Rising Stars / The lasting scars of school bullying

Bullying in schools and how it impacts people later in life.

Addressing the mental health crisis of our school teachers

The mental health of school teachers remains one of the most pressing yet less discussed issues in our society.

Peer pressure in school life: How it shapes choices and students

Peer Pressure in School: Harmful or Helpful?

Did you know: Mulan is Disney’s deadliest princess

Disney’s Mulan might just be the deadliest character in cinematic history.

Bangladeshi student wins gold at international climate change olympiad in Russia

Taseen won a gold medal at the International Olympiad on Climate Change and Environmental Issues (IOCE) 2025. 

Elections: Explained

Elections may sound distant or abstract, but they shape nearly every aspect in our lives, from education policies and job markets to climate action and civil rights.

Reader Submission / Coaching culture in Bangladesh

The rise of coaching culture reflects both a failure of the mainstream education system and the resilience of students and parents trying to make the best of an imperfect situation.

Wolfwalkers: An enchanting tale of the forces that make and break community

The movie wears its influence of Irish folklore on its sleeve.

South Point School & College, Baridhara, launches international English medium section

South Point School & College, Baridhara, recently inaugurated its international English medium section under the British curriculum.

Education

Education

SJWS celebrates 30 years of excellence in education

Sir John Wilson School (SJWS) took its first step 30 years ago.

The A Level dilemma: Recheck, retake or rethink?

The exams are done, the pens are down, and the results are in. You’ve survived the endless revision sessions, late-night cramming, and the exhausting exam days. Then comes results day – the moment of truth. But what if those grades staring back at you aren’t what you expected?

The O/A level conundrum: Stay in school or opt for private registration?

Why is it that students feel compelled to opt out of school and take either one or both of their exams as a private candidate?

UCBD brings world-class foundation programmes within your reach

UCBD is currently onboarding students for the next MUFY and UIFY intakes.

How play-based learning is the key to your child’s development

Play-based learning is a method that focuses on the use of play in promoting multiple areas of children's development and learning.

From Chattogram to the world: UCBD’s role in shaping global futures

Global success doesn't always begin with a plane ticket; it can start right here at home, with the right guidance.

ISD scholarship unlocks access to international education

ISD is offering a breakthrough scholarship programme to meritorious candidates.

Pop culture

Pop culture

Hope, horror and introspection in Re: Zero - Starting Life in Another World

Re: Zero blends dark isekai fantasy with deep character growth.

Anime / A Sign of Affection: A heartfelt tale of connection and growth

A heartfelt shoujo anime showing love beyond words.

A story of cards, consoles, and anime: My life growing up with Pokémon

Pokémon were not just characters on a screen; they were companions that guided me through the trials of childhood.

Another 104 days of summer vacation

Phineas and Ferb revival brings back the summer fun

Anime / The Apothecary Diaries is the anime to put cookie-cutter female protagonists to sleep

Maomao from The Apothecary Diaries redefines female leads in anime.

Movies to enjoy this Eid with your family

To make this time somewhat more enjoyable, here are a few movies you can watch with your family.

Explained

Explained

Green colonialism: Explained

Green colonialism masks exploitation as climate action.

The curious case of the vanishing bees: Explained

The vanishing of bees isn't a distant environmental tale, it's a local, urgent reality.

How are black holes detected

How scientists detect invisible black holes.

Tariffs and trade wars: Explained

Tariffs may target nations, but the public often bears the burden.

The relationship between consumerism and the climate crisis: Explained

Unchecked consumerism threatens planetary stability, urging a shift toward sustainability.

The pitfalls of AI: Explained

It's astonishing to see how AI has revolutionised industries, streamlined operations, and even attempted to emulate human creativity. But alongside these advancements, an unexpected challenge has surfaced – AI hallucinations, a phenomenon as intriguing as it is complex.

The menstrual cycle: Explained

How does the menstrual cycle work? Does the menstrual cycle impact how you feel? Does everyone have the same experience of menstruation? The menstrual cycle broken down.

Fiction

Fiction

The mirror between us

And for the Oldest, the mirror wounds as well.

Reader Submission / It’s all in my head

In the silence, her mind ruminated on every little detail.

Reader Submission / Maybe a mirage

Something you may... You may never find again.

How to: live

My love always arrived wrapped in silence, wrapped in dust. But that was childhood.

Heart, cling to me

We will make meaning out of the holes in the sun

Fiction / Once, spring stayed longer

He brought the jasmine to his nose, inhaled its narcotic sweetness, and wondered if maybe, just maybe, it was true.

Interests

Interests

Should you consider spaying or neutering your pet?

Is spaying or neutering your pet really necessary for their health?

Lost in a real-life Charlie’s chocolate factory

A few thousand miles away from Dhaka, in a small town located in the outskirts of Zurich lies a place known for its signature centerpiece worldwide, a fountain of real chocolate.

Girls stepping into the world of robotics

Bangladesh, often overlooked in global tech discussions, has quietly cultivated a thriving robotics culture, particularly for young women.

Eid enchantments and us

A special cover of Rising Stars where we look back at how Eid has changed for us over the years. 

Saving your Eid salami for the future

What if you were to save your Eid salami for later and also learn about saving money and managing finances from an early age?

Easy Eid recipes to prepare for your loved ones

If you’ve been thinking of pitching in this year, here are five easy and familiar recipes that are always a hit on Eid.

Stars on the rise

Stars on the rise

Glenrich students bag first place in NSS Space Settlement Design Contest

A team from Glenrich International School, Uttara has secured first place in the internationally-acclaimed NSS Gerard K O'Neill Space Settlement Contest.

Md Moynul Islam’s story calls for a profound shift toward inclusion

Visually impaired Bangladeshi student Moynul defied odds, excelling in education despite systemic barriers, showcasing the need for accessible tech and support.

A trip to the Midwest

From June 9 to June 22, I had the privilege to be a participant of a creative writing and cultural exchange programme called “Between the Lines (BTL): Peace and the Writing Experience” at the University of Iowa.

Sunnydale School runner-up at international youth handball tournament

Sunnydale School’s under-10 (U-10) boys handball team became the runner-up at the 2024 Partille Cup, the world's largest International youth handball tournament. 

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