Chhayanaut at 60: In remembrance
I am profoundly grateful to the institution which helped me evolve both as a music lover and as a human being.
The need for a clear research agenda
It goes beyond providing research funding and serves as a guiding framework, enabling the institutions to align research goals with broader national and global priorities.
A call for leadership training
Teaching-learning is tethered sadly to lectures and rote learning where students engage in little analysis, synthesis or application.
Dhaka University’s research predicament
Lack of understanding of how to nurture research in our universities is not only disquieting, it portends serious difficulties for the growth of our higher education system.
What’s in a girls’ toilet at a rural school?
There was a likelihood of infection if the rags were not clean. Now, they get a pad free of cost from the school.
What makes a great university?
A great university inspires and prepares students for a rich and fulfilling experience in a changing and challenging world.
What is a good university administration?
Efficient and effective management of a university’s major resources is typically considered the major roles of the administrators.
July 30, 2022
How Dhaka can benefit from circular waste management
Adaptability and being aligned with the needs of the broader public can make the idea of circularity indefinitely relevant for Dhaka city.
July 27, 2022
The psychology of improper waste disposal in Dhaka
The root of the problem lies in human behaviour, especially people’s apathy towards dealing with waste.
July 25, 2022
Dhaka has a waste management problem
. According to one study, about 5,000 tonnes of waste is being generated in Dhaka city every day.
February 13, 2022
Public universities and research: In 2022 and beyond
Research is like the cygnet: it grows and transforms with power and beauty. It represents endurance, elegance, promise and joy! (Adapted from a quote on a consumer product)
October 3, 2021
Creating research-capable institutions in Bangladesh
Is it possible for Bangladesh to create research-capable institutions similar to ones that are already playing a key role in other Asian countries, driving rapid economic development in the knowledge-intensive era of the fourth industrial revolution?
July 1, 2021
DU in the 21st Century
In a futuristic convocation speech, Sir Philip Joseph Hartog, the first vice-chancellor of Dhaka University (DU), stated: “A man may be an excellent teacher of elementary subjects without the power to add to knowledge.
May 11, 2021
Covid-19 preparedness: Is an Emergency Response System in place?
Uncountable numbers of people in India are suffering the painful and deadly consequences of a second wave of Covid-19 infections.
March 26, 2021
Bangladesh: A journey of ascendance
Since Henry Kissinger famously branded Bangladesh as a “basket case,” (a remark for which he still owes an apology), the country has come a long way. From its fledgling footsteps, it has become a bold, confident, and creative nation as it continues to ascend its learning curve and improve overall well-being.
February 23, 2021
We must modernise textile engineering education in Bangladesh
The present government has correctly emphasised the need to develop and expand technical education in the country.
February 19, 2021
The future contours of education in Bangladesh
Being in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), let’s consider two scenarios: In one, consortiums of universities no longer offer terminal degrees.
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