered the courage to tell my mother, thanks to the support of friends who had urged me to speak out.
26 September 2024, 12:00 PM

Ping-pong diplomacy: Explained

The power of sports to unite people all over the world, regardless of their differences, is well-known to most. Lesser known, however, is the fact that it was also once used to bring two bitterly opposed nations together, changing the course of world history forever.
26 September 2024, 02:00 AM

EXO Baekhyun's Hello, World is one of his best releases to date

The main vocalist of EXO, renowned for his belts and runs, has made it clear yet again that he's truly an artist to be celebrated.
26 September 2024, 00:00 AM

My love is lost, and I don’t want it anymore

Every time I enter it, this building carves out a tiny piece of my heart, leaving behind the sharp tang of hospital bleach and lemon-scented air freshener in its place.
26 September 2024, 00:00 AM

Should you go down the commerce path in A levels?

Making a decision as crucial as your academic track, something that will go on to define what you do professionally for the rest of your life, is a bit much to ask of a teenager with a barely developed prefrontal cortex
26 September 2024, 00:00 AM

A 14-year-old’s experience of controlling traffic on the streets of Dhaka

From being a part of the traffic to becoming a traffic controller, I realised how hard a job it was for the traffic police.
18 September 2024, 13:49 PM

The final message

Ameera was the apple of her grandfather’s eyes. Due to having working parents, she lived with her grandparents most of the time.
2 September 2024, 08:43 AM

Looking after your mental health during gap year

For students opting for such a break before enrolling in university, taking care of their mental health becomes vital.
30 August 2024, 07:04 AM

I heard they are changing the dictionary

I heard they are changing the dictionary.
24 August 2024, 17:46 PM

When the streetlights flicker, think of revolution

When the streetlights flicker, think of every doe-eyed child that the city swallows
24 August 2024, 17:42 PM

Growing up and navigating life with speech disorders

Speech disorders, such as stutters are seen from a young age. Young people with this kind of unique challenges face difficulties to express themselves clearly.
22 August 2024, 10:40 AM

Going back to school after exposure to violence: Are students prepared?

Though children will try to continue with their lives, the shadow of what they’ve seen and heard will loom over them.
22 August 2024, 10:10 AM

What made Cartoon Network shows so good

Cartoon Network dared to be different, which is what its success and enduring popularity can be directly attributed to.
22 August 2024, 00:00 AM

Did You Know? - August

On this month's 'Did you Know', we explain what interim governments are.
22 August 2024, 00:00 AM