As we step into 42 years of independence this year, we hope to see changes in our country. Particularly, with the advent of technology, our generation is keener on materialising the concept of ‘Digital Bangladesh’. The revolutionary digital learning and…
Thanks to Naziba Basher for an outstanding article on what to do during the hartal days. The way the political situation is heading, there could be many more strikes ahead. So, instead of lazying around all day, we can do…
SANIA SULTANA LIZA SINGER What’s Playing? 1. JE BHABE TUMI SHOKAL DEKHO – SHUBHOMITA 2. AKASH DAKE NA AGER MOTON – SHUBHOMITA 3. BHUBON MAJHI – SHUBHOMITA 4. JAO PAKI BOLO – SREYA GHOSHAL 5. ANTHOHIN – HABIB 6. KUASHA…
Harry Houdini was born as Erik Weisz in Budapest, Austria-Hungary, on March 24, 1874 (today is his 139th birthday!). Weisz arrived in the United States on July 3, 1878, sailing on the SS Fresia with his mother (who was pregnant)…
Marking the 93rd birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Jatiya Kobi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU) authories in Trishal celebrated a day long programme at the campus on March 17. Vice-chancellor of the university Professor Dr Giasuddin Ahmed inaugurated…
“It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves – in finding themselves.” -Andre Gide A17-year-old adventure enthusiast, Ikramul Hasan Shakeel from Bangladesh commenced over 400 miles journey from press club of Kolkata in India, to Dhaka…
I used to study in Scholastica School and I was there up until my O Levels. School was definitely the best and most colourful years of my life. I found friends who were just as crazy as I was. But…
Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) and University of Asia Pacific signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a view to encourage academic exchange and cooperation between the two institutions. Vice Chancellor of UAP, Professor Dr Jamilur Reza Choudhury…
Lots of people dream about a career in making movies. It seems like a glamorous industry where imagination has no boundaries and where dreams come true. The truth is, it is a business just like any other and the work…
The Department of Accounting of Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) organised a day long programme titled “BUBT Accounting Day 2013” on March 13, 2013 at Campus-2 of the university. Professor Dr Shafique Ahmed Siddique, Chairman, BUBT Trust and…
Falling head over heels for fast food or street food is a common phenomenon amongst young Bangladeshis. Although a majority of young people claim to be health conscious, they sometimes can’t resist the meaty goodness of junk food with all…
The Department of Microbiology, University of Dhaka organised a day-long event, ‘Microbiology Fair 2013—Exploring Microbes’, on March 9, 2013. The aim of this fair was to popularise Microbiology and the application of microorganisms among the students of higher secondary level…
The Chairman and members of trustee board of BUFT, faculty members, officials, staff and students celebrated BUFT day on March 14, 2013. Muzaffar U Siddique, Chairman, Board of Trustees of BUFT was present at the special event. Reaz-Bin-Mahmood, Vice Chairman…
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word Bangladesh? Maybe it’s the liberation war, Royal Bengal tiger, and the national cricket team or at the same time it can be corruption, political turmoil, strikes…
In February 2005, I remember writing a piece for The Daily Star titled Bigotry. A teenager’s response to Eliza Grisworld’s article for The New York Times (The Next Islamist Revolution), my piece tried to find a moderate Muslim’s ideology about…
The three-day workshop was designed to instil values of leadership, courage and ethical standards of journalism in the participants. The workshop required participants to attend large class sessions on leadership and communication, to work in small groups to analyse each…
The Department of CEE (Civil and Environmental Engineering) is opening the floor for students to enroll as early as the next semester which begins in May 2013. The degree will comprise five basic blocks: Structural, Geotechnical, Transportation, Water Resources and…
The 26th Batch of Bangladesh Medical College or BM-26 arranged their first year completion ceremony and also gave the new comers the BM-27 a warm welcome by throwing them a fresher’s reception. This ceremony was held on March 6, 2013…
The second convocation of United International University took place on the day of ‘Pahela Falgun’ this year. The gala event was held on February 13, 2013 at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) where a total 669 students from different disciplines…
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) organised a discussion session to celebrate the 93rd Birth Celebration of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children’s Day at its campus on March 17, 2013. In the discussion, ULAB…
Last week’s Spotlight titled, ‘Practicing tolerance in classrooms and beyond’ by Saad Adnan Khan was a thought provoking article. The people of Bangladesh have long been famous for religious tolerance. From time unknown, followers of different faiths have been living…
I am a regular reader of the Star Campus and also follow its page on Facebook. I was shocked last week, when I learned that the Star Campus magazine is closing down. Please believe me when I say that my…
When I was in Class-IV, I was enrolled into a new school. It was a small school that had just started off. Since it was the only English Medium School in the vicinity, I was admitted there. We also had…
I have been an avid reader of Star Campus for the longest time. I think it has evolved from where it used to be before. Now, the spotlights are more diverse in nature, covering current topics and issues of concern…
In Bangladesh, Model United Nations or popularly known as MUN is still a very new concept among the people. MUN is a genuine replication of the UN General Assembly that creates a platform for students to develop their leadership skill…
East Delta University (EDU) and Chittagong Collegiate School clinched the fourth edition of The Daily Star – Mutual Trust Bank- Drishty Business idea contest held in Chittagong city. The teams of Sunshine Grammer School and University of Chittagong were adjudged…
