Note taking methods that work for you

Note-taking is an art that can make or break your study experience, whether you are dissecting a novel, solving maths equations, memorising historical facts, or even writing code. With so many different styles and strategies, how do you choose the right one? The key to that is understanding that different methods suit different subjects, and, even more importantly, different people.
7 November 2024, 00:00 AM

Doctors’ safety in Bangladesh: A pressing concern

The ongoing brutality against doctors and other medical professionals is demoralising for both medical personnel as well as the newer generation who wish to enter the healthcare field.
7 November 2024, 00:00 AM

DU, NSU, and BUET top three universities in Bangladesh: QS Asia Rankings 2025

A total of 29 universities from Bangladesh, including DU, NSU, and BUET, have made it to the 2025 QS Asia Rankings.
6 November 2024, 12:02 PM

Process for Dhaka University's entry tests begins

The application process for enrolment at Dhaka University's 2024-2025 academic session began today
4 November 2024, 10:10 AM

BRAC University partners with Nigella World to launch Bangladesh’s first blockchain academy

BRAC University has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Turkish technology firm Nigella World to establish Bangladesh’s first blockchain academy. This collaboration aims to build a skilled workforce in blockchain technology, with initial applications targeting advancements in agriculture and finance.
3 November 2024, 13:34 PM

BRAC University partners with Grameenphone for research and career development

BRAC University signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Grameenphone, Bangladesh’s leading telecommunications provider, to initiate a partnership focused on advancing education, research, and career development.
3 November 2024, 13:29 PM

Students of 7 DU-affiliated colleges boycott classes, exams

Students of seven colleges affiliated with Dhaka University have been staging demonstration, boycotting classes and examinations in protest against the government’s refusal to form a commission for establishing a separate university for them
3 November 2024, 06:08 AM

7 DU colleges: Students to boycott classes, exams for two days

Students of seven colleges affiliated with Dhaka University yesterday announced a boycott of classes and exams today and tomorrow in protest against the government’s refusal to form a commission for establishing a separate university for them.
2 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Talent Hunt 3.0: UNYSAB Rajshahi Division unveils a stage for rising talent at Rajshahi University

UNYSAB Rajshahi Division presented Talent Hunt 3.0 – a signature event celebrating the exceptional skills and creativity of young minds across the Rajshahi Division on November 1, 2024
2 November 2024, 09:44 AM

Breaking barriers, eliminating chauvinism, and building futures

Women's entrepreneurship in Bangladesh reshapes the economy, yet cultural barriers remain.
31 October 2024, 10:11 AM

GIS is on a mission to become the nation’s leading Cambridge curriculum school

Ramesh Mudgal, the Principal of Glenrich International School (GIS), is a highly accomplished education administrator who has played a pivotal role in driving the growth and success of schools in both the UAE and Bangladesh. Rising Stars sat down for a quick interview with Ramesh where he talked about his experience, GIS, and Bangladesh's academic sector in general. 
31 October 2024, 09:46 AM

It’s time for the youth to get ready for the next level of leadership

The Bangladeshi youth are positioned to see a historic transformation, and the country, too, stands at a critical juncture.
31 October 2024, 03:28 AM

BRAC University VC speaks at African Marketing Confederation Forum

BRAC University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Syed Ferhat Anwar, delivered a keynote address at the African Marketing Confederation (AMC) Forum 2024.
31 October 2024, 02:55 AM

A magic-comedy show put together by young and aspiring performers

NCC hosted the "Illusion to Delusion" show on October 20.
28 October 2024, 13:48 PM

Prof SM Abdur Razzaq appointed as RUET's new VC

Professor SM Abdur Razzaq has been appointed as the vice chancellor of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET)
28 October 2024, 09:40 AM

Monash College Diploma’s third intake orientation held at UCB

UCB recently hosted the orientation programme for this year’s third intake of the Monash College Diploma programme.
24 October 2024, 13:21 PM

Pachinko Season 2: Mostly lacklustre, sometimes effective

The story resonated with audiences, from this part of Asia in particular, because the resilience and struggle of first-generation settlers portrayed in the series are things most of us can relate to as they are reflected in most of our parents or grandparents.
24 October 2024, 13:15 PM

UoL to revert to closed-book examinations: What it means for students

Open-book examinations were first started by the UoL in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. From that time onwards till this year’s October/November session, students have been allowed to carry desired hard copy study material during exams—books, teachers’ handouts, and personal notes.
24 October 2024, 13:07 PM

Aftermath of the revolution: The mental health crisis among students

Participating in or witnessing violent protests can lead to long-term psychological effects such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and heightened levels of anger and stress.
24 October 2024, 00:00 AM

Navigating the transition from science to commerce

Switching from a science background to a business one is a journey many students in Bangladesh navigate. For years, science subjects have been seen as the top choice, offering pathways to esteemed careers in engineering, medicine, and technology. However, there's a growing interest in business majors at the undergraduate level.
24 October 2024, 00:00 AM