A university office that keeps missing deadlines

Mohammad Selim (not his real name), a student of economics department at Jahangirnagar University (JU), desperately needed a temporary certificate of his examinations to apply for a scholarship.
25 July 2021, 18:00 PM

45pc DU students don’t want online exam, finds survey

Around 45 percent students of Dhaka University don’t want to take part in online exams because of network issues, lack of proper devices, and unfavourable domestic environment, a recent survey has revealed.
18 July 2021, 18:00 PM

House of NUBDians: A platform of hope for National University students

House of NUBDians is a platform dedicated solely to the students of the colleges under the National University, Bangladesh. In terms of recruitment and other facilities, the students of National University are generally neglected. The prime focus of this platform is to work for the self-development of the students of National University.
16 July 2021, 11:08 AM

EWU holds virtual convocation

The 20th convocation of East West University (EWU) was held virtually yesterday. As representative of the President, Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni conferred degrees among graduates at the programme.
12 July 2021, 18:00 PM

‘No convocation for us’

When students of East West University found that their convocation will be held virtually, they were disappointed.
11 July 2021, 18:00 PM

‘Bangabandhu Chair’ to be established at Delhi University

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) will establish “Bangabandhu Chair” at the University of Delhi to honour Father of the Nation of Bangladesh and the 50th anniversary of the country’s Liberation War and Indo-Bangla diplomatic relations.
10 July 2021, 18:00 PM

BRAC University pledges to nurture future leaders

“The Daily Star Campus Stars” is a show that highlights promising young individuals who have excelled in their academics and extracurricular activities, alongside securing success in their professional paths. The fifth episode of the show took place on June 22, 2021, featuring panellists from BRAC University.
8 July 2021, 18:50 PM

Dr Humayun Akhter new VC of Open University

Former professor of Dhaka University’s geology department Dr Humayun Akhter has been appointed the vice-chancellor of Bangladesh Open University for the next four years.
8 July 2021, 18:00 PM

DU waives students’ dorm, transport fees until university opens

Authorities of Dhaka University have decided to waive students’ dormitory and transport fees as the university has been closed since March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
2 July 2021, 11:08 AM

The conception and birth of Dhaka University

Dhaka University (DU), the oldest public university in Bangladesh, started its journey on July 1, 1921. This year marks the centenary of the institution. DU was started after many obstacles and conspiracies; the story behind its establishment comes from the efforts and sacrifices of many selfless heroes.
1 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Inspirations behind joining DU

The University of Dhaka, better known as Dhaka University (DU), played a pivotal role in creating many intellectual minds and charismatic leaders of our country, giving rise to monumental student movements that led to the independence of Bangladesh.
1 July 2021, 18:00 PM

RU authorities file GD against “illegal” recruits

The authorities of Rajshahi University have filed a General Diary (GD) with the city’s Matihar Police Station against teachers, officials and staffers who were recruited “illegally” recently.
28 June 2021, 14:14 PM

Education in the time of a pandemic

Classes are being taken online; homework is being delivered through online platforms, refrigerators are the new blackboard and home is the new classroom.
26 April 2020, 15:18 PM

Do girls still need a curfew?

Raisa is a final year student at Dhaka University's (DU) science faculty. She lives in Kabi Sufia Kamal Hall, where the gates close at 9.30pm sharp.
22 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Demonstration at DU: BCL backed it, blocked it too

At the Dhaka University, Bangladesh Chhatra League first added fuel to the fire and then tried to douse it.
29 January 2018, 18:00 PM

A Humanitarian Appeal

Shamim (not his real name) was searching frantically for a donor with O negative blood. Without a donor, his mother's life would be at risk after a major surgical operation in her stomach. After an exhaustive search, Shamim finally got a donor from Dhaka University's voluntary blood donor group called Badhon.
10 September 2015, 18:00 PM

THE NIGHT BEFORE THE EXAM

It is a fact well known that the night before the exam is the most important for a university student.
5 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Study Clans

So this one time my maths teacher at university told us that 1+1>2 when it comes to group studies.
15 July 2015, 18:10 PM

Cleaning our symbol of pride

“The sun was bright and the heat felt sweltering. Sweat collected on the face and the clefts of the forehead, and dripped down in tiny little droplets of salt-water. It was the first time when the tedious job of cleaning did not feel tiring, instead our hearts filled up with bliss.” This is how we, students of BRAC University, felt while cleaning our National Memorial.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM

When You Dare to Dream

Twenty seven EMBA students of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management (THM), Dhaka University, toured India from June 7 2015 to June 12 2015.
18 June 2015, 18:00 PM