British Council and Department of Youth Development (DYD) join hands to empower young people in Bangladesh

The British Council and the Department of Youth Development (DYD) of the Government of Bangladesh signed an important Letter of Intent (LoI) on January 4, confirming their commitment to working together to empower young people with essential skills and unlock their potential.
9 January 2024, 13:18 PM

Are you a Taylor Swift fan? Harvard University might be looking for you

Harvard University is looking for teaching assistants to teach a course on Taylor Swift.
8 January 2024, 13:00 PM

Online registration process for RU admission begins

Rajshahi University authorities today started online registration process for admission to the first-year undergraduate programme in the 2023-2024 academic year
8 January 2024, 12:13 PM

Top 10 student-friendly cities in the world: Dhaka ranks extremely low

London, Tokyo, and Seoul lead the list. Out of the 160 cities in this list, Dhaka ranked 149th with a score of 44.1, one of the lowest on this list.
7 January 2024, 13:29 PM

IUT students recreate 3D model of their campus for a video game

Three undergraduate students from the Islamic University of Technology (IUT) have created a 3D model of their campus for a video game, and the results are mind-blowing.
5 January 2024, 16:43 PM

Robert Kiyosaki, 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' author, admits to $1.2bn debt

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the best-selling personal finance book 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad', has admitted to being in debt to the tune of $1.2 billion. The entrepreneur, known for his advice on wealth-building and financial management, made this claim during a recent Instagram reel and on the "Disruptors" podcast.
5 January 2024, 16:14 PM

Study: Rock music could replace insulin injections

Researchers found that Queen’s “We Will Rock You”, at a volume of 85 decibels, prompted the strongest insulin release.
4 January 2024, 13:12 PM

It is okay to graduate late

When you have spent most of your life and education surrounded by the same people, experiencing everything incrementally together, you are under the illusion that life will follow the same pace even when you are out of school. This idea couldn’t be further from the truth. It becomes very apparent quickly that you are on your own. As the shared path forks into wholly different directions, it becomes easy to constantly compare yourself to peers whom you went to school with.
4 January 2024, 10:31 AM

A fresh graduate’s guide to entering and navigating the banking sector

Working at a bank can be a rewarding experience for many, offering a dynamic environment filled with opportunities for growth and professional development. At the same time, this line of work can get pretty challenging, especially for freshers.
4 January 2024, 06:57 AM

The Green Bangle Movement

A lore of women empowerment and reviving the Bengal mangrove.
4 January 2024, 06:42 AM

NSU hosts seminar on AI and marketing

Dr Yong explored the transformative potential of generative intelligence in revolutionising modern marketing practices.
4 January 2024, 00:00 AM

Letters from readers – January 4, 2024

This is what our readers had to say this week.
4 January 2024, 00:00 AM

EEE, Textile, Architecture, and Pharmacy departments of SEU organises freshers’ reception and orientation programme

The freshers’ reception and orientation programme was held on December 30, 2023.
4 January 2024, 00:00 AM

BRAC University students win awards at OSUN film festival

Out of the 25 videos showcased, 11 received honours across eight categories, as determined by a distinguished jury of OSUN leaders.
4 January 2024, 00:00 AM

Heavenly Delusion: A show that keeps you on the edge of your seat

Heavenly Delusion is one of those shows that has compelled me to think and feel, both to unexpected depths.
4 January 2024, 00:00 AM

Recovering a sunk cost

When we realise we have entered a situation due to a bad decision, the sooner we can make an effort to get out, the better.
4 January 2024, 00:00 AM

What it’s like to enjoy your major

The moment I express my passion for my major, I'm met with raised eyebrows.
4 January 2024, 00:00 AM

5 American universities with acceptance rates over 90 percent

A university’s acceptance rate is calculated by dividing the number of accepted students by the number of total applicants. So, for instance, if 100 students apply to a college and 10 are accepted, the college has a 10 percent acceptance rate.
3 January 2024, 14:49 PM

JU entry tests start on Feb 22

The first year honours admission test at Jahangirnagar University (JU) for the academic year 2023-24 will begin on February 22 and will continue till February 29
1 January 2024, 14:53 PM

How to force yourself to have fun on New Year's Eve

SATIRE: The first step to having fun on December 31 is to manage a BBQ party invite at some over-enthusiastic friend’s rooftop.
31 December 2023, 13:54 PM