P for Private, P for PhD
The UGC's decision to allow private universities to offer PhD programmes is a timely move.
17h ago
Our love-hate relationship with university rankings
A prestigious ranking system naming Dhaka University as the top university in Bangladesh makes us revisit that love-hate stance.
1w ago
Spare us the hypocrisy
Moral policing by the West, when its own hypocrisy comes out through its actions controvening international law, one cannot help feeling bemused.
1w ago
The aurora enigma: Science and myths
The interplay between myths and scientific explanations of auroras illustrates human being’s capacity to find meaning in the natural world.
4w ago
A slice of the university pie
The utilitarian value of a university must reflect the institution's inherent value.
1m ago
One, two, three of social deceptions
What people like Milton Samaddar and Tipu Kibria show us about society.
1m ago
The pitfalls of neutrality
The heavy-handedness led students in Atlanta to shout, "Stop Cop City."
1m ago
November 17, 2023
The statistics that hide our poor education system
The enchantment of statistics should not blind us to the sobering truth.
November 11, 2023
Unmasking the cinematic charade of ‘Jawan’
Jawan weaves a modern-day Robin Hood tale, generously padded with clichés that would give any avid moviegoer déjà vu moments aplenty.
November 3, 2023
The Tigers' missed opportunity to unite a nation
At the grandest stage of men's cricket, the Tigers missed an opportunity to leave a mark, precisely when the country is divided on many issues.
October 28, 2023
Mind the gap in centralised university admissions
The practical implementation of this method has revealed significant shortcomings.
October 21, 2023
The war on error
Israel’s occupation of territories and desire to parcel all Palestinians as Arabs to the neighbouring countries have become blatantly clear.
October 14, 2023
Unlocking the secrets of ‘Khufiya’
The film can then be compared to a dog whistle; its message is understood by a particular group but eludes others.
October 7, 2023
From apathy to activism: Who’s gonna clean my lake?
Unless the canals through which the waste waters are released to larger sources in Mohammadpur are maintained on a regular basis, the much-hyped road islands and the ornamental plants in the Dhanmondi area are of no use.
September 30, 2023
Ranking race: Can’t live with them, can’t live without them
In this race, universities vie for higher positions on the leaderboard, marking frenzied attempts to outmanoeuvre their peers.
September 23, 2023
Easy, Tiger! Hold your horses
The repercussions of Tanzim’s misogynistic remarks extend well beyond the headlines.
September 16, 2023
Catch me if you can
A pre-teen has been making news for boarding a Kuwait-bound flight from the Dhaka airport without any documentation.
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