Christopher Nolan revisits glory, guilt and the ghosts of war in ‘The Odyssey’
22 July 2026, 12:00 PM
It is an adaptation of one of humanity’s oldest stories, an epic that has shaped the language of adventure, heroism and homecoming for nearly three millennia.
22 July 2026, 12:00 PM
July then and now: Remembering the month that changed us
17 July 2026, 10:00 AM
Sometimes I find myself wondering what it must feel like to have July arrive without something tightening in one’s chest.
17 July 2026, 10:00 AM
15 years later, ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ still finds new meaning
15 July 2026, 18:40 PM
The scenery still takes my breath away, the playlist still makes me want to pack a bag, and Farhan Akhtar’s poetry still lands exactly where it should. Yet every rewatch feels like a different film.
15 July 2026, 18:40 PM
‘Urban Images’ turns art into an act of solidarity
11 July 2026, 19:50 PM
Art has always found ways to document cities through the rhythms, fractures and quiet resilience that define urban life. Veteran artist Kazi Salahuddin Ahmed’s latest solo exhibition, “Urban Images”, does exactly that. Yet beyond the abstract compositions and layered cityscapes lies another, more immediate story—one of artists standing beside one another when it matters most.
11 July 2026, 19:50 PM
Why we keep falling for fictional boyfriends
7 July 2026, 11:15 AM
Then someone inevitably resurrects Mr Darcy, Jim Halpert or Aditya Kashyap to remind everyone that the blueprint existed long before TikTok edits.
7 July 2026, 11:15 AM
How movies shaped our career expectations
4 July 2026, 12:16 PM
Not just the love stories, the friendships, or the dramatic monologues in the rain, but the professions stitched into those narratives.
4 July 2026, 12:16 PM
Two BRACU underwater vehicles reach RoboSub 2026 semi-finals
3 July 2026, 20:02 PM
BRAC University's underwater robotics research team, BRACU Duburi, has qualified two autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for the semi-finals of RoboSub 2026, becoming one of only two teams worldwide to advance more than one vehicle to the next stage of the international competition.
3 July 2026, 20:02 PM
The rom-com watchlist for summer 2026
3 July 2026, 16:00 PM
Summer has always belonged to romance. Long evenings, spontaneous road trips, seaside cafés, weddings, festivals, and holidays create the perfect backdrop for stories that balance butterflies with belly laughs. The latest wave of rom-coms leans into that familiar comfort while embracing modern relationships, witty banter, and characters who feel wonderfully real. Whether you are planning a weekend binge or looking for the perfect comfort watch after a long day, these recent releases deserve a spot on your Summer 2026 watchlist.
3 July 2026, 16:00 PM
An Olympiad to promote the habit of newspaper reading
The National Newspaper Olympiad (NNO), a platform founded by Labby Ahsan in 2018, intends to encourage young people to develop the habit of reading printed newspapers to acquire knowledge. It strives to establish a positive journalism ecosystem by encouraging the youth to play an active role in this field.
30 September 2021, 18:00 PM
EMK Center’s virtual exhibition ‘Magical Fantasy’ underway
EMK Center’s virtual exhibition “Magical Fantasy” features the works of three young and promising visual artists, Rasel Kanti Das, Md Joynal Abedeen Azad, and Mohameed Mujahidul Sarker.
28 September 2021, 08:14 AM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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