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Vision to legacy – Delivering a quarter-century of transformative education

As it celebrates its 25-year milestone, ISD is mapping a new course with a pioneering vision.

The lack of guidance counselling in Bangladesh’s national curriculum and education system

It's imperative for schools to foster a culture that encourages students to pursue their dreams while also establishing the necessary support systems to help them achieve their goals.

Reforms required in Bangladesh’s school system

The country faces a multitude of challenges, from severe literacy and numeracy gaps to the politicisation of school committees.

A new school for your child? What parents need to know

Transitions are hard at any stage of life, but for a school-going child, it can be particularly difficult. Children resist change just like adults and feel stressed about unfamiliar surroundings, the challenges of making new friends and missing the comfort of old ones.

Rethinking our approach to school academics

Campus sat down with Dr Shivananda, principal of DPS STS School, to learn more about his research and expert insight on recent educational trends. 

Launching a club at your school

With a bit of planning and initiative, it is possible to start a club in your school.

New curriculum is detached from reality

It is surprising how the government has reacted, as this could have been an opportunity for them to use stakeholders' inputs and improve the curriculum further

How to dress your kids for school in this cold wave

It’s a cold wave and it will pass, but until then, parents know full well what havoc it can wreak on the lives of young kids. The weak sun and the still, unhealthy air can cause blocked sinuses, congested chests, and runny noses. Come the school season, parents are concerned about the frigid morning temperatures and how to keep children as warm as possible.

The whoas and woes of bunking classes ...

The feeling of freedom that comes with not having to sit through classes where time passes at half the speed.

May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023

Why we should include philosophy in our curriculum

As more students opt for STEM subjects for its financial prospects, the importance of liberal arts is shrinking.

April 18, 2023
April 18, 2023

The need for admission counsellors in Bangladeshi schools

Bangladeshi schools need to invest in qualified school counsellors who know their way around the maze.

January 26, 2023
January 26, 2023

The trade-off between school and private

The dilemma arises due to significant structural failures, and in reality, it's a choice only for some.

January 14, 2023
January 14, 2023

1.7m students drop out in pandemic

Education in Bangladesh took a major hit from the Covid pandemic, which caused 17.62 lakh students to drop out of educational institutions, according to government data.

January 8, 2023
January 8, 2023

Bata brings anti-bacterial ‘Back to School’ line-up of shoes in Bangladesh for the first time

Bata Bangladesh has addressed these health concerns for school-going children’s shoes and has introduced the ‘Back to School’ line-up, with its life-natural technology integrated into the footwear that will control the odour by destroying 99 percent of the bacteria. The best thing about this technology is that in addition to its anti-micro bacterial protection, it’s made from peppermint plant oil, making it a completely natural process.

December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022

The complex roots of maths anxiety

Maths Anxiety, a problem persistent among students yet hardly talked about.

December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022

Why school newspapers should be encouraged

From the students' perspective, journalism is a great way to develop crucial skills needed to succeed in the real world.

November 3, 2022
November 3, 2022

Mental Abuse in Schools: An Epidemic Left Unaddressed

Schools should implement discipline regulations that are more mindful of students' humanity.

September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022

What schools can do to support students’ mental health

It is high time schools started supporting students going through emotional distress.

July 21, 2022
July 21, 2022

Physical Abuse in Schools: An unending nightmare

"Our class teacher used to grab my hair and shake my head grabbing it."