5 realistic resolutions FOR 2022

Like a devoted guard dog, your phone probably never leaves your side. But using  the phone before bedtime can be detrimental to your vision
3 January 2022, 18:00 PM

5 thoughtful gift ideas for Christmas

Exchanging gifts with friends and family is one of the most exciting parts of Christmas, but finding the right gift can be a daunting task. If you are still wondering what to get as last-minute Christmas presents for your loved ones, worry no more as this list has got you covered.
23 December 2021, 18:00 PM

IUBAT National Career Festival 2021 concludes

International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) organised the National Career Festival 2021 at their campus in Uttara. Over 5,000 graduates from public and private universities joined the festival, while more than 85 national and multinational companies took part to hire talents for over 500 vacancies.
16 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Cherished mornings with bhapa pitha and tea

During our childhood, we did not have devices to keep ourselves entertained. We enjoyed nature and life -- This is something many of us grew up
16 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Yafiz Siddiqui’s aspirations as a young architect

Yafiz Siddiqui completed his Bachelor’s in Architecture from BUET, and is now working at Vitti Sthapati Brindo, a reputed architecture and urban design firm.
16 December 2021, 18:00 PM

‘I intend to build a better future for women in bodybuilding’

The IHFF Olympia Amateur Bodybuilding Championship held in Mumbai, India, welcomed 30 contenders this year. At the event, Maksuda Akhter Mou made history as Bangladesh’s first female bodybuilder to win an international medal. She bagged the bronze medal in the category, ‘Women’s Physique’.
16 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Violence against young women and girls with disabilities: An everyday affair

Worldwide, young women and girls with disabilities face up to 10 times more violence than women and girls without disabilities, and Bangladesh is no exception.
9 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Making waves in the overseas industrial scene

Afsheen Mozammel Misha has been making waves as an industrial engineer overseas in notable ways.
9 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Roaring drums, vivid ‘Dokmandas’ and a day too good to forget

Jishu ni Rasong (in the name of Jesus, I greet you) read a board at the church gate as we stepped into the Saint Paul’s Dharmapolli in Pirgacha, a small rural area that lies in the suburbs of Madhupur in Tangail.
9 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Combatting cyber harassment through comics

Youth-led organisation N te Nari, N te Nirapotta (NAW) was the 2021 runner-up in the students/campaigns category for UNDP’s   Digital Khichuri Challenge (DKC), titled “The Unsafety Net: How Online Abuse is Driving Women Out of Digital Spaces”.
9 December 2021, 18:00 PM

5 things to consider before choosing your university major

Choosing a university major can be daunting, especially when you are surrounded by unsolicited advice on what you should study, the peer pressure of applying to a popular programme, and the uncertainty around your own choices.
2 December 2021, 18:00 PM

The hope of a sustainable green Bangladesh

Worldwide, climate change is destroying livelihoods, infrastructure, and communities, forcing people from their homes and towns.
2 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Global professional certification in engineering now at fingertips

Construction engineers in Bangladesh can now appear in global professional certification exams without flying abroad.
2 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Prapty’s earnest mission to popularise programming among children

Ministry of Codes is a laudable initiative founded by Prapty Rahman with the aim to impart knowledge about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, especially programming and robotics, among children. It offers a wide range of products, like STEM toys, tutorials, and classes, depending on age groups.
2 December 2021, 18:00 PM

5 ways to earn money as a student

Why not make money out of your hard earned education by dispensing it? Tutoring is a lucrative option for students to earn on a monthly basis. Currently, a single tutoring job can ensure BDT 5,000 to 30,000 per month, depending upon the seeker’s academic background, subjects, and place of residence.
4 November 2021, 18:00 PM

The fighting spirit of an 18-year old

Eighteen-year-old Eti Bynarjee from Nishchintapur village under Kaliganj upazila in Jhenidah is the sole breadwinner of her family. She makes paper bags, in which sweets and other groceries are sold, to fund her education. She is a student of Amjad Ali and Faizur Rahman Degree College.
4 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Team Bangladesh shines at World Economics Cup 2021

World Economics Cup (WEC) is an international education initiative that intends to empower the next generation of leaders in the economics field and develop their international network. It is a pure economics competition with multiple-choice questions about basic economics concepts, material-based questions based on on-site economics learning, and the students’ innovative thinking and problem-solving skills for real-world problems.
4 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Through Mumu’s lenses of empathy

Owing to a globally challenging year, the aim was to inspire people to capture moments that reflect unity and resilience. The judges sifted through over 700 photos by 200 photographers from 74 countries. As the event is one of the most coveted competitions in the global photography space, the win is a towering achievement for Mumu.
4 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Championing the importance of mental healthcare

REVIVAL, a youth organisation that aims to promote the importance of mental healthcare, was established in 2019.
21 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Young students in Jhenidah making strides through swimming

The Purbanchal Swimming Club in Jhenidah was established in 1998 at Bhutiargathi Govt Primary School. Since its inception, it has played a vital role in training underprivileged students in swimming, for free.  Many of the students are now in the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP), while others are serving in the Bangladesh Navy and Army. 
21 October 2021, 18:00 PM