Episode 24: The Insanity Island

Thousands of miles away, a TV screen flickered as the silhouette on the sofa seemed to lay asleep, a glass bottle in one hand and a TV program brochure in the other.
27 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Unrepentant

I go on, I walk on, I am unrepentant
27 February 2019, 18:00 PM

OBHIZATRIK and IDLC establish first primary school in Latar Char

IDLC, in collaboration with OBHIZATRIK Foundation, has facilitated the establishment of the first primary school in Latar Char - a remote river-island village in Patuakhali.
26 February 2019, 14:05 PM

Udayan Science Club organises 39th Science Carnival

This February marked the celebrations of the 39th Science Carnival, organised by the Udayan Science Club, at Udayan Higher Secondary School Dhaka. The club has been organising this carnival every year ever since its inception.
23 February 2019, 18:00 PM

ULAB hosts fifth Dhaka International Mobile Film Festival

University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) hosted the Dhaka International Mobile Film Festival for the fifth time recently.
23 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Dr Muhammed Jamir Hossain talks about literature and its significance

Born in Munshiganj, Dr Muhammed Jamir Hossain has dedicated his life and career to the field of Bengali Literature. Having completed his M Phil and PhD from the University of Dhaka, he has authored many storybooks for children and gifted young readers with numerous translated folklores, poems, and fictions for the last two decades.
23 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Thokbirim: Bringing Gaaro literature to young readers

Marma, Chakma, Monipuri, Tripura, and many more languages have resided in Bangladesh for centuries. The Ekushey Boi Mela is an occasion that binds all these languages together and celebrates the power of mother tongue.
23 February 2019, 18:00 PM

First-timers at Ekushey Boi Mela

The overwhelming presence of literary enthusiasts at Bangla Academy and Suhrawardy Udyan, during the month of February, speaks volumes about the love for books in Bangladeshis' hearts.
21 February 2019, 18:10 PM

CARTOON PEOPLE COMICS

CARTOON PEOPLE COMICS
21 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Youth Opportunities

Governance Innovation Unit of the Prime Minister's Office announced 'Prime Minister Fellowship 2019' for Master's and PhD students of Bangladeshi nationality. Students who have an offer letter from any of the world's top 300 universities can apply.
21 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Mayurpankhi: Nurturing children's reading habits

Mayurpankhi is a Bangladeshi publishing house that specialises in children's books. With a target of becoming the largest book reading society in Bangladesh, they publish books boasting quality content and design, while making them available at affordable prices.
21 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Talking menstruation and puberty

Eager parents quickly filled up the room and participated in an ice-breaking session to start things off. The speaker made the session conversational instead of it just being a talk.
20 February 2019, 18:00 PM

BUET Brainiacs hosts Potterbrawl 2019

On February 16, 2019, Brainiacs club from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) hosted their second instalment of Potterbrawl. The daylong event comprised of all things Harry Potter, with three main contests and a fan art exhibition. The program kicked off at 2 PM with around 250 participants from various institutions gathered at the BUET Auditorium Complex.
20 February 2019, 18:00 PM

How to be liked by your teachers

One of the most difficult components of university life is not knowing whether the teacher likes you or not. You often hear the statement, “I did not get my desired marks because the teacher absolutely hates me.” So, when you did not get what you deserved on that quiz you studied the whole night for, that is also the excuse you end up giving your parents.
20 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Evolution of Bangla

Bangla has an immense impact on those who speak it.
20 February 2019, 18:00 PM

BULLETIN BOARD

An exhibition of the third year students of Architecture from BUET is going on at the EMK Centre, Dhanmondi. This exhibition is showcasing selected works from design studio project of an airport terminal building. Exhibits include drawings (plans, sections, elevations, and 3D views) and physical models of the terminal building.
20 February 2019, 18:00 PM

My Airborne Valentine

“Bonjour! Bienvenue!” said the flight attendant with a smile as she checked my boarding pass. “You're right in the front. Just go straight and it will be the second seat on your right. Enjoy your flight with French Air.” Thanking her, I made my way as directed.
20 February 2019, 18:00 PM

The Fall of the Curtain

There was a time when I used to live on a stage with ten other people. There wasn't an audience watching us but we weren't trying to please anyone. We were simply taking part in a play with
20 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Deceit

Caught in a daze, losing sense of time,
20 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi chain mails

The internet is a miraculous invention, but it has its dark sides too. Examples include the questionable contents of the deep web, the vast majority of 4chan, and of course
20 February 2019, 18:00 PM