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Mongol-Tori Phoenix: BRAC University’s next-generation Mars rover
Mongol-Tori’s Phoenix, a next-generation Mars rover from BRAC University (BRACU), has secured a spot in the finals of the University Rover Challenge (URC) 2024.
Team from BracU qualifies for final round of RoboCup Rescue 2024
BRACU ALTER, a rescue rover team from LaSSET (Laboratory of Space System Engineering and Technology) at BSRM School of Engineering of Brac University, has qualified for the final round of RoboCup Rescue Robot League 2024, an international robotics competition.
79% female commuters in Dhaka experience sexual harassment on public transport: research says
Recent research led by BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University has shown study which indicates nearly 79% female commuters in Dhaka experience sexual harassment on public transport. Among which about 60% feel traumatised and 12% are unable to overcome the experience. The data consisted of 1030 respondents among which 60% were female and 40% were male. Analysis of the study titled ‘Transportation accessibility and Safety in Dhaka City: A Gender Based Assessment’ reveals that one in every six female commuters faces daily sexual harassment.
Falgun and Puja celebrations at BRAC University
BRAC university's new campus awakened to the joyful harmony of Falgun and Saraswati Puja.
Two BRAC University students serving affordable, homemade khichuri near campus
Mehrian Mohsin Adrita and Estiak Ahmed Saikat, two sixth-semester students from BRAC Business School took the initiative to provide healthy food to fellow students and founded SavoryKitchen.
Asif Mahtab not offered teaching contract for 'vandalism': BRAC University
BRAC University respects and fully complies with the country's constitution and laws on all matters. Accordingly, it does not promote homosexuality as has been alleged by some quarters in various social media content. However, the university believes in equal rights and opportunities for every single human being to realize their potential.
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.
How to get to BRAC University’s new campus by bus
Buses to take to get to BRACU's new campus.
BRAC University's move to Merul Badda: Students reflect on Mohakhali memories
As BRAC University (BRACU) begins shifting to its new campus in Merul Badda, students reflect upon their time at Mohakhali – the university’s home for over two decades.
Dhaka-Aricha highway blocked in anti-VAT demo
Agitating private university students have blockaded Dhaka-Aricha highway in Savar in continued demonstration against the 7.5 percent VAT.
Anyone can build robot (video)
Young scientists at BRAC University Robotics Club aspire to come up with many innovative projects with their robots.
Shayera’s Obituary: Brilliant, but all too brief
The Daily Star pays a final tribute to Shayera Moula, a vibrant and intelligent young journalist who had been with the newspaper since the age of 15, passing away on May 29 at the age of 29. Rest in peace, Shayera.
Violence against women and children
A study by Brac University's School of Law has found that between 2009 and 2014, the overall conviction rate under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act 2000 in three district tribunals, including one in Dhaka, was only 0.86 percent.
UC Berkeley first to have Bangladesh studies centre
Improving garment-industry safety, designing apps to solve social problems and gathering data on antibiotic-resistant bacteria found on fruits and vegetables: These are among the innovative research projects made possible by UC Berkeley’s new Subir & Malini Chowdhury Centre for Bangladesh Studies
