Students

Top 10 student-friendly cities in the world: Dhaka ranks extremely low

London, Tokyo, and Seoul lead the list. Out of the 160 cities in this list, Dhaka ranked 149th with a score of 44.1, one of the lowest on this list.

The perils of our English education

The problem of students underperforming in English is perennial.

Fashion meets art through trash at ULAB’s Trashion Show

The Department of Media Studies & Journalism (MSJ) at University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) organised “Trashion Show” – a fashion show where students crafted different outfits and accessories using recycled waste materials.

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.

Dhaka University’s ‘game of departments’

Democracy needs its voters; and in the case of Dhaka University, this meant recruiting enough of the right kind of voters

5 YouTube channels to help you prepare for the SAT

Five of the best YouTube channels to help you prepare for the SATs.

Restrictive upscale areas in Dhaka make commuting a nightmare for students

We, who are meant to grow up and eventually inherit the city, deserve better treatment.

Could university clubs be overrated?

University clubs come with their slew of pitfalls.

Without good teachers, any education reform agenda is futile

The solution to this problem lies in generating more opportunities for the employment of our graduates – at home and abroad.

October 13, 2022
October 13, 2022

How students outside Dhaka miss out on opportunities

As much as we rant about how unlivable Dhaka city may be, most of us would blink in disbelief at the thought of having to move out. We are tied to this city — by obligations and attachments alike.

September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022

What schools can do to support students’ mental health

It is high time schools started supporting students going through emotional distress.

September 26, 2022
September 26, 2022

Teachers and their obsession with respect

Perhaps it is a point of pride for teachers that their students revere, or even fear, them.

June 14, 2022
June 14, 2022

Cherishing mangoes and lychees in my last summer in Bangladesh

Those who leave the country for higher studies miss our summer fruits dearly.

June 14, 2022
June 14, 2022

Things to know before going to study abroad

Studying abroad is a dream for many. And if you are a lucky one getting to fulfil that dream, well first of all congratulations! You have some wonderful and exciting times ahead of you. Going abroad to study all by yourself can be daunting and overwhelming. Below, we break down all the preparation steps for people who are planning to go abroad as well as students who are all set to leave soon.

June 9, 2022
June 9, 2022

Going abroad for studies? Here are some things you should know

Going abroad for studies is exciting, adventurous, and daunting. Despite how challenging and hard it may feel at times, going abroad for studies is one of the most rewarding and enriching experiences in life, broadening your outlook and horizon.

June 9, 2022
June 9, 2022

What kind of a student are you according to your star sign?

Here are the zodiac signs and their traits as a student.

June 6, 2022
June 6, 2022

If Sitakunda tragedy has a redeeming feature, it is the volunteers

People coming in droves to help blast victims set inspiring examples

June 1, 2022
June 1, 2022

Of public schools and their woes

As the new fiscal year is set to begin, will the state of public schools remain unchanged?

December 23, 2021
December 23, 2021

Online Education: A failed experiment?

Despite the universities' efforts, students were still unsatisfied.

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