DUTA office vandalised

Miscreants vandalised Dhaka University Teachers' Association (DUTA) office on the university campus last night
14 December 2024, 13:11 PM

Bangladesh wins six gold medals at World Mathematics Team Championship 2024

Participating in the World Mathematics Team Championship 2024, Team Bangladesh has achieved six gold medals, 11 silver medals, and seven bronze medals alongside three merit awards.
14 December 2024, 11:19 AM

DUET show-cause notice names 14 for torturing students

Probe committee finds them guilty of acting against protests during July-August
13 December 2024, 10:05 AM

The role of ECAs in securing funds for graduate studies abroad

The notion that involvement with extra-curricular activities makes one eligible for graduate funding is hardly the truth.
13 December 2024, 04:00 AM

British Council’s research sheds light on Bangladesh’s youth development programmes

The British Council, in collaboration with the University of Leeds, recently published an insightful report on the impact of youth development programmes, titled “Non-Formal Education for Youth-Led Change: Youth Development Programming in Bangladesh”. This research was published at the British Council Auditorium on December 11.
12 December 2024, 14:24 PM

Can social media help combat gender-based cyber violence?

Digital platforms can become a powerful tool to combat gender-based cyber violence, but only if we act decisively.
12 December 2024, 11:10 AM

The Daily Star and UNDP organise Cyber Defence Innovation Challenge 2024

The Cyber Defence Innovation Challenge (CDIC) was a multi-phase competition encouraging creative approaches to cyber safety.
12 December 2024, 05:38 AM

The Daily Star partners with UNDP for a safer cyberspace

The campaign sought to tackle the vulnerabilities arising from Bangladesh’s rapid digital transformation.
12 December 2024, 05:23 AM

JU students seize 37 buses over peer’s harassment

A group of students from Jahangirnagar University (JU) seized at least 37 buses of Rajdhani Paribahan yesterday afternoon in protest after a bus helper of the same transport allegedly harassed a female student of the university.
11 December 2024, 19:02 PM

From MIST to MIT: The journey of Akib Zaman

Campus sat down for a virtual interview with Akib where he shared more about his experiences, research, and insights.
11 December 2024, 12:22 PM

DU, DIU among top 700 universities in QS sustainability rankings

Out of 1,800 universities from around the world, DU and DIU have been ranked 634th and 690th respectively.
11 December 2024, 10:31 AM

5 Kuet teachers suspended

Five teachers of the Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (Kuet) have been suspended over their alleged involvement in illegal recruitment and promotion rackets.
9 December 2024, 20:08 PM

NSU hosts two-day international conference on paradigmatic shifts in English Language education

The gathering drew over 500 academics, researchers, educators, and students from Bangladesh and around the world.
9 December 2024, 13:34 PM

Day-long “National Career Fair 2024” held at State University of Bangladesh

SUB in collaboration with Excellence Bangladesh, successfully hosted the “SUB National Career Fair 2024” on December 7, 2024.
9 December 2024, 13:31 PM

Bangladesh women’s national team footballers join “Healthier in Motion” campaign at BRAC University

The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka was joined by Bangladesh national women’s football team captain Sabina Khatun and players Maria Manda, Ritu Porna Chakma, and Masura Parvin for an event to promote the USAID “Healthier in Motion” wellness campaign at the BRAC University campus on December 9.
9 December 2024, 13:26 PM

IUB hosts book launch event of “Living with Refugees”

The School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at IUB launched a book titled Living with Refugees on November 28, 2024.
9 December 2024, 13:26 PM

Pro-AL teachers of 'Neel Dal' boycott JnU Teachers Association election

A letter was issued and sent to the election's Chief Election Commissioner Prof Md Abdul Alim in this regard today.
9 December 2024, 11:59 AM
8 December 2024, 11:30 AM

Reforms in the judiciary are essential to restoring people’s trust

While successfully meeting the people’s demand for justice in an efficient and timely fashion is a necessity, the indispensable function of guarding the constitution and holding other organs of the state – the legislature and the executive – is just as important.
7 December 2024, 12:22 PM

A master procrastinator’s guide on how not to procrastinate

Procrastinating may be a guilty pleasure or even a coping mechanism for many of us. However, it is undeniable that the guilt of procrastination devours us from within and is detrimental to our mental well-being. If so, how exactly can we untangle ourselves from its sticky threads?
7 December 2024, 09:48 AM