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Abir Hossain

Abir Hossain is a sub-editor at Campus, Rising Stars, and Star Youth. He can be reached at: abir.hossain@thedailystar.net

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The Hive and The Hymn: Tracing roots, resilience, and culture

23 February 2026, 16:54 PM
The exhibition is part of the larger initiative “Sundarbans Across the Borders: The Spirit of Cultural Resilience.”
23 February 2026, 16:54 PM
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Young Bangladeshis abroad reflect on postal balloting

5 February 2026, 10:00 AM
For the first time in Bangladesh’s history, voters residing outside of the country were able to cast their votes for both the national election and the referendum through postal ballots.
5 February 2026, 10:00 AM
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The fear and the future: what the emergence of AI can mean for our youth

20 January 2026, 07:40 AM
The notion that artificial intelligence (AI) is going to rewire the basis of our understanding of many entities, even at this point in time, seems a little far-fetched.
20 January 2026, 07:40 AM
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Through fragments, Tadattwo Onneshan pieces together the forgotten

17 January 2026, 17:22 PM
Tadattwo Onneshan hints at a powerful reminder, particularly of history.
17 January 2026, 17:22 PM
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How difficult is it to find accommodation as an international student?

11 December 2025, 04:00 AM
To be able to return to a space of one’s own is certainly a gift. Yet, for a lot of international students, the very experience of looking for accommodation poses a number of issues.
11 December 2025, 04:00 AM
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DHET! is an unflinching examination of the absurdities of inertia

9 November 2025, 11:57 AM
Even through its surreal and often dreamlike quality, DHET! aptly captures the darkness lingering across Dhaka at night.
9 November 2025, 11:57 AM
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Wolfwalkers: An enchanting tale of the forces that make and break community

25 September 2025, 04:45 AM
The movie wears its influence of Irish folklore on its sleeve.
25 September 2025, 04:45 AM
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Zahiduzzaman’s journey A testament to BRACU’s promise to empower through the vision of an equitable future

16 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Established over two decades ago, with a vision to produce pioneers across multiple fields, BRAC University (BRACU) has since transformed into one of the key players in the field of tertiary education in Bangladesh.
16 August 2025, 18:00 PM
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What it takes to study architecture

Despite how mentally and physically taxing it may be, Bangladesh churns out hundreds of new Architecture graduates each year.
10 August 2023, 10:17 AM
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Why private universities need more buses

University transport services are a great initiative for students and something that most private universities should try to implement. 
3 August 2023, 10:17 AM
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The SHOUT bulb has gone out and the world feels dimmer

The mere idea that people are somehow emotionally attached to their jobs used to sound absurd to me. Yet, here I am.
13 July 2023, 00:00 AM

Editorial

The lead stories we cover here at SHOUT are all important and we work on these issues because we feel very strongly about them. More importantly, we strive to talk about them when we feel that the time is right. Some cover stories, however, are important to talk about no matter what time of the year it is. These subject matters are relevant all the time and this week’s cover story is one of them.
10 June 2023, 09:40 AM
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Editorial

I very recently finished playing Red Dead Redemption 2, and I loved it. There are so many aspects of the game that deserve a thorough breaking down of their own.
4 May 2023, 08:40 AM
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The need for youth involvement in policy dialogue

Regardless of wherever we are headed, the youth cannot be side-lined for too long.
20 April 2023, 07:51 AM
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Editorial

Only the weight of my blanket when I nap is acceptable.
23 March 2023, 00:00 AM
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Editorial

How Bengali parents are reluctant to visit their doctor for a check-up.
16 February 2023, 05:23 AM
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Editorial

How can you even settle on one film?
12 January 2023, 00:00 AM
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Carving out a career in the film industry

The practice of telling stories is ubiquitous.
12 January 2023, 00:00 AM
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Is esports levelling up in Bangladesh?

Over the years, esports has garnered a massive fan following.
8 December 2022, 05:08 AM
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Editorial

Video games are great.
8 December 2022, 00:00 AM
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Bidding farewell to the best boy band since One Direction

BROCKHAMPTON's music struck a chord and will leave an imprint.
24 November 2022, 14:56 PM
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Meet one of the art directors behind God of War Ragnarök

A self-taught 3D generalist with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts – Tanvir’s skills speak for themselves.
17 November 2022, 00:00 AM
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Editorial

When I first left school and opted for private coaching classes instead, I remember feeling this sense of relief. It meant that I no longer had to get up early in the morning, mumble an oath when sleep-deprived, or endure the pain of having my lunchbox stolen. More importantly, it meant I could go study under the guidance of tea
3 November 2022, 00:00 AM
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Experiencing architecture around us

Architecture exists all around us, effecting our daily lives.
20 October 2022, 00:00 AM

Editorial

The personification of broccolis is the only propaganda I firmly believe in.
29 September 2022, 00:00 AM
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What do ride-sharing apps mean for student drivers?

In the corporate sector, most entry-level positions require a bachelor’s degree, at the very least.
15 September 2022, 00:00 AM
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The Connotations Around “Broken Family”

Raising a child is no easy feat. Single parents have to fulfil the roles of both a mother and a father.
1 September 2022, 00:00 AM
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Motivational speaker loses all credibility after using royalty-free music

With a routine corporate talk over at French-Canadian Detergent taking place last week, Bappy Jaliyat began his presentation.
19 August 2022, 15:40 PM

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