Whispers of Power : The Shieldmaidens of Bangladesh Through History

Every Women’s Day, you see the world celebrating their most inspiring female figures. Me, being a Bangladeshi girl, always wanted to see the similarly inspiring women of my own country be celebrated. However, I don’t see that enough.

That’s why I am here today, on the Women’s Day of 2025, to shed some light on some of the amazing heroes we had and seldom sing the praises of.

IELTS Academic vs IELTS General Training : How Different Are They?

Previously, I discussed how IELTS Academic works and shared my preparation strategy for achieving a high score. That test was a crucial step in my journey toward applying to Canadian universities. After earning my Master’s degree from Lakehead University, I took the IELTS General Training in June 2024 as part of my OINP application process and secured another strong score of 8.5.

Since many of you have asked for a detailed comparison between these two IELTS formats, I’m here to break down their key differences and help you understand which one suits your needs best!