Recently, a motivational and awareness campaign on animal rights was arranged at the Department of Zoology, University of Dhaka. Afzal Khan conducted the session as the keynote speaker.

The Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of BRAC University in collaboration with BRAC University Natural Sciences Club (BUNSC) held a project showcasing competition for college and university students recently.

IDLC, in collaboration with OBHIZATRIK Foundation, has facilitated the establishment of the first primary school in Latar Char - a remote river-island village in Patuakhali.

This February marked the celebrations of the 39th Science Carnival, organised by the Udayan Science Club, at Udayan Higher Secondary School Dhaka. The club has been organising this carnival every year ever since its inception.

University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) hosted the Dhaka International Mobile Film Festival for the fifth time recently.

Born in Munshiganj, Dr Muhammed Jamir Hossain has dedicated his life and career to the field of Bengali Literature. Having completed his M Phil and PhD from the University of Dhaka, he has authored many storybooks for children and gifted young readers with numerous translated folklores, poems, and fictions for the last two decades.

Marma, Chakma, Monipuri, Tripura, and many more languages have resided in Bangladesh for centuries. The Ekushey Boi Mela is an occasion that binds all these languages together and celebrates the power of mother tongue.

The overwhelming presence of literary enthusiasts at Bangla Academy and Suhrawardy Udyan, during the month of February, speaks volumes about the love for books in Bangladeshis' hearts.

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Governance Innovation Unit of the Prime Minister's Office announced 'Prime Minister Fellowship 2019' for Master's and PhD students of Bangladeshi nationality. Students who have an offer letter from any of the world's top 300 universities can apply.

Mayurpankhi is a Bangladeshi publishing house that specialises in children's books. With a target of becoming the largest book reading society in Bangladesh, they publish books boasting quality content and design, while making them available at affordable prices.

Dhaka Imperial College hosted Science Olympiad 2019, organised by Bangladesh Science Academy. This competition brought together around 500 participants from 65 different educational institutions. The variety of Olympiads organised included some of the major subjects – Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology. The eligible participants belonged to Classes IX to XII. Enthusiastic students made this event a huge success by showing their love for knowledge and scientific aptitude. Ektu Khani Bigyan organised by Imperial Science World proved to be the most popular event of the array of competitions organised. Dr M Shamsher Ali, former President of Bangladesh Science Academy graced the occasion as the chief guest. “Such competitions are an important factor shaping the personality of a student. It helps them understand and evolve as better versions of themselves. We are glad to organize this Olympiad and thank all the participants for showcasing their talent and interest,” he said.

Recently, Notre Dame University Bangladesh Business Club (NDUB BC), in association with Creative IT Institute, arranged a workshop on ‘Digital Marketing’ at the campus auditorium.

Muhammad Nazmul Hossain completed his primary education in Shariatpur and came to the capital city after completing his SSC to study in University of Dhaka, with a dream to make something of himself.

The 6th DRMC-Apex National Language Festival began February 7, 2019, welcoming an impressively large crowd. With an aim to connect millennials with language and culture while also

The National English Carnival 2019 presented by IFIC Bank and powered by The Daily Star was organised by Notre Dame English Club at the Notre Dame College from February 7 to 9.

The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from

Counter Foto – A Center for Visual Arts has organised a set of programmes to celebrate its 6th anniversary from February 10, 2019.

With the theme, 'Gateway to A Successful Career', the Office of Professional Development (OPD) of Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC) hosted their third career fair on February 7, 2019.

Sir John Wilson School (SJWS) organised its first ever business convention recently. A business idea pitching competition aimed at inspiring the talented entrepreneurial minds of Dhaka, Sir John Wilson School Business Convention gave students a platform to present their unique business skills. Students of Grade 12 – Ishra Haq (President), Afrid Anam Noor (Vice-President) & Nazran Farook (Conference Advisor) meticulously organized the competition.