Ramadan for young professionals away from home

While the absence of family, home-cooked meals, and shared traditions makes the month lonelier, it also promotes introspection and self-growth.
25 March 2025, 05:00 AM

PSTU Prof Santosh Kumar Basu suspended

The authorities of Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU) have suspended Horticulture Professor Santosh Kumar Basu over allegations brought against him over his role during the July uprising
22 March 2025, 13:16 PM

From Bangladesh to Europe: Erasmus+ exchange programme for undergraduate students

In Bangladesh, the Erasmus+ programme has gained momentum in recent years, with universities actively participating in exchange programmes with European institutions, through which, students from Bangladesh are given the opportunity to travel to Europe on a fully-funded programme and study at renowned universities.
21 March 2025, 04:00 AM

Is an MBA still practical for 2025?

An MBA degree might not be the career-fixing band-aid it used to be in the past, but it could still help you.
20 March 2025, 04:00 AM

MAYHEM: Lady Gaga’s new album is a delightfully chaotic mix of old and new

Despite a few duds, MAYHEM might just be Lady Gaga reclaiming her place as a queen of pop.
19 March 2025, 13:44 PM

Increased age limit allows candidates to complete PhD before sitting for BCS exams

The Ministry of Public Administration recently increased the age limit for BCS exams to 32 years, thus encouraging an even older group of people to use their brain cells for memorising irrelevant information.
13 March 2025, 13:53 PM

Ramadan away from home

In the month of abstinence and devotion, it’s quite important for dormitories to ensure an environment conducive to religious practices.
13 March 2025, 04:00 AM

CoU exam postponed over ‘question leak’

Comilla University (CoU) has postponed the Mass Communication and Journalism (MCJ) department's semester final exam for the 2020-21 session after allegations surfaced of a question paper leak, including answer sheets
12 March 2025, 20:20 PM

Where do medical assistants fit into our health system?

The fight for recognition should not be about a title but about creating a system that values their contributions and provides clear career pathways.
12 March 2025, 13:31 PM

NSU and IUB rally for women's safety and accountability from authorities

The protestors started from their campus and marched through the streets of the Bashundhara Residential Area with posters and banners saying, ‘We Want Justice!’ and ‘The Liability is only Yours. You are the Rapist’ while chanting in solidarity, “Inform the Entire Bengal! Bury the Rapist!”
9 March 2025, 19:14 PM

DU students wearing niqab, hijab to be identified during exams by female staff

This decision was made following a meeting of the deans' committee
7 March 2025, 06:55 AM

Life after cadet college: Adjusting aspirations and adapting to changes

A cadet begins their journey in class seven, spending six formative years immersed in a structured lifestyle. For most, these years are among the best of their lives, marked by deep friendships, camaraderie, and a strong sense of belonging.
6 March 2025, 12:00 PM

Of passion, practicality, and pursuing an undergraduate minor degree

Why is a minor degree sought by some, knowing an extra discipline is going to impose an additional chapter to an already stressful academic life?
6 March 2025, 08:00 AM

Islamic University: Sheikh Mujibur Hall renamed Shah Azizur Hall

The authorities of Islamic University have changed the names of its four dormitories and an academic building that were previously named after ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members.
5 March 2025, 19:27 PM

Former student gets job at RU before results

A former student of Rajshahi University got a job at the university's ICT Center before the final results of his undergraduate examination were published.
5 March 2025, 17:01 PM

CU sends letters to halls, depts 20 days after student expulsions

The authorities of Chittagong University (CU) today sent letters to the residential halls and relevant departments, 20 days after expelling a female student and suspending nine others
5 March 2025, 15:50 PM

Bangladeshi researchers at Shanghai Ocean University mark breakthrough in fish species

A joint team of researchers from Shanghai Ocean University and Jagannath University in Bangladesh recently unveiled three groundbreaking research findings on Hilsa shad (Tenualosa ilisha), a flagship species in Bangladesh and its national fish, marking a new milestone of international cooperation in the species' study, management and protection.
4 March 2025, 13:26 PM

What is happening at KUET?

According to accounts by KUET students present at the campus that day, the situation escalated during a protest by the general students when they passed a group of JCD members and removed them from campus.
26 February 2025, 13:59 PM

Kuet students vacating halls after closure

A section of students, however, refuse to comply the directive
26 February 2025, 06:47 AM

Cancel expulsion order: CU students

Expelled female students of Chittagong University yesterday placed a seven-point demand, including withdrawal of their two-year expulsion order and resignation of the proctor.
20 February 2025, 19:28 PM