/* ==========================================================================
   সূচনা ট্রেনিং ইনস্টিটিউশন (SUCHANA TRAINING INSTITUTION)
   World-Class UI Design System with Blue-Toned Translucent Glassmorphism
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --brand-yellow: #facc15;
  --brand-gold: #f59e0b;
  --brand-blue: #0b3b8c;
  --sky-blue: #38bdf8;
  --royal-blue: #1d4ed8;
  
  --glass-blue: rgba(8, 24, 56, 0.46);
  --glass-blue-hover: rgba(12, 36, 82, 0.68);
  --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  --glass-border-hover: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.65);
  
  --font-bengali: 'Anek Bangla', 'Hind Siliguri', sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', 'Anek Bangla', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', 'Hind Siliguri', sans-serif;
}

*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  background-color: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  background-color: transparent;
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Fixed Background Canvas (100% Crisp, Pure Video Scroll)
   ========================================================================== */
#scroll-canvas {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  display: block;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-color: #000000;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Top Navigation Bar (Univet Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.top-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 12px 0;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(4, 14, 34, 0.72) 0%, rgba(4, 14, 34, 0.35) 75%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.top-nav.scrolled {
  padding: 8px 0;
  background: rgba(4, 14, 34, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: 1420px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(14px, 1.8vw, 30px);
  min-height: 44px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.nav-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  height: 42px;
}

.brand-logo {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.6);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  background: #000000;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: block;
}

.nav-brand:hover .brand-logo {
  transform: rotate(8deg) scale(1.06);
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.brand-sub {
  font-size: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(6px, 0.85vw, 13px);
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  height: 42px;
}

.nav-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 0 3px;
  height: 36px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
}

.badge-mini {
  background: var(--brand-yellow);
  color: #000000;
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 850;
  padding: 0 5px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-left: 2px;
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 16px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--brand-yellow);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header "More" Dropdown Menu
   ========================================================================== */
.nav-item-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 36px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-dropdown-toggle {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 0 3px;
  height: 36px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-dropdown-toggle:hover,
.nav-item-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-toggle,
.nav-item-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-toggle {
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
}

.dropdown-chevron {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  stroke: currentColor;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-chevron,
.nav-item-dropdown.open .dropdown-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 6px);
  right: -10px;
  min-width: 280px;
  background: rgba(4, 14, 34, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.28);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 20px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.15);
  padding: 8px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px) scale(0.97);
  transform-origin: top right;
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.22s ease;
  z-index: 1000;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -6px;
  right: 22px;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: rgba(4, 14, 34, 0.97);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.28);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.28);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu,
.nav-item-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-menu,
.nav-item-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.nav-dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.nav-dropdown-item:hover {
  background: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.3);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.nav-dropdown-item-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.35);
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-dropdown-item:hover .nav-dropdown-item-icon {
  background: var(--brand-yellow);
  color: #000000;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.nav-dropdown-item-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  text-align: left;
}

.nav-dropdown-item-title {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.badge-verify {
  background: #10b981 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 9px;
  padding: 1px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-dropdown-item-desc {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  height: 42px;
}

.nav-helpline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(8, 24, 56, 0.6);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.5);
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  height: 36px;
  padding: 0 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-helpline svg {
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-helpline:hover {
  background: var(--brand-yellow);
  color: #000000;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.4);
}

.icon-btn {
  background: rgba(8, 24, 56, 0.5);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.icon-btn svg {
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.icon-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.apply-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
  color: #000000;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  height: 36px;
  padding: 0 15px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 15px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.apply-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.7);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fde047 0%, #fbbf24 100%);
}

.btn-arrow {
  font-size: 13px;
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.apply-btn:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: rgba(8, 24, 56, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.menu-toggle span {
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: block;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Page Content Main Wrapper
   ========================================================================== */
.page-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
}

.section-wrapper {
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Global Section Headers (Ultra-High Contrast over Bright/Cloud Backgrounds)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-header-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Glass Pill Badge */
.section-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(6, 14, 32, 0.92);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.65);
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 8px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 22px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.35);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.section-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #fef08a;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 30px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.5);
}

/* Section Title - Bold, 3D Contrast Shadow (Visible over any background) */
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-shadow: 
    0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.98),
    0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95),
    0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9),
    0 0 35px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.6);
}

/* High-Impact 3D Glowing Text Highlight Classes */
.highlight-gold, .text-highlight-gold {
  color: #facc15;
  display: inline-block;
  text-shadow: 
    0 1px 0 #d97706,
    0 2px 0 #b45309,
    0 3px 0 #92400e,
    0 4px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95),
    0 0 25px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.85),
    0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 0.5px rgba(254, 240, 138, 0.4);
}

.highlight-cyan, .text-highlight-cyan {
  color: #38bdf8;
  display: inline-block;
  text-shadow: 
    0 1px 0 #0284c7,
    0 2px 0 #0369a1,
    0 3px 0 #075985,
    0 4px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95),
    0 0 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.85),
    0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 0.5px rgba(186, 230, 253, 0.4);
}

/* Section Description - Crisp, Legible with Glass Backing */
.section-desc {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.15rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 600;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-shadow: 
    0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95),
    0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  background: rgba(10, 18, 38, 0.65);
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  min-height: 94vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 85px 0 18px;
  background: transparent;
}

.hero-container {
  max-width: 1360px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.hero-left-content {
  max-width: 840px;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--glass-blue);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--brand-yellow);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.badge-icon {
  font-size: 16px;
}

.hero-title-3d {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6.5vw, 5.6rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-title-3d .line-1 {
  display: inline-block;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 
    0 1px 0 #0284c7,
    0 2px 0 #0369a1,
    0 3px 0 #075985,
    0 4px 0 #0c4a6e,
    0 5px 0 #082f49,
    0 6px 0 #031525,
    0 7px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8),
    0 0 25px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.6),
    0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.hero-title-3d .line-2 {
  display: inline-block;
  color: #facc15;
  text-shadow: 
    0 1px 0 #d97706,
    0 2px 0 #b45309,
    0 3px 0 #92400e,
    0 4px 0 #78350f,
    0 5px 0 #451a03,
    0 6px 0 #200b01,
    0 7px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8),
    0 0 25px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.7),
    0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(254, 240, 138, 0.4);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.3rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  max-width: 720px;
}

.bengali-tagline {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 1.15em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
  margin-top: 6px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
}

.hero-buttons {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 12px 14px;
  max-width: 660px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.hero-buttons .btn-primary,
.hero-buttons .btn-secondary,
.hero-buttons .btn-partner {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 50px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
  color: #000000;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 800;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 15px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.7);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fde047 0%, #fbbf24 100%);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--glass-blue);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1.8px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-partner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.14) 0%, rgba(14, 26, 62, 0.88) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1.8px solid var(--brand-yellow);
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 800;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 16px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.btn-partner .btn-arrow {
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-partner:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #facc15;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.65), 0 0 20px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.4);
}

.btn-partner:hover .btn-arrow {
  color: #000000;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-buttons {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
  }
}

.hero-right-area {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 12px;
  width: 440px;
  max-width: 100%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 25;
  margin-top: -35px;
}

.hero-tour-top {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.tour-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 8px 18px 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.tour-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 20px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.4);
}

.tour-play-circle {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
  color: #000000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.6);
}

.tour-play-circle .play-triangle {
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-top: 6px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 6px solid transparent;
  border-left: 9px solid #000000;
  margin-left: 2px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.pulse-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px;
  left: -4px;
  right: -4px;
  bottom: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--brand-yellow);
  animation: pulseRadar 2.2s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ring-2 {
  animation-delay: 1.1s;
}

@keyframes pulseRadar {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.9; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.2); opacity: 0; }
}

.tour-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: left;
}

.tour-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.tour-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Live College Notice Board (Genuinely Transparent Floating Liquid Glass)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-notice-board {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.notice-board-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.notice-header-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.notice-pulse-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #22c55e;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: liveDotPulse 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes liveDotPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.7; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.7; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
}

.notice-header-title h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.notice-header-title h3 span {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-left: 3px;
}

.notice-refresh-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.notice-refresh-btn:hover {
  background: var(--brand-yellow);
  border-color: var(--brand-yellow);
  color: #000000;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.notice-refresh-btn.is-spinning svg {
  animation: spinSlow 0.8s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spinSlow {
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Notice Stack Container */
.notice-stack-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Liquid Glass Notice Cards (Matching Exact Reference Photo & Genuine Translucency) */
.liquid-notice-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 15px 18px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), inset 0 1.5px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  animation: noticeCardSlideIn 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

@keyframes noticeCardSlideIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.96);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

.liquid-notice-card:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.08s;
}

.liquid-notice-card:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.18s;
}

.liquid-notice-card:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.28s;
}

/* Card 1 Theme: Cyan to Sunshine Amber Liquid Glass */
.liquid-notice-card.liquid-theme-1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.32) 0%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.18) 35%, rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.28) 100%);
}

/* Card 2 Theme: Cyan to Deep Ice Blue Liquid Glass */
.liquid-notice-card.liquid-theme-2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.30) 0%, rgba(3, 105, 161, 0.20) 50%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22) 100%);
}

/* Card 3 Theme: Radiant Warm Amber to Sunrise Orange Liquid Glass */
.liquid-notice-card.liquid-theme-3 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35) 0%, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.22) 50%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.28) 100%);
}

.liquid-notice-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.025);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), inset 0 2px 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.liquid-card-icon-bubble {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: #ffffff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), inset 0 1.5px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.liquid-card-content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.liquid-card-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.liquid-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 1.5px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.liquid-card-meta-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.liquid-badge-new {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #000000;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #facc15 100%);
  padding: 1.5px 6px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.liquid-dismiss-icon {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.liquid-notice-card:hover .liquid-dismiss-icon {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.liquid-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  margin: 2px 0 5px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.liquid-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.liquid-card-date {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.liquid-card-action {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.liquid-notice-card:hover .liquid-card-action {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Skeleton Loading Cards */
.notice-skeleton-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 15px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.skeleton-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.skeleton-content {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.skeleton-line {
  height: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 25%, rgba(255,255,255,0.2) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 75%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  border-radius: 6px;
  animation: skeletonShimmer 1.5s infinite;
}

.skeleton-title {
  width: 75%;
  height: 14px;
}

.skeleton-text {
  width: 90%;
}

.skeleton-sub {
  width: 45%;
  height: 10px;
}

@keyframes skeletonShimmer {
  0% { background-position: 200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}

/* Empty or Error State */
.notice-empty-state {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 12.5px;
}

.notice-retry-btn {
  margin-top: 8px;
  background: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-yellow);
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Notice Board Footer */
.notice-board-footer {
  margin-top: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.view-all-notices-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.view-all-notices-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 18px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.view-all-notices-btn .footer-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.view-all-notices-btn:hover .footer-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Notice Details Modal & Archive Modal Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.notice-modal-overlay {
  z-index: 2000;
}

.notice-modal-card {
  background: linear-gradient(175deg, rgba(16, 28, 64, 0.95) 0%, rgba(6, 14, 34, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border-radius: 28px;
  max-width: 640px;
  width: 92%;
  padding: 36px 32px 30px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  max-height: 88vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  animation: modalScaleUp 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.notice-modal-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.notice-modal-icon-wrap {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.2) 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.notice-modal-category {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.5);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.notice-modal-priority {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #000000;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.6);
}

.notice-modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.notice-modal-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.notice-modal-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.notice-modal-id {
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.notice-modal-body {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  white-space: pre-line;
}

.notice-modal-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.notice-attachment-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
  color: #000000;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.notice-attachment-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6);
}

.notice-modal-close-btn {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

/* All Notices Archive Modal */
.all-notices-modal-card {
  background: linear-gradient(175deg, rgba(14, 24, 56, 0.96) 0%, rgba(6, 14, 34, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
  border-radius: 28px;
  max-width: 860px;
  width: 94%;
  padding: 34px 30px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  animation: modalScaleUp 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.all-notices-header {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.all-notices-title-wrap h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 8px 0 6px;
}

.all-notices-title-wrap p {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.notices-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.notice-search-box {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 220px;
}

.notice-search-box input {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.notice-search-box input:focus {
  border-color: var(--brand-yellow);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.3);
}

.notice-category-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cat-tab {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.cat-tab:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cat-tab.is-active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
  color: #000000;
  border-color: var(--brand-yellow);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.all-notices-list-container {
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 6px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  max-height: 480px;
}

.archive-notice-card {
  background: linear-gradient(170deg, rgba(16, 28, 62, 0.7) 0%, rgba(6, 14, 34, 0.85) 100%);
  border: 1.2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.archive-notice-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.7);
  background: rgba(20, 36, 80, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 15px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

.archive-notice-info h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.archive-notice-info p {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.archive-notice-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.archive-notice-arrow {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
  font-size: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.archive-notice-card:hover .archive-notice-arrow {
  background: var(--brand-yellow);
  color: #000000;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Responsive Styles for Hero & Notice Board */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .hero-right-area {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 520px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .hero-tour-top {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-notice-board {
    padding: 14px 12px 10px;
    border-radius: 24px;
  }
  .liquid-notice-card {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .liquid-card-icon-bubble {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .liquid-card-title {
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }
  .liquid-card-desc {
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }
  .notice-modal-card {
    padding: 26px 20px 20px;
  }
  .all-notices-modal-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
}

.scroll-hint {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.mouse-scroll {
  width: 20px;
  height: 30px;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.wheel-dot {
  width: 3.5px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--brand-yellow);
  border-radius: 3px;
  position: absolute;
  top: 4px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  animation: scrollWheelAnim 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollWheelAnim {
  0% { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
  60% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, 12px); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 2: Highlights & Stats Cards (Scroll-Driven 3D Merge-Expand Engine)
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-section {
  padding: 20px 0 45px;
  position: relative;
  background: transparent;
  perspective: 1200px;
  -webkit-perspective: 1200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  -webkit-transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.stat-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 28, 64, 0.42) 0%, rgba(7, 16, 40, 0.65) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
  transform-origin: center center;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.stat-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 80px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.stat-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.75);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 36, 78, 0.55) 0%, rgba(10, 20, 48, 0.75) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 30px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.stat-card.highlight-stat {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 140% 100% at 50% -15%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.28) 0%, rgba(14, 26, 60, 0.52) 75%, rgba(6, 14, 36, 0.7) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.75);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .stats-section {
    padding: 55px 0 65px;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .stats-section {
    padding: 45px 0 55px;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    max-width: 340px;
  }
  .stat-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}

.stat-icon,
.stat-icon-3d {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: iconFloatLevitate 4.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
}

.course-icon-3d {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: iconFloatLevitate 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
}

.facility-icon-3d {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: iconFloatLevitate 4.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
}

.svg-3d-icon {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65));
}

.stat-card:hover .stat-icon-3d,
.course-card-3d:hover .course-icon-3d,
.facility-card:hover .facility-icon-3d {
  transform: scale(1.2) translateY(-6px);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 24px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.5));
}

.svg-star-pulse {
  transform-origin: 52px 18px;
  animation: starPulse3D 2.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.svg-shield-spin {
  transform-origin: 32px 32px;
  animation: shieldSpin3D 12s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes iconFloatLevitate {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(1.5deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
  }
}

@keyframes starPulse3D {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.9);
    opacity: 0.75;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.35) rotate(18deg);
    opacity: 1;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px #facc15);
  }
}

@keyframes shieldSpin3D {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.stat-sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 3: Courses Section (Ultra-Modern Glass Carousel)
   ========================================================================== */
.courses-section {
  padding: 90px 0 70px;
  position: relative;
  background: transparent;
}

.courses-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 35px auto 0;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
}

/* Ambient Spotlight behind Active Course Card */
.courses-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 45%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 650px;
  height: 420px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15) 45%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: liquidAuraPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes liquidAuraPulse {
  0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.95); opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Modern Stage Container */
.courses-3d-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 450px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 5;
  cursor: grab;
}

.courses-3d-stage.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

/* Course Card Container */
.course-card-3d {
  position: absolute;
  width: 360px;
  height: 430px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              opacity 0.45s ease,
              filter 0.45s ease,
              box-shadow 0.45s ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
  touch-action: pan-y;
}

/* Ultra-Clean Modern Glass Surface */
.course-card-glass {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.72) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.58) 50%, rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.78) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  padding: 24px 22px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
}

.course-card-glass::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 90px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18) 0%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
}

/* Active Course Card (Gleaming Gold Border & Ambient Sheen) */
.course-card-3d.is-active .course-card-glass {
  border-color: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.85);
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.8) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7) 50%, rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.84) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8),
              0 0 35px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.22),
              inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.course-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.55);
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 3;
}

.course-badge.top-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
  color: #0f172a;
  border: none;
  font-weight: 900;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
}

.course-icon-3d {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.course-icon-3d svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.8));
}

.course-card-glass h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.course-card-glass p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Course Centres Available Strip */
.course-centers-tag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.course-centers-tag .center-pin-icon {
  font-size: 12px;
}

.course-centers-tag .center-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
}

.course-centers-tag .center-names {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #f8fafc;
}

.course-highlights {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
  font-weight: 700;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.course-highlights span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.course-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  padding-top: 12px;
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.fee-tag {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #fde047;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

/* Modern Luxury Action Pill Button */
.course-apply-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
  color: #0f172a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 240, 138, 0.5);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.course-apply-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6);
}

/* Sleek Modern Courses Arrow Navigation Buttons */
.courses-arrow-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.78);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 35;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1);
  outline: none;
}

.courses-arrow-btn.prev-btn {
  left: 20px;
}

.courses-arrow-btn.next-btn {
  right: 20px;
}

.courses-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
  color: #0f172a;
  border-color: var(--brand-yellow);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.6);
}

.courses-arrow-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.96);
}

/* Controls Bar & Indicators */
.courses-controls-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 15px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 30;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.courses-counter-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.courses-counter-badge #courses-current-index {
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
}

.courses-dots-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.courses-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1);
  outline: none;
}

.courses-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.courses-dot.is-active {
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f59e0b 0%, #facc15 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.7);
}

.courses-hint-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: pulseHint 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 4: Branches Section (Ultra-Modern Glass Showcase)
   ========================================================================== */
.branches-section {
  padding: 90px 0 70px;
  position: relative;
  background: transparent;
}

.branches-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 35px auto 0;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
}

/* Ambient Spotlight behind Active Branch Card */
.carousel-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 45%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 650px;
  height: 400px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.28) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15) 45%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: branchAuraPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes branchAuraPulse {
  0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.95); opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Modern Branches Stage */
.branches-3d-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 5;
  cursor: grab;
}

.branches-3d-stage.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

/* Branch Card */
.branch-card-3d {
  position: absolute;
  width: 360px;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              opacity 0.45s ease,
              filter 0.45s ease,
              box-shadow 0.45s ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
  touch-action: pan-y;
}

/* Branch Card Inner Glass Container */
.branch-card-inner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.72) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.58) 50%, rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.78) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  padding: 24px 22px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
}

.branch-card-inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 80px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.16) 0%, transparent 75%);
  border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Active Highlight Card */
.branch-card-3d.is-active .branch-card-inner {
  border-color: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.85);
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.8) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7) 50%, rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.84) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8),
              0 0 35px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.22),
              inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* Card Top Section */
.branch-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.branch-index-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.branch-card-3d.is-active .branch-index-badge {
  color: #0f172a;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15, #f59e0b);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.hub-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
  color: #0f172a;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 900;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
}

.mega-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38bdf8 0%, #2563eb 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45);
}

.branch-pin-icon {
  font-size: 20px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7));
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.branch-card-3d.is-active .branch-pin-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Card Body Section */
.branch-card-body {
  margin: 8px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.branch-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 6px;
}

.bengali-name {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fde047;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.branch-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.branch-courses-block {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.courses-subhead {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.branch-courses-tag {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #f8fafc;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

/* Card Footer Section (Modern Luxury CTA Button) */
.branch-card-footer {
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.branch-call-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 240, 138, 0.5);
  color: #0f172a;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.branch-call-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6);
}

.branch-call-btn .btn-icon {
  font-size: 15px;
}

/* Sleek Modern Branches Arrow Navigation Buttons */
.carousel-arrow-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.78);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 35;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1);
  outline: none;
}

.carousel-arrow-btn.prev-btn {
  left: 20px;
}

.carousel-arrow-btn.next-btn {
  right: 20px;
}

.carousel-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
  color: #0f172a;
  border-color: var(--brand-yellow);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.6);
}

.carousel-arrow-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.96);
}

/* Controls Bar & Indicators */
.carousel-controls-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 15px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 30;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.carousel-counter-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.carousel-counter-badge #carousel-current-index {
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
}

.carousel-dots-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.carousel-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1);
  outline: none;
}

.carousel-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.carousel-dot.is-active {
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f59e0b 0%, #facc15 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.7);
}

.carousel-hint-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: pulseHint 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Responsive Styles for Modern Carousel */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .courses-arrow-btn.prev-btn, .carousel-arrow-btn.prev-btn {
    left: 8px;
  }
  .courses-arrow-btn.next-btn, .carousel-arrow-btn.next-btn {
    right: 8px;
  }
  .courses-ambient-glow, .carousel-ambient-glow {
    width: 500px;
    height: 350px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .courses-3d-stage {
    height: 420px;
  }
  .course-card-3d {
    width: 300px;
    height: 400px;
  }
  .branches-3d-stage {
    height: 360px;
  }
  .branch-card-3d {
    width: 300px;
    height: 350px;
  }
  .course-card-glass, .branch-card-inner {
    padding: 18px 16px 14px;
  }
  .branch-name, .course-card-glass h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .courses-arrow-btn, .carousel-arrow-btn {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   Section 5: Why Choose Suchana Institution (Gradient Box Styling)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  background: transparent;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-text-col {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 28, 58, 0.88) 0%, rgba(6, 12, 28, 0.96) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  padding: 42px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-text-col::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 120px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-lead {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.features-grid-mini {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(4, 10, 24, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.4);
  background: rgba(14, 24, 52, 0.7);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.feature-icon-box {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15 0%, #ea580c 100%);
  color: #000000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 13px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4);
}

.feature-item h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.feature-item p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.about-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hotline-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.hotline-icon {
  font-size: 24px;
}

.hotline-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.emblem-card-glow {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 140% 100% at 50% -15%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.28) 0%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.18) 40%, rgba(12, 22, 48, 0.58) 75%, rgba(6, 12, 28, 0.72) 100%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 50px 30px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 35px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.about-large-logo {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 4px solid var(--brand-yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  background: #000;
}

.emblem-card-glow:hover .about-large-logo {
  transform: rotate(6deg) scale(1.05);
}

.emblem-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}

.established-tag {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.emblem-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-style: italic;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 6: Campus Facilities & Labs (3D Card Animation)
   ========================================================================== */
.facilities-section {
  padding: 70px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  background: transparent;
  perspective: 1200px;
  -webkit-perspective: 1200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.facilities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  -webkit-transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.facility-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 26, 62, 0.42) 0%, rgba(6, 14, 36, 0.68) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 34px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow, opacity;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  -webkit-transform-style: preserve-3d;
  cursor: pointer;

  /* Scroll-triggered reveal state */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.92);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.35s ease,
              border-color 0.35s ease,
              background 0.35s ease;
}

.facility-card.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.facility-card[data-index="0"] { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.facility-card[data-index="1"] { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.facility-card[data-index="2"] { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.facility-card[data-index="3"] { transition-delay: 0.35s; }

.facility-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 80px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.facility-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.75);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 36, 78, 0.55) 0%, rgba(10, 20, 48, 0.75) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 30px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.facility-icon {
  font-size: 42px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8));
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.facility-card:hover .facility-icon {
  transform: scale(1.18) translateY(-4px);
}

.facility-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.facility-card p {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .facilities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .facilities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 350px;
  }
  .facility-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .facilities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .facilities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 350px;
  }
  .facility-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 7: Admission Banner (Signature Radiant Mesh Aesthetic)
   ========================================================================== */
.admission-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  position: relative;
  background: transparent;
}

.admission-card-banner {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 140% 100% at 50% -20%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.32) 0%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.18) 40%, rgba(12, 24, 54, 0.58) 75%, rgba(5, 11, 26, 0.72) 100%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 55px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 40px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.admission-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15 0%, #ea580c 100%);
  color: #000000;
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 6px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.45);
}

.admission-card-banner h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.admission-card-banner p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.admission-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 8: Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: rgba(4, 12, 28, 0.85);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 60px 0 30px;
  position: relative;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.brand-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-logo {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-yellow);
  background: #000;
}

.brand-row h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.brand-row p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-motto {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-social-links {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-links h4,
.footer-contact h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-links ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
}

.footer-contact p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-branches-strip {
  background: rgba(8, 24, 56, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-branches-strip strong {
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
  margin-right: 8px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding-top: 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.scroll-top-btn {
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.scroll-top-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modals
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.24s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.24s;
  padding: 20px;
  will-change: opacity, visibility;
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-card {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 140% 100% at 50% -20%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45) 0%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2) 40%, rgba(12, 22, 48, 0.96) 75%, rgba(5, 11, 26, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.6);
  border-radius: 28px;
  max-width: 720px;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 35px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transform: scale(0.96) translateZ(0);
  transition: transform 0.24s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.24s ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-card,
.modal-overlay.active .notice-modal-card,
.modal-overlay.active .all-notices-modal-card {
  transform: scale(1) translateZ(0);
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

.modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--brand-yellow);
  color: #000000;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.search-modal-card {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 140% 100% at 50% -20%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5) 0%, rgba(12, 22, 48, 0.96) 65%, rgba(5, 11, 26, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.65);
  border-radius: 28px;
  max-width: 600px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 40px 32px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 35px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.modal-header {
  padding: 28px 28px 16px;
}

.modal-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.modal-header p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.tour-video-sim {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 340px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.tour-poster {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.tour-banner-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 30px 24px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.tour-status-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #ef4444;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.tour-banner-overlay h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.tour-banner-overlay p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.modal-footer {
  padding: 20px 28px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  background: rgba(4, 14, 34, 0.9);
}

.modal-action-btn {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* Search Modal */
.search-modal-card {
  background: rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.94);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 20px;
  max-width: 540px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 32px;
  position: relative;
}

.search-modal-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.search-input-wrap {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.search-input-wrap input {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 15px;
  outline: none;
}

.search-input-wrap input:focus {
  border-color: var(--brand-yellow);
}

.search-submit-btn {
  background: var(--brand-yellow);
  color: #000000;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Loader
   ========================================================================== */
.loader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: #000000;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.7s ease;
}

.loader.loaded {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.loader-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 300px;
  width: 85%;
  text-align: center;
}

.loader-logo {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid var(--brand-yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.5);
  animation: pulseLogo 1.6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  background: #000;
}

@keyframes pulseLogo {
  0% { transform: scale(0.96); filter: brightness(0.9); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.04); filter: brightness(1.1); }
}

.loader-spinner {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-top-color: var(--brand-yellow);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.loader-text {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.loader-text span {
  color: var(--brand-yellow);
  margin-left: 6px;
}

.loader-bar-container {
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 99px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.loader-bar {
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #facc15, #ffffff);
  border-radius: 99px;
  transition: width 0.15s ease-out;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Adaptations
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1540px) {
  .nav-menu { gap: 6px; }
  .nav-link, .nav-dropdown-toggle { font-size: 12.5px; }
  .nav-helpline { font-size: 11.5px; padding: 5px 9px; }
  .apply-btn { font-size: 12px; padding: 6px 12px; }
}

@media (max-width: 1380px) {
  .nav-container { padding: 0 10px; gap: 6px; }
  .nav-menu { gap: 4px; }
  .nav-link, .nav-dropdown-toggle { font-size: 11.5px; padding: 2px 1px; }
  .badge-mini { font-size: 8px; padding: 1px 3px; height: 13px; }
  .brand-title { font-size: 15px; }
  .brand-sub { font-size: 7.5px; }
  .brand-logo { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
  .nav-helpline { font-size: 10.5px; padding: 4px 7px; }
  .apply-btn { font-size: 11px; padding: 5px 9px; }
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .nav-container { padding: 0 6px; gap: 4px; }
  .nav-menu { gap: 2px; }
  .nav-link, .nav-dropdown-toggle { font-size: 10.5px; padding: 1px 1px; }
  .badge-mini { display: none; }
  .brand-title { font-size: 14px; }
  .nav-helpline { font-size: 9.5px; padding: 3px 6px; }
  .apply-btn { font-size: 10.5px; padding: 4px 8px; }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero-container { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .features-grid-mini { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile & Phone Navigation Bar & Dropdown Menu (Exact match to Reference Photo 2)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .top-nav {
    padding: 10px 0;
    background: #050d21;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  .top-nav.menu-expanded {
    background: #050d21 !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  .nav-container {
    padding: 0 16px;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    position: relative;
    min-height: 44px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-brand {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .brand-logo {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--brand-yellow);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.4);
  }

  .brand-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .brand-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1;
  }

  .brand-sub {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .nav-helpline {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* Search Circular Outline Button */
  .icon-btn.search-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(8, 24, 56, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  /* Hamburger Rounded Rectangle Button */
  .menu-toggle {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(8, 24, 56, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .menu-toggle span {
    width: 18px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
  }

  .menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(4px, 4.5px);
  }
  .menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(4px, -4.5px);
  }

  /* Apply Now Yellow Pill Button */
  .apply-btn {
    height: 38px;
    padding: 0 16px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
    color: #000000;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.35);
  }

  /* Dropdown Menu Panel */
  .nav-menu {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto !important;
    max-height: calc(85vh - 60px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    background: #050d21;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 26px 20px 32px;
    gap: 20px;
    z-index: 9999;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    display: flex !important;
  }

  .nav-menu .nav-link {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    height: auto !important;
    width: auto !important;
    padding: 2px 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
  }

  .nav-menu .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--brand-yellow);
  }

  /* Active Link (Home) - Yellow text with centered underline exactly as in Photo 2 */
  .nav-menu .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--brand-yellow) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .nav-menu .nav-link.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 26px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--brand-yellow);
    border-radius: 2px;
  }

  .nav-menu .badge-mini {
    margin-left: 6px;
    padding: 2px 7px;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 6px;
    height: 18px;
    line-height: 1;
    vertical-align: middle;
  }

  .nav-menu .nav-item-dropdown {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    position: static;
  }

  .nav-menu .nav-dropdown-toggle {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    height: auto !important;
    width: auto !important;
    padding: 2px 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .nav-menu .nav-dropdown-toggle:hover {
    color: var(--brand-yellow);
  }

  .nav-menu .nav-dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 8px auto 0;
    background: rgba(10, 25, 55, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.28);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 6px;
    box-shadow: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .nav-menu .nav-dropdown-menu::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-menu .nav-dropdown-item {
    padding: 8px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    text-align: left;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-title-3d { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  .hero-buttons { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .btn-primary, .btn-secondary { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-text-col { padding: 24px; }
  .admission-card-banner { padding: 32px 20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nav-container {
    padding: 0 12px;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .brand-logo {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
  }
  .brand-title {
    font-size: 15.5px;
  }
  .nav-actions {
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .icon-btn.search-btn {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
  }
  .menu-toggle {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
  }
  .apply-btn {
    height: 35px;
    padding: 0 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .nav-menu {
    padding: 22px 16px 28px;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .nav-menu .nav-link {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 6.5: Minimal 16:9 3D Photo Gallery Engine
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 24px 0 24px;
  z-index: 10;
  background: transparent;
}

.gallery-section .section-header-center {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 15;
  background: transparent;
}

.gallery-section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 28, 65, 0.94) 0%, rgba(4, 10, 28, 0.98) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.75);
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 25px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: default;
}

.gallery-section-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: #fef08a;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 35px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.55);
}

.gallery-badge-icon {
  font-size: 18px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.8));
}

.gallery-badge-text {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #facc15;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.gallery-badge-divider {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.gallery-badge-en {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.gallery-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 10px 0 15px;
  perspective: 1200px;
  -webkit-perspective: 1200px;
  user-select: none;
  background: transparent;
}

.gallery-3d-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 330px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  -webkit-transform-style: preserve-3d;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 5;
  cursor: grab;
}

.gallery-3d-stage.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

/* 16:9 Aspect Ratio 3D Card */
.gallery-card-3d {
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px;
  height: 281.25px; /* Exact 16:9 ratio */
  border-radius: 20px;
  transform-origin: center center;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1),
              opacity 0.4s ease,
              filter 0.4s ease,
              box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  touch-action: pan-y;
}

.gallery-card-glass {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: #020617;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), inset 0 1.5px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.gallery-card-3d.is-active .gallery-card-glass {
  border-color: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8),
              0 0 35px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.32),
              inset 0 1.5px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.gallery-card-photo {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-card-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gallery-card-3d:hover .gallery-card-photo img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.gallery-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: rgba(4, 14, 34, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.6);
  color: #fef08a;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.gallery-card-zoom-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(4, 14, 34, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 13px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.8);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.gallery-card-3d:hover .gallery-card-zoom-btn {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Minimal Floating Bottom Bar on 16:9 Card */
.gallery-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 24px 16px 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(3, 8, 22, 0.88) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
}

.gallery-card-overlay h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.gallery-card-cta {
  color: #facc15;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Floating Navigation Arrow Buttons */
.gallery-arrow-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(14, 28, 65, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 25;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.gallery-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #fef08a;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
}

.gallery-arrow-btn.prev-btn { left: 12px; }
.gallery-arrow-btn.next-btn { right: 12px; }

/* Interactive Carousel Controls Bar */
.gallery-controls-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  background: rgba(14, 28, 65, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 40px;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.gallery-counter-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #facc15;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.gallery-dots-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
}

.gallery-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  padding: 0;
}

.gallery-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.gallery-dot.is-active {
  width: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f59e0b 0%, #facc15 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6);
}

.gallery-hint-text {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .gallery-3d-stage {
    height: 280px;
  }
  .gallery-card-3d {
    width: 420px;
    height: 236.25px; /* 16:9 ratio */
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .gallery-3d-stage {
    height: 230px;
  }
  .gallery-card-3d {
    width: 320px;
    height: 180px; /* 16:9 ratio */
  }
  .gallery-arrow-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  .gallery-arrow-btn.prev-btn { left: 4px; }
  .gallery-arrow-btn.next-btn { right: 4px; }
}

/* Lightbox Modal */
.gallery-lightbox-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(3, 7, 20, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  z-index: 9999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.22s;
  will-change: opacity, visibility;
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

.gallery-lightbox-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.lightbox-modal-wrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 960px;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(14, 28, 65, 0.92) 0%, rgba(6, 14, 36, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 40px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  transform: scale(0.96) translateZ(0);
  transition: transform 0.24s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.24s ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.gallery-lightbox-overlay.active .lightbox-modal-wrap {
  transform: scale(1) translateZ(0);
}

.lightbox-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.lightbox-close-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.85);
  border-color: #ef4444;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.lightbox-main-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 60vh;
  min-height: 380px;
  max-height: 560px;
  background: #020617;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.lightbox-image-container {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.lightbox-spinner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-top-color: #facc15;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spinSync 0.7s linear infinite;
  display: none;
}

.lightbox-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(14, 28, 65, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 5;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.lightbox-nav-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #fef08a;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
}

.lightbox-nav-btn.prev-btn { left: 16px; }
.lightbox-nav-btn.next-btn { right: 16px; }

.lightbox-caption-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  background: rgba(6, 14, 36, 0.9);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.lightbox-tags {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.lightbox-badge {
  padding: 3px 10px;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
  color: #fde047;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
}

.lightbox-date {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.lightbox-info h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.lightbox-info p {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin: 0;
}

.lightbox-counter {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #facc15;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Skeleton Loading Cards */
.gallery-skeleton-card {
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(14, 28, 65, 0.4);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-bottom: 16px;
}

.gallery-skeleton-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.12) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: skeletonShimmer 1.5s infinite;
}

.gallery-skeleton-line {
  height: 14px;
  margin: 12px 16px 6px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.12) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: skeletonShimmer 1.5s infinite;
}

.gallery-skeleton-line.short {
  width: 60%;
}

@keyframes skeletonShimmer {
  0% { background-position: 200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 6.2: Professional College Placement Showcase & Student Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.placements-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 60px 0 20px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(14, 116, 144, 0.18) 0%, rgba(4, 13, 33, 0.95) 70%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.placements-section .section-desc {
  max-width: 1100px;
  width: fit-content;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 8px 24px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .placements-section .section-desc {
    white-space: normal;
    max-width: 760px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

.placements-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px;
  left: 20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(80px);
}

.placement-section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(6, 14, 32, 0.94);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
  padding: 8px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 25px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.placement-section-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 35px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.5);
}

.placement-badge-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #38bdf8;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px #38bdf8);
  animation: floatMini 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.placement-badge-text {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #38bdf8;
  text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.7);
}

.placement-badge-divider {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #ffffff;
}

.placement-badge-en {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 850;
  color: #facc15;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.7);
}

/* Placement Stats Metric Banner */
.placement-stats-banner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 32px 0 25px;
}

.p-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.p-stat-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38bdf8, #34d399, #facc15);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.p-stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.2);
}

.p-stat-icon {
  font-size: 32px;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.p-stat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.p-stat-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Recruiter Infinite Marquee Ticker */
.recruiter-marquee-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.recruiter-marquee-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #facc15;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding-right: 14px;
  border-right: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ticker-pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #22c55e;
  animation: pulseGlow 1.8s infinite;
}

.recruiter-marquee-track {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent 100%);
}

.recruiter-marquee-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marqueePlacements 32s linear infinite;
}

.recruiter-marquee-content:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.recruiter-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.recruiter-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

@keyframes marqueePlacements {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* Placement Controls & Search */
.placement-controls-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.placement-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.p-tab {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.p-tab:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.p-tab.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #0369a1 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.4);
}

.placement-actions-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.placement-search-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  width: 280px;
  max-width: 100%;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.placement-search-box:focus-within {
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  width: 320px;
}

.placement-search-box svg {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.placement-search-box input {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #ffffff;
  width: 100%;
}

.placement-search-box input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.placement-view-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 3px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.p-view-btn {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.p-view-btn.active {
  background: #0284c7;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Placements Carousel / Slider Track & Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.placements-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 10px 0 8px;
}

.placements-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 45%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 650px;
  height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.18) 0%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08) 45%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(65px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.placements-slider-stage {
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 20px 0 28px;
  cursor: grab;
  perspective: 1100px;
  -webkit-perspective: 1100px;
  perspective-origin: 50% 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.placements-slider-stage.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
  user-select: none;
}

.placements-slider-track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 350px;
  min-height: 350px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  -webkit-transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: none;
}

/* Grid mode toggle override */
.placements-carousel-wrapper.is-grid-mode .placements-slider-stage {
  overflow: visible;
  perspective: none;
  -webkit-perspective: none;
  cursor: default;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.placements-carousel-wrapper.is-grid-mode .placements-slider-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(330px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: auto !important;
  transform: none !important;
  transition: none;
}

.placements-carousel-wrapper.is-grid-mode .placement-arrow-btn,
.placements-carousel-wrapper.is-grid-mode .placements-controls-bar {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Single Placed Student Card in 3D Arc Stack Deck (Photo 2 Style) */
.placements-slider-track .p-student-card {
  position: absolute;
  width: 360px;
  max-width: 88vw;
  height: 325px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 16px 18px 14px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transform-origin: center center;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  -webkit-transform-style: preserve-3d;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              filter 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.4s ease,
              box-shadow 0.4s ease,
              background 0.4s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  cursor: pointer;
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
}

/* Center Active Card Highlight (Spotlight matching Photo 2) */
.placements-slider-track .p-student-card.is-active {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 32px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.32);
  background: rgba(14, 26, 52, 0.92);
}

.placements-slider-track .p-student-card:not(.is-active):hover {
  filter: brightness(0.9) contrast(1) !important;
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
}

.placements-carousel-wrapper.is-grid-mode .p-student-card {
  position: static !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  transform: none !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  filter: none !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

.p-card-spotlight-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eab308 0%, #ca8a04 100%);
  color: #0f172a;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.5);
  z-index: 2;
}

.p-card-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.p-avatar-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.p-avatar-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2.5px solid #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  background: #0f172a;
}

.p-avatar-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #16a34a;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 900;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #0f172a;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #16a34a;
}

.p-student-meta {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.p-student-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.p-student-course-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  color: #38bdf8;
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 9px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
  max-width: 100%;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.p-student-branch {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin-top: 3px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

/* Company Box in Card */
.p-company-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  margin: 6px 0 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.p-student-card:hover .p-company-box {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}

.p-company-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.p-company-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #facc15;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.p-year-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.p-job-role {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.p-package-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
  color: #4ade80;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 7px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.3);
  margin-top: 5px;
}

/* Card Quote / Testimonial Preview */
.p-quote-preview {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Card Bottom Link */
.p-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #38bdf8;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.p-student-card:hover .p-card-footer {
  color: #facc15;
}

.p-view-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.p-student-card:hover .p-view-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Floating Navigation Arrows */
.placement-arrow-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 48%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 40;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.placement-arrow-btn.prev-btn {
  left: -20px;
}

.placement-arrow-btn.next-btn {
  right: -20px;
}

.placement-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7, #0369a1);
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
}

.placement-arrow-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
}

.placement-arrow-btn[disabled] {
  opacity: 0.3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Controls Bar & Indicators */
.placements-controls-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.placements-counter-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.placements-counter-badge #placements-current-index {
  color: #38bdf8;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.placements-dots-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.p-slider-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1);
  outline: none;
}

.p-slider-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.p-slider-dot.is-active {
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0284c7 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.7);
}

.placements-hint-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: pulseHint 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Empty State */
.placement-empty-state {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 20px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.placement-empty-state .empty-icon {
  font-size: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.placement-empty-state h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.placement-empty-state p {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Placement Bottom Sync Footer Bar */
.placement-footer-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

.p-sync-status {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.p-sync-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #22c55e;
  animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite;
}

.btn-sheet-guide {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  color: #38bdf8;
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-sheet-guide:hover {
  background: #38bdf8;
  color: #0f172a;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Placement Detail Modal Lightbox
   ========================================================================== */
.placement-modal-card {
  max-width: 620px;
  width: 90%;
  background: #0f172a;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 40px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  animation: modalScaleIn 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1);
}

.p-modal-header-banner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding-bottom: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.p-modal-avatar-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 95px;
  height: 95px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.p-modal-avatar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
  background: #1e293b;
}

.p-modal-badge-check {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  right: -4px;
  background: #16a34a;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 900;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 2px solid #0f172a;
}

.p-modal-heading h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 6px 0 4px;
}

.p-modal-company-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.15);
  color: #facc15;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.3);
}

.p-modal-role {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #38bdf8;
}

.p-modal-details-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.p-modal-cell span {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.p-modal-cell strong {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #ffffff;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.p-modal-pkg-val {
  color: #4ade80 !important;
}

.p-modal-quote-block {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
  border-left: 3.5px solid #38bdf8;
  border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.p-modal-quote-block .quote-icon {
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #38bdf8;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.p-modal-quote-block p {
  font-family: var(--font-bengali);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-style: italic;
}

.p-modal-verified-ribbon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #94a3b8;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.p-modal-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* Placements Responsive Rules */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .placement-stats-banner {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .placements-slider-track {
    height: 350px;
    min-height: 350px;
  }
  .placements-slider-track .p-student-card {
    width: 330px;
    height: 330px;
  }
  .placement-arrow-btn.prev-btn {
    left: -8px;
  }
  .placement-arrow-btn.next-btn {
    right: -8px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .placements-section {
    padding: 70px 0 50px;
  }
  .placement-stats-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .placement-controls-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .placement-actions-right {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .placement-search-box {
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .placements-slider-track {
    height: 355px;
    min-height: 355px;
  }
  .placements-slider-track .p-student-card {
    width: 295px;
    max-width: 86vw;
    height: 340px;
    padding: 14px 16px 12px;
  }
  .placements-carousel-wrapper.is-grid-mode .p-student-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
  }
  .placement-arrow-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  .placement-arrow-btn.prev-btn {
    left: 2px;
  }
  .placement-arrow-btn.next-btn {
    right: 2px;
  }
  .p-modal-header-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .p-modal-details-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .p-modal-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .p-modal-footer .btn-primary, .p-modal-footer .btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING LEFT SOCIAL MEDIA DOCK (Ultra-Premium Glassmorphic Cyber Rail)
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-social-dock {
  position: fixed;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 990;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  pointer-events: auto;
  user-select: none;
  animation: dockSlideIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes dockSlideIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-35px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
  }
}

.social-dock-pill {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 10px 14px 6px;
  background: rgba(6, 12, 28, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(190%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(190%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-left: none;
  border-radius: 0 20px 20px 0;
  box-shadow: 
    0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25),
    0 0 25px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1);
}

.social-dock-pill:hover {
  border-color: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.4);
  transform: translateX(2px);
  box-shadow: 
    0 20px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
    0 0 35px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.25);
}

.social-dock-accent {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15, #38bdf8);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #facc15;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.social-dock-link {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.social-dock-icon-box {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.social-dock-link .social-svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* Tooltip flyout to the right */
.social-dock-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  left: calc(100% + 14px);
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-8px) scale(0.92);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: rgba(10, 20, 38, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1000;
}

.social-dock-tooltip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -5px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: rgba(10, 20, 38, 0.95);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
}

.social-dock-tooltip .tt-platform {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.social-dock-tooltip .tt-handle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.social-dock-link:hover .social-dock-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0) scale(1);
}

/* === INSTAGRAM BRAND HOVER === */
.social-dock-link.social-ig:hover .social-dock-icon-box {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285AEB 90%);
  border-color: #f472b6;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 
    0 8px 24px rgba(214, 36, 159, 0.55),
    0 0 20px rgba(253, 89, 73, 0.4);
}
.social-dock-link.social-ig:hover .social-svg {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.social-dock-link.social-ig .tt-platform {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #ec4899);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* === FACEBOOK BRAND HOVER === */
.social-dock-link.social-fb:hover .social-dock-icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1877f2, #0d5ec4);
  border-color: #4b97f8;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 
    0 8px 24px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.55),
    0 0 20px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.4);
}
.social-dock-link.social-fb:hover .social-svg {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.social-dock-link.social-fb .tt-platform {
  color: #4b97f8;
}

/* === YOUTUBE BRAND HOVER === */
.social-dock-link.social-yt:hover .social-dock-icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff0000, #cc0000);
  border-color: #ff4d4d;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 
    0 8px 24px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.55),
    0 0 20px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.social-dock-link.social-yt:hover .social-svg {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.social-dock-link.social-yt .tt-platform {
  color: #ff4d4d;
}

/* === FOOTER SOCIAL MEDIA BAR === */
.footer-social-bar {
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-social-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.footer-social-icons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-social-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.footer-social-btn svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-social-btn:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.footer-social-btn.f-yt:hover {
  background: #ff0000;
  border-color: #ff4d4d;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-social-btn.f-fb:hover {
  background: #1877f2;
  border-color: #4b97f8;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-social-btn.f-ig:hover {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285AEB 90%);
  border-color: #f472b6;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(214, 36, 159, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Mobile & Phone View for Floating Dock (Always Middle Vertically on Left Edge) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .floating-social-dock {
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    bottom: auto;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    animation: dockSlideIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  }
  .social-dock-pill {
    padding: 10px 6px 10px 4px;
    gap: 8px;
    border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
    border-left: none;
  }
  .social-dock-icon-box {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }
  .social-dock-link .social-svg {
    width: 17px;
    height: 17px;
  }
  .social-dock-tooltip {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* =========================================================================
   Ultra-Premium Vector Icon Styling & Micro-interactions
   ========================================================================= */
.notice-svg-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  vertical-align: middle;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
}

.notice-item:hover .notice-svg-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6));
}

.notice-item-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.feature-icon-box {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28);
  color: #38bdf8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-item:hover .feature-icon-box {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
}

.hotline-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.3);
  color: #facc15;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.2);
}

.footer-contact p {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-contact p svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.p-modal-badge-check {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
}

.p-card-company-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.p-card-company-tag svg {
  vertical-align: middle;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}