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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Four Bangladeshis honoured with 2024 Diana Award

Four Bangladeshis were honoured with the award for their outstanding contribution to society.
6 December 2024

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

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

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

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

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