Challenges of the longest beach

Muazzem Hossain Shakil

The eagerly anticipated 100-kilometer long walkathon from Teknaf beach point to Cox's Bazar Laboni point along the world's longest unbroken sea beach took place from March 23 to 26.

A delightful weekend amidst earthly wonders

Sarah Z H

Fate had never been generous enough in granting me turns to explore my own country until last month, when my father got transferred to 'Srimangal'.

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Yamin Tauseef Jahangir

A gentle southern breeze blew dust in the air. The grumble of the rusty engine slowly died as the military truck stopped in the middle of the road.

An adda with Yaatri

Sajeda Tamanna Hussain

Ekta Gopon Kotha Chilo Bolbar Bondhu Shomoy Hobe Ki Tomar - I was humming the tunes to my favorite song and doing the dishes.

Living up to the 71 spirit?

Shamma M. Raghib

Tell me, my dear friends, when was the last time you did something for your community surrounding you?

Atlantic College: Project Weeks

H. M. Iftekhar Akter(Upol)

Every year at the end of the second year mock exams starts the 'Project Week' which gives the students of Atlantic College not only an opportunity to take a break from the hectic routine of College life but also to do something worthwhile and meaningful.

Speaking our mind

Nazia Ahmed

26th March, our Independence Day (though a little clichéd by now), elicited a very interesting range of comments during a survey we ran among various groups of students, professors, lecturers and reporters.

Of history, old teachers and little children

Syed Badrul Ahsan

There are always the roots that clutch. That was what TS Eliot said once. Even if he hadn't, we would have known anyway.

Victory is sweet

Kazi Sarmad Karim

I am euphoric, ecstatic and a host of other adjectives. Bangladesh is through to the Super eights and I have two words to describe it: simply outstanding.

Teams day of "BRAC University Drama & Theater Forum"

Mushira Habib

A “team” refers to a relationship consisting of strength, unity, determination and a common goal. Therefore, “Team's Day” could be described as a celebration of kinship, willpower, achievement, glory and uniqueness.

The IIT Delhi Debate 2007

Tanvir Ahmed Haroon

Debating is a big phenomenon in Bangladesh. Nearly all the universities, both public and private, have debating clubs.

Thank you Mr. Osman

Muntaser Rahman Abir

Dear readers, we belong to a country where traditionally we have not enjoyed much of a success. Moreover, we haven't adapted the culture of 'thanking others'.

What is April Fool's Day?

Compiled by Muhammad Shafaq Hussain

April Fools' Day, sometimes also called All Fools' Day, is one of the most lighthearted days of the year. Its origins are uncertain.