What it takes to become a comic artist in Bangladesh
Comic books have inspired a new generation of Bangladeshi artists, driven by passion and opportunities in the growing industry.
Panda diplomacy explained
How some of the laziest animals in the world became so important in international relations.
Is A level Economics for you?
If you are someone who likes extensive reading, rigorous analysis, and would’ve done all that independent research either way out of a genuine curiosity to learn more about monetary and fiscal policies, expansions and recessions, supply and demand, A level Economics is the perfect match.
What makes modern-day Bangladeshi comics so interesting
All in all, it’s a great time to be a Bangladeshi comic fan, especially if you’re into local comics.
Three Bangladeshi comics worth your attention
Bangladeshi comics for you to check out.
Is it necessary to take social media breaks during exam season?
Amidst the finals season chaos, many decide to take a break from all sorts of social media platforms.
Rethinking our approach to school academics
Campus sat down with Dr Shivananda, principal of DPS STS School, to learn more about his research and expert insight on recent educational trends.
A Dead River is All I Want
You know those instances when we start off in the wide, turbulent currents of a river making its way downstream?
House of Cards
Welcome, weary traveler! To my humble abode. Come, come. I'll show you
Education
How to write a stellar personal statement
During college admissions season, hundreds of thousands of students across the globe scramble to get their applications in order.
The need for comprehensive sexuality education in our schools
The importance of sex education in guiding adolescents cannot be overstated.
Is A level Further Mathematics for you?
Taking Further Maths for all the wrong reasons can not only deprive you of its benefits but make your life a whole lot more difficult.
Schools need to rethink how they teach Literature
Schools must revamp literature education to foster creativity.
Are you experiencing testing fatigue?
At this point, I simply don’t feel like taking any more tests.
The unintended long-term effects of coaching culture
Long-term reliance on coaching classes may lead to several adverse effects in the future.
The state of sports in schools
Schools, therefore, often remain an oasis in an otherwise barren concrete desert without publicly accessible alternatives.
Pop culture
Anime / The First Slam Dunk is sports anime distilled to its essentials
The First Slam Dunk has, in many ways, perfectly distilled everything that makes sports anime good.
How you can get into Dungeons & Dragons
The most popular tabletop-roleplaying game in the world does not, in fact, even require a tabletop
Why young people should read The Adventures of Tintin
Almost a decade has passed since then, and Tintin still remains a timeless classic.
Pokémon Concierge: A stop-motion for all ages
Pokémon Concierge tells the story of Haru, a 20-something young adult riddled with anxiety, coming to the luxurious Pokémon Resort to start a new life as a concierge.
Weaving whimsy and wonder in film: A Wonka review
Wonka is a warm watch as long as you’re with people who grew up enchanted by the thought of coming across a golden ticket one day.
My Adventures with Superman: The Man of Steel with a slice-of-life flavour
The biggest strength of My Adventures with Superman lies in its portrayal of interpersonal relationships.
Explained
EXPLAINED / El Niño and La Niña
In light of this particularly hot summer, let's take some time to understand an important weather system that affects global temperatures, food security, and economies
How the Islamic calendar works
Why is Ramadan sometimes 29 days long and sometimes 30 days long?
EXPLAINED / The significance of Bangladesh's Independence Day and Victory Day
The significance of each day in the birth of our nation.
Explained: Bangladesh’s Economy
One of the critical aspects of understanding how an economy works is understanding how money flows.
Explained: The branches of Bangladesh's government
How does Bangladesh’s government work? Who is the head of the government? What is the upcoming election about?
The SATs: Explained
What is the SAT? What does it evaluate?
Climate Crisis: Explained
What is the common factor between you, a student stuck on a rickshaw in 40-degree Celsius temperature, and a polar bear, stranded on a tiny piece of ice? You’re both suffering under the global climate crisis.
Fiction
In the absence of a light source
Grief is a lonely river, like a fisherman's song with an empty net
The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in your House
If they knew, your mother would have said, “It’s in your head, darling,” and your father would have screamed, “Put that head in the toilet bowl where it belongs.”
Azure
The sky is the most obscure portion of Earth which can be read with utmost ease.
The things we do for more salami
An Eid special edition of Rising Star's monthly comic strip.
Facing the nightmare of darkness
Lighting struck everywhere. Amidst the enchanted woods, the howls of wolves echoed with a joyous "Awoo!".
Sweet shop vendors
We will chase after stringless kites, Down the road
Interests
Launching a club at your school
With a bit of planning and initiative, it is possible to start a club in your school.
Scholastica Inter School Debate Tournament: VH 1 and NDS 1 crowned champions
Scholastica Debate Club returned with their flagship event “Scholastica Inter School Debate Tournament (SIDT)” on February 2. SIDT is a long-running annual event of the Scholastica Debate Club and has made a name for itself in the Bangladeshi debate circuit.
Dandelionz and The Daily Star host the ‘Creating Patriots’ event for kids
On December 23rd, the premises of Dandelionz in Dhanmondi was filled with excitement as young minds gathered for the "Creating Patriots" event, organised in association with The Daily Star. As part of the celebration of Victory Day, this daylong program aimed to empower children aged 8-12 to become the changemakers Bangladesh needs.
If you don’t like reading, then comic books are for you
Very few avenues of storytelling have the same level of diversity and versatility as comics, and if you are someone who has an aversion towards reading general books, comics might turn that dislike into a regular reading habit.
Getting into the habit of reading
The habit of reading seems to have gone out of fashion. Why is that? Many young people shy away from books for many reasons, seemingly finding them too similar to strict textbooks they are taught in schools. However, for those who want to try reading as a hobby but struggle to get into it, there are a few ways to get back on track.
Growing up surrounded by music
All in all, music is pretty significant in my life nonetheless.
How photographing my life on a daily basis helps me
Keeping track of your life with the visual gift of photography is a 21st century marvel.
Stars on the rise
Bangladesh wins bronze at European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad
212 students from 55 countries competed in the global olympiad this year.
Keeping a family tradition alive through knitting
How Rudaba turned her passion into a business
Mahir Sarowar Megh: The 17-year-old designer of Durdanto Dhaka’s jersey
Rising Stars speaks with the creative mind behind the jersey – Mahir Sarowar Megh.
From Bangladesh to Panama: Bangladeshi robotics team clinches fifth position at World Robot Olympiad 2023
In conversation with Israfil Shaheen Arannya, silver medallist at the World Robot Olympiad (WRO).
Living a pop culture fantasy
Anica Hossain shares her cosplaying experience – how she got into it, what it takes to cosplay, and how enthusiasts can get into this art form of brining fictional characters to life.
Custom-made keycaps conjured up by young keyboard enthusiast
What makes Rohan and his gaming rig stand out from many others are the keycaps on his keyboard.