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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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Opinion / Bangladesh women’s AFC Asian Cup opener was a treat to watch

4 March 2026, 14:52 PM
Despite the conditions and statistics being heavily stacked against them, Bangladesh’s tigresses showed that they were more than willing to go toe-to-toe with one of the world’s finest sides.
4 March 2026, 14:52 PM
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Anime / Understanding the Culling Game: Jujutsu Kaisen’s most confusing arc

9 February 2026, 18:00 PM
Understand Jujutsu Kaisen's Culling Game rules, Kenjaku's plan, and Shibuya Arc ending. Your essential guide for JJK Season 3.
9 February 2026, 18:00 PM
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Upcoming anime to look forward to in 2026

7 January 2026, 11:00 AM
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
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The unnerving reality of school and college students living in hostels

27 November 2025, 04:00 AM
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
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Meet the cosplayers who represented Bangladesh in Japan

6 November 2025, 04:00 AM
In conversation with two Bangladeshi cosplayers who represented the country in Japan.
6 November 2025, 04:00 AM
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The colours and constraints of cosplaying in Bangladesh

30 October 2025, 04:00 AM
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
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Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is a moony, gory, and unhinged love story for the ages

26 October 2025, 10:22 AM
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
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How are HSC examinees reacting to university admission tests’ routines?

20 October 2025, 11:18 AM
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
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Are people joining gyms for the right reasons?

Breaking down the ugly sides of what motivates people to hit the gym.
17 November 2022, 16:55 PM
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Curating a wedding dala for anime fans

Here’s a list of surprise items that you can sneak into a wedding dala for anime fans to lighten up their special day.
17 November 2022, 04:48 AM
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Chainsaw Man is MAPPA’s most thoughtful adaptation

MAPPA surpassed all expectations with an unconventional take on Chainsaw Man.
4 November 2022, 14:13 PM
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Blue Lock is a dystopian reimagination of sports anime

Blue Lock is an anime that must be taken with a grain of salt.
3 November 2022, 00:00 AM
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Experiencing the five stages of grief as a gamer during load shedding

Gamers operate on a different league of insanity when their monitors suddenly go dark in front of their eyes.
23 October 2022, 15:01 PM
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One Piece Film: Red is imperfect, absurd, and beautiful

One Piece Film: Red is unique in terms of narratives and storytelling.
19 October 2022, 12:11 PM
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Everything you need to know before watching One Piece Film: Red

Film: Red follows the Straw Hat Pirates as they venture into the world’s grandest concert.
14 October 2022, 14:13 PM
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Summertime Render does mystery, thriller, and time travel right

Summertime Render is a testament to good writing and solid direction.
7 October 2022, 15:00 PM
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Why Blue Box is a hidden gem among romance manga

Blue Box has established itself as a heartwarming story of love and steadfast determination.
15 September 2022, 00:00 AM
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The bitter relationship between English version students and board exams

English version questions in board exams often contain errors since the translators are grossly underskilled.
8 September 2022, 00:00 AM
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Stone Ocean is classic Jojo at its finest

Stone Ocean takes the bizarre to newer heights with a completely fresh twist.
3 September 2022, 15:30 PM
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Where Makoto Shinkai's Films Fall Short

Most of his popular films follow the same lacklustre narrative pattern.
31 August 2022, 13:24 PM
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The appeal of sports anime

The sports genre is one of the most versatile ones out there.
2 August 2022, 12:41 PM
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Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is everything a great prequel film should be

Studio MAPPA’s Jujutsu Kaisen 0 hit a home run on every front.
24 July 2022, 12:03 PM
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Bangladeshi esports will suffer for what happened in Chuadanga

Its implications will hinder the legitimacy of esports in Bangladesh.
22 July 2022, 15:10 PM
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25 years since we set sail for One Piece

The One Piece manga celebrates its 25th anniversary.
21 July 2022, 15:30 PM
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Where ride-sharing services fail

It's natural for services like Uber and Pathao to flourish in a megacity like Dhaka, especially since they started out with the promise to not compromise on either safety or cost.
20 July 2022, 15:17 PM
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SSC 2022 delays continue to negatively affect students

Although this break might seem effective at first, this will hinder the examinees’ preparation and cause more harm than good.
18 July 2022, 11:50 AM
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Oshi no Ko: Exploring the cutthroat entertainment industry

The manga talks about the dark side of the entertainment industry.
14 July 2022, 00:00 AM
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Everything wrong with Qurbani cattle markets

The blame falls onto the dire state of cattle markets before Eid.
9 July 2022, 16:05 PM

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