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The dangers of commodifying higher education
Insight is not something that can be gained merely through technical proficiency or the mastery of research methods.
Ranking Realities : Bangladesh’s higher education strategy needs a redesign
For the cynics, the absence of any Bangladeshi university among the top 800 institutions recently ranked by Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THEWUR) 2025 is unacceptable.
Undergraduate thesis: What students should know
Research at the undergraduate level poses itself as a massive hiccup for most Bangladeshi university students.
Study: Rock music could replace insulin injections
Researchers found that Queen’s “We Will Rock You”, at a volume of 85 decibels, prompted the strongest insulin release.
Why university students should consider using AI in research
While some may say that using AI is ethically dubious, popular research journals have already started conversations on how to use it.
Navigating research as a university student
As a student, it’s important to understand that research is a significant commitment for both the student and the teacher.
How credible are your research sources?
Healthy scepticism is celebrated even in the scientific world, so why not practise it?
An invaluable study of Bangladesh's political history
"In Fool’s Paradise" is aptly named as it gives us a glimpse of post-independence Bangladesh, a young nation still struggling to find its identity amidst post-war blows.
EVENT / Young writers and poets awarded by IFIC Bank and ‘Kali O Kalam’
The prestigious Kali O Kalam Torun Kabi O Lekhak Puroshkar 2022 was conferred on January 28 at an award ceremony at Bengal Shilpalay in Dhanmondi, Dhaka.
A hunter has shot the biggest elephant killed in Africa for almost 30 years
A hunter has shot dead the largest elephant killed in Africa for almost three decades.
First 'in womb' stem cell trial to begin
The first clinical trial injecting foetal stem cells into babies still in the womb has been announced.
First ancient African genome solves migration mystery
An ancient African genome has been sequenced for the first time from a 4,500-year-old skull that was discovered in the highlands of Ethiopia.
Perfect pre-Roman era tomb discovered at Pompeii (video)
Archaeologists have discovered a Pre-Roman era tomb in perfect condition at Pompeii, at the site buried in a 79AD volcanic eruption.
Lab-grown kidneys work in animals
Scientists say they are a step closer to growing fully functioning replacement kidneys, after promising results in animals.
Hope for faster treatment of urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections can be treated more quickly using a new DNA sequencing device, according to research.
Trial begins in rape case against 'Peepli Live' director
A court on Wednesday began trial in a rape case against Mahmood Farooqui, the director of "Peepli Live".
Music 'reduces pain and anxiety' for surgery patients
Listening to music before, during and after an operation can help reduce pain, according to a review.
'Loud wakeup call' over rare dolphin
The smallest and rarest marine dolphin in the world could be extinct within 15 years if protection is not stepped up, new research suggests.
Research: Academia's Achilles Heel
The role of research is indispensable for the advancement of any society, especially because things around us are constantly changing.