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City of dreams and struggles
The rapid urbanisation of Dhaka has constructed a landscape brimming with promises and challenges alike. With each day appearing to be an endless grind, it’s plain to see that dreams come with a cost.
Centralisation of opportunities in Dhaka
University students and job seekers alike face significant challenges due to the centralisation of resources, often having to relocate to Dhaka for better educational and career opportunities.
UoL to revert to closed-book examinations: What it means for students
Open-book examinations were first started by the UoL in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. From that time onwards till this year’s October/November session, students have been allowed to carry desired hard copy study material during exams—books, teachers’ handouts, and personal notes.
Forget startups, Nafiz Azad Prithibi’s food cart is schooling us on Business 101
A class IX student at Dhaka Residential Model College, Nafiz Azad Prithibi along with his mother, started a food stall at Ring Road, Mohammadpur on 18 September. Later, he moved the business to a small food cart on the lane just beside Suchona Community Center.
40 hurt as students clash with protesting Ansars
Clash erupts near secretariat after members of Ansar continue to protest defying govt assurance
Why you should consider doing an exchange semester abroad
The concept of exchange semesters has long been popular in the education sector. Yet, it remains relatively unfamiliar to Bangladeshi university students.
The role of envy in a student’s life
It's easy to compare yourself to people you think are better than you.
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
On the nuances of discipline
Discipline rarely comes easy, and each person faces a different challenge when trying to find what works for them.
Features to look for in an international MBA
In this article, we offer an insider scoop on how prospective students and employers can tell a good MBA from a bad one by evaluating four key feature.
How far ahead should you plan as a student?
As the years have passed, the wide majority of us have veered away from the map we plotted for ourselves.
How to find a tuition gig that is right for you
Here are some common modes through which students usually get tuitions.
TVET and our skills ‘fetish’
There is an inherent bias in our thinking when we imagine the aspirations and career trajectories of students from different socio-economic backgrounds.
Commuting in Dhaka as a student
Whether a split second or a few inches away, there is no doubt that catastrophe is always near on the streets of the capital.
How independent learning can enhance the academic performance of university students
Independent learners can tailor their own pace and schedule of learning outside the classroom to work on their shortcomings.
Are you the micromanager in your group project?
No one wants to be the micromanager in their group project, so it is important to be self-aware and recognise the signs.
What to pack when commuting on a bicycle to class
Commuting with a bicycle to classes has become a viable alternative for many students.
How to deal with disagreements with your teacher
Although teachers are there to advise and guide you, it is inevitable that you get into disagreements with them.
Banks no longer opening student files
How the dollar crisis is affecting abroad-bound students.