Lifestyle / Others

Bangladesh tests hybrid rocket engine for the first time

Bangladesh tests hybrid rocket engine for the first time

Hybrid rocket engines are a vital component in modern space exploration and technology. Hybrid rocket engines are crucial in suborbital space tourism as they are safer than liquid or solid fuel engines, making them ideal for such missions. They are also vital in research experiments, as they are co


Street barbers of Dhaka city

Street barbers of Dhaka city

Street barbers are a common site in Dhaka and in many urban and suburban localities in Bangladesh. Unlike the barbers who have full-fledged shops, the lives of street barbers are vastly different and, in many ways, prone to way more challenges.  Street barbers generally charge less than the b

Daughter was refused schooling, so mother opens a school herself

Daughter was refused schooling, so mother opens a school herself

Education is more than a privilege; it is a fundamental right to which every child should have access. This principle applies to all children, regardless of their physical or mental abilities. In Bangladesh, inclusive education is critical for the growth and development of children with special ne

NASA is releasing highly anticipated report on UFO today

NASA is releasing highly anticipated report on UFO today

In a long-anticipated move, NASA will unveil its findings regarding unexplained flying objects (UFOs), or as they are officially referred to today, Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs).  The space agency's report will mark a significant shift in NASA's approach to the subject and the growi

Can an AI CEO run a company on its own?

Can an AI CEO run a company on its own?

Can AI go beyond support roles and take the helm of a tech start-up all on its own? Recent research suggests that the answer might be a resounding 'yes.' A team of researchers from Brown University, USA, and other institutions embarked on a groundbreaking experiment to determine if AI-powered bots

Magnus Carlsen: The lazy genius

Magnus Carlsen: The lazy genius

In the realm of intellectual battles, where each move is a calculated gamble, Magnus Carlsen stands as an undisputed champion.  A prodigy who exhibited his remarkable talent from the tender age of 13, Carlsen defied convention with his unique approach to chess.  Despite being labelled a

Stars on night sky obscured by light pollution

Stars on night sky obscured by light pollution

There was a time when the night sky was a canvas of enchantment, a tapestry woven with stars, where grandmothers spun tales that transported young minds to distant creatures in the stars. As children, we would lie on our backs, gazing at the heavens, our imaginations fueled by the mysteries of the

Defying all odds, Imtiaz is now an engineer

Defying all odds, Imtiaz is now an engineer

Mohammad Imtiaz Kabir was born with a medical condition. From his birth, his left leg was a bit bent. A lot of treatment was done to heal the condition, both in Bangladesh and abroad, and even his leg was plastered.  When the plaster was removed from his leg, his left leg got severely affecte

JU Press Club hosts tree-plantation program

JU Press Club hosts tree-plantation program

Jahangirnagar University Press Club (JUPC) hosted a tree-planting initiative today. The event took place at the university's Teacher-Student Center (TSC) grounds at 4 pm.  Notable tree varieties, including Amalki, Guava, Pomegranate, Neem, Cherry, Mahogany, and Kadam, were planted during the

Social communication is incomplete without emojis

Social communication is incomplete without emojis

Since the industrial revolution, communication methods have significantly evolved from year to year. From sending letters, the communication methods shifted to telegraph, telegram, and telephone.  The 1990s saw the dawn of Internet technology as it became widely available to the public. Sendi