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Autism awareness in conversation

1 May 2024, 11:34 AM
On April 29, the Gender & Inclusion team of the Youth Policy Forum (YPF) and the Healthcare Policy Network collaborated with the Department of Communication Disorders at Dhaka University to convene a session focused on driving positive change for autism awareness.
1 May 2024, 11:34 AM
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The need for comprehensive sexuality education in our schools

25 April 2024, 13:23 PM
The importance of sex education in guiding adolescents cannot be overstated.
25 April 2024, 13:23 PM
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How CHRF is redefining single-cell genomics in Bangladesh

18 April 2024, 08:41 AM
For the first time in Bangladesh, Child Health Research Foundation (CHRF) has successfully generated single-cell genomic (SCG) data for the Human Cell Atlas (HCA).
18 April 2024, 08:41 AM
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Should you consider studying Pharmacy?

21 March 2024, 09:23 AM
With the influx of students exploring the vast world of life sciences, Pharmacy has started to see a stratospheric increase in interested youths.
21 March 2024, 09:23 AM
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Mahir Sarowar Megh: The 17-year-old designer of Durdanto Dhaka’s jersey

29 February 2024, 09:35 AM
Rising Stars speaks with the creative mind behind the jersey – Mahir Sarowar Megh.
29 February 2024, 09:35 AM
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On surviving long distance friendships

13 February 2024, 13:34 PM
Calls and texts will be your new best friends when navigating the challenges of anything long-distance.
13 February 2024, 13:34 PM
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Meet BRAC University's pawsitively un-fur-gettable feline scholar, Bhapacat

8 February 2024, 14:53 PM
Her talents extend beyond the academic realm; she’s a pro at navigating BRACU’s beautiful new campus, mastering its escalators with feline finesse.
8 February 2024, 14:53 PM
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Is A level Psychology right for you?

25 January 2024, 00:00 AM
Even if psychology isn’t your intended major, studying it for A levels helps develop strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
25 January 2024, 00:00 AM
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Being a bookworm on a busy schedule

When you still approach reading in its ritualistic form every once in a while, it won’t feel like you’re “making time to read” but simply reading.
10 January 2024, 10:07 AM
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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.
28 December 2023, 00:00 AM
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Put a Period: How the youth is addressing menstrual equity

Founded by four high schoolers from Viqarunnisa Noon School and College (VNSC), Put a Period is a non-profit organisation working to eliminate taboos surrounding menstruation.
27 December 2023, 12:02 PM
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Becoming a better test taker

It is also essential to recognise that the standardised tests
9 December 2023, 03:51 AM
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The impact of privilege on US college applications

While many applicants work their fingers to the bone to present their best selves on paper, the reality remains that some individuals are inherently positioned with better odds right from the start.
23 October 2023, 13:28 PM
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Science by and for the many, not the few

CHRF making strides with “Building Scientists for Bangladesh”
18 October 2023, 09:09 AM
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Paving the way for inclusivity

Ashreen hopes for a future in which gender labels no longer limit their playgrounds.
16 August 2023, 10:30 AM
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Grooming: abuse hiding in plain sight

It's a lesser known evil that is wreaking havoc among young people.
22 June 2023, 00:00 AM
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Is going to therapy all it takes?

Therapy is just one stop in the mental health journey.
15 June 2023, 08:58 AM
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Why we should set healthy boundaries in friendships

Boundaries often feel abstract, especially when it comes to platonic relationships.
20 April 2023, 00:00 AM
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Caring for stray animals, the right way

Caring for stray animals is important, and knowing the right way is vital.
16 March 2023, 09:35 AM
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Are we doing enough for aspiring young female athletes?

The primary barriers girls face in regards to sports come from the families themselves.
10 November 2022, 03:50 AM
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Chronology

Your fingers delineate maps in attempts at enveloping all of you.
13 October 2022, 00:00 AM
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Keeping up with alternative diets

Having a non-standard diet in Bangladesh is an uphill battle.
29 September 2022, 00:00 AM
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Navigating adolescence with Never Have I Ever

The writers and cast have a phenomenal and fresh approach to each circumstance, uplifting the series.
25 August 2022, 00:00 AM
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We should be more empathetic towards O/A Level students this year

We should be mindful of how circumstances were different this year.
18 August 2022, 11:26 AM
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Craven

Familiarity has its uncanny essence, like patchwork sewn by your mother.
11 August 2022, 04:12 AM
Has your makeup been hurting the planet

Has your makeup been hurting the planet?

We continue to unknowingly harm the planet.
4 August 2022, 00:00 AM
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Living with an eating disorder

An obsession with food, body weight, or body shape, it can cause serious health consequences.
14 July 2022, 00:00 AM
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Menstrual commercials, please do better

TV advertisements for menstrual products are misleading and often disappointing.
23 June 2022, 00:00 AM

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