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

Female youth voices from Bangladesh at COP29

The voices of young women from Bangladesh resonated powerfully at COP29. Representing diverse communities and experiences, Saila Sobnom Richi, Farzana Farak Jhumu, and Fariha Aumi embodied the spirit of youth leadership in addressing climate justice.
7 December 2024, 09:34 AM

Four Bangladeshis honoured with 2024 Diana Award

Four Bangladeshis were honoured with the award for their outstanding contribution to society.
6 December 2024, 19:34 PM

BRAC University alumna receives fellowship for master’s at University of Oxford

Fatema Shorna, an alumna of BRAC University, has started pursuing an MSc in Radiobiology at the University of Oxford.
6 December 2024, 12:27 PM

BELTA-NSU to host international conference “Re/Envisioning Paradigms in English Language Education”

The Department of English and Modern Languages (DEML) at North South University (NSU), in collaboration with the Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA), is set to host an international conference titled “Re/Envisioning Paradigms in English Language Education” on December 6 and 7, 2024.
5 December 2024, 13:39 PM

JU admission tests start from Feb 9

Online application to start from Jan 1; quota for freedom fighters' grandchildren won't be applicable
5 December 2024, 13:00 PM

AI in the newsroom: Is Bangladesh ready to keep pace with the world?

Discussions about future plans involving AI in journalism remain largely irrelevant at this stage.
5 December 2024, 12:02 PM

MIE Pathways wins the NCUK Partner Awards 2024

MIE Pathways has been recognised on the global stage, winning not one but two prestigious accolades at the NCUK Partner Awards 2024: “Champion of Champions: Strategic Growth & Ambition” and “Strategic Growth & Ambition Award – Asia.”
5 December 2024, 11:24 AM

Arcane Season Two: A glorious, yet anticlimactic evolution

Arcane season two, while laced with imperfections, delivers an enthralling watch.
5 December 2024, 10:24 AM

Addressing the crisis of gender-based violence on campus

University campuses ought to be places where we can learn, grow, and discover new things. Yet, for many women and gender-diverse students in Bangladesh, these spaces have become arenas of fear and marginalisation due to pervasive gender-based violence.
5 December 2024, 04:00 AM

BRAC University turning into Hogwarts

BRAC University is set to organise “Harry Potter Fest 2024” on its campus in Merul Badda from December 7 to 9.
4 December 2024, 14:40 PM

Navitas Bangladesh hosts special appreciation dinner for partners and school counsellors

Navitas Bangladesh hosted a special appreciation dinner on December 2  at Crowne Plaza Dhaka to honour the invaluable contributions of its recruitment partners for Destination Canada and school counsellors from leading educational institutions.
4 December 2024, 10:25 AM

US universities ask international students to return before Trump takes office

There is fear amongst international students about immigration and visas. 
3 December 2024, 10:16 AM

Uphold cluster admission test, education adviser urges universities

If the system is abandoned, it could further complicate efforts to restore the discipline in the higher education sector, Prof Wahiduddin says
2 December 2024, 09:31 AM

Southeast University hosts “3rd IEEE BECITHCON 2024”

Southeast University (SEU) successfully hosted the “3rd IEEE Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Computer and Information Technology for Health 2024 (BECITHCON 2024)” at SEU from November 28 to 29. This event was jointly organised by the IEEE Bangladesh Section (IEEE BDS) and the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), Bangladesh Chapter.
1 December 2024, 14:08 PM