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Relevance of STEM education

Relevance of STEM education

M. Rokonuzzaman 2022-12-26 21:38:39

It's quite encouraging to note that both the USA and Bangladesh have shown renewed interest in improving STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) enrollment. According to a recent media repor...

'Emily in Paris' season 3: More musical and chic

'Emily in Paris' season 3: More musical and chic

Rassiq Aziz Kabir 2022-12-24 16:01:27

Emily in Paris is back for its third season, and like the first two, it has maintained its charm.  However, this season, the producers added quite a few musical components to the show, which has...

Guillermo del Toro re-imagines 'Pinocchio'

Guillermo del Toro re-imagines 'Pinocchio'

Iftekharul Islam 2022-12-22 17:14:04

Pinocchio is one of the greatest classic children's films of all time― a puppet going through his character development to prove himself worthy of being human.  The original novel by Italian aut...

Thrift Shopping: Does it help the fast fashion industry?

Thrift Shopping: Does it help the fast fashion industry?

Adiba Isfara 2022-12-21 18:09:40

The popularity of thrift shopping has grown in recent years thanks to its affordable prices and unique pieces. These stores cater to various personal tastes and budgets, allowing customers to save mon...

A tale of 3 Ms: Messi, Mbappé, and Morocco

A tale of 3 Ms: Messi, Mbappé, and Morocco

Simon Mohsin 2022-12-17 20:41:39

In 2014, many may remember the heart wrenching scene, Messi flopped between two benches, wailing, howling, convulsing, absolutely unconsolable. Many of us would remember it, and reminisce about the pa...

Plants as decor: An earthly touch to your mundane life

Plants as decor: An earthly touch to your mundane life

Mehnaz Lameesha 2022-12-15 20:35:38

An ancient style of architecture called 'Vastu Shastra' was created in the Indian subcontinent, which includes plants as an integral part of the home's interior design.  According to Vastu Shast...

Winter is the season of sports in Bangladesh

Winter is the season of sports in Bangladesh

Iftekharul Islam 2022-12-14 16:29:50

Winter is here. It's foggy everywhere at 6 am. Groups of young people arrive at a nearby playing field to play football or basketball while most people remain in the blanket's warmth.  Sports al...

'The Truman Show': A timeless masterpiece with thought-provoking symbolism

'The Truman Show': A timeless masterpiece with thought-provoking symbolism

Shuvro Saif 2022-12-11 18:36:02

Imagine you are born inside a huge realistic movie set, from parents whose role was just to give birth by surrogacy and leave you, and from the first day of life till your adulthood, each step of your...

Why Nijhum Dwip still beckons tourists

Why Nijhum Dwip still beckons tourists

Shihab Sarkar 2022-12-09 20:11:23

Those who are mulling a visit to the famous coastal island of Nijhum Dwip, the Island of Silence, ought to think deeply before they set out for the tour in the country's south. The first reason, they...

‘Wednesday’ is a fine addition to the Addams family franchise

‘Wednesday’ is a fine addition to the Addams family franchise

Iftekharul Islam 2022-11-28 18:57:16

The Addams Family was first introduced in the 1930s by American cartoonist Charles Addams. An aristocratic family with ties to supernatural beings displaying comedy became a quick success in America.&...

No concrete action plan to phase out fossil fuel

No concrete action plan to phase out fossil fuel

Mushfiqur Rahman 2022-11-25 20:27:17

United Nations Climate Summit (COP27) in Egypt (Sharm El-Sheikh) ended on November 20, 2022 with a happy note. The European Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans on behalf of the European Union (...

Of passions, and strange and hidden urges

Of passions, and strange and hidden urges

Shihab Sarkar 2022-11-24 21:20:38

Sticking to one or another passion is a common human trait. In every cultured society, humans and passions go hand in hand. Except the people steeped in mundane things transient and intransient, every...

'1899': Baran bo Odar returns with another mind-bending series after 'Dark'

'1899': Baran bo Odar returns with another mind-bending series after 'Dark'

Iftekharul Islam 2022-11-24 18:35:13

2020 was the year of non-English web series. Dark stormed Netflix and became one of the most successful foreign-language TV series worldwide. Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese were the creator...

'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' is one of the most emotional journeys of MCU

'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' is one of the most emotional journeys of MCU

FE Online 2022-11-20 16:58:12

The idea for making a sequel to Black Panther started soon after its blockbuster success in 2018. Development of the sequel began in mid-2019, but it all got interrupted by the shocking deat...

'The Crown' continues to be controversial in the season 5

'The Crown' continues to be controversial in the season 5

Iftekharul Islam 2022-11-17 15:45:29

Silver screen portrayals have always been successful in offending the British Monarchy. The most recent one would be The Crown, which has been covering the reign of Queen Elizabeth II since its p...

The only research museum in the country

The only research museum in the country

RASSIQ AZIZ KABIR 2022-11-17 11:09:28

The Varendra region of ancient Bengal, which roughly encompasses the present-day Rajshahi division, has a rich and fascinating history and culture. With many myths, legends, and imperial legacies, the...

Cane furniture back in trend for refined modern interior

Cane furniture back in trend for refined modern interior

Morium Kulsum 2022-11-16 17:01:46

How do you feel when you enter a room outfitted with cane furniture? Does it remind you of resorts and holidays? Does it feel summery and comfortable? Perhaps both. The good news is that cane furnitu...

'FIFA Uncovered' reveals the dark side of football

'FIFA Uncovered' reveals the dark side of football

Iftekharul Islam 2022-11-14 14:01:55

Football is a global sport that brings countries together. This sport has been a medium for friendship between countries for over a century. FIFA entered the scene as a regulatory body in 1904 and has...

Boosting Bangladesh-Vietnam bilateral trade: The way forward

Boosting Bangladesh-Vietnam bilateral trade: The way forward

Saume Saptaparna 2022-11-14 13:34:18

Pham Viet Chien, the ambassador of Vietnam to Bangladesh, expressed optimism that bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Vietnam would surpass US$2 billion in 2023, the year they will observe their 50...

'Damal' is a fine blend of sports and history

'Damal' is a fine blend of sports and history

Shadique Mahbub Islam 2022-11-13 14:54:51

If there were a 'The most unfortunate film of the year' award, it would have certainly gone to the latest film Damal, directed by Raihan Rafi and produced by Impress Telefilms.  The fi...

Cricket vs football through the lens of classical vs folk music

Cricket vs football through the lens of classical vs folk music

Shajedul Rahin 2022-11-10 17:02:09

It's the season of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 and the FIFA World Cup 2022 - two global events of two of the most widely celebrated sports.  Although football is unparalleled as far as worldwide...

'V for Vendetta': A perennial symbol of rage against authoritarianism

'V for Vendetta': A perennial symbol of rage against authoritarianism

Iftekharul Islam 2022-11-07 15:46:21

"Remember the Fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot." The quote is taken from a poem which reminds the Gunpowder plot to assassinate Protestant King of England James I. An unnamed man, marke...

'Enola Holmes 2' is a fun detective film despite Sherlock depiction failures

'Enola Holmes 2' is a fun detective film despite Sherlock depiction failures

Iftekharul Islam 2022-11-06 18:41:04

In 2020, Enola Holmes garnered much popularity with the introduction of Millie Bobby Brown as Sherlock Holmes' younger sister solving cases and kicking some action.  The adaptation fro...

The Midnight Club: A beautifully crafted horror TV Show

The Midnight Club: A beautifully crafted horror TV Show

Rassiq Aziz Kabir  2022-11-05 17:58:15

Horror TV shows have often had the reputation of having too many jumps, scares and recurring tropes, making the genre not among the most popular among viewers. But 'The Midnight Club' has taken a comp...

Henry Selick returns after 13 years with ‘Wendell & Wild’

Henry Selick returns after 13 years with ‘Wendell & Wild’

Iftekharul Islam 2022-11-02 18:45:00

Anyone who watched Coraline in childhood might remember the stop-motion horror film about a teenage girl trying to rescue her parents from an evil witch. Henry Selick is the one who adapted Neil Gaima...

‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ captures the horrors of the First World War

‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ captures the horrors of the First World War

Iftekharul Islam 2022-10-31 17:28:40

The First World War was one of the worst things that happened to humanity. Both World Wars were catastrophic, but the seminal tragedy was the worst: soldiers getting killed, burned, and intoxicated in...

Cabinet of Curiosities: A display of horror's diversity

Cabinet of Curiosities: A display of horror's diversity

Shadya Naher Sheyam 2022-10-30 19:24:31

Cabinet of Curiosities, directed by Guillermo del Toro, is presented as a departure from typical horror. Each story, presented as a compilation of stories from great, hand-picked directors, is positio...

Rishi Sunak and his 'maiden' speech

Rishi Sunak and his 'maiden' speech

Hasnat Abdul Hye 2022-10-26 21:22:20

It may be facetious to  try to refresh the memory of those who have forgotten the meaning of the words  'maiden speech'  but is  worth  bearing  that risk because it has...

History meets art in Terracotta

History meets art in Terracotta

Tahseen Prachi 2022-10-26 16:33:56

Millions of souls nineteen seventy one homeless on Jessore road under gray sun A million are dead, the million who can Walk toward Calcutta from East Pakistan - Allen Ginsberg, American poet and...

‘Black Adam’ is a decent introduction to the DC supervillain

‘Black Adam’ is a decent introduction to the DC supervillain

 Iftekharul Islam 2022-10-22 17:01:14

When the Black Adam trailer came out in June this year, DC fans had big expectations for this film. After eight years of production hell and multiple setbacks of the pandemic, they will finally get to...