Students

University students deserve a better learning experience

In our university classrooms, passive lectures are still the dominant mode of teaching.

Managing traffic through student involvement

Since the early days of November, approximately 300 students have been working in morning and evening shifts to help alleviate the city's growing traffic jam issues.

Managing multiple jobs as a university student

For most people, including myself, the primary obstacle when working as a student is managing time. As a person who used to “go with the flow”, I had to learn to be more organised and plan out my days more carefully.

Going back to school after exposure to violence: Are students prepared?

Though children will try to continue with their lives, the shadow of what they’ve seen and heard will loom over them.

#Perspective / Serious without suits: The new trend to follow

Call me the lord of useless things but it is indeed with peculiar curiosity I notice some of the student leaders in casual wear, even on the most formal of occasions. I will remember these the next time I am invited to any black tie event!

#Perspective / When students take charge: A lesson in civic responsibility

In the wake of the political upheaval following the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on 5 August 2024, the country found itself in a precarious situation. Students have emerged as key figures in maintaining stability and order during this period.

The thriving online clothing thrift scene and the youth behind it

These young entrepreneurs are not only proving the do-ability of running a thriving business alongside studies but also inspiring countless other students to dip their toes into the rewarding world of entrepreneurship.

Breaking down the FY2024-25 education budget

The budget has increased across all levels of education. On the surface, the numbers appear to align with the government’s claims about education being one of the most important sectors to invest in. While there has been an increase in the amount proposed, it simply falls short of global standards.

Top 10 student-friendly cities in the world: Dhaka ranks extremely low

London, Tokyo, and Seoul lead the list. Out of the 160 cities in this list, Dhaka ranked 149th with a score of 44.1, one of the lowest on this list.

January 30, 2017
January 30, 2017

Cricket: 5,000 seats for students at Test match

Hyderabad Cricket Association is gearing up to host the one-off Test match between India and Bangladesh from February 9 to 13 at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium despite the early serious doubts expressed in some quarters about it hosting the match for want of funds.

June 9, 2016
June 9, 2016

Muggers stab 2 sibling students of DU

Two students of Dhaka University who are also siblings were stabbed by muggers at Tikatuli in Dhaka.

May 16, 2016
May 16, 2016

Ctg students demand re-evaluation of SSC test

A section of students and their guardians have alleged wrong evaluation in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations and demanded rechecking of mathematics test paper.

April 30, 2016
April 30, 2016

Schools asked to relax rules

The authorities of secondary schools can reschedule classes amid a heat wave sweeping the country for the last three weeks.

April 24, 2016
April 24, 2016

School-goers hit hard by heat

With a heat wave sweeping the country for weeks, school-going children are falling sick due to the scorching summer sun.

April 20, 2016
April 20, 2016

82,500 kids get primary scholarship

The government yesterday published the list of scholarship recipients in Primary Terminal Examinations 2015, increasing the number by 27,500. It also raised the stipend amount for the students.

April 2, 2016
April 2, 2016

A little care making big difference

She has almost all the skills of a dancer. When she performs in a group on stage, she can hardly be distinguished from others. She

February 20, 2016
February 20, 2016

Career crafting session with SevenSages powered by The Daily Star

Students who are looking for guidance to shape up their careers can join the seminar titled ‘Career Crafting’. They need to register beforehand. To register please visit: http://goo.gl/forms/0PF3Gdxf0o.

February 13, 2016
February 13, 2016

Serving the orphans

Faridul Islam Farid would not want others to suffer what he went through.

January 26, 2016
January 26, 2016

DU looking for 29 militant suspects

After expelling six students, Dhaka University authorities are looking for another 29 students of Business Faculty for their alleged involvement with the banned Islamist outfit Hizb ut-Tahrir.