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EVENT REPORT / NSU DEML Winter Fest 2025 celebrates storytelling, art, and youth voices

North South University’s Department of English and Modern Languages (DEML) concluded its first-ever Winter Fest spanning December 10-11, bringing together literature, performance, film, and visual art in a two-day celebration of creative expression on campus.
14 December 2025, 08:17 AM
14 December 2025, 08:17 AM
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NEWS REPORT / NSU’s DEML ‘Winter Fest’ to debut with art, literature, and campus-wide celebrations

A lively winter fair will present locally crafted accessories and seasonal favourites, celebrating community creativity and winter warmth
9 December 2025, 13:02 PM
9 December 2025, 13:02 PM
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EVENT REPORT / Zia Haider Rahman on his award-winning novel at NSU’s Colloquium series

The Department of English and Modern Languages (DEML) at North South University hosted a session of its Colloquium series titled “Zia Haider Rahman in Conversation with Dr Nazia Manzoor” on Tuesday, this week.
7 November 2025, 11:48 AM
7 November 2025, 11:48 AM
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THE SHELF / 8 books to read if you’re fascinated by the louvre heist

These stories prove one thing: art theft never goes out of fashion.
30 October 2025, 13:30 PM
30 October 2025, 13:30 PM
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EVENT REPORT / Stepping into the uncanny world of Franz Kafka

Through its blend of art, technology, and literature, “Celebrating Kafka” offers more than homage–it invites audiences to confront the absurdities of modern life and recognize that Kafka’s strange, unsettling world is still unmistakably our own.
26 October 2025, 11:55 AM
26 October 2025, 11:55 AM
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Essay / Feeding desperation

Dickens, a literary luminary of his era, exposes the vicious cycle where hunger and desperation divide society, laying bare the inequities perpetuated by an exploitative system.
11 September 2023, 15:55 PM
11 September 2023, 15:55 PM
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Beyond the usual: Lesser-known destinations for studying abroad

While there are a handful of popular study abroad destinations, there is a plethora of lesser-known ones as well. .
3 August 2023, 09:53 AM
3 August 2023, 09:53 AM
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A glimpse into the vibrant university clubs in Bangladesh

For most students, their university clubs are a safe space they turn to for guidance and support, a place that nurtures their interests and provides them with various opportunities to explore their passions,
28 May 2023, 18:00 PM
28 May 2023, 18:00 PM
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Importance of personal branding as a young adult

Curating a personal brand is essential for standing out from the crowd.
6 October 2022, 00:00 AM
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How the dollar crisis is increasing burden for int'l students

The shortage of dollars has made it enormously expensive to buy the currency for int'l students.
15 September 2022, 00:00 AM
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Farhsa: Reimagining fashion in Bangladesh

19-year-old Masud Ashraf Taha dreamt of starting a sustainable, high-end international fashion brand that caters to Bangladeshis who are looking to buy affordable couture statement pieces from the comfort of their homes. With this dream in mind, Masud founded Farhsa in 2020, hoping to make it a home-grown fashion house based in Bangladesh.
5 September 2022, 18:00 PM
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8 Inspiring K-dramas that Resonate with Young Adults

These stories of young love and friendships mirror our own experiences.
2 September 2022, 13:06 PM
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Sensation

Did you hear about the latest sensation in town?
1 September 2022, 07:22 AM
Why Studio Ghibli’s Howl’s Moving Castle

Why Studio Ghibli’s Howl’s Moving Castle is a Timeless Classic

The movie is the breadth of the human experience, of what it means to be alive.
18 August 2022, 00:00 AM
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The benefits of doing absolutely nothing

Studies show that our brains are wired for laziness.
11 August 2022, 13:07 PM
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The Irresistible Allure of "Enemies to Lovers"

The genre everyone either loves to hate or hates to love.
7 August 2022, 15:02 PM
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What makes Extraordinary Attorney Woo a compelling and endearing K-drama?

The drama tackles some of the most prevalent issues in contemporary Korean society.
30 July 2022, 15:08 PM
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Red flags we need to stop romanticising in rom-coms

Tropes that make rom-coms exciting are problematic in real life.
24 July 2022, 12:59 PM
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Is university really the best years of our lives?

Filled with starry-eyed enthusiasm and misconstrued dreams, most young adults go into university thinking they are going to completely reinvent themselves.
7 July 2022, 00:00 AM
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The Curse of the Second Lead Syndrome

Fans of romantic comedies will instantly recognise the widely popular trope.
4 July 2022, 12:40 PM
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BTS J-Hope shocks fans with 'MORE' music video

On June 25, BTS member J-Hope announced on Weverse that he will be releasing his debut solo album “Jack in the Box”, on July 15. J-Hope is the first member of BTS to announce a solo album after the group’s decision to take a short break to focus on solo projects and individual interests.
2 July 2022, 12:40 PM
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“We have Rashids, Laylas, Mariams in each society”

“Read Books, Widen Your Horizon” is a joint initiative by The Daily Star and United International University (UIU).
23 June 2022, 00:00 AM
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Why the backlash over the Percy Jackson reboot casting is unnecessary

As a long-time fan of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series by Rick Riordan, there could be no better news than Disney+ announcing that they will be rebooting the fan-favourite series with a new, talented cast. As expected, everyone was hyped about the reboot and fans started coming out of the woodwork with their years of Greek mythology knowledge. But then, all hell broke loose in the fandom when Riordan announced that 12-year-old Leah Sava Jeffries would be joining the cast as the character of Annabeth Chase, the daughter of Goddess Athena.
30 May 2022, 13:35 PM
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Is Roar too loud for TV or just loud enough?

Roar is a unique blend of magical realism, speculative fantasy, and futuristic worlds.
19 May 2022, 02:00 AM
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The Sound of Magic: a compelling story of magic and madness

It's a story of growth and following our passions despite all hardships.
18 May 2022, 12:45 PM
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For fans of ‘Heartstopper’, an Alice Oseman reading guide

I wanted to share my personal reading order of Alice’s work and a glance into what you can expect from each.
18 May 2022, 12:31 PM
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How BTS’ next album will prove their reputation as global superstars

On May 4th, 2022, Big Hit Music revealed that South Korean sensation, BTS, will be coming back with a much-awaited new album titled “Proof” on June 10th, 2022, just three days before their ninth debut anniversary.
13 May 2022, 11:06 AM
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5 ways to celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday, on World Book Day

Celebrate the literary genius who inspires literature and media to this day.
23 April 2022, 07:24 AM

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