Azra Humayra

My mother, an economics student at Dhaka University (DU) in the 1990s, filled my childhood with stories about the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu).

Through investment, trust, and long-term thinking, governments can create a sphere where young minds can thrive. The future of Bangladesh does not rely on stopping young minds from leaving, but it certainly depends on giving them a reason to believe that coming back is worth it.

Both public and private universities are falling short in handling minor issues, and action must be taken to reduce the red tape involved.

Explore the pros and cons of same-age marriage.

A look at how Christian students in Bangladesh celebrate Christmas.

The condition of public university halls is poor, with their structural safety often in doubt

When a woman raises her voice against the status quo, she is not merely heard as a dissenting citizen but first, unfailingly, as a woman, and then, only incidentally, as a rebel.

Azra Humayra is a sub-editor at Rising Stars.

My supervisor, fully aware of my incurable weakness for a good talk, suggested I listen to Montaser Marai, a Palestinian-Jordanian journalist and documentary filmmaker.

I understand that we need to adapt to new technologies, but as a student, it is depressing to see students compromise on their intellect because AI is an easy way out.

The management of menstrual pain in Bangladesh is hindered by a lack of targeted therapy and knowledge. The prevalent use of a one-size-fits-all approach fails to address the diverse and individual experiences of those who menstruate.

Every evening in Dhaka, when the house quietened, Rokeya Huq kept the family computer open and waited for the familiar Skype ring. On the other end were her children, Reza Ul Karim, calling from his Cambridge dorm, or Roksana Karim from Melbourne, ready to share their day.

Every year, more than 6000 students enrol at DU, but how many of them know about the orientation programme offered by the DU Central Library, designed to give them access to hundreds of thousands of articles, books and journals from some of the world's leading publishers?

Today, we dive into the inspiring journeys of two such distinguished ISU alumni, whose successes are a testament to ISU’s profound impact.

Presidency University has, over the years, built a reputation as a hub for cultivating bright, driven minds, individuals who leave its classrooms with academic credentials and the confidence, adaptability,

A reflection on growing up and witnessing parents age.

How much of the students' expectations after the uprising have been fulfilled?

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.

If the upkeep of a washroom, a basic and essential facility, is too much to ask of our universities, what does that signal about the priorities of those in charge?

Teaching someone the collective responsibility of keeping a city clean feels like trying to empty the Buriganga with a teacup.