EVENT REPORT / Zia Haider Rahman on his award-winning novel at NSU’s Colloquium series
The Department of English and Modern Languages (DEML) at North South University hosted a session of its Colloquium series titled “Zia Haider Rahman in Conversation with Dr Nazia Manzoor” on Tuesday, this week.
7 November 2025, 11:48 AM
THE SHELF / 8 books to read if you’re fascinated by the louvre heist
These stories prove one thing: art theft never goes out of fashion.
30 October 2025, 13:30 PM
EVENT REPORT / Stepping into the uncanny world of Franz Kafka
Through its blend of art, technology, and literature, “Celebrating Kafka” offers more than homage–it invites audiences to confront the absurdities of modern life and recognize that Kafka’s strange, unsettling world is still unmistakably our own.
26 October 2025, 11:55 AM
Essay / Feeding desperation
Dickens, a literary luminary of his era, exposes the vicious cycle where hunger and desperation divide society, laying bare the inequities perpetuated by an exploitative system.
11 September 2023, 15:55 PM
Beyond the usual: Lesser-known destinations for studying abroad
While there are a handful of popular study abroad destinations, there is a plethora of lesser-known ones as well. .
3 August 2023, 09:53 AM
A glimpse into the vibrant university clubs in Bangladesh
For most students, their university clubs are a safe space they turn to for guidance and support, a place that nurtures their interests and provides them with various opportunities to explore their passions,
28 May 2023, 18:00 PM
Navigating higher education abroad
In today's interconnected world, studying abroad is an excellent way for Bangladeshi students to broaden their horizons and gain a global perspective, which can have a positive impact on their future career prospects
15 May 2023, 18:00 PM
Polashi – the deductive board game that makes or breaks friendships
The Battle of Plassey reimagined through an age old medium.
1 December 2022, 00:00 AM
Two Bangladeshi winners announced at Global Youth Awards 2022
Murshidul Alam Bhuiyan and Sm Sammam Sakti Ibn Sahadat won recognition for their work in education.
13 November 2022, 05:07 AM
Are cosplays and conventions losing their charm?
The events catered to these interests haven’t always been able to keep up with the rising demand.
10 November 2022, 00:00 AM
Z-library banned, students in a frenzy
On November 4, domain names of Z-Library, the website which claimed to be the world’s largest ebook library, were seized by the US Department of Justice.
7 November 2022, 03:42 AM
A beginner’s guide to BTS’s Bangtan Universe
BU content dates back as far as mid-2015.
30 October 2022, 16:50 PM
What BTS’s military enlistment means for fans and the group’s future
BTS is looking forward to reconvening as a group again around 2025.
18 October 2022, 16:30 PM
Importance of personal branding as a young adult
Curating a personal brand is essential for standing out from the crowd.
6 October 2022, 00:00 AM
How the dollar crisis is increasing burden for int'l students
The shortage of dollars has made it enormously expensive to buy the currency for int'l students.
15 September 2022, 00:00 AM
Farhsa: Reimagining fashion in Bangladesh
19-year-old Masud Ashraf Taha dreamt of starting a sustainable, high-end international fashion brand that caters to Bangladeshis who are looking to buy affordable couture statement pieces from the comfort of their homes. With this dream in mind, Masud founded Farhsa in 2020, hoping to make it a home-grown fashion house based in Bangladesh.
5 September 2022, 18:00 PM
8 Inspiring K-dramas that Resonate with Young Adults
These stories of young love and friendships mirror our own experiences.
2 September 2022, 13:06 PM
Sensation
Did you hear about the latest sensation in town?
1 September 2022, 07:22 AM
Why Studio Ghibli’s Howl’s Moving Castle is a Timeless Classic
The movie is the breadth of the human experience, of what it means to be alive.
18 August 2022, 00:00 AM
The benefits of doing absolutely nothing
Studies show that our brains are wired for laziness.
11 August 2022, 13:07 PM
The Irresistible Allure of "Enemies to Lovers"
The genre everyone either loves to hate or hates to love.
7 August 2022, 15:02 PM
What makes Extraordinary Attorney Woo a compelling and endearing K-drama?
The drama tackles some of the most prevalent issues in contemporary Korean society.
30 July 2022, 15:08 PM
Red flags we need to stop romanticising in rom-coms
Tropes that make rom-coms exciting are problematic in real life.
24 July 2022, 12:59 PM
Is university really the best years of our lives?
Filled with starry-eyed enthusiasm and misconstrued dreams, most young adults go into university thinking they are going to completely reinvent themselves.
7 July 2022, 00:00 AM
The Curse of the Second Lead Syndrome
Fans of romantic comedies will instantly recognise the widely popular trope.
4 July 2022, 12:40 PM
BTS J-Hope shocks fans with 'MORE' music video
On June 25, BTS member J-Hope announced on Weverse that he will be releasing his debut solo album “Jack in the Box”, on July 15.
J-Hope is the first member of BTS to announce a solo album after the group’s decision to take a short break to focus on solo projects and individual interests.
2 July 2022, 12:40 PM
“We have Rashids, Laylas, Mariams in each society”
“Read Books, Widen Your Horizon” is a joint initiative by The Daily Star and United International University (UIU).
23 June 2022, 00:00 AM