BRACU Express

BRACU Express An independent publication by BRAC University students. Visit our website to uncover myriad of stories. For any queries, contact us at [email protected]
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BRACU Express is a monthly independent newspaper produced by students at BRAC University. It is a platform to reach and get to know students, faculty, staff and all those countless unheard voices who work to make this campus a strong, involved community. A significant portion of the pieces are written by contributors consisting of students, alumni and faculty. BRACU Express is free and will be available on newsstands throughout the campus on the last week of every month.

BRACU Innovators up on the global stage!Team Automorph has made Bangladesh proud by achieving the prestigious Award of E...
06/09/2026

BRACU Innovators up on the global stage!

Team Automorph has made Bangladesh proud by achieving the prestigious Award of Excellence, being the only team from Bangladesh at the World Invention Creativity Olympiad (WICO) 2026 held in Seoul, South Korea. EEE juniors Ezhar Hossain Ifty and Fardin Ahmed won gold medals for their project, AgriMorph V2.0, whose principal focus was on an offline data transmission system, crucial for efficiency.

The members shared their experience meeting with participants from other countries, describing the feeling as deeply rewarding. Read the entire article to learn more- https://bracuexpress.com/bracu-team-earns-bangladeshs-sole-honour-at-wico-2026/

Caption credit: Zahara Abedin.

To act with true purpose is to stand firm in the face of injustice and to find joy in the simplest moments. The essence ...
04/09/2026

To act with true purpose is to stand firm in the face of injustice and to find joy in the simplest moments. The essence of Janmashtami goes beyond celebrations; it is an active call to uphold moral principles in our everyday lives.

As we celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna, we celebrate a philosophy of patience, peace, and immense empathy. Let today be about upholding the fairness and compassion within. From BRACU Express, may we all find that courage and empathy within ourselves. Shubho Janmashtami!

Graphics credit: Samiha Akter Suhi.
Caption credit: Zahara Abedin.

Eid Milad-un-Nabi Mubarak! ✨🌙May the blessed occasion of the birth of our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ fill our hearts wit...
26/08/2026

Eid Milad-un-Nabi Mubarak! ✨🌙
May the blessed occasion of the birth of our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ fill our hearts with love, peace, mercy, and faith.
Let us remember his teachings of kindness, compassion, patience, and forgiveness, and strive to follow his beautiful example in our daily lives.
May Allah bless us with guidance, strengthen our Iman, and shower our families and communities with peace and happiness. May this sacred day bring countless blessings to everyone. 🤍🕌
Graphics credit : Labib Bin Ahmed.
Caption credit: Rukhser Haque .

What happens when love spirals out of control? Obsession, the debut feature film by Curry Barker, is a psychological hor...
24/08/2026

What happens when love spirals out of control?

Obsession, the debut feature film by Curry Barker, is a psychological horror that explores how an innocent desire can take a sinister turn. Bear, played by Michael Johnston, wishes for his friend Nikki, portrayed by Inde Navarrette, to fall in love with him. His wish is granted, but at a cost that blurs the line between love and madness.
Is Obsession worth watching?

Find out here: https://bracuexpress.com/when-desires-turn-sinister/

Illustration credit: Abrar Zahin Chowdhury.
Caption credit : Maliha Mobashara Khan.

BRACU Express is recruiting! Are you someone who loves turning thoughts into words? Have a knack for graphic design? Pas...
22/08/2026

BRACU Express is recruiting!

Are you someone who loves turning thoughts into words? Have a knack for graphic design? Passionate about photography? Or taking the lead and getting things done? Then this is your chance to create, contribute, and make your ideas count.

We are opening recruitment for all 3 units:
✍️ Writing Unit
🎨 Creative Unit
📋 Admin Unit

Join BRACU Express, an independent publication, and make your mark!

📅 Application Deadline: 28 August, 11:59 PM

Apply now by filling out the Google Form :
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd291ON8JBUWYhF5uTvjbB8Kh8UtX5Jc0OdCSyZ59JHFw15Eg/viewform?pli=1
Or simply scan the QR code!

Graphics credit: Samiha Akter Suhi.
Caption credit: Tasnuva Salvin Anushka.

What happens when you bring architecture to life with robotics?From teaching at BRACU to graduating with Distinction fro...
21/08/2026

What happens when you bring architecture to life with robotics?

From teaching at BRACU to graduating with Distinction from UPenn, Md Rakibul Hasan is reimagining the spaces we inhabit. His journey from Dhaka to the US proves that embracing an unconventional path is not a setback, but the unique lens that gives your work purpose.

To know more, read the full article on our website- https://bracuexpress.com/rakibul-hasans-curious-journey-of-designing-the-future/

Caption credit: Abrar Zahin Chowdhury.

Where do you think the roots of chess really lie? ♟️Did chess truly come from Europe, or did its story begin much closer...
19/08/2026

Where do you think the roots of chess really lie? ♟️
Did chess truly come from Europe, or did its story begin much closer to home?

This article takes a look at the fascinating journey of chess, from its earliest forms to the game we know today. It explores how the fianchetto became part of chess history and how a Bengali chess master’s unique style caught the attention of European players.
And here’s the twist: what the world later called “modern” had already been played for centuries.

Read more about the story through the link below - https://bracuexpress.com/why-did-we-all-learn-the-same-chess-opening-growing-up/

Illustration credit: Fouzia Tanjim.
Caption credit: Washinoor Goni.

When disaster strikes, innovation saves lives. 🌪️💡BRACU's Team Nirapotta emerged as champions at Mapathon 2026 with thei...
14/06/2026

When disaster strikes, innovation saves lives. 🌪️💡

BRACU's Team Nirapotta emerged as champions at Mapathon 2026 with their groundbreaking cyclone preparedness solution featuring an offline IoT-mesh system and centralized response platform.

Inspired by Cyclone Remal, their project highlights how youth-led innovation can strengthen Bangladesh's disaster resilience and early warning efforts.

To read more, checkout the entire article- https://bracuexpress.com/bracu-team-wins-at-the-mapathon-disaster-response-hackathon/

Caption credit- Zahara Abedin.

News that fits into seconds is hard to ignore. Bite-sized content is capturing the attention of student audiences, provi...
13/06/2026

News that fits into seconds is hard to ignore.

Bite-sized content is capturing the attention of student audiences, providing quick updates that fit effortlessly into daily scrolling habits. But as the stories shrink, the space for context, nuance, and critical understanding shrinks along with it.

Explore the article to discover how convenience is reshaping journalism and whether, in the rush to stay informed, we are losing more than we realize-
https://bracuexpress.com/journalism-in-the-age-of-endless-scrolls/

Illustration credit: Abrar Zahin Chowdhury.
Caption credit: Fouzia Tanjim .

If surviving Dhaka’s heat was a course we’d all be getting A+ in endurance ☀️From exhausting commutes to constant hunt f...
12/06/2026

If surviving Dhaka’s heat was a course we’d all be getting A+ in endurance ☀️

From exhausting commutes to constant hunt for something cold, the students try everything to stay functional and survive campus life.

Armed with umbrellas, eloctrolytes and small summer survival tricks students are continuing to show up no matter how relentless the Dhaka heats get.

Read more to learn about the ultimate summer survival guide - https://bracuexpress.com/quelling-the-diabolical-sun-a-summer-survival-guide/

Graphics credit: Subah Amin.
Caption credit: Samiha Hossain Raka.

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