Taorem Sananu wins the Thesis of the Year Golden Award at ARCASIA
ARCASIA intends to unite architects in this region and provide them with a platform to maintain professional networks.
4 October 2022, 11:10 AM
‘Operation Sundarban’: not just an action thriller
If you think “Operation Sundarban” is a no-brain action flick, you are mistaken. The film sheds light on the struggles of the native fishermen and the atrocities of a larger network of robbers, pirates and smugglers.
3 October 2022, 10:05 AM
A search for space and meaning: Iftikhar Uddin Ahmed’s solo exhibition ends today
“Searching for Space”, a solo exhibition featuring Iftikhar Uddin Ahmed's artworks is currently underway at La Galerie, Alliance Francaise, Dhaka.
30 September 2022, 06:07 AM
5 Netflix shows to complete your weekend watch
If you are looking for streaming recommendations for the weekend, here are some films and shows from Netflix's 'Top 10' list in Bangladesh today.
25 September 2022, 04:41 AM
‘Unwind Mind’: Capturing the many shades of mental health
Psycure, a mental-health based start-up, organised a week-long art exhibition on mental health awareness at the EMK Center to mark World Suicide Prevention Day and Mental Health Day. The exhibition was inaugurated on September 15 and ends today.
21 September 2022, 10:05 AM
Bangladesh’s success at IEO 2022
International Economics Olympiad (IEO) is an annual competition for high school students that intends to stimulate their interest in the field of economics, business, and finance through a creative problem-solving approach. This year, more than 200 students from 43 teams participated in the prestigious event.
19 September 2022, 18:00 PM
'Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: Le messager du qawwali' launched at AFD
“I deeply admire Mr Khan for his glorious contribution to the music industry. Despite all the cultural differences, his songs resonate with everyone. I remember being mesmerised after witnessing his magic for the first time back home", shared author Dr Pierre-Alain Baud.
17 September 2022, 07:54 AM
A new reader’s guide to Agatha Christie’s world of crime
Published in 1920, this was Christie’s debut novel that introduced readers to her unconventional detective, Poirot.
16 September 2022, 16:09 PM
Team Bangladesh shines at IMDO 2022
The International Medicine and Disease Olympiad (IMDO) is a global medical and disease knowledge/problem solving competition for high school students. The IMDO recognises the best high school problem solvers, who are interested in medicine, in order to boost their fascination towards the field.
5 September 2022, 18:00 PM
Darlings: Bollywood’s attempt at dark humour
Described as a dark comedy-drama, ''Darlings'' follows the tale of a mother-daughter duo as they struggle to find their place in Mumbai—seeking bravery and love in unusual situations, all the while overcoming a myriad of obstacles.
14 August 2022, 08:19 AM
Bangladesh wins bronze at International Mathematics Olympiad
The International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) is a global mathematics competition for high school students across the world. The problems posed to participants are based on basic concepts of algebra, combinatorics, geometry, and number theory.
8 August 2022, 18:00 PM
Psycure: Making mental healthcare more affordable and accessible
Founded by Murad Ansary, Psycure is a one-stop digital platform working towards destigmatising mental healthcare and providing holistic services for mental health and well-being.
8 August 2022, 18:00 PM
Book news: ‘Banglar Rock Metal’ charts history of Bangla band music
The “Bangladeshi rock band encyclopaedia” is authored by music journalists Milu Aman and Haque Faruk, depicting the chronological history of 180 music bands in the country.
7 August 2022, 09:46 AM
eBLAZE wins at Farmcraft 2022
EMK Center’s eBLAZE, is an American Space eSports club in Bangladesh.
4 July 2022, 18:00 PM
The youth steps forward for flood relief
Recent floods have had catastrophic effects on the lives of many people across the country, causing a severe insufficiency of resources, along with the increase of waterborne diseases such as dengue.
4 July 2022, 18:00 PM
Eight changemakers from Bangladesh honoured at 2022 Diana Awards
This year, eight young changemakers from Bangladesh received the award, following a virtual ceremony on July 1, 2022.
1 July 2022, 15:27 PM
The youth steps forward for flood relief
Recent floods have had catastrophic effects on the lives of many people across the country, causing a severe insufficiency of resources, along with the increase of waterborne diseases such as dengue. In response to this situation, several youth-based organisations started working to provide relief and support to the communities battling this crisis. We talked to the teams of some of the organisations to getter idea of the current landscape.
29 June 2022, 14:40 PM
Sabyasachi Hazra’s unique perspective on Bangla typography
The exhibition ends today (June 25) at 9 pm BST.
25 June 2022, 08:29 AM
eBLAZE shines at Farmcraft 2022
EMK Center’s eBLAZE, is an American Space eSports club in Bangladesh. It is affiliated with the North America Scholastic E-sports Federation (NASEF) and intends to create an atmosphere where the youth can channel their love for video games. Their goal is to create a safe space where gamers will be able to develop their skills, engage in different kinds of games, maintain their mental wellbeing, and gain expertise in blended learning.
This year, three teams from eBLAZE won the NASEF Farmcraft International Tournament 2022. Around 68 countries with over 1000 teams participated in the tournament, over a range of categories and the winners were selected in three categories: Junior division, Senior division, and All Ages division.
22 June 2022, 06:39 AM
Meet the Harvard Krokodiloes
Last week, a group of 12 young students serenaded North South University with their otherworldly acapella chops, introducing an auditorium full of students to their unique style.
21 June 2022, 18:00 PM