Off Campus
How BRACU’s drone team – RaptorX – conducted relief operations in Feni
BRACU RaptorX, a drone team from BRAC University (BRACU) has successfully completed its mission of delivering relief materials like medicines, sanitary napkins, and dry food items to several remote flood-affected areas in Feni.
Movie / Ultraman: Rising is a fresh rendition of a classic superhero franchise
Ultraman: Rising’s success lies in its ability to take a “superhero vs monster” setting and turn it into a tale of parenthood and growth.
Calm amidst the chaos: Book and study cafes in the capital
From classes to coaching and then back to many of our boisterous families, students may struggle to find a place of quiet to rest or self-study in peace. However, the collective struggle of the student population has given rise to multitudes of reading/study cafes around the city where you can go to catch your breath.
205 Bangladeshis listed in latest Stanford/Elsevier's Top 2% Scientist Rankings
The Stanford/Elsevier's Top 2% Scientist Rankings lists the world's leading researchers.
MIST’s Saraf Nawer wins world's largest student architecture competition
MIST's Saraf Nawer wins Inspireli Awards 2024 in architecture.
The dark underbelly of student politics in medical colleges
Most medical colleges have recently banned politics on campus, while others are in the process of doing so. However, the pressing question remains: can we truly safeguard the student community from such continued brutality?
Can we break free from the brain drain cycle?
Thousands of students and skilled professionals across Bangladesh face the dilemma of having to choose between staying in their homeland with little prospect for advancement or seeking alternatives abroad. The systemic challenges they encounter are indicative of deeper issues within Bangladesh's socio-economic condition.
Anime / Legend of the Galactic Heroes: A political and philosophical epic set in the sea of the stars
From the beginning of the series till the end, Legend of the Galactic Heroes offers its viewers a look into ingenious military tactics and complex political strategies. It is through such depictions that nuanced and realistic portrayals of the government and the military as well as the dynamics between the two emerge.
From Bangladesh to Silicon Valley: The Draper University Experience
Bangladeshi entrepreneur graduates from Draper University.
A new Linkin Park and an exciting new chapter for the band
Linkin Park returns with new vocalist Emily Armstrong.
Debojoti Das wins Bangladesh’s first gold medal at the International Olympiad in Informatics
Debojoti Das wins Bangladesh's first gold medal at the 2024 International Olympiad in Informatics, with two others earning bronze medals in Egypt.
The sound of resistance: Songs that came out during the student movement
Some of our country’s talented musicians courageously stood up against the previous regime and violence on peaceful student protestors during the quota reform movement. These are some tracks that were released in the past month to fuel the rage and stand in solidarity with students.
Reassessing the misconceptions around open-book exams
Open-book exams are often undermined because of the misunderstandings surrounding them.
University freshers should ponder on pursuing objectives
University is a new and mysterious arena for the newly inducted students.
Should young commuters get a metro pass?
Because of the hassle-free experience and peace of mind it offers, metro passes have become essential to commuters, especially students.
Doing household chores is the secret to adulting
How doing household chores can help young adults build essential life skills, boost brain health, and improve overall well-being.
Looking after your mental health during gap year
For students opting for such a break before enrolling in university, taking care of their mental health becomes vital.
MIST’s Mongol Barota secures runners-up trophy at Anatolian Rover Challenge 2024
The team also secured the champion title in the ARC Junior 2024 Exploration Challenge.