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Girls are doing great in HSC, but what about the boys?
Putting aside the fanfare, the fact that boys are lagging behind girls in most school exams needs to be scrutinised carefully.
1 December 2023
Is it worthwhile to drop a semester?
The university experience is unquestionably enriching, but it also comes with a lot of pressure, starting with strict academic standards and extending to the arena of personal and social difficulties. The thought of dropping a semester presents a tempting window of escape in such a demanding setting.
26 November 2023
Starting a degree in Economics? A teacher tells you what to expect
Economics has a unique way of looking at the world through unique tools and mechanisms. The problem, however, starts here. If you ask the question: What is economics, you could be misled.
23 November 2023
I feel disconnected from my educational institution
I simply see it as a means to get a degree and advance my career.
16 November 2023
Features to look for in an international MBA
In this article, we offer an insider scoop on how prospective students and employers can tell a good MBA from a bad one by evaluating four key feature.
2 November 2023
A university student’s guide to time management
The best way to manage time, therefore, is to simply stop letting ourselves become distracted for hours on end. And yes, this does mean that watching one extra productivity hack video on YouTube will be detrimental to this journey.
23 October 2023
Major or university: What should you chase?
The decision and the end of high school is a vital one to make.
19 October 2023
University Admissions: The Assumptions to Avoid
Here definitely some misconceptions you should be wary of when applying to universities.
19 October 2023
University: Our factory of miseducation
Universities should be about creating the next generation of thinkers, right? Even in terms of skills, haven’t we been failing largely?
14 October 2023
Dhaka University’s ‘game of departments’
Democracy needs its voters; and in the case of Dhaka University, this meant recruiting enough of the right kind of voters
7 October 2023
The importance of counselling in universities
Taking the first step in seeking help is the hardest part. But once you start, life starts getting easier as you go.
21 September 2023
Is it worth getting a double major?
Whether you’re a shell-shocked first-year student or a second-year student who is moderately seasoned, whether you should do a double major is a question you might be asking yourself. In Bangladesh, only private university students get the chance to complete a dual degree owing to the open credit system.
7 September 2023
The right way to choose your university
As another enrollment season is coming around, here are a few pointers to get you started.
27 August 2023
The hidden costs of being a university student
One may not always feel the need to watch these costs but it should serve as a good measure to know exactly how to avoid splurging more than necessary.
10 August 2023
Being stuck with the wrong major
How to do you deal with it when you realise your chosen major was never right for you?
3 August 2023
Navigating the open credit system
The non-constraining nature of the open credit system definitely takes the win against the closed credit system.
20 July 2023
Why must there be a mandatory minimum university attendance?
Whilst it is not an easy task to do well in tests without attending classes, if a student somehow manages to make up for it by working hard they shouldn’t suffer for it.
20 July 2023
Ispahani-Prothom Alo inter-uni football kicks off on July 14
The Ispahani-Prothom Alo Inter-University Football Tournament will kick off on July 14 in Chattogram, informed organisers at a press briefing at a hotel in the capital on Sunday.
9 July 2023
5 YouTube channels to help you prepare for the SAT
Five of the best YouTube channels to help you prepare for the SATs.
24 June 2023
Restrictive upscale areas in Dhaka make commuting a nightmare for students
We, who are meant to grow up and eventually inherit the city, deserve better treatment.
24 June 2023