research

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.

May 12, 2015
May 12, 2015

Oxford University fundraising reaches £2bn

University of Oxford campaign to raise funds for teaching and research has raised £2bn, it has been announced.

April 7, 2015
April 7, 2015

Facebook use linked to depressive symptoms

The social media site Facebook users feel depressed as they begin comparing what's happening in their lives to others.

March 18, 2015
March 18, 2015

Breast feeding ‘linked to higher IQ’

A long-term study points to a link between breastfeeding and intelligence

February 10, 2015
February 10, 2015

Scientists say they have gained new insight into what lies at Earth core

Scientists say they have gained new insight into what lies at the very centre of the Earth

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