In conversation with Professor Syed Ferhat Anwar: A man in excellence
In an exclusive interview with BracU Express, the honorable Vice-Chancellor, Professor Syed Ferhat Anwar, sat down and shared with us
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Guilty until proven human: The 21st century witch-hunt
University students have officially entered a fascinating new era of education, one where having a good vocabulary is no longer
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The semesterly tradition of ENG114 drama and trauma
Each semester, students of “ENG114: Introduction to English Drama” organise a stage play as part of their course assessment, which
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A ride was booked, accountability was not.
How many times must a life be broken before safety stops being a slogan and starts being a responsibility? On
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From niche to noticed: Theatre’s return among Gen Z
Stage theatre was long sidelined in contemporary popular culture, receiving admiration from a small number of people, while being mostly
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Stranger Things: To boycott or not?
The fifth and final instalment of the Netflix hit series Stranger Things released its first volume on 26th November, immediately
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Campus printing: Triumph or daily trial?
If there’s one thing that truly connects students across all the departments of our university would be the communal trip
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Staying safe when the ground shakes: Confronting the seismic reality
The ground shook. Windows rattled, phones buzzed with urgent calls, and within minutes, millions of residents stood frozen or rushed
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Academic ambition meets storage starvation
Welcome to BracU, where the future is digital, innovation is limitless, and your drive space is, well, 4GB. Nothing screams
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“Everyone does it”: The motto that broke the line
What if someone unfamiliar with BracU walked up to the bus line and saw only bags standing in order, no
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Paws, people and the price of intolerance
A whisper post. And within days, our lively campus fell silent. The familiar sight of Bagha stretching lazily, some cats
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Navigating BracU: A closer look toward inclusive access on campus
Navigating the university campus can be a challenge, but for students using wheelchairs, accessibility is a daily concern. This issue
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Team spirit: great on cover page, missing in reality
Group project, the academic equivalent of being forced into an arranged marriage with strangers, ghosts, and that one person who
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BracU’s new merch store: Hate it or love it?
For weeks, Brac University students have been curious about the space that was being rapidly set up opposite the entrance
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TAs and RAs of BracU: The journey outside the syllabus
As university students, it is easy to find fault with teaching assistants for things that go wrong in our courses.
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ENG369: A 4 week-long summer course
Last year, shortly after the July Uprising, the Department of English and Humanities (ENH) of Brac University hosted a seminar
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Gate passes and double standards: A BracU reality
Why is it harder to bring your parents to campus than to film a TikTok on it? BracU’s idea of
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Back to The Beginning: Farewell Prince of Darkness
During the era of the ’70s, when rock ‘n’ roll was playing on everyone’s radio, four musicians introduced a new
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July in memoriam: reemergence of student politics
July was the pinnacle moment for our generation, and the uprising presented us with invaluable opportunities: a renewed hope for
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Your Feed, Your Show
A friend sends you a DM, you pick up your phone, and before you know it, you’re deep in a
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The Bittersweet Tale of Prolonged Semester Break
How would you feel when you get a long break after one of the most hectic semesters? Finally the moment
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Degrees in a Hurry? Evaluating the Trimester Model
Ever felt like time is slipping through your fingers, but there’s no real way to prove it? One Sunday, you’re
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Activism or Aesthetic: The Illusion Of Action
The time is June of 2020, you’re on your phone watching your Instagram feed filled with black squares. Inspired, you
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The Art of Selfcare – Reel v/s Real
Type Self-care when you open Pinterest, Instagram, Threads or Youtube. You will be bombarded with images of girls doing yoga,
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Nurturing collaboration, innovation and opportunities: BSRM School of Engineering started its journey
On April 30th, Brac University and the BSRM Group of companies held the inauguration of BSRM School of Engineering, marking
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A guide to better navigate journal articles
We have all faced our computer screens blankly in the dead of night, shuffling through scholarly articles to find ones
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The Connection of AI with Human: Friend or Frenemy
Curiosity, a human trait, has been the source of invention for centuries. While it unleashed some inventions that are termed
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‘Ghibli AI’ sparks controversy: art or an insult to creativity?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been improving rapidly and making our lives easier due to its accessibility and quick responses to
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Jilapi-Muri: an affront to food or an adventure of taste
As BracU students, we believe in diversity with unity, not divergence with anarchy. From arguments to agreements, we may sort
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An unfinished revolution: violence against women in Bangladesh
Post July Revolution, new societal boundaries were expected to emerge where women would no longer bear the brunt of oppression.
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The reality of Ramadan: balancing faith and fatigue
In the month of Ramadan, Muslims worldwide fast from sunrise to sunset. It is a time of spiritual reflection, self-discipline,
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A journey of excellence: In Conversation with Dean Mahbub Majumdar
“Personal success is stupid,” says Professor Mahbub Majumdar (Dean, School of Data and Sciences), challenging conventional notions of achievement. Recently,
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A BracU Student’s Guide to Tackle Increasing Air Pollution
The bustling capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka, has progressively been moving up on the scale of air pollution. Just a few
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The silent strain of being perfect
Imagine the night before one of the biggest competitions. You have been constantly preparing, practicing a hundred times, and revising
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Beyond Academics: The Kindness We Overlook in Education
Imagine walking onto campus and seeing everyone fiercely competing for grades and recognition. The pressure is immense, and the focus
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The Uncertainty of Life After Graduation
Walking away from undergrad life may seem solitary, but contrary to all expectations and beliefs, you are not the only
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Useful study techniques to avoid last-minute cramming
We have all been there. Notes sprawled over the desk, recklessly trying to memorize everything before the big exam. Tired
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The illusion of academic efficiency and the persistent woes of trimesters
As students step into the Spring 2025 semester, the shadows of the tumultuous Fall 2024 term linger. In a mere
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Baby steps into research papers: What is there to know?
Your research paper might sound like a lot of work, but it does not have to be. You might be
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An informative guide to choosing minors for BracU Students
To the students who are interested in adding a minor but need help gathering proper information, this article is for
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Littering inside BracU touches the sky.
Brac University has been the talk of town because of the stunning new campus. Just ayear in, the rooftop recently
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Internship vs Thesis: A Comprehensive Guide for Every Undergraduate
“Should I apply for an internship or do a thesis?” – This question is one that all BRACU students must
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CS vs CSE: One ‘E’ Makes All the Difference?
If you navigate BRACU’s campus, it is almost impossible not to run into a Computer Science(CS) or Computer Science and
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Discovering Potential Beyond Your Dream University
We all remember the feeling of checking the acceptance list of our dream university and not finding our name on
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A Guide to Therapeutic Media
It is not a surprising statement at this point that this semester has taken a ruthless toll on every aspect
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Homecoming of the Changemakers : Emotions and Beyond
“We are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow at the in-person classes.” And suddenly flashbacks of the past month and
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Two Sides of the Same Coin: The RS Experience
There can be two different versions of a story. In fact, two people may even lead different lives under the
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Navigating the BracU Life Amidst Heatwaves
In recent times, the people of Bangladesh have found themselves in the midst of a stubborn heatwave. With a heatwave
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Glimpses into the Soul: The Art of People-Watching
In a world full of stories, each person has a unique narrative that is ingrained in who they are. Within
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The Funny Business: Navigating the Comedy Scene in Bangladesh
Despite a burgeoning entertainment industry, Bangladesh has yet to see a significant breakthrough in the stand-up comedy sector. While neighboring
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Never compromise with safety: a guide to fire hazard
Fire safety is the most relevant set of words right now given how many lives we lost recently due to
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Aysha Abed Library: an underrated treasure of Brac University
Solitude can never be overestimated and when it comes to the day-to-day pressures of a university student, it is essential
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Time an important commodity: utilizing it while travelling to university
Having to travel a long way from your home to the university can oftentimes be frustrating. What is even more
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INT101: navigating university life for introverts
Starting university on your own is as intimidating as it can get. More so, when you are someone who prefers
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Back to online classes: a two-way street
It feels like we are back to Dalgona coffee and online Ludu days as Brac University decided to shift back to online classes from the 15th to the 27th of April.
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The Dread of Pre-Advising
We all know how stressful pre-advising can get, with what feels like a million courses, instructors and timings to choose
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Continuing buX: combining the new with the old
BuX, Brac University’s online learning platform, has undeniably become an integral part of the students’ learning experience. It has been
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The Open Society University Network (OSUN) is a global network that connects institutions worldwide, and Brac University is this network’s
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Short Residential Semester: a week full of memories
Although the Residential Semester (RS) is an integral part of the life of a Brac University student, the last two
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Due to the Covid-19 pandemic causing everyone to temporarily halt club activities and extracurriculars of the university physically, they turned
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The commute to and from university
Brac University is considering relaunching its bus services, and the students are rejoicing every step forward towards the normalcy that
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Classes during Ramadan: a major setback
With barely a month to get accustomed to what was once the norm, life has thrown yet another hurdle at
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After waiting a long time in hope for Covid-19 to pack up her suitcase and leave, Brac University’s 14th Convocation
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After waiting a long time in hope for Covid-19 to pack up her suitcase and leave, Brac University’s 14th Convocation
Read MoreBRACU announces campus reopening: welcoming the old again
From a freshman’s perspective Brac University has announced the reinstitution of in-person classes starting from the 29th of January when
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Being smart during an accident: The when and how
A few weeks ago, a sudden accident in Brac University’s Building 6 cafeteria roused quite a bit of chaos and
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The perpetual tightrope in a student’s life
Completing a thesis almost feels never-ending. Due to continual deadlines, meetings, researching, drafting, and anxiety-filled nights, it is the greatest
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