Education
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
Why we should include philosophy in our curriculum
As more students opt for STEM subjects for its financial prospects, the importance of liberal arts is shrinking.
11 May 2023, 00:00 AM
Rethinking education and future skills
Staying relevant translates to positive outcomes for people.
9 May 2023, 07:53 AM
Do they ever teach us how to learn?
The significance of how we learn is understated and in most cases, completely overlooked.
2 May 2023, 14:30 PM
SAJIDA Foundation, CholPori team up to improve child education
The startup is currently implementing pilot models with schools across the country to digitize classroom learning.
26 April 2023, 09:05 AM
Are there any lessons for Bangladesh in Ashoka Mody's ‘India Is Broken’?
Both countries have had a single-minded focus on GDP growth, with not enough attention to jobs, climate, the distribution effects and the destructive impact of crony capitalism.
25 April 2023, 14:00 PM
What it takes to get into DU C Unit
To answer the original question of what it takes to get into DU C unit, the answer is that it takes passion, motivation, practice, knowledge, calmness, and luck.
18 April 2023, 00:00 AM
The need for admission counsellors in Bangladeshi schools
Bangladeshi schools need to invest in qualified school counsellors who know their way around the maze.
18 April 2023, 00:00 AM
What it takes to get into DU B unit
Staying positive and executing the plans one sets down on the path to success is vital.
11 April 2023, 00:00 AM