Campus Desk

US university awards honorary degree to a cat

Vermont State awards cat named Max with a Doctor of “literr-ature”

18h ago

BRACU students secure 1st, 2nd, and 4th positions at National Mathematics Olympiad

Students from BUET, IUT, and SUST also secured positions in the top 10.

3d ago

Young University Rankings 2024: NSU first, BRACU second in Bangladesh

North South University (NSU) has secured the top position among all universities in Bangladesh in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2024. NSU ranked in the 301-350 bracket in the rankings. BRAC University was placed in the 351-400 bracket, ranking second in Bangladesh.

4d ago

The experience of being a woman stand-up comedian in Bangladesh

In conversation with Poushi Razzaque, a young stand-up comedian.

1w ago

Bangladesh wins bronze at European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad

212 students from 55 countries competed in the global olympiad this year.

2w ago

BUET crowned Asia West champions at ICPC World Finals

The team “BUET Potatoes” from BUET has been crowned the Asia West champions at the ICPC World Finals 2023.

1m ago

How the Islamic calendar works

Why is Ramadan sometimes 29 days long and sometimes 30 days long?

1m ago

BRACU, MIST, and UIU qualify for University Rover Challenge finals

These three teams are among the top 38 competition finalists.

1m ago
March 14, 2024
March 14, 2024

Apply: Australia Awards Scholarships for Bangladeshi students

Australia Awards Scholarships, overseen by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, are enduring grants intended to support the developmental objectives of Australia's partner nations as per mutual agreements.

February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

Footsteps Co-Founder and President receives Youth Leaders Award

Footsteps Co-Founder and President Shah Rafayat Chowdhury has received the Global Citizen Youth Leaders Award.

January 28, 2024
January 28, 2024

Compared to typing, writing by hand leads to better learning: Study

According to a study published by Norwegian scientists, writing by hand activates more complex brain connectivity than typing, which, in turn, boosts learning and memory. 

January 23, 2024
January 23, 2024

Canada announces two-year cap on international students

This means some 360,000 study permits will be approved this year compared to last year’s levels when it was around 900,000.

January 21, 2024
January 21, 2024

Living a pop culture fantasy

Anica Hossain shares her cosplaying experience – how she got into it, what it takes to cosplay, and how enthusiasts can get into this art form of brining fictional characters to life.

January 18, 2024
January 18, 2024

Paid on-campus parking at BRAC University: Students unhappy

Many BRACU students are upset with the parking fees. Several of them have taken to social media to express their anger.

January 17, 2024
January 17, 2024

Video gamers at risk of permanent hearing loss: Study

Gamers exposed to such high-intensity sound levels for long periods may be risking permanent hearing loss and/or tinnitus.

January 16, 2024
January 16, 2024

DU secures top spot among Bangladeshi universities in AD Scientific Index

Dhaka University (DU) has secured the top spot among Bangladeshi universities in the AD Scientific Index University/Institution Rankings 2024. Among all 206 institutions and universities listed in the rankings, DU holds the second position trailing behind the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh. 

January 16, 2024
January 16, 2024

9-year-old Indian-American on "World's Brightest" students list

Nine-year-old Indian-American schoolgirl Preesha Chakraborty was recently named in the "World's Brightest" students list by Johns Hopkins Centre for Talented Youth. The list is based on the results of above-grade-level tests of over 16,000 students across 90 countries.

January 15, 2024
January 15, 2024

Canada to cut number of international students to tackle housing shortage

Canada is currently considering putting a cap on the number of international students allowed to live in the country.

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