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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.
5 Heartfelt and inspirational teachers in pop culture
A good teacher inspires, motivates and encourages their students to believe in their potential and pushes their students to go beyond their comfort zones. A good teacher also encourages students to carry their own weight, demystifies even the most terrifying journeys, and joins in on the celebrations when their students succeed. This Teachers’ Day, let’s take a moment to appreciate the teachers who go above and beyond for us. They sometimes may do things we do not enjoy but nevertheless, their teachings remain timeless and valuable.
How the dollar crisis is increasing burden for int'l students
The shortage of dollars has made it enormously expensive to buy the currency for int'l students.
Nurture students, don’t torture them
We are shocked and saddened by the death of an eighth grader in Narsingdi, who died by suicide after her teacher harassed her for wearing trousers with her school uniform.
Why is working part-time as a student stigmatised?
There is a deep-rooted stigmatisation of working as a student, especially in the service industry.
How are students dealing with rising prices in Dhaka city?
Being a student with limited finances is quite the challenge with the recent price hike.
Full-time internships for students don’t make sense
Full-time internships for full time students? Something doesn't add up.
An open letter to our teachers
"Respected teachers, give us time and space to grow."
Student Fails Exam, Surprised to See the World Hasn’t Ended
“All the comparisons with our neighbours’ kids gone in vain.”
The woes and misery of a pandemic examinee
From school-going children to students pursuing their masters, people from various age groups have been suffering the plight of being a pandemic examinee.
Student Nick Abraham Shows It’s Never Too Soon To Become An Entrepreneur
In these uncertain times, many people are relying less on others for job security and taking matters into their own hands as the coronavirus outbreak disrupts our regular day to day programming. Take student Nick Abraham for example.