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Afra Anika Nawar Khan

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Movies / Return of the King of Pop in Michael

2 May 2026
The movie begins with Michael (Jaafar Jackson), the global pop star, walking onto the stage, as if the real-life embodiment of Michael himself graced the audience with his presence.
2 May 2026
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Event Report / DEML-NSU hosts closing ceremony for first cohort of its Creative Writing Certificate Course

27 April 2026
North South University’s Department of English and Modern Languages (DEML) hosted the closing ceremony for its inaugural Certificate Course in Creative Writing on 25 April 2026. The event, executed successfully through the combined efforts of DEML faculties and students alike, was attended by Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Nasar U. Ahmed, Treasurer Prof. Abdur Rob Khan, and DEML Chair Dr Nazia Manzoor, among other distinguished faculty members of various departments at NSU.
27 April 2026
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Eid / The nostalgic allure of Eid cards

17 March 2026
The fading tradition of Eid cards and their nostalgic revival
17 March 2026
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When early childhood is spent in front of screens

26 February 2026
Children's screen time addiction in Bangladesh: Experts & parents reveal impacts on child development, offering solutions for managing digital device use.
26 February 2026
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How university administrative inefficiencies affect students

22 January 2026
Both public and private universities are falling short in handling minor issues, and action must be taken to reduce the red tape involved.
22 January 2026
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Movies / Love, secrets, and family in Monsoon Wedding

14 January 2026
Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding explores family bonds, tradition, and love.
14 January 2026
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Studying Veterinary Sciences in Bangladesh

4 December 2025
Veterinary Sciences has emerged as one of the most impactful subjects for undergraduate students in Bangladesh.
4 December 2025
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The O/A level conundrum: Stay in school or opt for private registration?

28 August 2025
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?
28 August 2025
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The crises facing young artists in Bangladesh

It has become essential to understand that despite all the challenges we as a country collectively face, we must not forget those who elevate and preserve our culture and our language.
17 August 2025
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NSU and IUB rally for women's safety and accountability from authorities

The protestors started from their campus and marched through the streets of the Bashundhara Residential Area with posters and banners saying, ‘We Want Justice!’ and ‘The Liability is only Yours. You are the Rapist’ while chanting in solidarity, “Inform the Entire Bengal! Bury the Rapist!”
9 March 2025
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University teachers are struggling with their mental health – Here's why

While their noble profession is possibly one of the most reputable one there is, the educational system in many ways, fails to accommodate their needs, which ultimately takes a toll on their mental health.
23 January 2025
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Farewell, Ms Lubna Choudhury

A collective loss is felt all over the entire education community with Ms Choudhury's passing on October 7, 2024.
8 October 2024
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The book that rebelled: Arek Falgun by Zahir Raihan

The book is not only ardent in its refusal of authority but also speaks of detaching oneself from aspects of one’s life that add meaning in the pursuit of revolution.
15 August 2024
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