Murder at DU and JU: Must we emulate what we dismantled?
Destroying a regime is one thing; ensuring that its legacy doesn't infect the future is another.
The end of conventional student politics and the systems that are replacing them
We asked around campuses of different universities and tried to find out why student politics failed, how it became a tool for violence, and what are the systems replacing them.
MIST’s Saraf Nawer wins world's largest student architecture competition
MIST's Saraf Nawer wins Inspireli Awards 2024 in architecture.
Education
DU to resume classes on September 22
The authorities of Dhaka University have decided to resume classes on September 22 after a closure of more than two and a half months
32 arrested in raid against drugs on CU campus
The Chittagong University (CU) authorities have arrested 32 people including students and outsiders in a crackdown against drugs on the campus
RU admission tests to be held at 4 regional centres
The first-year undergraduate admission test for 2024-25 session at Rajshahi University will be held at four regional centres in Rajshai, Dhaka, Khulna and Chattogram.
Non-fiction book fair begins at DU
The 7th edition of the non-fiction book fair will begin today on the premises of the Faculty of Business Studies at Dhaka University.
Entire committee of Chhatra Odhikar Parishad DU unit resigns
The leaders and committee members of the Dhaka University unit of Bangladesh Chhatra Odhikar Parishad today resigned en masse from the organisation alleging violation of the organisation's constitution by its central leaders and their "sycophancy"
66 schools closed amid flood in Kurigram
Academic activities of 66 primary and secondary schools and madrasas have been suspended due to ongoing flood in Kurigram district
IU student assaulted by ‘BCL men’
A student of Islamic University (IU) was assaulted allegedly by Chhatra League activists on the campus in Kushtia today
Careers
Railway exam to be cancelled if proof of question leak found: PSC chairman
Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairman Sohorab Hossain today said the recruitment exam for the railway engineer post will be cancelled if evidence of question paper leaks is found
Comilla University students block Dhaka-Ctg highway
Students of Comilla University, under the banner of “Bangla Blockade”, blocked the Dhaka-Chattogram highway in the afternoon today, protesting the reinstatement of the quota system in government jobs
Bangla Blockade: Students again block Shahbagh, Science Lab, other key Dhaka intersections
Students demonstrating against the quota system in government jobs blocked some key intersections of the capital, including Shahbagh and Farmgate, this afternoon as part of their “Bangla Blockade” programme
Are fresh graduates prepared for the job market?
The employability of fresh graduates remains a pressing concern for both students and employers.
No plan to raise age limit for govt jobs: minister
Public Administration Minister Farhad Hossain today said the government has no plan to raise the age limit to 35 years for entering government jobs
Cancellation of 30pc quota for freedom fighters’ children in civil service illegal: HC
The High Court today declared illegal the government decision that in 2018 cancelled the 30 percent quota system for the freedom fighters’ children in the civil service of ninth to 13th grades (first and second classes of jobs).
3.7 lakh govt job posts vacant: minister
A total of 3.70 lakh positions out of 19.151 lakh government jobs remain vacant, Public Administration Minister Farhad Hossain said today
Decision to increase age limit for govt jobs up to PM: minister
Regarding the education ministry's recommendation to raise the age limit for government jobs, Public Administration Minister Farhad Hossain today said it is subject to government policy
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Debojoti Das wins Bangladesh’s first gold medal at the International Olympiad in Informatics
Debojoti Das wins Bangladesh's first gold medal at the 2024 International Olympiad in Informatics, with two others earning bronze medals in Egypt.
MIST’s Mongol Barota secures runners-up trophy at Anatolian Rover Challenge 2024
The team also secured the champion title in the ARC Junior 2024 Exploration Challenge.
UIU ranks 3rd in Asia in CanSat Competition 2024
Team UIU Astro from United International University (UIU) has ranked 3rd in Asia and 11th globally in the CanSat Competition 2024 organised by the American Astronautical Society.
DIU students to represent Bangladesh at NASA
Team Diamonds from DIU won the NASA Space Apps Challenge 2022 with their project "Diamond in the Sky".
BRACU, MIST, and UIU qualify for University Rover Challenge finals
These three teams are among the top 38 competition finalists.
Bangladesh’s “Bored Tunnelers”: The first South Asian team to qualify for Musk’s competition
The Bangladeshi team Bored Tunnelers, this year, has emerged as the first ever South Asian team to be among those top teams in the finals.
UIU and MIST secure 3rd and 5th position respectively in the Anatolian Rover Challenge
The Anatolian Rover Challenge (ARC) is an international rover competition for university teams.
Bangladesh wins 1 silver and 3 bronze medals at European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad 2023
Bangladesh ranked 20th among 55 participating countries.
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Youngsters who showed the world what our robots can do
Competing against 451 teams from 77 countries, the Bangladeshi robotics team "Robonium Bangladesh" clinched the 5th position in the World Robot Olympiad 2023 in the "Future Innovators (Senior)" category, held in Panama
Risking lives to attend classes
Arifa Khatun, a fourth-grader at Bostal Government Primary School in Sujanagar upazila of Pabna, has to travel to school using a boat every day, leaving her family concerned for her safety
Shakil becomes first Bangladeshi to complete the 'Great Himalaya Trail'
The 'Great Himalaya Trail' goes from east to west of Nepal through the Himalayan mountains. Less than 50 people from around the world have covered this 1,700km trail on foot. Ikramul Hasan Shakil from Phulbaria village, Gazipur became the first Bangladeshi to complete the adventure on July 9
CU campus: Music in the air
If you step inside Chittagong University's campus, the first thing that'll greet you is music. It's hard to miss music if you walk around the campus, from the iconic CU shuttle train station and academic buildings to the canteens, residential halls, roadside stalls, and streets. Music is everywhere!
What is Shammo doing now?
In 2019, Leuna Tasnim Shammo went viral on social media through her songs. Four years later, this little artiste still dreams about music
Job hunting on LinkedIn
Job hunting on LinkedIn can feel tiring and occasionally pointless but knowing how to efficiently look for and apply to jobs can help you make the most of this platform for your professional goals.
The dark underbelly of student politics in medical colleges
Most medical colleges have recently banned politics on campus, while others are in the process of doing so. However, the pressing question remains: can we truly safeguard the student community from such continued brutality?
Can we break free from the brain drain cycle?
Thousands of students and skilled professionals across Bangladesh face the dilemma of having to choose between staying in their homeland with little prospect for advancement or seeking alternatives abroad. The systemic challenges they encounter are indicative of deeper issues within Bangladesh's socio-economic condition.
Why are Bangladesh's brightest engineering minds leaving?
Engineers leaving Bangladesh for better pay and opportunities.
JnU faculty and students stage protest, demand VC from within university
The protesters criticised the ongoing practice of appointing VCs from Dhaka University
From Bangladesh to Silicon Valley: The Draper University Experience
Bangladeshi entrepreneur graduates from Draper University.
Enhancing graduate employability: The role of career training and enrichment workshops in tertiary education
Career training bridges skill gaps for job readiness.
Dr Syed Ferhat Anwar appointed as Vice-Chancellor of BRAC University
BRAC University has announced the appointment of Dr Syed Ferhat Anwar as its new Vice-Chancellor, effective from Sep 11, 2024.
Adopt, don’t shop: The case against buying pets
Stray cats and dogs live a life marred by abuse and normalised cruelty, often passing away from extreme starvation and malnutrition. One adoption is one more animal saved from a short life and a painful death.
