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Commuting in Dhaka as a student

Whether a split second or a few inches away, there is no doubt that catastrophe is always near on the streets of the capital.
14 September 2023

How independent learning can enhance the academic performance of university students

Independent learners can tailor their own pace and schedule of learning outside the classroom to work on their shortcomings. 
6 September 2023

Are you the micromanager in your group project?

No one wants to be the micromanager in their group project, so it is important to be self-aware and recognise the signs.
30 July 2023

What to pack when commuting on a bicycle to class

Commuting with a bicycle to classes has become a viable alternative for many students.
28 June 2023

How to deal with disagreements with your teacher

Although teachers are there to advise and guide you, it is inevitable that you get into disagreements with them.
26 April 2023

Banks no longer opening student files

How the dollar crisis is affecting abroad-bound students.
23 November 2022

5 Heartfelt and inspirational teachers in pop culture

A good teacher inspires, motivates and encourages their students to believe in their potential and pushes their students to go beyond their comfort zones. A good teacher also encourages students to carry their own weight, demystifies even the most terrifying journeys, and joins in on the celebrations when their students succeed. This Teachers’ Day, let’s take a moment to appreciate the teachers who go above and beyond for us. They sometimes may do things we do not enjoy but nevertheless, their teachings remain timeless and valuable.
5 October 2022

How the dollar crisis is increasing burden for int'l students

The shortage of dollars has made it enormously expensive to buy the currency for int'l students.
15 September 2022

Nurture students, don’t torture them

We are shocked and saddened by the death of an eighth grader in Narsingdi, who died by suicide after her teacher harassed her for wearing trousers with her school uniform.
2 September 2022

Why is working part-time as a student stigmatised?

There is a deep-rooted stigmatisation of working as a student, especially in the service industry.
1 September 2022

How are students dealing with rising prices in Dhaka city?

Being a student with limited finances is quite the challenge with the recent price hike.
9 June 2022

Full-time internships for students don’t make sense

Full-time internships for full time students? Something doesn't add up.
26 May 2022

An open letter to our teachers

"Respected teachers, give us time and space to grow."
22 December 2021

Student Fails Exam, Surprised to See the World Hasn’t Ended

“All the comparisons with our neighbours’ kids gone in vain.”
21 August 2021

The woes and misery of a pandemic examinee

From school-going children to students pursuing their masters, people from various age groups have been suffering the plight of being a pandemic examinee.
8 August 2021

Student Nick Abraham Shows It’s Never Too Soon To Become An Entrepreneur

In these uncertain times, many people are relying less on others for job security and taking matters into their own hands as the coronavirus outbreak disrupts our regular day to day programming. Take student Nick Abraham for example.
15 April 2020

Schoolgirl raped in Dhaka, university student held

A private university student has been arrested over charges of raping a schoolgirl in Dhaka’s Mirpur.
11 August 2017

Sir John Wilson School must stop charging extra

The Supreme Court upholds a High Court order that directed the principal of Sir John Wilson School in the capital’s Satarkul area to refrain from charging additional fees from students for the current year.
9 June 2016

Tonu’s autopsy doctor 'receives death threat'

The doctor who performed second autopsy of Comilla college student Sohagi Jahan Tonu receives death threat. Ahead of publication of the report, an anonymous letter has advised him to prepare it in a "prescribed manner".
24 May 2016

Criminals pick up student

Three criminals posing as DB police picked up a university student from Elephant Road in the capital and robbed him of Tk 4 lakh yesterday.
12 April 2016