Nahida Nahid talks creating stories

Born in 1983, Nahida Nahid completed her graduation in Bangla Language and Literature from Jahangirnagar University. Besides teaching at Comilla University, she has also done extensive academic research on Bangla Literature. Her first book, Olokar Fu,l was published in 2017, followed by her book, Juthochari Adharer Golpo, in 2018, which won the Kali O Kolom Young Poet and Writers’ award that year. Her latest book, Purush Paat, narrates nine stories, focusing on men in contrast to their societal gender roles.
24 March 2019, 12:37 PM

Najmun Nahar Shohagi: The Fearless Globetrotter

All across the world, women are stepping out of the safe confines of their homes to explore unknown cities, countries and continents.
21 March 2019, 18:10 PM

Love, education and food for underprivileged children

Prabhudan Halder Dino's Love, Education and Food (LEF) for Life is a school that has been providing underprivileged children with education, food and vocational training since 2001. Over 300 children are schooled under the organisation. Besides literacy, LEF for Life teaches these children different life and leadership skills.
21 March 2019, 18:00 PM
21 March 2019, 18:00 PM

3rd Laboratorians’ National English Carnival 2019 concludes

English Club of the Laboratorians, Government Laboratory High School Dhaka, hosted their 3rd Laboratorians’ National English Carnival 2019 from March 8-10, at their Dhanmondi campus with the motto ‘Join the Revolution’.
19 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Youth Fest season 3 concludes

Youth Festival Season 3, one of the most anticipated events of the year was organised on the campus of St Joseph Higher Secondary School from March 7 - 9.
19 March 2019, 18:00 PM

‘Essence from Experts’ held at NDUB

Notre Dame University Bangladesh Business Club (NDUBBC), in association with Dhaka University Career Club, organised a peek-in programme titled ‘Essence from Experts’ as part of ‘DUCC presents Young Professional Summit recently, at the NDUB campus.
19 March 2019, 18:00 PM

The fault with our 'Bandhobi'

I was not surprised when I learned Bandhobi, neither was I surprised by the reactions it incited. What surprised me was how quite a few people of note jumped to blindly defending her work. I am particularly stumped by an opinion published on the Daily Star by Arafat Kazi, titled “Defending my Bandhobi”. It’s important to remember that whatever the quality of work is, bullying or harassment of any type isn’t commendable.
18 March 2019, 13:08 PM

Pencil – Inscribing a new phase of literature

The journey of Pencil began as a Facebook group that started on September 12, 2016, with an assemblage of diverse writers, singers,
16 March 2019, 13:22 PM

Anita Rahman on her love for aviation

First officer Anita Rahman is one of the crew members who conducted the operation for bringing home both of Bangladesh Biman Airlines' Dreamliners.
14 March 2019, 18:10 PM

Plan International Bangladesh hosts Youth Talk 1.0 honouring International Women's Day

The theme for 2019's International Women's Day campaign is 'Balance for Better', encouraging more balanced and equitable
14 March 2019, 18:00 PM

BDC Shevolution: By women for women

This International Women’s Day, Bangladesh Debating Council organised the first ever Shevolution, an event for women, by women.
14 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Green Genius: Search for a greener planet

Green Genius Season 2 took place on recently at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB). Organised by the Green Planet Club of IUB
14 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Youth Opportunities

To celebrate the Local Guides of Google's global community, Connect Live is back and will be bigger than ever. The event will be held
14 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Defending my 'Bandhobi'

You’ve witnessed YouTuber, comedian, and now author Raba Khan’s greatest achievement. I’m not talking about the publication of Bandhobi, but its aftermath. Khan has singlehandedly helped Bangladesh’s social media population become literary critics. Lovelorn 19-year-olds who were sending her friend requests last week with messages saying “tomake nyc lagca” are now qualified to pass judgment on linguistic integrity.
13 March 2019, 10:26 AM

Defending my 'Bandhobi'

You’ve witnessed YouTuber, comedian, and now author Raba Khan’s greatest achievement. I’m not talking about the publication of Bandhobi, but its aftermath. Khan has singlehandedly helped Bangladesh’s social media population become literary critics. Lovelorn 19-year-olds who were sending her friend requests last week with messages saying “tomake nyc lagca” are now qualified to pass judgment on linguistic integrity.
13 March 2019, 10:26 AM

Plan International Bangladesh hosts Youth Talk 1.0 honouring International Women’s Day

The theme for 2019’s International Women’s Day campaign is ‘Balance for Better’, encouraging more balanced and equitable relationships between men and women for a better society.
12 March 2019, 18:00 PM

CmoK brings home DOTA 2 AGL Cup

The DOTA 2 AGL Cup began on March 1 at the Auroral Gaming Lounge, Mohakhali, Dhaka with a game between FOR and Natki Bois.
11 March 2019, 18:00 PM

DRMC ENA International Tech Carnival 2019

The DRMC ENA International Tech Carnival 2019 was hosted at the Dhaka Residential Model College, where students from more than 50 educational institutions participated.
11 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi students in ISFiT 2019

International Student Festival in Trondheim (ISFiT), 2019 took place recently in Trondheim, Norway. Eight Bangladeshis, from 500 students representing 145 countries, participated in the event, where migration was the key theme.
11 March 2019, 18:00 PM