As a writer, working on a fictional story is one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking feelings ever. The freedom in writing a fiction is often what makes it difficult to compose.

Each year, International Women's Day (IWD) thematically focuses a call to action while also celebrating the social, cultural, political and economic achievements of women.

“I've earned the degree and the job. It's not something that was given to me as a gift,” says Afnan Rudabe Rahman, Project Engineer and Coordinator at Energypac Electronics Ltd. She, like countless other women, has had to coolly answer multitudes of unnecessary questions about her established qualifications, simply because she didn't fit the mental image some people have of workers employed in her field. And like all those women, she takes it in stride as part of the unavoidable struggles of being a female STEM major.

Prof. Abdullah Abu Sayeed, founder of Bishwo Shahitto Kendro said that love for others lead to mental and intellectual development of the society and community.

As the sombre glow of the afternoon sun

Were you one of those kids in school who bragged about not having any fears? Smirked at people and shamed them for being afraid of heights or spiders? Well, chances are you're not exactly Braveheart yourself. Here's a list of uncommon phobias you may actually have but aren't aware of yet.

AMAL Foundation has been working with underprivileged communities to empower and educate them, as well as provide healthcare

It is difficult for farmers to develop a good marketing plan without proper market information, as is the case for managers of any

A couple of weeks ago, I dropped by at L'espresso at Banani, to taste some of their signature items and to have a chat with one of the owners, Nafiz Iqbal. The owners, out of their love for coffee, decided to channel their obsession into creating a warm, cosy space for the true coffee lovers of Dhaka.

You're almost there. You have toiled away for nearly the last four years and the finish line is now so close it's almost tangible.

Enjoy it now, for a wave of emotions will hit you soon after.

I became known as the symbol of happiness instantly after my birth.

Before we criticise and praise the different aspects of a “rush trip”, we need to define it. Any trip that tries to cover multiple distant places in the shortest possible timeframe and the least possible expense can be regarded as a rush trip.

The series which has garnered a cult following for its eerie atmosphere, heart-breaking stories, and brutal gameplay is back with its third entry. We dove right into post-apocalyptic Russia to find out if it's worth it.

It's nice to be heard, and even nicer to be a good listener for a friend, at least for the friend. Many of us think we are good listeners, but in reality we are not. In fact, many of us are absolutely terrible listeners and don't even realise it. This problem can, however, be fixed.

Recently, a motivational and awareness campaign on animal rights was arranged at the Department of Zoology, University of Dhaka. Afzal Khan conducted the session as the keynote speaker.

The Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of BRAC University in collaboration with BRAC University Natural Sciences Club (BUNSC) held a project showcasing competition for college and university students recently.

Notre Dame Cultural Club recently organised a cultural festival titled, Mojo Presents 5th National Cultural Jubilation. Participants from 60 other renowned institutions participated in the event.

Sporsho, a publication house, has been publishing Braille editions of books for the visually impaired since the last 11 years. This year, they have come up with 8 more Braille books from prominent writers such as Ramendu Majumdar, Emdadul Haque Milon and Nilima Ibrahim.

Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) observed Language Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day with probhatferi (morning procession),