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A Dead River is All I Want
You know those instances when we start off in the wide, turbulent currents of a river making its way downstream?
30 May 2024, 05:45 AM
In the absence of a light source
Grief is a lonely river, like a fisherman's song with an empty net
30 May 2024, 05:30 AM
Is A level Economics for you?
If you are someone who likes extensive reading, rigorous analysis, and would’ve done all that independent research either way out of a genuine curiosity to learn more about monetary and fiscal policies, expansions and recessions, supply and demand, A level Economics is the perfect match.
30 May 2024, 00:00 AM
What makes modern-day Bangladeshi comics so interesting
All in all, it’s a great time to be a Bangladeshi comic fan, especially if you’re into local comics.
30 May 2024, 00:00 AM
The need for comprehensive sexuality education in our schools
The importance of sex education in guiding adolescents cannot be overstated.
25 April 2024, 13:23 PM
The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in your House
If they knew, your mother would have said, “It’s in your head, darling,” and your father would have screamed, “Put that head in the toilet bowl where it belongs.”
25 April 2024, 09:36 AM
Schools need to rethink how they teach Literature
Schools must revamp literature education to foster creativity.
25 April 2024, 09:24 AM
Keeping a family tradition alive through knitting
How Rudaba turned her passion into a business
28 March 2024, 12:30 PM
The things we do for more salami
An Eid special edition of Rising Star's monthly comic strip.
28 March 2024, 10:33 AM
How you can get into Dungeons & Dragons
The most popular tabletop-roleplaying game in the world does not, in fact, even require a tabletop
28 March 2024, 00:00 AM
Launching a club at your school
With a bit of planning and initiative, it is possible to start a club in your school.
7 March 2024, 12:10 PM
Are you experiencing testing fatigue?
At this point, I simply don’t feel like taking any more tests.
29 February 2024, 11:39 AM
Facing the nightmare of darkness
Lighting struck everywhere. Amidst the enchanted woods, the howls of wolves echoed with a joyous "Awoo!".
29 February 2024, 09:49 AM
Sweet shop vendors
We will chase after stringless kites, Down the road
29 February 2024, 09:46 AM
Mahir Sarowar Megh: The 17-year-old designer of Durdanto Dhaka’s jersey
Rising Stars speaks with the creative mind behind the jersey – Mahir Sarowar Megh.
29 February 2024, 09:35 AM
Homesick
Once a homebody, nestled in its embrace. Now lost, a wanderer in a boundless space.
28 December 2023, 00:00 AM
Weaving whimsy and wonder in film: A Wonka review
Wonka is a warm watch as long as you’re with people who grew up enchanted by the thought of coming across a golden ticket one day.
28 December 2023, 00:00 AM
Nailing your university essays: The dos and don’ts
Making sure to stick to the prompt and ticking all your requirements can massively streamline your writing process.
28 December 2023, 00:00 AM
The whoas and woes of bunking classes
The feeling of freedom that comes with not having to sit through classes where time passes at half the speed.
28 December 2023, 00:00 AM
Life through the lens of an electricity pole
Today, I am covered in lines. Rust from the rain, and the occasional overflowing water from the drain paint my feet in unchangeable colours.
28 December 2023, 00:00 AM