The new reality: International students face rising uncertainty in the US

US international students face fear, silence, and rising threats in 2025.

Rethinking how we teach and study History

Why history education must go beyond memorisation and embrace critical thinking

Andor Season 2 imagines Star Wars at its most devastating

Very few shows are written with the level of competency as Andor

Young entrepreneurs and the many challenges they face

The challenges in question often vary from industry to industry, yet, these young minds try their best to persevere.

Navigating the job market without connections

Though there are some qualifications, skills and traits that can dispel the myth surrounding the job market, the significance of networking still cannot be understated.

Movies / Snow White and the many missed opportunities

If you’re a big Disney fan or simply curious, you might still want to give it a watch. It is, however, advisable to go in with low expectations.

LOTUS: The first generation Mars Rover from Green University of Bangladesh

The GUB Mars rover is representing Bangladesh at the finals of the Anatolian Rover Challenge 2025.

Semester abroad as an undergraduate student: The prospects and challenges

Studying abroad shapes students' lives, despite challenges.

Inside BRACU’s Mongol Tori rover: Hypersonic

Mongol Tori Hypersonic emerged as the 8th best rover globally and 2nd in Asia.

Interviews

Interviews

DIU professor appointed to Oxford University journal's editorial board

Dr Kudrat-E-Khuda Babu, Associate Dean and a professor at the Department of Law, Daffodil International University, has recently been appointed as a member of the editorial board of the journal Yearbook of International Environmental Law published by the University of Oxford.

Carbon emissions, climate change, and the cacao tree

In conversation with Shams-il Arefin Islam where he talks about his work and sheds light on how the cacao tree acts as an early climate alarm bell.

ISD celebrates 25 years of success with a new strategy in place

ISD is celebrating its 25th anniversary. On this occasion, Rising Stars sat down with Steve Calland-Scoble, the Director of ISD and an accomplished educator, to talk about the school and its plans going forward.

GIS is on a mission to become the nation’s leading Cambridge curriculum school

Ramesh Mudgal, the Principal of Glenrich International School (GIS), is a highly accomplished education administrator who has played a pivotal role in driving the growth and success of schools in both the UAE and Bangladesh. Rising Stars sat down for a quick interview with Ramesh where he talked about his experience, GIS, and Bangladesh's academic sector in general. 

Zamil Nowshan’s journey to the UN Summit of The Future

Nowshan will be joining the first committee meeting of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in late October as a UN Youth Champion for Disarmament of UN Office for Disarmament Affairs.

In conversation with Dr James Abdey

Dr James Abdey is an Associate Professor at the Department of Statistics, London School of Economics (LSE).

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UIU teams secure runner-up positions at S.N. Bose National Science Festival

United International University (UIU) secured two runner-up positions at the 1st S.N. Bose National Science Festival, held at Dhaka University.

ULAB signs MoU with Venturas Ltd. to boost career opportunities in Japan

The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) signed an MoU with Venturas Ltd.

UIU professor represents Bangladesh at OWSD Early Career Fellowship Workshop in Italy

Dr Tahmina Foyez, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacy, United International University (UIU), recently represented Bangladesh on the global stage as one of only 15 scientists worldwide selected for the prestigious 2024 OWSD Early Career Fellowship. 

North South University inaugurates NSU Writing Center

North South University (NSU) marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of the NSU Writing Center on May 27 at the Central Library. The writing center aims to support undergraduate and graduate students in improving their writing skills.

MPOWER partners with IDP to expand study abroad access for Bangladeshi students

The partnership aims to streamline the study abroad process for students planning to attend universities in the United States and Canada.

NSU EMBA programme welcomes Summer 2025 students

North South University (NSU) welcomed the incoming students of its Summer 2025 Executive MBA (EMBA) and graduate Business programmes with an interactive and career-focused orientation session on May 18, 2025. The event involved a series of dynamic roundtable discussions involving students, faculty, distinguished alumni, and top industry professionals. 

NSU welcomes freshers in Summer 2025 orientation programme

North South University (NSU) hosted its summer semester orientation programme.

Campus Life

Campus Life

In Frame / The stories behind the red walls of IUT

The red bricks throughout the IUT campus are not just building blocks; they stand as witnesses to countless memories that have shaped this institution.

The lives of international medical students in Bangladesh

Although Bangladesh welcomes a considerable number of medical students every year, there still remains a lot to account for if we truly want to be a hub for medical education.

A kaleidoscope of colours at Jahangirnagar University

Serenity at Jahangirnagar University

Chittagong University Runners hosts marathon 10K 2025

Over 600 runners from across the country participated in the early morning event, held on the scenic routes of Chittagong University.

Shrouded by shame and eventually forgotten: Sexual harassment policies across universities in Bangladesh

While some perpetrators were held accountable, institutional responses remained inconsistent and were often shaped by power dynamics.

Pahela Baishakh celebrations across campuses

Universities across Bangladesh celebrate Pahela Baishakh.

Opinion

Opinion

Reader Submission / The need to transform Bangladesh’s education system

Education should not merely be a tool for securing jobs.

Reader Submission / An experience of a lifetime at COP16 in Riyadh

Last year, I was invited to the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from December 2 to December 13, 2024.

Opinion / Bangladesh’s match against Singapore can be a turning point in our footballing history

With so much to look forward to, Bangladeshi football fans are counting the days left to face Singapore.

Mindless littering and our inability to keep our streets clean

Teaching someone the collective responsibility of keeping a city clean feels like trying to empty the Buriganga with a teacup.

The need for a workforce planning roadmap for Bangladesh and what to do

Bangladesh needs to develop a comprehensive workforce planning roadmap to accommodate 100 million workers over the next decade.

How digital transformation is reshaping everything we know

Digital transformation enhances innovation and competitive advantage of any organization by encouraging innovation, business models, products and services.

Is a transformational leadership style the best way to overcome work stress?

Transformational leaders often influence and inspire employees of the organisation to find their core passion so that they can go beyond the asked expectations.

Off Campus

Off Campus

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.

United Kingdom’s Immigration White Paper 2025: What students should know

While the Immigration White Paper covers various sectors of immigration, special attention was given to student visa policies, and changes are proposed with the intention to reduce international students.

Prime Bank on a mission to revolutionise academic banking with PrimeAcademia

PrimeAcademia is a comprehensive banking platform for academic institutions.

What made Kaaktaal’s journey so special and memorable

Kaaktaal thrived on making songs that had minimal distractions. AiA’s guitar laid the foundation, Nazm’s flute added a transportative calmness, and percussionist Joven carried the rhythm section with grace. 

Daredevil: Born Again shows the MCU can deal with real-world issues

Despite a few weaknesses, like the pacing issues and inconsistent episode quality, Daredevil: Born Again is a fantastic show with compelling characters, a narrative that strays away from the standard superhero fare in favour of realistic world building.

Are late night study sessions effective?

Do late-night study sessions truly offer the environment conducive to learning and self-evaluation that individuals desire?

KUET students reimagine local tea stalls for international design competition

Two teams from KUET reimagine local tea stalls for international design competition.