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

NCC hosted the "Illusion to Delusion" show on October 20.
28 October 2024

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

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

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

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

“ICCA 2024: A Global Platform for Computing Advancements” concludes successfully at AIUB

The International Conference on Computing Advancements (ICCA) 2024, organised by the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), successfully concluded on October 18.
24 October 2024

Building a scholarship profile for higher studies abroad

As a scholarship awardee of not only the Erasmus Mundus but also three other scholarships in the very next admission cycle right after my graduation, I found immense potential in the Bangladeshi youth to represent the country on the global stage.
24 October 2024

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

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

Career prospects for Economics graduates

For those who are yet to figure out what they plan to do with their Economics degree, here are some career choices that can help steer your mind in the right direction.
24 October 2024

No gym, no problem: How Mariya from Rangpur became Bangladesh's first female Ironman 70.3

In October 2024, Mariya stood at the starting line of the Ironman 70.3 Malaysia, her heart pounding with anticipation. The 1.2-mile ocean swim, the 56-mile bike ride, and the 13.1-mile run ahead were daunting, but Mariya was ready. Her journey is not only remarkable for her personal achievement but also for how she has defied societal expectations and broken through barriers, particularly as a young woman coming from a conservative family.
23 October 2024

Melting glaciers and monsoon mayhem: Bangladesh braces for impact

This disturbance likewise affects the agricultural sector, as erratic monsoon patterns and the encroachment of saltwater threaten food security.
22 October 2024

BBA student gets married, calls it the best networking experience of his life

Nothing is impossible – if you believe in your ability to make the right connections, that is.
21 October 2024

7 DU affiliated college students block road in New Market, Science Lab demanding separate univ

Students of seven colleges affiliated with Dhaka University today staged demonstrations blocking the road in New Market and Science Lab areas in the capital demanding a separate autonomous university comprising the seven educational institutions
21 October 2024

BRAC University welcomes Fall 2024 semester students

BRAC University (BRACU) welcomed its new cohort of students for the Fall 2024 semester with a grand orientation ceremony held on October 19 at the multipurpose hall of its campus in Merul Badda.
21 October 2024

Protests over HSC results: Dhaka Board chairman to quit

Amid demonstrations demanding reassessment of HSC graders by a group of students, Dhaka Board Chairman Prof Tapan Kumar Sarkar announced his resignation yesterday.
20 October 2024

JU holds anti-ragging rally to welcome freshers

A rally was held on Jahangirnagar University campus today against ragging, drug abuse, and the "gono room" culture to welcome undergraduate students for the 2023-2024 academic session
20 October 2024

NSU’s Department of Architecture hosts Spring 2024 final-year thesis jury

The Department of Architecture at North South University (NSU) commenced its Spring 2024 final-year thesis jury on October 17.
20 October 2024

Harassment of peer: JnU students seize 12 buses

The buses were released after three hours
19 October 2024

Decoding tech-driven climate solutions through climate-tech entrepreneurship

Climate tech entrepreneurship is not just a pathway to sustainability; it is a catalyst for transformative change.
19 October 2024