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How to use AI efficiently and ethically for studying
Here are some efficient tips for using AI which will not compromise your learning.
9 January 2025, 11:31 AM
The state of law and order has left daily commuters distressed
In a city where survival has taken the place of living, the loss of trust in law enforcement isn’t just personal—it’s a crack in the foundation of society.
9 January 2025, 09:18 AM
BUFT hosts seminar on healthy body, healthy brain
The Department of Public Relations at BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT), in collaboration with the BUFT LEO Club, organised the seminar "Healthy Body, Healthy Brain".
6 January 2025, 13:41 PM
A guide to self-studying for niche A level subjects
Self-studying a niche A level subject can be challenging, but it’s entirely achievable.
6 January 2025, 13:14 PM
Australian Education Expo held in Dhaka
To highlight the opportunities for higher education in Australia, the Australian Education Expo was organised by Executive Study Abroad.
5 January 2025, 12:15 PM
Shared spaces, shared lives
Sharing a room with your sibling is undoubtedly arduous yet rewarding in several ways.
5 January 2025, 11:08 AM
Postgraduate trainee doctors deserve better
Postgraduate trainees form the backbone of tertiary and specialised medical institutions in this country. But the compensation they are offered in return is not satisfactory, to say the least.
4 January 2025, 12:42 PM
ULAB students stage protests demanding VC’s resignation
Following the imposition of disciplinary probation against two students for drawing graffiti on September 4, 2024, inside the campus – which has since been withdrawn – students from ULAB blocked the main entrance of the campus yesterday.
2 January 2025, 10:26 AM
A fresh graduate’s guide to working at an NGO
Despite the challenges, the opportunity to create tangible change is what draws many to the NGO sector.
2 January 2025, 04:00 AM
Dhaka 'least desirable' student city: QS
Out of 100, Dhaka scored 9.4 in the desirability factor – the lowest in the list – making it one of the least desirable student cities in the list.
1 January 2025, 11:44 AM
Pencils not allowed in IELTS from 2025
Effective Jan 1, 2025, candidates can no longer use pencils in paper-based IELTS exams.
24 December 2024, 07:47 AM
How to write the “Why us?” supplement essay for US colleges
The “Why us?” essay is perhaps the most common supplement you’ll come across on your application journey.
23 December 2024, 12:39 PM
Sustenance, soaring prices, and struggling students
For many students on a tight budget, meals become purely practical, devoid of any consideration for nutrition or quality.
19 December 2024, 05:00 AM
The terrible eating habits of university students
For students, the very idea of sustenance is synonymous with ‘eating whatever you can’, and this practice is only reinforced by restaurants and university cafeterias offering mainly deep-fried items rich in unsaturated fats and unhealthy carbohydrates.
19 December 2024, 04:00 AM
NASA chief astronaut delivers an inspirational talk at BRAC University
BRAC University recently hosted an inspirational talk by veteran astronaut Joseph M Acaba, chief of NASA’s Astronaut Office, at its Merul Badda campus on December 15.
16 December 2024, 11:51 AM
Bangladesh wins six gold medals at World Mathematics Team Championship 2024
Participating in the World Mathematics Team Championship 2024, Team Bangladesh has achieved six gold medals, 11 silver medals, and seven bronze medals alongside three merit awards.
14 December 2024, 11:19 AM
The role of ECAs in securing funds for graduate studies abroad
The notion that involvement with extra-curricular activities makes one eligible for graduate funding is hardly the truth.
13 December 2024, 04:00 AM
Can social media help combat gender-based cyber violence?
Digital platforms can become a powerful tool to combat gender-based cyber violence, but only if we act decisively.
12 December 2024, 11:10 AM
The Daily Star and UNDP organise Cyber Defence Innovation Challenge 2024
The Cyber Defence Innovation Challenge (CDIC) was a multi-phase competition encouraging creative approaches to cyber safety.
12 December 2024, 05:38 AM
The Daily Star partners with UNDP for a safer cyberspace
The campaign sought to tackle the vulnerabilities arising from Bangladesh’s rapid digital transformation.
12 December 2024, 05:23 AM