Education

The strange failings of admission tests

The problems are systemic, and thus changes need to be made to the system.
15 September 2022, 00:00 AM

To the groupmates who disappear in the middle of assignments

Certain teammates will mysteriously disappear into thin air whenever their work is due.
10 September 2022, 15:00 PM

How YouTube became a teacher to a sceptic like me

My predominant scepticism comes from how YouTube works.
4 September 2022, 14:41 PM

Nurture students, don’t torture them

We are shocked and saddened by the death of an eighth grader in Narsingdi, who died by suicide after her teacher harassed her for wearing trousers with her school uniform.
2 September 2022, 12:30 PM

Will academic concessions lead to more trouble for O/A level students?

Academic concessions may backfire for students in the long run.
1 September 2022, 15:30 PM

We should be more empathetic towards O/A Level students this year

We should be mindful of how circumstances were different this year.
18 August 2022, 11:26 AM

Why the mismatch between what we study and what we do?

There is no serious study on the kind of jobs that are out there and the kind of degrees or training that we are providing in our academic institutions.
6 August 2022, 08:05 AM

The academic advantages of pessimism

Pessimism can be a positive quality after all.
14 July 2022, 07:28 AM

University student still haunted by general knowledge he memorised

Psychologists have coined a new term to explain this: “Post-GK Stress Disorder”.
14 July 2022, 00:00 AM

Too many BBA graduates?

We must ask ourselves if this path truly benefits the students, or only the institutions.
7 July 2022, 00:00 AM

Engineering student finds passion in everything that isn’t engineering

Engineering student finds everything other than his major fascinating.
3 July 2022, 10:42 AM

How to trick your brain into studying

Four ways you can trick your brain into studying. 
27 June 2022, 10:53 AM

Education system in Bangladesh needs to change

In Bangladesh, although primary education is free and the government provides the textbooks, more than 4.3 million children aged 6-15 years are not in school.
23 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Should national curriculum teachers rethink how they guide college students?

Teaching methods currently are often too reliant on test papers as teaching material.
23 June 2022, 02:00 AM

“I witness nothing but ignorance towards Sylhet”

With no sign of hope, the people in Sylhet are always bracing themselves for the worst.
18 June 2022, 07:34 AM

Things to know before going to study abroad

Studying abroad is a dream for many. And if you are a lucky one getting to fulfil that dream, well first of all congratulations! You have some wonderful and exciting times ahead of you. Going abroad to study all by yourself can be daunting and overwhelming. Below, we break down all the preparation steps for people who are planning to go abroad as well as students who are all set to leave soon.
14 June 2022, 12:13 PM

How children can learn empathy from parents and teachers

Empathy is a complex socio-emotional skill to develop.
13 June 2022, 08:06 AM

An ordinary budget for an extraordinary time

Govt must be ready for the enormous challenges that lie ahead
9 June 2022, 15:01 PM

Going abroad for studies? Here are some things you should know

Going abroad for studies is exciting, adventurous, and daunting. Despite how challenging and hard it may feel at times, going abroad for studies is one of the most rewarding and enriching experiences in life, broadening your outlook and horizon.
9 June 2022, 11:05 AM

Education budget only 1.83% of GDP

The allocation for the education sectors in the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year of 2022-23 has reduced in terms of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
9 June 2022, 10:54 AM