Nishat Tasneem

For generations, the daily commute has been an unavoidable part of student life in Dhaka.

As higher education increasingly shifts beyond classroom instruction, United International University (UIU) is positioning itself as a research-intensive institution by investing in advanced laboratories, renewable energy research and collaborative academic initiatives.

For decades, cash has been the backbone of Bangladesh’s economy. From roadside tea stalls and neighbourhood grocery shops to wholesale markets and public transport, physical currency has remained the preferred mode of payment.

Unlike a web address printed on paper, a QR code hides its destination from the user. Customers cannot immediately determine whether the code directs them to a legitimate payment gateway or a fraudulent website.

Consumers should avoid scanning QR codes received from unknown sources or those attached to unsolicited promotional messages. Suspicious-looking stickers,

On 22 January, a 40-year-old man was standing beside a tea stall in Gulshan when a steel rod reportedly fell from an under-construction building and killed him.