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
May 11, 2021
Covid-19 preparedness: Is an Emergency Response System in place?
Uncountable numbers of people in India are suffering the painful and deadly consequences of a second wave of Covid-19 infections.
March 26, 2021
Bangladesh: A journey of ascendance
Since Henry Kissinger famously branded Bangladesh as a “basket case,” (a remark for which he still owes an apology), the country has come a long way. From its fledgling footsteps, it has become a bold, confident, and creative nation as it continues to ascend its learning curve and improve overall well-being.
February 23, 2021
We must modernise textile engineering education in Bangladesh
The present government has correctly emphasised the need to develop and expand technical education in the country.
February 19, 2021
The future contours of education in Bangladesh
Being in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), let’s consider two scenarios: In one, consortiums of universities no longer offer terminal degrees.
February 5, 2021
What business and engineering students want from their universities
For the HSC students in Bangladesh, when it comes to choosing a field of study, business and engineering have generally been the top picks for a long time.
January 29, 2021
Insecurity: A foreboding shadow for female students
BUET students still remember Sabequn Nahar Sony who was killed in June 2002 during a fight between two rival political groups. Tragically, she died at the hands of a few wayward “students” at the very campus where she went to fulfil her dreams.
January 22, 2021
Is BCS creating a mismatch and imbalance in the job sector?
It is 8.30 in the morning. Suman, a fourth-year student of one of the well-reputed universities of Bangladesh, walks towards the central library of his university.
January 15, 2021
Are grades all that matter?
The Academic Experience Project is a faculty-student collaborative work aimed to glean insights about the experiences of tertiary-level students. Each Friday, The Daily Star publishes an op-ed highlighting its findings. This is the eleventh article of the series.
January 8, 2021
Will open-door recruitment improve university education?
The Academic Experience Project is a faculty-student collaborative work aimed to glean insights about the experiences of tertiary-level students. Each Friday, The Daily Star publishes an op-ed highlighting its findings. This is the tenth article of the series.
January 1, 2021
Times have changed. Teachers should, too.
The Academic Experience Project is a faculty-student collaborative work aimed to glean insights about the experiences of tertiary-level students. Each Friday, The Daily Star publishes an op-ed highlighting its findings. This is the ninth article of the series.
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