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
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
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
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
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
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
AK Ratul’s legacy will live on
Rest in power, AK Ratul. You will not be forgotten.
7 August 2025, 10:10 AM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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