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Ayaan Shams Siddiquee

Ayaan Shams Siddiquee is a contributing writer at Campus, Rising Stars, and Star Youth.

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Upcoming anime to look forward to in 2026

The anime lineup for 2025 raised the bar for 2026. That said, here are a few anime to look forward to next year.
7 January 2026, 11:00 AM
7 January 2026, 11:00 AM
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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
27 November 2025, 04:00 AM
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Meet the cosplayers who represented Bangladesh in Japan

In conversation with two Bangladeshi cosplayers who represented the country in Japan.
6 November 2025, 04:00 AM
6 November 2025, 04:00 AM
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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
30 October 2025, 04:00 AM
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Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is a moony, gory, and unhinged love story for the ages

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc plays out more like a twisted rom-com than a straight-up action flick.
26 October 2025, 10:22 AM
26 October 2025, 10:22 AM
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How are HSC examinees reacting to university admission tests’ routines?

For the latest batch of HSC examinees, the mental pressure associated with the university admission phase has been exponentially aggravated due to changes in various admission tests’ routines and structures.
20 October 2025, 11:18 AM
20 October 2025, 11:18 AM
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The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity stands tall in the romance anime hall of fame

It’s almost impossible not to root for The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity. With Cloverworks’ gorgeous production and the source material’s story, this might just be one of the most enjoyable romance anime to come out in recent years.
8 October 2025, 13:20 PM
8 October 2025, 13:20 PM
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AK Ratul’s legacy will live on

Rest in power, AK Ratul. You will not be forgotten.
7 August 2025, 10:10 AM
7 August 2025, 10:10 AM
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What official recognition means for the esports scene in Bangladesh

Bangladesh now has a real shot at building an esports culture from the ground up.
26 July 2025, 09:51 AM
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In the shadow of July: The parents who waited, worried, and walked together

Between July 15 and August 5 last year, parents across the country held their breaths waiting, worrying, and counting the hours until their children returned home from the protests. Some had their parents' blessing. Others went without it.
24 July 2025, 04:00 AM

Students question decision to postpone exams at 3 in the morning

The delayed decision left thousands of students in distress all night.
22 July 2025, 20:07 PM
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The Apothecary Diaries is the anime to put cookie-cutter female protagonists to sleep

Maomao from The Apothecary Diaries redefines female leads in anime.
29 May 2025, 19:24 PM
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What made Kaaktaal’s journey so special and memorable

Kaaktaal thrived on making songs that had minimal distractions. AiA’s guitar laid the foundation, Nazm’s flute added a transportative calmness, and percussionist Joven carried the rhythm section with grace. 
19 May 2025, 13:06 PM
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The lack of guidance counselling in Bangladesh’s national curriculum and education system

It's imperative for schools to foster a culture that encourages students to pursue their dreams while also establishing the necessary support systems to help them achieve their goals.
26 December 2024, 10:59 AM
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How to write the “Why us?” supplement essay for US colleges

The “Why us?” essay is perhaps the most common supplement you’ll come across on your application journey.
23 December 2024, 12:39 PM
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Managing traffic through student involvement

Since the early days of November, approximately 300 students have been working in morning and evening shifts to help alleviate the city's growing traffic jam issues.
28 November 2024, 07:29 AM
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The sound of resistance: Songs that came out during the student movement

Some of our country’s talented musicians courageously stood up against the previous regime and violence on peaceful student protestors during the quota reform movement. These are some tracks that were released in the past month to fuel the rage and stand in solidarity with students.
5 September 2024, 00:00 AM
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How the youth is contributing to flood relief in unique ways

From doing charity livestreams to selling SEO backlinks, the Bangladeshi youth is finding interesting avenues to generate funds for flood victims.
31 August 2024, 14:31 PM
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Youth mobilise to safeguard minority establishments and places of worship

While such initiatives are commendable, they, of course, don’t offer a proper solution to the primary problems at hand.
15 August 2024, 14:03 PM
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Jail cells can never be appropriate grounds to hold exams

On July 31, the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Jashore, released a public notice announcing that two detained HSC 2024 examinees would have to appear for their upcoming exams from Satkhira District Jail.
3 August 2024, 13:25 PM
HSC candidates call for exam boycott

HSC 2024 examinees call for a boycott of exams if candidates remain detained

Following the arrests of hundreds of student, board examinees from colleges around the country took to social media to announce a firm, unified decision– examinees will boycott HSC entirely if even a single one of their batch-mates are still detained and not allowed to appear for the exams.
1 August 2024, 14:29 PM
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Kaiju no. 8: The breath of fresh air shounen anime needed

Kaiju No. 8 is anything but conventional, as it subverts any and all expectations right from the get-go.
27 June 2024, 00:00 AM
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Keeping a family tradition alive through knitting

How Rudaba turned her passion into a business
28 March 2024, 12:30 PM
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Bringing back the tradition of exchanging Eid cards

Young people should be encouraged to explore creative avenues and spend time with friends and loved ones beyond the digital space.
28 March 2024, 00:00 AM
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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
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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
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Launching a club at your school

With a bit of planning and initiative, it is possible to start a club in your school.
7 March 2024, 12:10 PM
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Navigating the changing dynamics of friendship

As we grow up, the way we used to view friendships undergoes some major changes.
29 February 2024, 11:57 AM

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