Despite acquiring valuable skills and experiences, returnee migrants face challenges in applying these skills within the local labour market, suggesting a need for targeted interventions to bridge this gap, findings of a recent report says.

February 26 marked the occasion of the cover unveiling of the book Nazrul Srishty Phire Dekha, jointly authored by Prof. Dr Eaysmin Ara Lekha, Vice Chancellor, Uttara University, Bangladesh, and Bela Das, Professor, Department of Bangla, Assam University, India, at the Ekushey Boi Mela. Kazi Nazrul Islam's granddaughter Khilkhuil Kazi and Prof. Dr Soumitra Sekhar Dey, Vice-Chancellor, Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University, presided over the unveiling.

On February 23, the 14th Bangladesh Physics Olympiad 2024 was held at American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB). Students from all over the country participated in the event at AIUB's permanent campus. 

University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) and Neural Semiconductor Ltd. (NSL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to embark on a transformative collaboration aimed at advancing semiconductor research and industry engagement.

The country’s first ever online quiz for high school and college-level students, organised by Universal College Bangladesh (UCB), has announced its champion. Muhammad Hasin Raihan from Dhaka College has triumphed at the “UCB Quiz” held for grade 10 – 12 students from all over Bangladesh.

North South University (NSU) organised a four-day-long training session for the early and mid-level researchers of Bangladesh to develop research capacity and become familiar with several tools and tests used to conduct neurocognitive developmental research. 

The Community Digital Storytelling Festival (CDSTF) held its first-ever two-day event on February 16 and 17 at the Daffodil Smart City. The festival concluded with the closing session featuring special screenings, guests, and parallel sessions.

BRAC Bank and BRAC University launched the fifth batch of Uddokta 101 recently. This cohort received a total of 75 applications from women entrepreneurs.

“Bangladesh is moving forward to become a developed country by 2041. To accelerate the trajectory of development, trade and commerce play a pivotal role. In the upcoming 13th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC) at Abu Dhabi, we will try to negotiate to get the best outcomes for our country as we are graduating from LDC in 2026,” said Ahasanul Islam (Titu), MP, State Minister, Ministry of Commerce, Bangladesh.

The Department of Civil Engineering of United International University (UIU) organised the inauguration of the Center for Smart Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability (CSIRS-UIU) on February 10 at the UIU Campus.

The freshers’ orientation programme of the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal and Human Rights Studies (UMSAILS) LLM programme was held at University of Asia Pacific (UAP) on February 10.

The final round of Bakeman's 3rd International Language League took place on February 9 with the prize giving ceremony following on February 10 at North South University (NSU).

Winners of the Study UK Alumni Awards 2023-24 in Bangladesh were announced at a ceremony, hosted by the British Council.

The School of Business, University of Asia Pacific (UAP), and Weiden Business School, Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH), Amberg-Weiden, Germany, are jointly organising "Winter School" scheduled from February 12 to 16. The inaugural ceremony was held at the UAP auditorium on February 12.

Through the crucible of three partitions, Bangladesh's national identity has been forged and re-forged, with literature, art, and cinema serving as the smithies of our collective consciousness. These mediums offer not just a lens to view our layered past of loss, grief, and trauma but also a mirror reflecting the intricate mosaic of who we are. 

A team from International School Dhaka (ISD) won the second position in the QUIZZITCH round of the Inter-School Mathematics championship competition “Infinity 2024” held in Mumbai, India.

East West University (EWU) organised a day-long “Job Fair and Career Search” programme at the university premises on February 10. 87 renowned national and multinational companies, and more than 3000 graduates participated in this programme with a grand inaugural ceremony.

More than 700 students gathered at the Eduko Education Expo on February 3 to explore, engage, and set the course for their academic future. The Eduko Education Expo 2024 unfolded its doors for the 3rd time at The Westin Dhaka on February 3 from 10 AM to 5 PM, marking a pivotal moment in the educational calendar of Bangladesh.

The Spring 2024 Admission Fair at Uttara University began on February 6 and will continue till February 24.

The Expo, held at the Westin Dhaka, featured 30 prestigious Australian universities and institutes, which included globally acclaimed universities like Monash University, Macquarie University, the University of Adelaide, University of Technology Sydney, etc.