Ayaan Shams Siddiquee

Ayaan Shams Siddiquee is a contributing writer at Campus, Rising Stars, and Star Youth.

The unnerving reality of school and college students living in hostels

What living away from home entail for these young students are poor living conditions, dreadful food arrangements, and more mental ailments than one can keep track of.

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Meet the cosplayers who represented Bangladesh in Japan

In conversation with two Bangladeshi cosplayers who represented the country in Japan.

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The colours and constraints of cosplaying in Bangladesh

For a growing number of people, cosplaying has become a special way to express creativity and build a community.

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Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is a moony, gory, and unhinged love story for the ages

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc plays out more like a twisted rom-com than a straight-up action flick.

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How are HSC examinees reacting to university admission tests’ routines?

For the latest batch of HSC examinees, the mental pressure associated with the university admission phase has been exponentially aggravated due to changes in various admission tests’ routines and structures.

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The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity stands tall in the romance anime hall of fame

It’s almost impossible not to root for The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity. With Cloverworks’ gorgeous production and the source material’s story, this might just be one of the most enjoyable romance anime to come out in recent years.

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AK Ratul’s legacy will live on

Rest in power, AK Ratul. You will not be forgotten.

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What official recognition means for the esports scene in Bangladesh

Bangladesh now has a real shot at building an esports culture from the ground up.

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November 27, 2025
November 27, 2025

The unnerving reality of school and college students living in hostels

What living away from home entail for these young students are poor living conditions, dreadful food arrangements, and more mental ailments than one can keep track of.

November 6, 2025
November 6, 2025

Meet the cosplayers who represented Bangladesh in Japan

In conversation with two Bangladeshi cosplayers who represented the country in Japan.

October 30, 2025
October 30, 2025

The colours and constraints of cosplaying in Bangladesh

For a growing number of people, cosplaying has become a special way to express creativity and build a community.

October 26, 2025
October 26, 2025

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is a moony, gory, and unhinged love story for the ages

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc plays out more like a twisted rom-com than a straight-up action flick.

October 20, 2025
October 20, 2025

How are HSC examinees reacting to university admission tests’ routines?

For the latest batch of HSC examinees, the mental pressure associated with the university admission phase has been exponentially aggravated due to changes in various admission tests’ routines and structures.

October 8, 2025
October 8, 2025

The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity stands tall in the romance anime hall of fame

It’s almost impossible not to root for The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity. With Cloverworks’ gorgeous production and the source material’s story, this might just be one of the most enjoyable romance anime to come out in recent years.

August 7, 2025
August 7, 2025

AK Ratul’s legacy will live on

Rest in power, AK Ratul. You will not be forgotten.

July 26, 2025
July 26, 2025

What official recognition means for the esports scene in Bangladesh

Bangladesh now has a real shot at building an esports culture from the ground up.

July 24, 2025
July 24, 2025

In the shadow of July: The parents who waited, worried, and walked together

Between July 15 and August 5 last year, parents across the country held their breaths waiting, worrying, and counting the hours until their children returned home from the protests. Some had their parents' blessing. Others went without it.

July 23, 2025
July 23, 2025

Students question decision to postpone exams at 3 in the morning

The delayed decision left thousands of students in distress all night.