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Stepping on to the ramp
1 June 2023, 00:00 AM
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Breaking away from dysfunctional families
25 May 2023, 05:00 AM
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Inside the world of food vlogging
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Is the transportation system failing the youth?
11 May 2023, 00:00 AM
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A guide to applying for a master's degree abroad
4 May 2023, 11:10 AM
Education
DEALING WITH A PET PLANT
The toughest decision you'll need to make is getting the right plant. The aptly named creepers have no sense of privacy and I don't
23 December 2015, 18:00 PM
CREATING A PLATFORM FOR TALENT
“The unique thing about BOM is that, it not only challenges you with a seemingly unsolvable case but also makes you solve it in an
16 December 2015, 18:00 PM
A GAME FOR TWO
Winter is here (or what's supposed to be winter). As we take a stroll in the season of weddings, be it for Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Snow White or A Walk to Remember, we have all wondered upon the existence of a “happily ever after” fate. With getting older though, we do realize that marriage is probably the greatest leap of faith.
9 December 2015, 18:00 PM
PLACES TO BE, THINGS TO DO
Dhaka is the largest and most important city in Bangladesh. Safe to say, it offers more in entertainment options than probably any other part of the country. But sadly, that doesn't seem apparent from current trends.
2 December 2015, 18:00 PM
What We Want from a Lit Fest
For the past few years, November has been engaging us in a spectrum of festivals highlighting pop culture, literature, classical, folk and jazz music.
25 November 2015, 18:00 PM
BEING A SUPERVILLAIN
The world's got enough villains as it is. The extant population of villains are depressing and gutless. All they do is sneakily steal things and then when they are found out they threaten or snuff out a significantly weaker existence than their own using excessive force.
18 November 2015, 18:00 PM
Why We Need Fairy Tales
Similar to fables, fairytales have been passed down orally through generations. These tales were believed to help develop the ethics of young minds. Nowadays, people have become sceptical about some of the messages they convey to youngsters.
11 November 2015, 18:00 PM
Pick the Right Bus
Dhaka is a convoluted mess when it comes to transportation. The excruciatingly high time for commutes, the blistering heat, and the lack of proper public transport in one of the most densely populated cities on Earth...
4 November 2015, 18:00 PM
Why the Internet is not as safe as you think
There's little doubt that nothing has shaped the world more radically than the Internet. The most significant of its impacts is how it has created a need in everyone to have an online social presence, which brings with it both benefits and hazards.
28 October 2015, 18:00 PM
A FESTIVAL OF ARTS
Be it painting, music, or any other form, art has managed to combine the ordinary in physical existence with the mystique in imagination.
21 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Holding on to Your Dreams
In this chaos of what we call life, we have all asked ourselves time and again what we really want to become before our time stops. Before we fall, what will be the last shade of colour on our flickering butterfly hearts? What are we all really doing here?
7 October 2015, 18:00 PM
How to be Cool with Parents
For my mother, the day doesn't officially begin unless she's made a scathing remark about the “deplorable” (her words, not mine) state of my health. Her day begins at the breakfast table, where she urges me to exercise regularly to stay fit, meanwhile leaving monstrous helpings of paratha and egg omelet on my plate.
30 September 2015, 18:00 PM
What your Qurbani animal says about you
During this time of the year, you're only as memorable as your cow or goat.
23 September 2015, 18:00 PM
GET THAT SCHOLARSHIP
For the thrill of exploring uncharted waters or for the intellectual and personal challenges involved, studying overseas is a hope many of us nurture; but the extortionate international tuition fees can prove an enormous hurdle. So what should we keep in mind when applying for financial aid?
16 September 2015, 18:00 PM
ONLINE SCHOOLS: THE NEW MEDIUM
Education in Bangladesh is a constant work in progress. Be it the availability of primary books free of cost or frequent amendments in the national curriculum, the development is slow but steady.
9 September 2015, 18:00 PM
Recheck or Retake?
Over the past few weeks, A Level results of both Cambridge and Edexcel candidates who gave their examinations over the summer were released online amid numerous news reports and stories on how thousands of students are expected to receive wrong grades.
2 September 2015, 18:00 PM
Humour Uncensored
The internet is filled with success stories. The only thing it has probably got more of is memes. They're not making the world any better, but people deserve a laugh, just like they deserve reassurance that their completely 100% original start-up idea will succeed.
26 August 2015, 18:00 PM
FREE THE INTERNET
Suppose you and your family are going on a trip to a fine summer destination called internet resort.
19 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Making your own Hollywood Blockbuster
How-to articles and guides are always popular because everyone loves being told how to live their lives and then relishing in the feeling of completely ignoring said advice. So in the spirit of how-to articles I have come up with the most important one you'll ever read in your lives.
12 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Public University Admission Battle
Getting enrolled into a renowned university can be the most difficult yet rewarding experience of your life. Yes, Board Examinations or O-levels/A-levels are definitely important – but university admission tests are more important than anything else as there are lots of stakes involved, most important of which is your undergraduate academic life and consequently, career opportunities.
5 August 2015, 18:00 PM