Education
How you can use ChatGPT for studying
Amongst its innumerable uses, ChatGPT has also proven to be extremely useful as a supplement to studying.
4 April 2023, 00:00 AM
Rice University waives English proficiency test requirements for certain Bangladeshi universities
Bangladeshi students from particular institutions can now apply to Rice University without sitting for English proficiency tests.
29 March 2023, 13:09 PM
A definitive guide to the digital SAT
The very first digital SAT was administered internationally on March 11, 2023.
28 March 2023, 00:00 AM
What it takes to get into IBA, DU
"Based on my own experience and that of the people around me, here are some factors that can impact your odds of getting in."
28 March 2023, 00:00 AM
Being a tutor may not be for everyone
Even if someone is passionate about teaching, tutoring still might not be the best job for them.
20 March 2023, 17:00 PM
How overly involved parents at schools affect students’ wellbeing
The over-involvement of parents or even other guardians in a child's education or overall life is common in our country
15 March 2023, 11:59 AM
Dhaka University secures 1st and 2nd positions at ICPC Asia Dhaka Regional Contest
DU secured the first and second positions while BUET came in third.
14 March 2023, 14:30 PM
A guide to applying for undergraduate programs in the United States
Applying to universities in the United States is a confusing, exhausting, and painful experience.
14 March 2023, 11:59 AM
“A well-read woman is a dangerous creature”. Is she really?
It concerns me that Tate’s apologists range from impressionable boys in my grade 9 classroom to 30-something-year-old single dads. My own mother calls me a ‘feminist’ with such chagrin in her tone, it begins to feel like a slur.
10 March 2023, 04:00 AM
Make education accessible for children with disabilities
Keeping them away from mainstream education means hindering their connection to the real world
3 March 2023, 14:00 PM
The need for women-only scholarships
To address this "double standard," the thin line between equality and equity needs to be understood.
2 March 2023, 00:00 AM
How corruption is perpetuated across generations in Bangladesh
This is not surprising in a country where adolescents are generally discouraged from thinking about politics and social issues, because these supposedly only concern adults.
2 March 2023, 00:00 AM
English Medium students’ strained relationship with Bangla
There is an absence of emphasis on Bangla's proper learning.
23 February 2023, 00:00 AM
Is studying with slides making us learn less?
Are slides making us look away from textbooks and in depth learning?
15 February 2023, 13:59 PM
Engineering graduate declared “parkour champion” after switching to BCS
The Office fans of Bangladesh deemed it as the greatest parkour stunt ever after Michael Scott.
5 February 2023, 16:45 PM
The trade-off between school and private
The dilemma arises due to significant structural failures, and in reality, it's a choice only for some.
26 January 2023, 00:00 AM
Including reproductive health in the NCTB curriculum is a step in the right direction
The discussion of reproductive health is still considered a taboo in our society.
25 January 2023, 15:08 PM
Master’s at DU: Will the CGPA 3.25 requirement be a barrier to entry?
While students were happy with Dhaka University's decision to allow graduates from other institutions to enrol in its master's degree courses, they expressed dissatisfaction over the university setting a CGPA of 3.25 as minimum requirement for giving admission tests.
25 January 2023, 04:55 AM
NCTB textbooks: Never-ending cycle of controversies
The National Curriculum and Textbook Board has been stuck in the loop of controversies centring on school textbooks with academics and some NCTB officials blaming it on the negligence of writers and editors, insufficient training and lack of serious punishment for blunders.
19 January 2023, 01:20 AM
I hate online classes, here’s why
Technological advancement is not in sync with tech literacy of our teachers.
19 January 2023, 00:00 AM