As we observe the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh, and the 70th anniversary of 21 February 1952, a movement that catalysed the beginning Bengali nationalist movements in East Pakistan, our celebrations creates the scope to read and reread how this nation is imagined in manifestations of the public consciousness–in literary texts, films, and other popular media. 

NSU’s law department organised a webinar on “The Future of Central Bank Digital Currency: Digital Yuan and Beyond” on February 25. Co-Director of the Herbert Smith Freehills China International Business and Economic Law (CIBEL) Centre Prof. Heng Wang spoke as the guest speaker. Law department’s Chair Prof. Md Rizwanul Islam gave the introductory speech. 

“Students seeking to join the workforce should prepare themselves with relevant technical and soft skills to best adapt to the rapidly evolving job market,” said the speakers at the opening plenary of the BYLC Career Expo 2022.

On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) at the American International University – Bangladesh (AIUB), organised “Folklore 2022 – Symphony of the World, Season 2” on February 21 via Zoom, showcasing musical performances of different languages and cultures from around the world.

DPS STS School Dhaka is set to organise the biggest cooking competition – Maggi presents DPS STS Chef Minister - Professional Cooking Classes for Mothers, co-sponsored by Bengal Meat. The first workshop of the event is to be held on February 27, and is targeted towards mothers interested in showcasing their home-taught cooking skills.

North South University (NSU) organised a virtual program on the Grand Silver Jubilee Celebration of the Career and Placement Center (CPC) of NSU on February 22. The program took place at the NSU syndicate hall. The event was organised following a hybrid system considering Covid-19 situations.

This scenario leads to ridiculously slim scopes of maintaining a social life.

The work of a master craftsman Hand-drawn lines with his chalk

Why is the youth so eager to leave their homeland behind?

If I recall correctly, the first-ever cover story of SHOUT coined and explored the themes surrounding “brain gain”. In contrast, the concept of “brain drain” defines how highly skilled and/or qualified individuals leave their home country and emigrate to a foreign land.

Back in 2018, while I was going on about my monotonous life, the world was caught in a storm by a “fake German heiress”.

The need for English seems ubiquitous in Bangladesh.

In recent years, internet personalities have dominated sales at the Ekushey Boi Mela.

A small guide on how to overcome the fear of public speaking.

Colouring your home with a little bit of green can be exciting and fun.

“Why don’t you take another piece?” he said.

Backed into a corner, A house pet in the wild,

The many different ways writing an academic paper can get to you.

Canadian University of Bangladesh (CUB) in collaboration with Better Bangladesh Foundation celebrated International Mother Language Day on February 22.

North South University (NSU) organised a virtual discussion session on Martyrs Day & International Mother Language Day 2022 at the NSU campus on February 22.