A to-do list for when you get to America as a student

There are things that need to be done. And this time, you’re all on your own.
4 April 2024, 00:00 AM

Bangladesh’s Bored Tunnelers ranks in the top three in Elon Musk’s Not-a-Boring Competition

Team Bored Tunnelers from Bangladesh became the first ever Asian team to rank in the top three.
2 April 2024, 13:59 PM

BRAC University community raises BDT 2 lakh for orphanages, underprivileged, and university staff

A group of students from BRAC University, with support from faculty members and alumni, took the initiative of creating a positive impact on society through multiple campaigns aimed towards orphanages, underprivileged people near campus, and the BRAC University staff.
27 March 2024, 11:03 AM

BRACU, MIST, and UIU qualify for University Rover Challenge finals

These three teams are among the top 38 competition finalists.
22 March 2024, 20:29 PM

All Out! brings the thrill of cricket to the world of manga

All Out!, an action-packed cricket manga by Source? hit the shelves last month.
21 March 2024, 01:26 AM

US library excusing overdue book fees in exchange for cat photos

This initiative, named “Felines for Fee Forgiveness!” is part of the library’s cat-themed month of March “Meawness” celebrations.
18 March 2024, 13:53 PM

Guy sells ancestral property to afford restaurant’s iftar platter

Man sells ancestral property to afford an iftar platter at a high-end restaurant.
18 March 2024, 10:50 AM

Technology for when writing feels tough

A bunch of free places on the internet that allow me to complete assignments or personal projects when the going gets rough.
17 March 2024, 09:19 AM

Two Bangladeshis honoured at The Diana Award

Bangladesh's Nafira Nayeem Ahmad and Shamim Ahmed Mridha were honoured with the Legacy Award.
15 March 2024, 10:44 AM

What it takes to play sports while fasting

Playing any sort of sport while fasting — be it casual or at a professional level — is no easy task.
14 March 2024, 00:00 AM

Monster: A devastating, delicate, and layered film by Kore-eda

From start to finish, the movie plays with expectations as it unfolds each new layer only to reveal another aspect of the story.
14 March 2024, 00:00 AM

UIU organises the 7th International Conference on the Developments in Renewable Energy Technology

UIU organised its three-day biennial flagship conference – ICDRET 2024 – from March 7 to 9.
14 March 2024, 00:00 AM

How Akira Toriyama shaped childhoods across the world through Dragon Ball

Millions of people, including myself, just suddenly lost a person who helped shape their childhoods without even knowing it.
11 March 2024, 13:39 PM

Bangladesh’s “Bored Tunnelers”: The first South Asian team to qualify for Musk’s competition

The Bangladeshi team Bored Tunnelers, this year, has emerged as the first ever South Asian team to be among those top teams in the finals. 
7 March 2024, 11:06 AM

Linkin Park’s "Friendly Fire": A heart-wrenching reminder of Chester Bennington’s talents

Linkin Park’s latest release “Friendly Fire” was a fitting tribute to the life and exploits of Chester Bennington.
23 February 2024, 13:55 PM

Twisted Metal: A post-apocalyptic joyride

The show succeeds in introducing us to the world of Twisted Metal, while still appealing to existing fans.
22 February 2024, 00:00 AM

Scholastica student secures top position in World Game Coding Competition 2024

Adib Ahnaf Chowdhury, a student from Scholastica School, has achieved a remarkable feat by securing the top position in the World Game Coding Competition 2024 organised by the International Kids Coding Competition.
18 February 2024, 16:34 PM

Two BRAC University students serving affordable, homemade khichuri near campus

Mehrian Mohsin Adrita and Estiak Ahmed Saikat, two sixth-semester students from BRAC Business School took the initiative to provide healthy food to fellow students and founded SavoryKitchen.
18 February 2024, 16:21 PM

Student demands extra credits for being single on Valentine's Day

Rahul Aman, a frustrated Engineering student, believes that universities need to offer emotional compensation in the form of extra credits, a sentiment shared by most others in their department. 
14 February 2024, 15:21 PM

On surviving long distance friendships

Calls and texts will be your new best friends when navigating the challenges of anything long-distance.
13 February 2024, 13:34 PM