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.

Admission Preparations / Preparing for the BUP FBS admission test

Insights from BUP FBS students across departments.

Education

Education

'Assuming political power to reform state was an overwhelming burden for student leaders'

Retired DU professor argued student leaders' failure to distinguish conflicts created further division

14h ago

DU students vacate halls as closure triggers uncertainty for many

Several students held an overnight sit-in in front of VC, protesting the sudden 15-day closure

1w ago

6 DU students injured in quake panic

A 3.7-magnitude earthquake sparks chaos across Dhaka University halls

1w ago

Earthquake: DU Mohsin Hall students occupy empty staff flats over fears of unsafe halls

They said they moved in following years of neglect in repairing and reconstruction

1w ago

Three RU students hurt in armed attack by masked assailants

Students blocked the Dhaka–Rajshahi highway at Kazla Gate demanding immediate arrest and punishment of those responsible

1w ago

DU hands over deputy registrar to police over Facebook post on Hasina verdict

Lovelu Mollah taken to Shahbagh Police Station after sharing 'I Don’t Care' photocard

2w ago

12 injured in clash between two student groups at JnU

Teachers among injured as violence erupts in three phases across campus

3w ago

Dhaka College, Ideal College students sign 'peace agreement'

City College students, however, did not; no conflicts with other colleges, they say

3w ago
Careers

Careers

Public service ordinance: ‘Insubordination’ clause dropped

The advisory council yesterday approved a draft amendment to the Public Service Ordinance by scrapping the provision for punishment on grounds of “insubordination” and dropping several other controversial clauses.

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45th BCS viva to begin on July 8

The Public Service Commission announced the schedule through a press release today.

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1,690 recommended for cadre posts in 44th BCS

According to a press release issued by the commission yesterday, the recommendations were made against 1,710 approved cadre vacancies

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46th BCS written exams now from July 24; 47th preliminary Sept 19

The postponed written tests of the compulsory subjects of the 46th BCS will be held from July 24 to August 3

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46th BCS written exam postponed amid protests

The Public Service Commission (PSC) yesterday decided to postpone the 46th BCS written examinations following discussions with protesting jobseekers.

7m ago

PSC announces major changes to ease BCS recruitment process

The PSC chairman says they want to complete the entire process — from prelims to recruitment — in 12 months

7m ago

47th BCS application window postponed

PSC Public Relations Officer SM Matiur Rahman confirmed the decision to The Daily Star.

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3,930 examinees of 44th BCS have to face viva voce again

As many as 3,930 candidates for the 44th Bangladesh Civil Service will have to face fresh viva voce since the newly constituted Bangladesh Public Service Commission has decided to cancel the previously conducted oral examinations.

1y ago
Young Icons

Young Icons

A BUET graduate’s contributions to AI in healthcare at Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry

Campus sat down with Asif to learn more about his work, research, and his thoughts on AI and its future.

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MIST Blitz set to participate in Formula Student China 2025

MIST Blitz to race at Formula Student China 2025.

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AUST alumnus wins ASCE Georgia’s Young Engineer of the Year Award

AUST alumnus Ehsanul Kabir recognised as Young Civil Engineer of the Year by the ASCE Georgia Section.

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Mountaineer Shakil reflects on his “Sea to Summit” expedition

Mountaineer Shakil reflects on his “Sea to Summit” expedition

5m ago

UIU team ranks 2nd in Asia and 7th globally at CanSat 2025

Team UIU secured seventh place globally, and second place among Asian teams.

5m ago

UIU 6th, BRACU 8th at University Rover Challenge 2025

UIU Mars Rover from United International University (UIU) and BRACU Mongol-Tori from BRAC University (BRACU) secured the 6th and 8th positions respectively at the University Rover Challenge (URC) 2025 finals.

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Beyond the Summit: Nishat’s climb was never just about Everest

When she told her family about climbing Everest, someone said, "Isn't that like going to Bandarban?"

6m ago

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.

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Youth Multimedia

Youth Multimedia

Youngsters who showed the world what our robots can do

Competing against 451 teams from 77 countries, the Bangladeshi robotics team "Robonium Bangladesh" clinched the 5th position in the World Robot Olympiad 2023 in the "Future Innovators (Senior)" category, held in Panama

Risking lives to attend classes

Arifa Khatun, a fourth-grader at Bostal Government Primary School in Sujanagar upazila of Pabna, has to travel to school using a boat every day, leaving her family concerned for her safety

Shakil becomes first Bangladeshi to complete the 'Great Himalaya Trail'

The 'Great Himalaya Trail' goes from east to west of Nepal through the Himalayan mountains. Less than 50 people from around the world have covered this 1,700km trail on foot. Ikramul Hasan Shakil from Phulbaria village, Gazipur became the first Bangladeshi to complete the adventure on July 9

CU campus: Music in the air

If you step inside Chittagong University's campus, the first thing that'll greet you is music. It's hard to miss music if you walk around the campus, from the iconic CU shuttle train station and academic buildings to the canteens, residential halls, roadside stalls, and streets. Music is everywhere!

What is Shammo doing now?

In 2019, Leuna Tasnim Shammo went viral on social media through her songs. Four years later, this little artiste still dreams about music

IUT Photographic Society hosts flagship international photography exhibition

IUTPS hosted its flagship international photography exhibition at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy from November 27 to 30.

1d ago

Honey Lemon Soda: A refreshingly wholesome throwback to classic shoujo romance

Watching Honey Lemon Soda felt like stepping back into the 2010s golden age of school romcoms.

6d ago

Substack’s moment in time: The cultural and the personal

The more you use Substack, the more you will realise that it might just be the future of independent media.

1w ago

The highs, lows, and how-tos of a long-distance relationship

A long-distance relationship can feel like balancing on a thin line between comfort and chaos.

1w ago

The overwhelming reality of entering the workforce as a fresh graduate

How the idea of entering the workforce as a fresh graduate overwhelms many.

1w ago

Scientists name prehistoric shark after Chainsaw Man’s Pochita

Pochitaserra Patriciacanalae is one of two ancient species described in the paper.

2w ago

Over & Out!: Bangladeshi 90’s nostalgia turned into a video game

Over & Out! is a quest driven single-player adventure game set in early ’90s urban South Asia.

2w ago

Preparing for the DU-IBA admission test

What does it take to ace the aptitude test and get into the coveted IBA?

2w ago

Frankenstein: Guillermo del Toro’s captivating rendition pays homage to the classic masterpiece

The point of Frankenstein isn't simply a cut-and-dry warning of scientific innovations gone wrong. Rather, it is a heart-wrenching tale of the creature's ostracisation by human society.

2w ago

The job market struggles of young engineers

The arduous coursework and academic pressure, combined with the warnings from seniors and alumni about the state of the job market for engineers, has made the idea of graduating a daunting one.

2w ago