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Enhancing technical and vocational education: Will it solve our youth unemployment crisis?

As Bangladesh struggles with high youth unemployment rates, enhancing the TVET and skill development system holds the key.
3 October 2024, 12:02 PM

In conversation with Dr James Abdey

Dr James Abdey is an Associate Professor at the Department of Statistics, London School of Economics (LSE).
3 October 2024, 11:30 AM

Transitioning back to academic life after the July Revolution

In a newly rejuvenated country, with the winds of change blowing through every corner, it is understandable that universities, colleges, and schools want to resume operations with newfound energy.
3 October 2024, 11:26 AM

"Choose France Tour Bangladesh - First Edition" was the biggest French educational fair in the country

The French Embassy in Bangladesh and Campus France Bangladesh brought students the opportunity to interact directly with top French institutions for the very first time in Bangladesh through France's biggest education fair: Choose France Tour – First Edition.
29 September 2024, 12:22 PM

MIST secures first place in Formula Bharat 2025 Engineering Design CRM

MIST Blitz secured the first place in the Engineering CRM Combustion Category.
26 September 2024, 11:08 AM

Prof. Dr Raju appointed member of the newly formed Bangladesh Film Certification Board

Prof. Dr Zakir Hossain Raju, Head of the Department of Media and Communication at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), has been appointed as a member of the newly formed Bangladesh Film Certification Board.
26 September 2024, 08:08 AM

DU student creates 1971 Liberation War time-lapse map from military perspective

Abrar Fahyaz, a Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) student at Dhaka University (DU), created a war time-lapse showcasing the 1971 Liberation War from a military perspective. 
25 September 2024, 12:02 PM

Stephen Forbes joins British Council in Bangladesh as the new Country Director

The British Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Forbes as the new Country Director for its Bangladesh operation.
22 September 2024, 12:36 PM

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.
19 September 2024, 16:47 PM

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.
19 September 2024, 12:15 PM

How BRACU’s drone team – RaptorX – conducted relief operations in Feni

BRACU RaptorX, a drone team from BRAC University (BRACU) has successfully completed its mission of delivering relief materials like medicines, sanitary napkins, and dry food items to several remote flood-affected areas in Feni.
19 September 2024, 12:06 PM

Ultraman: Rising is a fresh rendition of a classic superhero franchise

Ultraman: Rising’s success lies in its ability to take a “superhero vs monster” setting and turn it into a tale of parenthood and growth.
19 September 2024, 10:21 AM

Calm amidst the chaos: Book and study cafes in the capital

From classes to coaching and then back to many of our boisterous families, students may struggle to find a place of quiet to rest or self-study in peace. However, the collective struggle of the student population has given rise to multitudes of reading/study cafes around the city where you can go to catch your breath.
19 September 2024, 10:16 AM

Is International Relations the right major for you?

IR dives into the fascinating world of diplomacy, global conflict resolution, and international cooperation, offering you the tools to understand how countries interact and make decisions that impact the world. That being said, is this major the right fit for you?
19 September 2024, 09:58 AM

Computer Science and Engineering or Software Engineering: Which major should you go for?

Despite the rudimentary similarities between CSE and SWE, the differences start to show at a higher level. SWE focuses more on software, basically the applied side of Computer Science. As such, rather than focusing on theoretical parts as much as CSE majors do, SWE majors focus on the practical side.
19 September 2024, 09:46 AM

205 Bangladeshis listed in latest Stanford/Elsevier's Top 2% Scientist Rankings

The Stanford/Elsevier's Top 2% Scientist Rankings lists the world's leading researchers.
18 September 2024, 12:39 PM

MIST’s Saraf Nawer wins world's largest student architecture competition

MIST's Saraf Nawer wins Inspireli Awards 2024 in architecture.
16 September 2024, 10:00 AM

A beginner’s guide to finding and applying for jobs 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.
15 September 2024, 10:25 AM

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?
14 September 2024, 13:55 PM

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.
14 September 2024, 13:46 PM