Maisha Islam Monamee

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.

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.

In recent years, Bollywood has seen a splurge of remakes and sequels of movies, most of which have garnered mixed reviews from audiences. While some were able to hit the right spot, others felt repetitive and boring compared to the original. Kartik Aaryan starrer “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2” was able to find a happy balance between the two. The movie managed to the bring back the iconic characters with a new cast, almost blurring the line between the sequel and original. “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2” is absolutely entertaining, filled with exaggerated horror elements and slapstick humour. The movie is dipped in mystery, with the usual elements of a horror film, filled with evil spirits and a lot of tantra-mantras. While it might not be the best sequel, it certainly leaves its mark and presents a new cast of characters who you will learn to love.

“We witnessed great footfall in the afternoon and are glad that people came to the celebrations even amidst this gloomy weather,” shared Zafar Ahmed Rashed, CEO and Chief Editor, about the first day of the event.

Bringing a shift in the business case format, by going from a classroom to a global competition framework, HSBC/HKU Asia Pacific Business Case Competition strengthens the traditional qualities of a case solving competition.

The Grameenphone Accelerator (GPA) recently hosted a startup exhibition including six teams from their current cohort. The event took place at the GP House on May 30, 2022. GPA is an open innovation platform that provides tech entrepreneurs with the resources they need to establish, grow, and exceed their potential. It is a cohort-based, mentor-led, curriculum-driven platform. GPA also offers equity-free loans, skilled mentors, world-class curricula, in-house development tools, investor access, and many other benefits.

Commemorating World Environment Day, UNDP Bangladesh and The Daily Star jointly awarded the winners of “Save Green & Be Seen” mobile photography contest at The Daily Star Centre yesterday.

“The Khans are pretty generous. This year, they have distributed over 1000 pieces of clothes, all new.”

On May 25, Netflix shared a teaser for their upcoming feel-good romance, Love & Gelato, and as an ardent reader of young-adult romance, I could not keep calm.

Mahathir Mahmud Antik is popular for his YouTube videos and cartoon vlogs among the youth. He has made a name for himself as an animator, author, and a cartoonist.

Swayong’s documentary film “Jonglaphool”, produced in collaboration with Manusher Jonno Foundation and UKaid, showcases diverse women of society, who, like wildflowers, know how to survive amid adversities. The storytelling platform has so far shared 121 stories and conducted 18 campaigns since its inception in 2020.

Poonam Saha, also known as Doodlebug, is a visual artist who specialises in digital art and interior design. Currently, she works remotely as an art director for an agency in Norway. Saha has always been interested in art. “My friends convinced me to open an online page so that others could see my work,” she shared. She started her page in 2015 and borrowed the name “Doodlebug” from a character in DC Comics.

Last Tuesday, the nation celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with much-needed pomp. After two years of pandemic restrictions, this year’s celebrations were filled with joy and gratitude. Right from the chaos of last moment shopping to exchanging virtual Eid cards, I had a great experience.

Established in 2018, Give Bangladesh Foundation is a social organisation that provides a pathway for people to get involved in philanthropy and volunteering. By bringing modern practices from the development industry to the more simplistic philanthropic sector, the foundation strives to ensure that charitable contributions from individuals are creating a positive impact on beneficiaries.

The outlining note-taking method uses headings and bullet points to organise topics. It is most useful when learning about topics that include a lot of detail. Outlining allows your notes to be neatly organised. It is also easy to see the relationship between topics and subtopics, and turn points into study questions.

Murshidul Alam Bhuiyan, the founder of Team Bertho, has been shortlisted for the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust Network, which consists of more than 850 goal-oriented global leaders creating positive social changes within the Commonwealth.

Volunteering promotes skill-building among the youth. While all kinds of extracurricular activities look great on resumes, what sets volunteering apart is that it provides a multitude of experiences.

One of the best parts about university is having meaningful conversations and coming across fresh ideas. For your daily dose of knowledge, podcasts are a great resource. Just by listening, you can connect to broader discussions and gain new perspectives that will not only help you in your academics but also shape you as a person.

Rehnumah Insan, a travel blogger and lawyer, has visited 40 countries till date. Currently, she is working as a manager in the UK Civil Service, dealing with legal and policy implications for post Covid-19 business transitions.

If you are looking for some streaming recommendations for the weekend, here are some films and shows from Netflix's 'Top 10' list in Bangladesh today.