Whenever I think of school, I always feel ‘those were the best days of my life’ just like Bryan Adams’ famous number ‘Summer of 69′! I went to National Bank Public School and College, Dhaka. I was just an average…
Hot & Roll, located in Shimanto Square, Dhanmondi, Road 2, is brand new — it’s fresh and it is unique in every way whatsoever. They serve rolls, which look like giant ice-cream cones, with different fillings and each of them,…
Our country is in a very difficult and unpredictable situation right now. Nobody knows where this chaos is heading to. With countless strikes from the opposition parties, the students are suffering very much. The SSC exams are already taking place…
The moment we got ourselves admitted to the Department of English, University of Dhaka, we knew that we are going to be the part of the legacy, a legacy which is set by the legendary teachers. They were legends not…
A book fair in remembrance of International Mother Language and Amar Ekushey was held in the Presidency University’s Gulshan Campus on February 26-27, 2013 which was participated by Mizan Publishers, Dhaka. The opening ceremony of the programme was attended by…
Professor Fuad Hassan Mallick has joined as Pro-Vice Chancellor of BRAC University for four years dated March 6, 2013. The Chancellor has approved his appointment as Pro-VC. Prior to his joining as Pro-VC, Dr Fuad has been working as Professor…
I am a regular reader of the Star Campus and the last few issues have been very colourful, with plenty of good reads. Undoubtedly, the youth movement at Shahbag has inspired many young people, all over the world, to express…
The post campus last week tilted ‘A Hundred years of Sandesh: Imagination through fun and play’ by Asrar Chowdhury was an interesting and knowledgeable one. I have always been a big fan of the works of Sukumar Ray and Satryajit…
On a warm morning on the 2nd of March, as the country continued to stutter through widespread unrest, a group of budding writers got together to do what they love: write. As the smell of hot tea permeated into the…
ANIK KHAN POET What’s Playing? 1. ABAR JUDDHEY JETE HOBEY- MAQSOODUL HAQUE 2. BHALO LAGE NA – SHANJEEB CHOWDHURY 3. KOTO KI KORAR CHHILO JE – ANJAN DUTTA 4. THIS TOWN- FRANK SINATRA 5. NOWHERE MAN – THE BEATLES 6.…
It is perplexing and annoying (to say the least) to be not physically present to witness the Shahbag movement. Shahbag has of course transcended beyond the national borders, and people all over the world are showing solidarity. Students living outside…
North South University and Apollo Hospitals Dhaka signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at VC’s conference room of NSU Campus recently. Professor Dr Md Abdus Sattar, Vice Chancellor (Acting), North South University and Sarath N Jayasinghe, Director, Human Resource Management,…
In the 70′s, when our parents used to go to university, life was much more about investing time in education. Working from an early age was merely an option for most. However, those who came from rural areas to the…
Northern University Bangladesh (NUB) arranged a ‘Discussion and Doa Mahfil’ on February 21, 2013 at their Banani Campus. Professor Dr M Shamsul Haque, Vice-Chancellor, NUB was the chief guest while ABM Rashedul Hassan, Treasurer, NUB chaired the programme. Dr Jasim…
The prize giving ceremony of inter Department Sports Competition Fall 2012 was held at the Seminar Hall of Civil Engineering Department of UAP on February 13, 2013. On this occasion Professor Dr Jamilur Reza Choudhury, Vice Chancellor was present as…
Arsenic contamination of drinking water is a global problem and was observed in different parts of the world. Ground water has been used as a source of safe drinking in the rural communities of Bangladesh for the past few years.…
This incident took place during my first year at university. Since Math has never interested me, I didn’t pay much attention in class. I changed my seat to the last bench before the class started, either for gossiping or for…
Great Revolutions have always brought great arts. From the French Revolution to Liberation war of Bangladesh, the hope for freedom and unbound enthusiasm of people has always led to something beautiful and positive. Though it is still too early to…
BUBT CSE FIESTA 2013, the seven day annual mega programme of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) concluded on February 23, 2013. The fiesta included a number events and different types of brainstorming contests. The prize distribution ceremony…
Aly Zaker spoke to the ULAB community in a talk entitled “Marketing Communications: As We See It” on February 27, 2013 at ULAB’s campus in Dhanmondi. Aly Zaker in addition to being a renowned television personality is also Chairman of…
Primeasia University has organised a seminar on Career Planning for graduating students on February 27, 2013 at its campus in Banani. Professor Dr A H M Habibur Rahman, Dean, School of Business, Primeasia University and Chairman of Sonali Bank Limited…
The students of Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU) in Trishal celebrated Amor Ekushey and International Mother Language Day through elaborate programmes on February 21, 2013. Marking the occasion, the students of Music Department of the university organised a…
The 12th Convocation of East West University was held on February 27, 2013 at its own Campus, Aftabnagar, Dhaka. A total of 1279 undergraduate and graduate students were conferred degrees. Taslima Begum and Shamina Saiyara Prova of B Pharm and…
Lurking around in Dhaka city, one needs to be brave; one needs to be confident, bold and ‘in-your-face’! If you are one of those who will cave, give in and just walk away, moping — then roaming around the streets…
