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

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

1w ago

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

2m ago

Dhaka University best in Bangladesh: QS Rankings

DU secured the 554th rank globally.

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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.

3m ago

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.

9m ago

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"

1y ago

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

1y ago

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

1y ago
Careers

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

2m ago

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

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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

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Are fresh graduates prepared for the job market?

The employability of fresh graduates remains a pressing concern for both students and employers.

2m ago

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

2m ago

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).

3m ago

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

3m ago

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

4m ago
Young Icons

Young Icons

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.

2w ago

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.

3w ago

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. 

3m ago

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".

3m ago

BRACU, MIST, and UIU qualify for University Rover Challenge finals

These three teams are among the top 38 competition finalists.

6m ago

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. 

6m ago

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.

1y ago

Bangladesh wins 1 silver and 3 bronze medals at European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad 2023

Bangladesh ranked 20th among 55 participating countries.

1y ago
Youth Multimedia

Youth Multimedia

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.

4d ago

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?

5d ago

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.

5d ago

Why are Bangladesh's brightest engineering minds leaving?

Engineers leaving Bangladesh for better pay and opportunities.

1w ago

JnU faculty and students stage protest, demand VC from within university

The protesters criticised the ongoing practice of appointing VCs from Dhaka University

1w ago

From Bangladesh to Silicon Valley: The Draper University Experience

Bangladeshi entrepreneur graduates from Draper University.

1w ago

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.

1w ago

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.

1w ago

Authorities decide to abolish Gono rooms at DU

Classes to resume from September 22

1w ago