Education
The crisis of a fossilised education system
It will be a crime to miss the post-uprising zeitgeist and not to overhaul our educational sector.
3 May 2025, 05:59 AM
How VR is transforming education through immersive learning
VR creates an immersive three-dimensional environment.
25 March 2025, 09:00 AM
The new Bangladesh needs a new education system
Focusing on education is essential to changing the trajectory of a nation.
13 March 2025, 06:00 AM
Priorities and challenges for the new education adviser
The primary and non-formal education sub-sector reform initiative is a positive but partial move that leaves major education sector concerns unaddressed.
13 March 2025, 02:00 AM
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
Education is a shared responsibility
Education is the bedrock of personal empowerment, social equality, societal cohesion, and economic progress.
19 February 2025, 12:00 PM
Unlocking opportunities as a high school exchange student
An exchange year abroad lets students unlock a world of opportunities, conquer new challenges, and build friendships that last a lifetime.
13 February 2025, 05:00 AM
Looking back at the wasted potential of educational reforms
While several variables contributed to how ineffective educational reforms have been, a lack of foresight and enforcement were arguably the most prominent factors.
19 January 2025, 10:34 AM
Why early childhood education matters
Bangladesh's ECD landscape is one of collective efforts.
12 January 2025, 07:10 AM
The hope is not there
It feels wrong in myriad ways to say that hope isn’t there when an autocrat fell
7 January 2025, 03:00 AM
A school curriculum to nurture thoughtful learners
The education authorities under the interim government have decided to revert to the curriculum introduced in 2012.
5 January 2025, 02:00 AM
From crisis to change: The right education can sustain the revolution
Standing on the isthmus of change, we must avoid any form of myopia.
28 December 2024, 02:00 AM
The lack of guidance counselling in Bangladesh’s national curriculum and education system
It's imperative for schools to foster a culture that encourages students to pursue their dreams while also establishing the necessary support systems to help them achieve their goals.
26 December 2024, 10:59 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
Addressing the crisis of gender-based violence on campus
University campuses ought to be places where we can learn, grow, and discover new things. Yet, for many women and gender-diverse students in Bangladesh, these spaces have become arenas of fear and marginalisation due to pervasive gender-based violence.
5 December 2024, 04:00 AM
Centralisation of opportunities in Dhaka
University students and job seekers alike face significant challenges due to the centralisation of resources, often having to relocate to Dhaka for better educational and career opportunities.
21 November 2024, 00:00 AM
Helping street children requires a holistic, evidence-based approach
The focus of local governments should be ensuring that child protection protection services are prioritised.
20 November 2024, 04:01 AM
The dangers of commodifying higher education
Insight is not something that can be gained merely through technical proficiency or the mastery of research methods.
25 October 2024, 03:00 AM
Career prospects for Economics graduates
For those who are yet to figure out what they plan to do with their Economics degree, here are some career choices that can help steer your mind in the right direction.
24 October 2024, 00:00 AM
Can climate education tackle the climate crisis?
A significant gap exists between students' desire to take action and their understanding of climate science.
17 October 2024, 00:00 AM