Pathways to world rankings for private universities in Bangladesh
A review of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings indicates that the number of Bangladeshi universities in the rankings are increasing.
3d ago
Can academia learn from cricket?
Both cricket and academia remind us that every match, every research paper, every innings, and every research presentation is a part of a larger journey.
1w ago
Troubled: Mental health challenges of our school children
Unfortunately, a child suffering from mental health issues is often told, “get over it” or “it’s all in your head.”
5m ago
Is more research funding the answer?
An enduring buzz in academia is that it requires political connections to advance in one’s career. This is a fundamental concern.
5m ago
Chhayanaut at 60: In remembrance
I am profoundly grateful to the institution which helped me evolve both as a music lover and as a human being.
8m ago
The need for a clear research agenda
It goes beyond providing research funding and serves as a guiding framework, enabling the institutions to align research goals with broader national and global priorities.
11m ago
Why students are unsatisfied with Bangladeshi higher education
Does student satisfaction matter?
1y ago
A call for leadership training
Teaching-learning is tethered sadly to lectures and rote learning where students engage in little analysis, synthesis or application.
1y ago
March 3, 2023
What makes a good teacher in the 21st century?
Today, the question of being a 'good teacher' generates a new vernacular.
January 14, 2023
Will our universities survive in 25 years?
Finding the “quality” in quality education continues to be elusive in Bangladesh
September 24, 2022
‘Higher education is slave-generating’
It is time to hold the education industry accountable.
August 1, 2022
A digital solution to Dhaka’s waste problem
The Internet of Things (IoT) technology can be used creatively to improve Dhaka's current waste management system without introducing major alterations to the core structure.
July 30, 2022
How Dhaka can benefit from circular waste management
Adaptability and being aligned with the needs of the broader public can make the idea of circularity indefinitely relevant for Dhaka city.
July 27, 2022
The psychology of improper waste disposal in Dhaka
The root of the problem lies in human behaviour, especially people’s apathy towards dealing with waste.
July 25, 2022
Dhaka has a waste management problem
. According to one study, about 5,000 tonnes of waste is being generated in Dhaka city every day.
February 13, 2022
Public universities and research: In 2022 and beyond
Research is like the cygnet: it grows and transforms with power and beauty. It represents endurance, elegance, promise and joy! (Adapted from a quote on a consumer product)
October 3, 2021
Creating research-capable institutions in Bangladesh
Is it possible for Bangladesh to create research-capable institutions similar to ones that are already playing a key role in other Asian countries, driving rapid economic development in the knowledge-intensive era of the fourth industrial revolution?
July 1, 2021
DU in the 21st Century
In a futuristic convocation speech, Sir Philip Joseph Hartog, the first vice-chancellor of Dhaka University (DU), stated: “A man may be an excellent teacher of elementary subjects without the power to add to knowledge.
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