People used to frown at me whenever they saw me slipping a book into my bag wherever I went, be it a journey or a party. My friends and family knew me well enough to buy my favourite books and bookmarks on my birthday and help me by not letting me go broke trying to buy originals. I could talk about books all day and judge people who thought the movie was better than the book it was based on. But that's all in the past.

A fire caught at Ilias Molla Slum on March 12, 2018 and around 8000 shanties were burnt causing 25000 slum dwellers to become homeless overnight. North South University students from English and ECE Departments came forward to stand beside them.

For someone who falls asleep within seconds at any given time or place, there are very few things in the world that can keep me up at night. Coming across the disturbing image of a severed head is one way to kiss your sleep goodbye.

On March 26, 2018, students of Frobel Academy painted a child-friendly zebra crossing on Panchalaish Road, Chittagong, close to the school premises on the occasion of Independence Day. Frobel Academy is an inclusive

Motshokumar is our resident fishy hero who embodies the spirit of “Bhaat-e maach-e Bangali”. Protector of our rivers, seafaring saviour, watery weirdo, he got his powers after falling into a river polluted by horrible radioactive chemicals while on a fishing trip, and since then has sworn to stop river pollution and evildoers from harming aquatic life.

The final match of the 11th ULAB Fair Play Cup Inter Private University Cricket Tournament was held on March 29, 2018 at the ULAB Play Ground at Mohammadpur. University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) faced Bangladesh University (BU) in the final match.

Human Resource Development Institute (HRDI) of Daffodil International University (DIU) in association with Career Development Center (CDC) and DIU HR Club jointly organised “HR Career Adda 2018” for the students on April 1, 2018 at 71 Milonayaton of the university. Prof. Dr. Yousuf Mahbubul Islam, VC of DIU graced the inaugural session as the chief guest.

The Counseling Unit of BRAC University hosted a seminar on parenting with the theme “Parenting with Mutual Respect and Trust” at the university's Mohakhali campus auditorium in the capital on March 31, 2018.

Sristy Shiksha Paribar and Sristy Foundation organised Science and ICT Fair 2018 to mark its silver jubilee on March 29, 2018.

The Department of Law of East West University (EWU) arranged a 3-day international conference on “International Law” on March 29-31, 2018 at EWU Campus, Aftabnagar, Dhaka. The department organised the conference in collaboration with the Network for International Law Students (NILS), Bangladesh.

Some of my friends always complain about their parents being too watchful of them. They think I'm lucky that my parents are away working most of the time, and that I only have to see them for few hours a day. Even though I do love the abundance of “me” time that I get, there are downsides to everything.

We've been taught to always be polite, be nice, to always put on a smile and help other people. And that is by all means, a good thing. But sometimes, we end up saying yes to things we don't want to, letting someone get away with a wrongdoing, doing favours for someone while sacrificing important ordeals of our own. This is called people pleasing.

It’s Humanity Foundation

By BUTEX Business Club

We love building walls because they give us an illusion of security. We even keep building strong walls so that, we can separate ourselves from those different from us because we feel safe behind the walls.

A phenomenal story was widely shared on social media some time back about Mohammad Momin Uddin, a CNG auto-rickshaw driver and a father of two children, who wrote and published an English learning book in Bangla for students of Grade I to X. Mr Momin hopes to get children of the underserved sectors involved in the process of reading, promote childhood literacy, and encourage children to give back to their community. On February 21, 2018,

An ambassador will be recruited from every school, college, university and institute; who will be representing Youth Opportunities in their respective institution. This is an opportunity to be a part of an international platform. Applications are being accepted now.

Tao Town is a fusion restaurant with Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Korean dishes all under one roof. With its Pan-Asian flavours and student-friendly pricing, it has caused quite a stir already.Located at Rangs KB Square on Satmasjid Road, Dhanmondi, the restaurant opened on February 21, 2018. It has a large, luminescent setting with table and booth seating arrangements. The casual, well-spaced setting of the place gives it a minimalistic yet chic look.

It's Humanity Foundation (IHF) organised its second Annual Charity Gala Night at the Lakeshore Hotel and Apartments on March 17, 2018. The fundraising event was held with a view to bring together all the

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