Education
Reimagining primary and compulsory education in Bangladesh
It is believed that education, in the midst of global advances and challenges, remains the critical vehicle of empowerment.
Things to consider before you start tutoring
For many Bangladeshi students, home tutoring is often the only way to earn money.
The prospects of pursuing postgraduate education in Bangladesh
For many, a Master’s degree is an important opportunity to build their skill set and to create networks that will lead to newer opportunities
Health, education face spending cuts again
Education and health sectors are set to get less Annual Development Plan allocation than prescribed in the eighth five-year plan.
Is A level Further Mathematics for you?
Taking Further Maths for all the wrong reasons can not only deprive you of its benefits but make your life a whole lot more difficult.
Schools need to rethink how they teach Literature
Schools must revamp literature education to foster creativity.
A plate for education and a stepping stone for development
School feeding programmes act as a powerful incentive for families to enrol their children in school and keep them there, directly influencing educational outcomes and gender equality.
Bring child labourers back to school
Social issues behind child labour must be addressed
Teaching ethics and values / Are schools up to the task?
What can schools and the education system do to help the next generation grow up with a moral compass?
The differences between the fields of Anthropology and Sociology
So, what sets Anthropology and Sociology apart? It is not just the subject matter but also the methodological approaches and ethical considerations.
Are students still reeling from the pandemic?
Looking back, I realise the damage that those two years of home education had cost me across multiple domains, not just my mental health.
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.
The alternatives to coaching in A levels
For most A level students in Dhaka, attending coaching classes is an immutable part of day-to-day life.
Is it worthwhile to drop a semester?
The university experience is unquestionably enriching, but it also comes with a lot of pressure, starting with strict academic standards and extending to the arena of personal and social difficulties. The thought of dropping a semester presents a tempting window of escape in such a demanding setting.
Curriculum and textbooks as weapons
Does “simplifying” the curriculum really guarantee that children will not be able to pace themselves in higher studies?
The statistics that hide our poor education system
The enchantment of statistics should not blind us to the sobering truth.
When should you pursue a Master’s degree?
There are some factors to consider when opting for a Master’s degree as opposed to going headfirst into the workforce.
How political instability affects students
While online classes are necessary given the situation, they are not a cure.
Ethics, happiness, and mental health for education
When a student is in a place of despair, on the brink of taking their own life, what does one do as a teacher?
