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to academia?</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">1m ago</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 medium-3 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-image position-relative w66"> <a href="/campus/education/news/guide-the-chevening-scholarship-law-students-3817736" aria-label="A guide to the Chevening Scholarship for Law students "> <picture class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2025/02/06/uk_chevening.png 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2025/02/06/uk_chevening.png" alt="" title="" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content pt-20 pb-20 pr-20" > <h3 class="title fs-20" > <a href="/campus/education/news/guide-the-chevening-scholarship-law-students-3817736">A guide to the Chevening Scholarship for Law students</a> </h3> <p class="intro">Mahapara Sanjana, a Chevening scholar, shares her experience.</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">1m ago</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 medium-3 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-image position-relative w66"> <a href="/youth/education/campus/news/student-organisations-split-over-jucsu-election-schedule-3814256" aria-label="Student organisations split over JUCSU election schedule "> <picture class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2025/02/02/jucsu.jpg 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2025/02/02/jucsu.jpg" alt="" title="" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content pt-20 pb-20 pr-20" > <h3 class="title fs-20" > <a href="/youth/education/campus/news/student-organisations-split-over-jucsu-election-schedule-3814256">Student organisations split over JUCSU election schedule</a> </h3> <p class="intro">The disagreement among the student organisations regarding the announcement of the Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JUCSU) election schedule has reached its peak</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">1m ago</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 medium-3 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-content pt-20 pb-20 pr-20" > <h3 class="title fs-20" > <a href="/youth/education/campus/news/winter-festival-ju-showcases-cultural-splendour-and-natural-diversity-3802801">Winter festival at JU showcases cultural splendour and natural diversity</a> </h3> <p class="intro">The festival drew thousands of music lovers, students, faculty members, and visitors from across the city to the Selim Al Deen Muktamancha</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">2m ago</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 medium-3 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-content pt-20 pb-20 pr-20" > <h3 class="title fs-20" > <a href="/youth/education/campus/news/du-students-demand-roadmap-ducsu-election-within-two-working-days-3789891">DU students demand roadmap for DUCSU election within two working days</a> </h3> <p class="intro">A group of Dhaka University students yesterday demanded a roadmap for holding the Dhaka University Central Student Union (DUCSU) election within two working days</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">2m ago</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 medium-3 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-content pt-20 pb-20 pr-20" > <h3 class="title fs-20" > <a href="/youth/education/campus/news/cu-fine-arts-students-protest-2nd-day-demanding-campus-relocation-3773881">CU fine arts students protest for 2nd day demanding campus relocation</a> </h3> <p class="intro">Students of the Institute of Fine Arts protested for a second consecutive day, demanding resolutions to ongoing issues and injustices within the institution</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">3m ago</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 medium-3 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-content pt-20 pb-20 pr-20" > <h3 class="title fs-20" > <a href="/youth/education/news/process-dhaka-universitys-entry-tests-begins-3744441">Process for Dhaka University's entry tests begins</a> </h3> <p class="intro">The application process for enrolment at Dhaka University's 2024-2025 academic session began today</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">4m ago</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel-separator"></div><div class="panel-pane pane-category-news no-title block" class="panel-pane pane-category-news no-title block"> <div class="pane-content">  <div class="section"> <div class="row"> <div class="columns small-12"> <div class="row collapse align-middle title-wrapper "> <div class="columns has-title-seperator"></div> <div class="columns shrink position-relative"> <div class="text-72-90 fw-700 color-cyan no-pointer">Careers</div> <h2 class="section-title "> <a href="/youth/careers">Careers</a> </h2> </div> <div class="columns has-title-seperator"></div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 medium-3 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-image position-relative w66"> <a href="/news/bangladesh/news/47th-bcs-application-window-postponed-3772096" aria-label="47th BCS application window postponed "> <picture class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2023/08/22/psc-logo-web_0.jpg 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2023/08/22/psc-logo-web_0.jpg" alt="" title="" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content pt-20 pb-20 pr-20" > <h3 class="title fs-20" > <a href="/news/bangladesh/news/47th-bcs-application-window-postponed-3772096">47th BCS application window postponed</a> </h3> <p class="intro">PSC Public Relations Officer SM Matiur Rahman confirmed the decision to The Daily Star. </p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">3m ago</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 medium-3 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-image position-relative w66"> <a href="/youth/careers/jobs/news/3930-examinees-44th-bcs-have-face-viva-voce-again-3755916" aria-label="3,930 examinees of 44th BCS have to face viva voce again "> <picture class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2024/07/11/psc.jpg 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2024/07/11/psc.jpg" alt="" title="" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content pt-20 pb-20 pr-20" > <h3 class="title fs-20" > <a href="/youth/careers/jobs/news/3930-examinees-44th-bcs-have-face-viva-voce-again-3755916">3,930 examinees of 44th BCS have to face viva voce again</a> </h3> <p class="intro">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.</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">4m ago</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 medium-3 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-image position-relative w66"> <a href="/youth/careers/jobs/news/43rd-bcs-results-2064-appointed-results-99-hold-3728321" aria-label="43rd BCS results: 2,064 appointed, results of 99 on hold "> <picture class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2023/08/22/psc-logo-web_0.jpg 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2023/08/22/psc-logo-web_0.jpg" alt="" title="" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content pt-20 pb-20 pr-20" > <h3 class="title fs-20" > <a href="/youth/careers/jobs/news/43rd-bcs-results-2064-appointed-results-99-hold-3728321">43rd BCS results: 2,064 appointed, results of 99 on hold</a> </h3> <p class="intro">The results of the 43rd Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) final recruitment result have been published</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">5m ago</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 medium-3 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-image position-relative w66"> <a href="/youth/careers/jobs/news/age-bar-govt-jobs-7-hour-sit-withdrawn-after-govt-assurance-3716466" aria-label="Age bar for govt jobs: 7-hour sit-in withdrawn after govt assurance "> <picture class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2024/09/30/job_seekers.jpg 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2024/09/30/job_seekers.jpg" alt="" title="" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content pt-20 pb-20 pr-20" > <h3 class="title fs-20" > <a href="/youth/careers/jobs/news/age-bar-govt-jobs-7-hour-sit-withdrawn-after-govt-assurance-3716466">Age bar for govt jobs: 7-hour sit-in withdrawn after govt assurance</a> </h3> <p class="intro">After a seven-hour-long sit-in in front of the chief adviser’s residence, protesters last night withdrew their programme on the government’s assurance that a committee will review their demand for raising the age limit for government job seekers.</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">6m ago</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 medium-3 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-content pt-20 pb-20 pr-20" > <h3 class="title fs-20" > <a href="/youth/careers/jobs/news/dont-pay-heed-rumours-raising-govt-job-age-limit-says-public-admin-secretary-3709551">Don't pay heed to rumours on raising govt job age-limit, says public admin secretary</a> </h3> <p class="intro">Senior Secretary of Ministry of Public Administration Ministry Dr Mokhlesur Rahman today urged the people of the country not to pay heed to rumours over raising the age limit for govt jobs to 35</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">6m ago</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 medium-3 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-content pt-20 pb-20 pr-20" > <h3 class="title fs-20" > <a href="/news/bangladesh/news/railway-exam-be-cancelled-if-proof-question-leak-found-psc-chairman-3652571">Railway exam to be cancelled if proof of question leak found: PSC chairman</a> </h3> <p class="intro">Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairman Sohorab Hossain today said the recruitment exam for the railway engineer post will be cancelled if evidence of question paper leaks is found</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">8m ago</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 medium-3 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-content pt-20 pb-20 pr-20" > <h3 class="title fs-20" > <a href="/news/bangladesh/news/comilla-university-students-block-dhaka-ctg-highway-3651771">Comilla University students block Dhaka-Ctg highway</a> </h3> <p class="intro">Students of Comilla University, under the banner of “Bangla Blockade”, blocked the Dhaka-Chattogram highway in the afternoon today, protesting the reinstatement of the quota system in government jobs</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">8m ago</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 medium-3 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-content pt-20 pb-20 pr-20" > <h3 class="title fs-20" > <a href="/news/bangladesh/news/bangla-blockade-students-again-block-shahbagh-science-lab-other-key-dhaka-intersections-3651761">Bangla Blockade: Students again block Shahbagh, Science Lab, other key Dhaka intersections</a> </h3> <p class="intro">Students demonstrating against the quota system in government jobs blocked some key intersections of the capital, including Shahbagh and Farmgate, this afternoon as part of their “Bangla Blockade” programme</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">8m ago</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel-separator"></div><div class="panel-pane pane-category-news no-title block" class="panel-pane pane-category-news no-title block"> <div class="pane-content">  <div class="section"> <div class="row"> <div class="columns small-12"> <div class="row collapse align-middle title-wrapper "> <div class="columns has-title-seperator"></div> <div class="columns shrink position-relative"> <div class="text-72-90 fw-700 color-cyan no-pointer">Young Icons</div> <h2 class="section-title "> <a href="/youth/young-icons">Young Icons</a> </h2> </div> <div class="columns has-title-seperator"></div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 medium-3 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-image position-relative w66"> <a href="/campus/campus/news/iub-sust-qualify-international-auv-competition-3807961" aria-label="IUB, SUST qualify for international AUV competition "> <picture class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2025/01/25/sauvc_2025_iub_sust_qualify.jpg 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2025/01/25/sauvc_2025_iub_sust_qualify.jpg" alt="" title="" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content pt-20 pb-20 pr-20" > <h3 class="title fs-20" > <a href="/campus/campus/news/iub-sust-qualify-international-auv-competition-3807961">IUB, SUST qualify for international AUV competition</a> </h3> <p class="intro">The teams have qualified for the Singapore AUV Challenge 2025 (SAUVC 2025).</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">2m ago</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 medium-3 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-image position-relative w66"> <a href="/campus/noticeboard/news/project-involving-3-brac-university-students-wins-international-pitch-competition-3799881" aria-label="Project involving 3 BRAC University students wins international pitch competition "> <picture title="Project involving 3 BRAC University students wins international pitch competition" class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2025/01/15/bracu_osun_competition.jpg 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2025/01/15/bracu_osun_competition.jpg" alt="Project involving 3 BRAC University students wins international pitch competition" title="Project involving 3 BRAC University students wins international pitch competition" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content pt-20 pb-20 pr-20" > <h3 class="title fs-20" > <a href="/campus/noticeboard/news/project-involving-3-brac-university-students-wins-international-pitch-competition-3799881">Project involving 3 BRAC University students wins international pitch competition</a> </h3> <p class="intro">A plastic recycling project of a multinational student team, whose three members are from BRAC University, has been awarded the first prize of USD 1,500 at the international pitch competition, “Launch a Different World 2024”.</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">2m ago</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 medium-3 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-image position-relative w66"> <a href="/campus/campus/news/mist-mit-the-journey-akib-zaman-3773816" aria-label="From MIST to MIT: The journey of Akib Zaman "> <picture title="Akib Zaman's journey from MIST to MIT" class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2024/12/11/7.jpg 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2024/12/11/7.jpg" alt="Akib Zaman's journey from MIST to MIT" title="Akib Zaman's journey from MIST to MIT" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content pt-20 pb-20 pr-20" > <h3 class="title fs-20" > <a href="/campus/campus/news/mist-mit-the-journey-akib-zaman-3773816">From MIST to MIT: The journey of Akib Zaman</a> </h3> <p class="intro">Campus sat down for a virtual interview with Akib where he shared more about his experiences, research, and insights.</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">3m ago</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 medium-3 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-image position-relative w66"> <a href="/campus/campus/news/four-bangladeshis-honoured-2024-diana-award-3770046" aria-label="Four Bangladeshis honoured with 2024 Diana Award "> <picture class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2024/12/07/diana_awards_2024_bangladesh_winners.jpg 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_201/public/images/2024/12/07/diana_awards_2024_bangladesh_winners.jpg" alt="" title="" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content pt-20 pb-20 pr-20" > <h3 class="title fs-20" > <a href="/campus/campus/news/four-bangladeshis-honoured-2024-diana-award-3770046">Four Bangladeshis honoured with 2024 Diana Award</a> </h3> <p class="intro">Four Bangladeshis were honoured with the award for their outstanding contribution to society.</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">3m ago</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 medium-3 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-content pt-20 pb-20 pr-20" > <h3 class="title fs-20" > <a href="/campus/campus/news/brac-university-alumna-receives-fellowship-masters-university-oxford-3769771">BRAC University alumna receives fellowship for master’s at University of Oxford</a> </h3> <p class="intro">Fatema Shorna, an alumna of BRAC University, has started pursuing an MSc in Radiobiology at the University of Oxford.</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">3m ago</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 medium-3 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-content pt-20 pb-20 pr-20" > <h3 class="title fs-20" > <a href="/campus/campus/news/kuet-students-turning-plastic-waste-furniture-3758536">KUET students turning plastic waste into furniture</a> </h3> <p class="intro">KUET students innovate eco-friendly furniture from plastics.</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">4m ago</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 medium-3 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-content pt-20 pb-20 pr-20" > <h3 class="title fs-20" > <a href="/campus/campus/news/ulabs-anica-hossain-wins-global-student-the-year-award-3758436">ULAB’s Anica Hossain wins Global Student of the Year Award</a> </h3> <p class="intro">Anica Hossain, a ULAB student, won the Global Student of the Year Award at the Global Alliance World Public Relations and Communication Awards 2024.</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">4m ago</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 medium-3 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-content pt-20 pb-20 pr-20" > <h3 class="title fs-20" > <a href="/campus/campus/news/bangladeshs-shanum-wins-silver-international-psychology-olympiad-3729001">Bangladesh's Shanum wins Silver at International Psychology Olympiad</a> </h3> <p class="intro">Shanum Sarkar, a recent graduate of BIT, secured a Silver Medal at the IPsyO 2024. </p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">5m ago</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel-separator"></div><div class="panel-pane pane-category-news no-title block" class="panel-pane pane-category-news no-title block"> <div class="pane-content">  <div class="section bg-black mb-20"> <div class="row"> <div class="columns small-12"> <div class="row collapse align-middle title-wrapper "> <div class="columns has-title-seperator"></div> <div class="columns shrink position-relative"> <div class="text-72-90 fw-700 color-cyan no-pointer">Youth Multimedia</div> <h2 class="section-title "> <a href="/star-multimedia/youth-multimedia">Youth Multimedia</a> 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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</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 medium-4 large-3"> </div> <div class="columns small-12 mt-30 medium-6 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-image position-relative "> <div class="media-youtube-video media-youtube-2 responsive-embed widescreen margin-bottom-0"> <iframe class="media-youtube-player" width="640" height="390" title="যাতায়াতের একমাত্র বাহন নৌকা, দিন দিন কমছে শিক্ষার্থীর সংখ্যা" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zC9oJ_mYMlI?wmode=opaque&controls=1" name="যাতায়াতের একমাত্র বাহন নৌকা, দিন দিন কমছে শিক্ষার্থীর সংখ্যা" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen>Video of যাতায়াতের একমাত্র বাহন নৌকা, দিন দিন কমছে শিক্ষার্থীর সংখ্যা</iframe> </div> </div> <div class="card-content" > <h3 class="title fs-20" > <a 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href="/star-multimedia/youth-multimedia/news/shakil-becomes-first-bangladeshi-complete-the-great-himalaya-trail-3403651">Shakil becomes first Bangladeshi to complete the 'Great Himalaya Trail'</a> </h3> <p class="intro">The 'Great Himalaya Trail' goes from east to west of Nepal through the Himalayan mountains. 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Music is everywhere!</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columns small-12 mt-30 medium-6 large-3"> <div class="card position-relative"> <div class="card-image position-relative "> <div class="media-youtube-video media-youtube-5 responsive-embed widescreen margin-bottom-0"> <iframe class="media-youtube-player" width="640" height="390" title="গান গেয়ে ভাইরাল হওয়া ক্ষুদে শিল্পী সাম্য এখন কী করছেন" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DKDDFCCF0ik?wmode=opaque&controls=1" name="গান গেয়ে ভাইরাল হওয়া ক্ষুদে শিল্পী সাম্য এখন কী করছেন" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen>Video of গান গেয়ে ভাইরাল হওয়া ক্ষুদে শিল্পী সাম্য এখন কী করছেন</iframe> </div> </div> <div class="card-content" > <h3 class="title fs-20" > <a href="/star-multimedia/youth-multimedia/news/what-shammo-doing-now-3311986">What is Shammo doing now?</a> </h3> <p class="intro">In 2019, Leuna Tasnim Shammo went viral on social media through her songs. 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card-content columns" > <h3 class="title" > <a href="/rising-stars/news/movies-enjoy-eid-your-family-3857186">Movies to enjoy this Eid with your family</a> </h3> <p class="intro">To make this time somewhat more enjoyable, here are a few movies you can watch with your family.</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">19h ago</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card position-relative horizontal type-horizontal-list row border-bottom collapse image-reverse"> <div class="card-image position-relative w33 columns small-3 medium-3"> <a href="/rising-stars/news/easy-eid-recipes-prepare-your-loved-ones-3857191" aria-label="Easy Eid recipes to prepare for your loved ones "> <picture title="Chocolate mousse, coconut pudding, and stuffed dates" class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2025/03/25/_oc_5868_copy.jpg 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    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href="/opinion/news/the-silent-struggles-adolescence-3860731" aria-label="The silent struggles of adolescence "> <picture class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2025/03/30/ed_-_mental_health_of_students_-_badhon.jpg 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2025/03/30/ed_-_mental_health_of_students_-_badhon.jpg" alt="" title="" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content card-content columns" > <h3 class="title" > <a href="/opinion/news/the-silent-struggles-adolescence-3860731">The silent struggles of adolescence</a> </h3> <p class="intro">Jamie believed his actions were justified because social media had distorted his sense of right and wrong, making him think harming a woman who mistreated him was acceptable</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">1d ago</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card position-relative horizontal type-horizontal-list row border-bottom collapse image-reverse"> <div class="card-image position-relative w33 columns small-3 medium-3"> <a href="/campus/campus/news/bups-eggteavate-transforming-cafeteria-waste-sustainable-solutions-3859536" aria-label="BUP’s EggTeaVate: Transforming cafeteria waste into sustainable solutions "> <picture title="EggTeaVate from Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)" class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2025/03/28/thumbn.jpg 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2025/03/28/thumbn.jpg" alt="EggTeaVate from Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)" title="EggTeaVate from Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content card-content columns" > <h3 class="title" > <a href="/campus/campus/news/bups-eggteavate-transforming-cafeteria-waste-sustainable-solutions-3859536">BUP’s EggTeaVate: Transforming cafeteria waste into sustainable solutions</a> </h3> <p class="intro">EggTeaVate is based on the widely recognised concept of kitchen waste composting but with a unique approach.</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">3d ago</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card position-relative horizontal type-horizontal-list row border-bottom collapse image-reverse"> <div class="card-image position-relative w33 columns small-3 medium-3"> <a href="/campus/news/ramadan-young-professionals-away-home-3856491" aria-label="Ramadan for young professionals away from home "> <picture title="Young professional breaking their fast at their desk" class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2025/03/24/_rc_3556.jpg 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2025/03/24/_rc_3556.jpg" alt="Young professional breaking their fast at their desk" title="Young professional breaking their fast at their desk" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content card-content columns" > <h3 class="title" > <a href="/campus/news/ramadan-young-professionals-away-home-3856491">Ramadan for young professionals away from home</a> </h3> <p class="intro">While the absence of family, home-cooked meals, and shared traditions makes the month lonelier, it also promotes introspection and self-growth.</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">6d ago</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card position-relative horizontal type-horizontal-list row border-bottom collapse image-reverse"> <div class="card-image position-relative w33 columns small-3 medium-3"> <a href="/campus/campus/news/serenequran-ai-web-app-recommends-quran-verses-based-your-mood-3854201" aria-label="SereneQuran: AI web app recommends Quran verses based on your mood "> <picture class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2025/03/21/serenequran.jpg 1x" data-aspectratio="/" media="(min-width: 1024px)" />    <img class="ratio ratio__16x9 lazyload" data-aspectratio="" data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2025/03/21/serenequran.jpg" alt="" title="" />  </picture> </a> </div> <div class="card-content card-content columns" > <h3 class="title" > <a href="/campus/campus/news/serenequran-ai-web-app-recommends-quran-verses-based-your-mood-3854201">SereneQuran: AI web app recommends Quran verses based on your mood</a> </h3> <p class="intro">SereneQuran is an AI-based web application designed to suggest users verses from the Quran tailored to their emotional state or mood.</p> <div class="card-top color-iron text-12"> <span class="interval">1w ago</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card position-relative horizontal type-horizontal-list row border-bottom collapse image-reverse"> <div class="card-image position-relative w33 columns small-3 medium-3"> <a href="/campus/campus/news/bracu-iut-mist-and-uiu-qualify-university-rover-challenge-finals-3853406" aria-label="BRACU, IUT, MIST, and UIU qualify for University Rover Challenge finals "> <picture class="ratio ratio__16x9">  <source data-srcset="https://tds-images.thedailystar.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_202/public/images/2025/03/20/urc_2025_bangladeshi_teams_final.jpg 1x" 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