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Maisha Islam Monamee

The author graduated from Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka and is a contributor at The Daily Star. Find her @monameereads on Instagram.

The cultural reinvention of Pahela Baishakh

The cultural reinvention of Pahela Baishakh

14 April 2026, 11:27 AM
What is now one of the most widely celebrated cultural events across Bangladesh actually started as an administrative solution, and its transformation over the centuries offers a surprisingly layered look at how traditions evolve.
14 April 2026, 11:27 AM
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Webcams for your online class setup: our picks

13 April 2026, 16:41 PM
From affordable entry-level devices to more advanced options with specialised features, here is a wide range of webcams to choose from for your online class needs.
13 April 2026, 16:41 PM
Learning from execution

Next Step / How we learn from work and what we often miss

8 April 2026, 13:22 PM
The idea of “learning from execution” challenges the tendency to treat results as self-explanatory and argues that without deliberate analysis, both success and failure can mislead.
8 April 2026, 13:22 PM
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Understanding the science, salience, and surge of ‘Project Hail Mary’

5 April 2026, 17:14 PM
The theatrical experience has been under quiet negotiation for years, reshaped by streaming, shrinking attention spans, and an industry increasingly inclined to design films for quick consumption rather than sustained engagement. Into this landscape arrives “Project Hail Mary”, a film that feels almost defiant in how fully it leans into what cinema can achieve when it assumes the audience is actually watching.
5 April 2026, 17:14 PM
Casting, controversy and cultural memory in the age of adaptations

Casting, controversy and cultural memory in the age of adaptations

3 April 2026, 15:34 PM
A visible portion, however, reveals something more uncomfortable: how quickly aesthetic preference can blur into racial bias when long-held images are challenged.
3 April 2026, 15:34 PM
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How World Cup anthems became a global phenomenon

2 April 2026, 09:07 AM
The FIFA World Cup has always extended beyond the ninety minutes on the pitch. It operates as a cultural convergence point where identity, commerce, and memory intersect. Within that ecosystem, music plays a precise role: it frames the tournament, translates its energy across borders, and leaves behind an auditory record that often outlives the matches themselves.
2 April 2026, 09:07 AM
Eid gifts

Here are 7 gadget gift ideas for this Eid

17 March 2026, 15:37 PM
From devices that encourage reading and creativity to gadgets that improve productivity, entertainment, or health awareness, the right tech gift can remain useful long after the festivities end.
17 March 2026, 15:37 PM
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The spin-off age: How supporting characters now lead the narrative

10 March 2026, 14:44 PM
For most of film and television history, supporting characters existed with a clear narrative function: assist the protagonist, provide comic relief, move the plot forward, and quietly exit when the hero’s journey took centre stage. They were memorable, sometimes even beloved, but rarely powerful enough to reshape the story’s structure. Yet the modern entertainment landscape, particularly in the age of sprawling franchises and long-form streaming series, has begun to shift that balance.
10 March 2026, 14:44 PM
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Bangladeshi students shine at Int’l Earth Science Olympiad 2021

International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) is an annual competition for secondary school students that tests their skills in all major areas of geology, geophysics, meteorology, oceanography, terrestrial astronomy, and environmental sciences. Organised majorly by the International GeoScience Education Organisation, the competition consists of written and practical tests, and several multinational team based events.
19 September 2021, 10:15 AM
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Qualms of an aspiring doctor

After 543 days of closure, schools and colleges across the country reopened earlier this week with a festive atmosphere, as students returned to campuses after more than a year of online classes. Being a first-year student of Mugda Medical College, I am more than glad to resume my MBBS courses in-person, given that remote learning was pretty hectic.
16 September 2021, 18:00 PM
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UPL launches Ananda Bikash Chakma’s new book, ‘Carpus Mahal Theke Shanti Chukti'

Dr Anand Bikash Chakma, Associate Professor at the department of History, Chittagong University, launched his book, Carpus Mahal Theke Shanti Chukti: Parbotto Chattogram-e Rashtrio Nitir Itihash (University Press Limited, 2021), at a virtual programme organised by UPL on September 9, 2021. 
12 September 2021, 09:29 AM
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KUET students design racing car with jute fibre

Team Kilo Flight, a group of students from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET), participated in the UK’s Formula Student (FS) this year virtually.
9 September 2021, 18:00 PM
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Promoting self-reliance for rural communities

Founded in 2016, Dreamunteers is a social organisation that intends to create a platform for rural communities to have sustainable and self-reliant ways of living. The founder of the organisation, Nibrasul Alam, a student of Notre Dame College, was selected for the Sir Fazle Hasan Abed Ashoka Young Changemakers 2020.
2 September 2021, 18:00 PM
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A young doctor’s commendable feat

Urmeeta Dutta completed her SSC and HSC examinations from Viqarunnisa Noon School and College. After sitting for the admission tests, she made it to both Dhaka Medical College (DMC) and Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). “According to my family’s choice, I decided to study in DMC. I completed my MBBS in 2015 and internship training in 2016,” she shared. She stood first in all three professional exams and for this result, she received the Prime Minister Gold Medal Award.
30 August 2021, 10:09 AM
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Footsteps Bangladesh launches portable filter that converts flood water into drinking water

Footsteps Bangladesh, a social organisation, intends to address various challenges such as access to safe and clean drinkable water, sanitation, waste management and disaster response to create vital development tools for underprivileged communities. The organisation conducted a range of activities to support underprivileged communities during the pandemic.
26 August 2021, 10:47 AM
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5 prestigious scholarships for Bangladeshi students

Pursuing higher education at a foreign university is a dream for many, but the associated costs may be a hurdle. In this case, financial aid and scholarships are helpful.
19 August 2021, 18:00 PM
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Team Bangladesh wins four bronze medals at Int’l Economics Olympiad

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.
14 August 2021, 11:00 AM
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CUET students shine at Concrete Projects Competition 2021

American Concrete Institute (ACI), a Michigan-based international professional organisation, recently hosted the Concrete Projects Competition, an annual event for undergraduate students from all across the world. This year, it was organised virtually.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM
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International Youth Day: YA books that are worth a read

Young adult (YA) literature can be great sources of comfort, but they also bring their fresh and unique perspectives on issues concerning identity, love, and friendship, themes that are universal and pertinent to all age-groups. Be it a sweet romance, or a gripping suspense, these stories cover it all. 
12 August 2021, 15:28 PM
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Books exploring the lives of indigenous peoples

The book is a complete treatise on the development of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT).
9 August 2021, 15:46 PM
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BYLC’s Youth Leadership Summit concludes

Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC) concluded their Youth Leadership Summit on August 7, 2021. The event was supported by Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the UK. Through a number of planeries and workshops, the summit facilitated an intergenerational dialogue on issues and challenges that limit the youth’s inclusive participation in public, private, and civil sectors.
8 August 2021, 17:05 PM
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Enabling students to pursue higher education abroad

CrossRoads Initiative is a platform that connects Bangladeshi university students both at home and abroad, with high-school students to build peer-to-peer mentorships. Founded by Sadid Hasan in 2019, the organisation intends to help prospective university applicants with proper resources and guidance. The mentors provide students with online and offline support for preparation in SAT and IELTS tests, as well as university admission in general.
7 August 2021, 10:35 AM
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Empowering farmers through technology

SK Shoaibur Rahaman founded Agri-Science Society (AgSS), a non-profit agricultural organisation, in 2019. Being a student of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, he has been actively working with farmers, students, and organisations to promote agricultural digitalisation.
5 August 2021, 18:00 PM
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Bangladesh wins 2 silver medals, 1 bronze medal at Int’l Medicine Olympiad

This year, Jubayer Ahmed from Hathazari Government College and Muhammed Mohiuddin Sourav from Adamjee Cantonment College won the silver medals. Additionally, Nafesa Anzum Helaly from Viqarunnisa Noon School and College won the bronze medal. 
5 August 2021, 07:29 AM
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BYLC’s Youth Leadership Summit kicks off virtually

Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC) began their four-day Youth Leadership Summit on August 4. The virtual summit, supported by Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the UK, brought together over 300 delegates from 149 educational institutions across 45 districts.
5 August 2021, 06:46 AM
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New book, ‘Good Touch Bad Touch’, unpacks sexual abuse awareness for children

Good Touch Bad Touch, written in Bangla, is a 30-page book filled with stories, illustrations, and charts that are designed to be emotionally interactive for parents and their children; the prose comprises bedtime stories that seek to clarify how a child can identify abuse.
1 August 2021, 11:42 AM
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Painting stories from the hills

Jayatu Chakma from Rangamati portrays the struggles, insecurities, and uniqueness of the Jumma people through his art. His fascination towards art traces back to his childhood, as he started drawing as an extracurricular activity, and slowly fell in love with it.
30 July 2021, 18:00 PM
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Thriving with sustainable architecture

Jannatun Nayeem Nowshin, a young architect and researcher from Bangladesh, won the gold medal in the architecture category of the Asia Young Designer Award 2019.
29 July 2021, 18:00 PM

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