Abir Hossain

Even through its surreal and often dreamlike quality, DHET! aptly captures the darkness lingering across Dhaka at night.

The movie wears its influence of Irish folklore on its sleeve.

Established over two decades ago, with a vision to produce pioneers across multiple fields, BRAC University (BRACU) has since transformed into one of the key players in the field of tertiary education in Bangladesh.

Offering a range of degrees across a wide spectrum of mediums, with their flagship programme in Design and Technology, SMUCT has churned out some incredibly talented designers ever since its inception in 2003, most of whom are breaking new ground and contributing significantly in their respective industries.

Campus sat down with Dr David Dowland, the Registrar of BRACU, to get his insight into the possible challenges that the university could face in offering such a programme, the state of academia in Bangladesh, and what pursuing a doctorate really entails. 

Mountaineer Shakil reflects on his “Sea to Summit” expedition

While some perpetrators were held accountable, institutional responses remained inconsistent and were often shaped by power dynamics.

With crumbling institutions built on fragile principles, power has been co-opted.