Horizon Zero Dawn was an incredible surprise when it released last year. Coming from a developer who was only known for linear sci-fi first person shooter, Guerilla's first attempt at an open world, third-person action RPG exceeded all of my expectations with a wonderfully crafted world, interesting characters, meaningful quests and a fascinating story that continually answered questions that were burning in the back of my mind. It was near-perfect.

Many fanbases are so bad at being fans that they might make you, a neutral observer, dislike the object of their fixation before you even know what it is. The worst are highlighted below, and I apologise in advance if you find any similarities with your own actions. I didn't want you to find out like this.

Thirteen years of school. Two years of college. That is 5475 days of our lives spent trying to get good enough grades to get to a good university, which in turn will get us a good job.

With Eid-ul-Azha upon us, it's time for Cow Marketing 101.

Growing up is the worst. It is quite ironic how going back to the horror of the “what's-happening-to-my-body” phase actually sounds quite appealing once you are well past it. Alas, there is no going back.

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” — the one question that plagued our childhoods. Somewhere along the line, the answers changed from becoming an astronaut to becoming a doctor who does charity work on the side to even more elaborate, albeit comparatively tamer, plans of where to study for university and picking out a major that has lesser odds of resulting in unemployment.

As people around are becoming more individualistic, the culture of moving out to live alone is gaining momentum, especially in students pursuing higher education.

Mokbul always prided himself to be a level headed person, a little more intelligent than the rest of his fellow fishermen, especially those of his own crew. When the drought had cursed the river, he was the one to suggest taking up alternative ventures, like construction work for the land owners or the share business.

I've always been fascinated with colouring my hair vivid colours. I admired the people with electric blue or bold violet hair. I was amused by people who changed their hair colour every week or every month.

The onset of Eid-ul-Azha brings forth a season filled with excitement, merriment, respect, and charity. Family members and friends alike come out and enjoy the festivities (mainly the food) and with it begins the waves of social events and dawats.

Cooking shows are more popular than ever before. Children too take part in these cooking shows and many seem to be amazingly gifted in the culinary art. However, not all children have the skills needed to cook a dish worthy of being served at a Michelin star restaurant.

BYLC is hosting the Youth Leadership Summit (YLS) 2018 to empower youth, build their leadership capabilities, and engage them in political processes so that their priorities are heard and reflected in national policies.

Mira delighted herself with dadu's poetry as she sat by the window of their hut. She glanced beyond the gold dusted harvest, reaching her hand out to the cotton candy clouds. “What are you doing?” Poorna giggled as she scrutinised her dearest friend's dazed face.

The wind will never whisper some stories, The stones will rather quietly bury them,

The Ministry of Youth and Sports, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, celebrated International Youth Day 2018 at Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Youth Development, Savar, on August 6, 2018.

The winners of "Mayer Ichha Puron" are fulfilling their mothers' wishes. Syeda Oyshe, one of the winners, recently executed her mother's dream by feeding the children of the Baitus Salam Jame Mosque orphanage in Mohammadpur.

With the above tagline, EWU DEBATE SPREE 2018 began on June 28, 2018. The 15-day long national debate tournament was arranged by the East West University Debating Club (EWUDC).

The first-ever Bogura Inter-College Academic Quiz Competition was held on July 29 and 30, 2018, at the Government Shah Sultan College, Bogura. More than 2,000 students from 7 different colleges took part and a total of 28 teams contested.

Human Library Dhaka organised its fourth installment at University of Liberal Arts (ULAB) on July 28, 2018. Also, the fourth session marked the completion of one year of Human Library Dhaka.

Ah, monsoon. Who doesn't love free swimming lessons every time you leave your house. Wading through knee-deep brown water is every little boy and girl's dream, and your buddy monsoon has it covered.