Iftekhar Haider reappointed IUB treasurer

Khandker Md Iftekhar Haider has been reappointed as the treasurer of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB). 
5 August 2021

What do we learn from Rabindranath Tagore’s ‘Kabuliwala’?

Rabindranath Tagore was a polymath who revolutionised Bengali literature and music. Let us revisit “Kabuliwala”, one of his most famous short stories.
5 August 2021

LPU to establish 'Bangabandhu Corner' marking birth centenary

A Bangabandhu Corner will be established at the Lovely Professional University in Punjab, one of the largest private universities in India, marking the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
3 August 2021

I Can Speak 5 Languages. Here’s How You Can, Too.

Find a way that amuses you and your progress will feel natural.
2 August 2021

21,056 pass BCS preliminary test

A total of 21,056 candidates have passed the 41st Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary examination.
1 August 2021

HSC form fill-up August 12-30

The online process of form fill-up for Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination 2021 will begin on August 12 and end on August 30.
31 July 2021

BUET to take term-final exams online

The authorities of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) have decided to hold term-final examinations of its undergraduate students online this year.
31 July 2021

Closure of primary, kindergarten schools extended till August 31

The government has extended the ongoing closure of all primary and kindergarten schools across the country till August 31.
30 July 2021

Towards a blended learning framework for post-pandemic Bangladesh

Following a research study that was conducted on crisis-led approaches to education in Bangladesh, a virtual panel discussion was organised yesterday. Titled Towards a Blended learning framework for post-pandemic Bangladesh, it was jointly hosted in partnership with Cardiff University, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), a2i (Aspire to Innovate) and #NextGenEdu.
30 July 2021

Covid-19: Closure of secondary, higher secondary educational institutions extended till August 31

The government has extended the ongoing closure of all secondary and higher secondary educational institutions till August 31 as a preventive measure against further spread of coronavirus.
29 July 2021

Conversations with an aspiring judge

Hasna Hena is a seventh grader who wants to be a judge. Luckily, I was her English Language Trainer from September 15 to November 15, 2020, organised by Volunteers Association for Bangladesh (VAB). My task was, in this particular time period, I had to complete 360 minutes of conversation in English with her over phone.
29 July 2021

My reflections as a student at BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health

After medical graduating, I came to Dhaka for my internship training. Since my third medical year, I made my mind to pursue a public health career. During my internship life, I started actively searching for public health study options. Luckily, I found Zillur Rahman, a brilliant engineer and public health professional, in the third batch. I have known him since my school days. I still remember what he said that helped me decide in favor of BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health (JPGSPH), "If you go to Harvard, you will only find the best teachers of Harvard teaching you. If you go to Hopkins, you will be taught only by the best Hopkins teachers. But if you join BRAC JPGSPH, you will find the best teachers of the best public health schools around the globe."
29 July 2021

Bangladeshi students in German universities seek assistance from Foreign Ministry for visa facilitation

“About 2,000 students have registered for visa appointments at the embassy since July last year," said Raihan, a student at a German technical university.
27 July 2021

A university office that keeps missing deadlines

Mohammad Selim (not his real name), a student of economics department at Jahangirnagar University (JU), desperately needed a temporary certificate of his examinations to apply for a scholarship.
25 July 2021

School Assignments: Suspended for class-IV to -XII

The authorities have suspended all assignment activities for students from grade VI to grade IX and candidates of SSC and HSC of 2022.
25 July 2021

Assignments of 2022 SSC, HSC candidates suspended till further notice: DSHE

The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) in separate circulars have suspended assignments of candidates of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) of the year 2022 and for students of classes six to nine until further notice.
25 July 2021

Online application process for National University admission starts July 28

Online application process for admission in the first year honours of National University (NU) under 2020-2021 academic session will start on July 28.
25 July 2021

Must prioritise merit to bring back DU’s glory

On the occasion of DU’s birth centenary, noted academic Prof SMA Faiz, who served as the 26th vice-chancellor (VC) of Dhaka University (DU) from September 2002 till January 2009, recently talked with The Daily Star, discussing different issues including decline of the university’s position in various international rankings, teacher and student politics, teachers’ appointment, and role of the administration.
24 July 2021

Embracing life as it is

After the birth of Jagannath Sheel, his parents Gopinath Sheel and Anna Rani shocked as the boy had no hands.
24 July 2021

RU admission tests postponed

The authorities of Rajshahi University (RU) today announced postponement of undergraduate admission tests for 2020-21 academic year. 
20 July 2021