Education

A call for leadership training

Teaching-learning is tethered sadly to lectures and rote learning where students engage in little analysis, synthesis or application.
11 August 2023, 03:00 AM

What it takes to study architecture

Despite how mentally and physically taxing it may be, Bangladesh churns out hundreds of new Architecture graduates each year.
10 August 2023, 10:17 AM

The hidden costs of being a university student

One may not always feel the need to watch these costs but it should serve as a good measure to know exactly how to avoid splurging more than necessary.
10 August 2023, 00:00 AM

Finding nutritional food on campus remains a challenge

Too often, people prioritise their hunger over their health and wellbeing. 
10 August 2023, 00:00 AM

The importance of building strong parent-teacher relationships

A strong parent-teacher relationship can play a crucial role in providing the student with a positive learning experience.
8 August 2023, 13:41 PM

Are we underutilising the potential of our youth?

The obstacles to youth economic engagement are as multifaceted as they are complex.
8 August 2023, 02:00 AM

Beyond the usual: Lesser-known destinations for studying abroad

While there are a handful of popular study abroad destinations, there is a plethora of lesser-known ones as well. .
3 August 2023, 09:53 AM

Are you the micromanager in your group project?

No one wants to be the micromanager in their group project, so it is important to be self-aware and recognise the signs.
30 July 2023, 09:20 AM

Navigating the open credit system

The non-constraining nature of the open credit system definitely takes the win against the closed credit system.
20 July 2023, 00:00 AM

Do you have what it takes to become a doctor?

If you want meaningful work and to help people, medicine is a valid consideration.
20 July 2023, 00:00 AM

Tips for focusing in class if you have ADHD

Maintaining attention can be challenging for someone with ADHD.
20 July 2023, 00:00 AM

Was the six-month semester a good idea for private universities?

The new system has created a looming threat of session jams, something previously unheard of in private institutes.
20 July 2023, 00:00 AM

Why must there be a mandatory minimum university attendance?

Whilst it is not an easy task to do well in tests without attending classes, if a student somehow manages to make up for it by working hard they shouldn’t suffer for it.
20 July 2023, 00:00 AM

The rise of AI and leveraging it for employability

Artificial intelligence has emerged as the harbinger of a new era.
20 July 2023, 00:00 AM

Making the most of your undergrad life

University life is an opportunity you must not allow to pass you by.
20 July 2023, 00:00 AM

From breezy musings to gusty convictions

As you go through the book, you face heavier winds. In the section titled ‘Gale’, Professor Mortuza explores the history of the establishment of our education system, the contentious nature of the semester system at our universities, the issue of campus ragging, corruption within our educational institutions, and various other compelling topics. In this section, he faces the topics head on.
13 July 2023, 06:46 AM

What to pack when commuting on a bicycle to class

Commuting with a bicycle to classes has become a viable alternative for many students.
28 June 2023, 07:28 AM

The flawed perception of discipline in Bangladeshi education institutions

“Disciplining a student” stands as an intimidating expression for chiselling them into a common form as they chip away at all that makes them special.
14 June 2023, 11:10 AM

The problem with too much discipline in schools

Schools should also be a place students look back upon fondly, not a totalitarian regime they would grow up to hate for the rest of their lives.
23 May 2023, 09:34 AM

Critical thinking in our curriculum: Too much or too little?

Critical thinking has always been emphasised heavily in education and with good reason.
18 May 2023, 00:00 AM