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Hasib Ur Rashid Ifti

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The crushing reality of knowing that your friend is getting married

15 January 2026, 10:00 AM
You were wrong to think that you’ve entered the marriage threshold. The truth is – you’re way past that.
15 January 2026, 10:00 AM
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Career prospects to explore as an EEE graduate

23 October 2025, 04:00 AM
Whether it's designing microchips, advancing machine learning, or keeping the national grid stable, each branch of EEE demands a blend of technical mastery, persistence, and curiosity.
23 October 2025, 04:00 AM
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FICTION / Free at last

17 October 2025, 18:58 PM
“If my father had any unpaid debt to anyone, please contact me or my younger brother Hamza,” Omar said to the congregation at the funeral, trying to sound soft and loud at the same time, “And if my father ever hurt any of you unintentionally, please forgive his soul and pray for him. Thank you.”
17 October 2025, 18:58 PM
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Echoing the need for curriculum modernisation and more opportunities

8 September 2025, 19:28 PM
"The demand should be centred around asking for an improved education system."
8 September 2025, 19:28 PM
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FICTION / Showtime

22 August 2025, 19:26 PM
Trigger warning: self harm, sexual and physical abuse “For a hundred million, Omar, are you ready?” said the host, with his everlasting grin.
22 August 2025, 19:26 PM
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One year post-uprising: How do students view Bangladesh today?

7 August 2025, 00:00 AM
How much of the students' expectations after the uprising have been fulfilled?
7 August 2025, 00:00 AM
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When a child is their parents’ second chance

12 July 2025, 04:00 AM
Do your parents see you as individuals with your own choices, or do they see you as extensions of themselves?
12 July 2025, 04:00 AM
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FICTION / Box office nation

4 July 2025, 18:51 PM
When Mr. Vik Roman looked at the time with flinching eyes, it was around 3:30 am.
4 July 2025, 18:51 PM
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Scientists have discovered a new parasite and it could be your lab project partner

Like a parasite sucking on its host, Rafsan Plasmodium feasted on all his groupmates' intellect.
13 March 2023, 13:58 PM
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Art Summit for a non-artist

Maybe art is about staring at a wall long enough before you realise that the exhibition ended in the previous room, and it’s just wall paint that you’ve been staring at for the past ten minutes. 
10 February 2023, 16:41 PM
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The deafening reality of noise pollution

How long do we need before noise pollution becomes a concern serious enough for our authorities to care about?
9 February 2023, 00:00 AM
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Engineering graduate declared “parkour champion” after switching to BCS

The Office fans of Bangladesh deemed it as the greatest parkour stunt ever after Michael Scott.
5 February 2023, 16:45 PM
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Caw!

The crow flew past Kaiser and sat on a fence to get a closer look at Kaiser’s crying face.
2 February 2023, 00:00 AM
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The BUET Rag Wall

Each brick on the wall tells a story of this campus.
31 January 2023, 13:14 PM
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Pathaan: the return of the king

Pathaan had a lot of boxes to fill, a lot of hearts to win, and a lot of money to make.
27 January 2023, 17:00 PM
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New Fast and Furious movie to feature Bangladeshi highway buses

Finally, the recklessness in the Bangladeshi highway system is getting recognised.
24 January 2023, 17:04 PM
Vaporwave aesthetic collage of a hacker.

Keyboard warriors stop making sense as everyone is forced to use keyboard endorsed by authority

The dawn of Sujoy marks the dusk of keyboard warriors.
19 January 2023, 16:45 PM
Marshal and Lily from How I Met Your Mother

Couple has been together for so long that they’re practically the same person

The couple that inspires Junji Ito.
17 January 2023, 16:45 PM
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Celebrities to sue Bangladeshi saloons for using unauthorised pictures of their hairstyles

Experts suggest that if the cases actually reach the court, the aesthetics of Bangladeshi saloons might be in jeopardy.
15 January 2023, 17:00 PM
Poster for fictional rodent political party.

The Great Mice Conference

The RAA members have to unleash lawful havoc.
12 January 2023, 00:00 AM
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Men need to treat each other better

Why are most men so harsh with each other in a friendship?
12 January 2023, 00:00 AM
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Female beauty product company discovers misogyny as an advertising tool

Selling beauty products is similar to Bangladeshi parents dealing with their daughter’s marriage.
10 January 2023, 15:30 PM
Scientists and science around a person who is cold

Scientists still can’t find source of cold air inside blanket

Quantum cold air exists only when a blanket is put on but whenever the blanket is removed for observation, the air magically disappears.
8 January 2023, 16:45 PM
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Our lives and the secrets we keep

Living two lives – one at home and one outside.
5 January 2023, 00:00 AM
Keanu Reeves enjoying a meal while a swarm of zombies is trying to break in.

University office staff member breaks world record for “Longest Lunch Break Ever”

The students have reportedly been waiting for the office staff to return from his lunch break for 13 days now.
4 January 2023, 16:45 PM
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All the wrong reasons to get into a relationship

Can there truly be reasons to be in a relationship other than love?
29 December 2022, 00:00 AM
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Bikers disappointed at not being able to do stunts on Metro Rail

A section of commuters in our country like to leave their signature on the landmark in their own daring manner.
28 December 2022, 16:58 PM
Long distance lovers meet due to Dhaka metro rail

Boyfriend finally able to meet girlfriend from Uttara thanks to Metro Rail

Metro rail is reportedly going to unite hundreds of lovers.
27 December 2022, 17:00 PM

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