Setting up your ideal study space
If you are going to be studying at home, taking the time to set up your study space properly is invaluable. It can help you stay organised, create positive associations with study and increase your productivity.
7 February 2022, 18:00 PM
The many facets of debating
Debating, as an extracurricular activity, requires patience, compassion, and persistence, besides strong research and presentation skills. It is crucial for debaters to be respectful towards their opponents, while presenting logical and constructive criticism.
24 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Shafin’s earnest mission to help those in need
Mohammed Shafin Arshad from Bangladesh was chosen as one of the Top 10 Young Talents by MonStar Awards 2021 - Asia Young Talent Awards, which aims to recognise young people who inspire others through their contribution to the community.
17 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Championing employment opportunities for teens
Hack for Earth 2021 was a global online hackathon at the world exhibition Expo2020 in Dubai, in collaboration with the United Nations (UN) and Sweden.
3 January 2022, 18:00 PM
An easy guide to maintaining an aesthetic bookstagram feed
From finding the right props to setting up a shoot, the many ways of curating an interesting Instagram profile can be easier than it appears to be.
3 January 2022, 09:28 AM
5 thoughtful gift ideas for Christmas
Exchanging gifts with friends and family is one of the most exciting parts of Christmas, but finding the right gift can be a daunting task. If you are still wondering what to get as last-minute Christmas presents for your loved ones, worry no more as this list has got you covered.
23 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Cherished mornings with bhapa pitha and tea
During our childhood, we did not have devices to keep ourselves entertained. We enjoyed nature and life -- This is something many of us grew up
16 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Yafiz Siddiqui’s aspirations as a young architect
Yafiz Siddiqui completed his Bachelor’s in Architecture from BUET, and is now working at Vitti Sthapati Brindo, a reputed architecture and urban design firm.
16 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Nonfiction books on the Liberation War released this year
An Internal Matter narrates the story of American activists who supported Bangladesh’s campaign for independence.
15 December 2021, 18:00 PM
‘Narir Shopno’ underway at DrikPath Bhobon
“Narir Shopno’’, a group art exhibition organised by Naripokkho, is underway at DrikPath Bhobon in Panthapath. Naripokkho is a women’s activist organisation striving for the advancement of women’s rights and raising collective voices against violence, discrimination and injustice. The exhibition is a part of the organisation’s year-long programme to introduce young women to this platform. Through this programme, Naripokkho aims to create a network of women across generations to strengthen the movement for women’s rights in Bangladesh.
13 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Pashe Achi Initiative distributes books in exchange for plastic waste
In the latest initiative of Gronthomongol, a project aimed at rescuing the Nilkhet book market from the economic blows brought by the pandemic, youth organisation Pashe Achi Initiative are distributing books among readers in exchange for plastic waste.
11 December 2021, 08:32 AM
‘Potrika Porbo’ magazine fair underway at Bengal Boi
Bengal Boi is hosting a magazine fair, ‘Potrika Porbo’, at their premises in Dhanmondi until Saturday, December 4.
2 December 2021, 13:55 PM
‘TIME: As We Know It’ underway at EMK Center
“TIME: As We Know It” is a group exhibition with 55 artworks of ten young artists as they explore their perceptions about time. The exhibition is currently underway at EMK Center, Dhanmondi.
23 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Tips to maximise productivity as a student
Even if you go to every class and spend hours at the library each day, low productivity levels could render all that meaningless.
18 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Ekushey Boi Mela plans for 2022
After the low turnout at Amar Ekushey Boi Mela this year, the Academic and Creative Publishers Association of Bangladesh hosted a discussion seminar on November 16, with notable authors, publishers, and media personalities as special guests, in order to ensure a smooth experience for all attendees in the coming year.
18 November 2021, 10:47 AM
Ujan hosts award-giving ceremony for book review contest on Korean Literature
Bangladeshi publishing house Ujan Prokashan organised a book review contest where participants had to review Korean Literature on Monday, November 8.
13 November 2021, 08:59 AM
Sonnet Ahammed’s aspirations as a young architect
Sonnet Ahammed completed his Bachelor’s in Architecture from BUET, and is currently pursuing his Master’s in Computational, Generative Design and Simulation at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Germany.
11 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Team Bangladesh shines at World Economics Cup 2021
World Economics Cup (WEC) is an international education initiative that intends to empower the next generation of leaders in the economics field and develop their international network. It is a pure economics competition with multiple-choice questions about basic economics concepts, material-based questions based on on-site economics learning, and the students’ innovative thinking and problem-solving skills for real-world problems.
4 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Mayurpankhi participates at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2021
Mayurpankhi, a children’s book publishing house based in Bangladesh, was invited as a guest this year at the Frankfurter Buchmesse (Frankfurt Book Fair), one of the largest and most important international events in the publishing industry. It serves as a place for thousands of publishing industry professionals to come together and share their ideas, negotiate international book rights, and discuss new trade innovations.
3 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Young-adult mysteries to add to your reading list
Everyone, except Pippa, believes that Salil Singh killed his girlfriend, Andie Bell, five years ago. Before he could be charged, Salil was found in the woods, apparently having committed suicide.
31 October 2021, 08:16 AM