Opinion

Opinion

Murder at DU and JU: Must we emulate what we dismantled?

Destroying a regime is one thing; ensuring that its legacy doesn't infect the future is another.

2w ago

Opinion / The underlying effects of the current HSC culture

After 2019, HSC exams have been conducted on inconsistent terms and conditions. The standards of which have not been good enough as they failed to adequately evaluate students' true potential.

1m ago

Opinion / The lack of freedom for minorities is indicative of institutional issues

The communal attacks against minorities undermine the very essence of unity and justice that countless student protesters have sacrificed their lives for.

2m ago

Opinion / The importance of gender quota

In Bangladesh, gender quotas are essential for cultivating a more equitable society.

2m ago

Opinion / Your comments on leaving the country are not welcome here

It is the task— the responsibility, even— of anyone with a semblance of power to uphold the rights of those without. So when crisis befalls, why do we suggest escape to those who cannot?

2m ago

World leaders are disconnected from the youth

Student protestors are calling out the double standards of Western powers

4m ago

Opinion / How university rankings fail to paint the full picture

The formulaic nature of rankings means that universities can easily game the system to climb up certain data points. 

4m ago

Sexual harassment in universities and the struggle for justice

The recent case of Fairuz Abontika is a painful reminder of how incompetent universities are in dealing with sexual harassment complaints

6m ago

With Ramadan returning, should classes be online?

When we speak of learning being efficient, it is important to remember that the traffic in Dhaka city really works against everyone.

6m ago

The drawbacks of open credit systems

Despite the pros that open credit systems come with, a few fundamental pitfalls can threaten to make your academic life even more of a struggle.

7m ago

The need for diverse scholarships beyond sports

Why limit scholarships and quotas to sports?

9m ago

How political instability affects students

While online classes are necessary given the situation, they are not a cure.

10m ago

Was the six-month semester a good idea for private universities?

The new system has created a looming threat of session jams, something previously unheard of in private institutes.

1y ago

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.

1y ago

Why there’s a lack of English medium students applying to public universities

It’s commonly seen that participation from English medium students is comparatively much lower.

1y ago

The BCS obsession of public university students

Why do many public university students abandon their majors to become BCS cadres?

1y ago

Should menstrual leaves be issued in educational institutions?

Menstruation, one of the most normal bodily functions, has been branded as taboo since the beginning of time.

1y ago

Are private universities ready for a two-semester system?

The scenario here has been nothing but rushed and confusing.

1y ago