Of September

Azra Humayra is a sub-editor at Rising Stars.
21 October 2025, 10:47 AM

Beyond textbooks: Simulation bringing real-life skills to classroom

Simulation-based or experience-based learning means learning by doing.
17 October 2025, 12:00 PM

Coaching culture in Bangladesh

The rise of coaching culture reflects both a failure of the mainstream education system and the resilience of students and parents trying to make the best of an imperfect situation.
26 September 2025, 12:29 PM

The lasting scars of school bullying

Bullying in schools and how it impacts people later in life.
25 September 2025, 07:44 AM

Should part-time work opportunities be open to high school students?

Part-time work opportunities can serve as a great way for school students to gain real-world experience and practical skills, given that they are presented under the right circumstances.
28 August 2025, 06:00 AM

The O/A level conundrum: Stay in school or opt for private registration?

Why is it that students feel compelled to opt out of school and take either one or both of their exams as a private candidate?
28 August 2025, 04:00 AM

Survivors of the Milestone jet crash and the road to emotional recovery

The weight of the loss that the survivors have collectively endured cannot be erased from their minds, nor can we take away the grief they are yet to learn to live with. However, what we can offer those affected by the event is utmost consideration and support.
31 July 2025, 05:00 AM

What you should know about US college applications

College applications are a very subjective process. Once you have played the hand you are dealt well enough, things are really determined by factors outside of your control.
30 June 2025, 11:44 AM

Are schools ensuring adequate medical safety for their students?

A proper medical facility is not only a necessity but serves to benefit every student, teacher, parent, and staff.
26 June 2025, 10:53 AM

The importance of mental health education in schools

Mental health education needs to be more than motivational posters in hallways and pamphlets on notice boards; students need to know that their struggles with mental health are normal and that there are adequate resources to help them navigate through them.
16 June 2025, 10:00 AM

A weekend to remember

It was a reminder of how important it is to take time for family and cherish those special moments together.
11 June 2025, 11:59 AM

What it takes to get into top US universities

What does it really take to get in? We sat down with students who made it this year, sharing their journeys and well-earned wisdom.
29 May 2025, 05:00 AM

Mom-sense: The logic I only began to understand after I turned 20

The older I got, the more I realised those no’s weren’t roadblocks; they were safety nets.
11 May 2025, 13:37 PM

From Honduras to Dhaka: How IB transformed my daughter’s future

While the opportunity to move was exciting, moving from San Pedro Sula, Honduras to Dhaka meant uprooting a life we had just begun to rebuild.
27 April 2025, 11:14 AM

Recognising high achievers at the 24th O & A Level Awards

On April 26, 2025, The Daily Star hosted the 24th edition of its prestigious O & A Level Awards at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center in Dhaka Bypass Expressway, Sector 4, Purbachal.
27 April 2025, 10:13 AM

Lost in a real-life Charlie’s chocolate factory

A few thousand miles away from Dhaka, in a small town located in the outskirts of Zurich lies a place known for its signature centerpiece worldwide, a fountain of real chocolate.
26 April 2025, 12:00 PM

When they look away

“Do you think they think about us?” Asgar muttered.
25 April 2025, 11:00 AM

Girls stepping into the world of robotics

Bangladesh, often overlooked in global tech discussions, has quietly cultivated a thriving robotics culture, particularly for young women.
24 April 2025, 05:00 AM

Hair

I love the texture of your hair and I wanted to tell you about it in far too many words than either you or I are comfortable with.
6 April 2025, 09:52 AM

Movies to enjoy this Eid with your family

To make this time somewhat more enjoyable, here are a few movies you can watch with your family.
30 March 2025, 16:00 PM