Halimur R Khan | The Daily Star
Skip to main content
Home
Saturday, March 7, 2026
The rise and reign of Khamenei
Iranian Revolutionary Guard vows retaliation after Khamenei’s killing
Can police search or beat anyone if they want? What does the law say?
বাংলা

Main navigation

  • News
    • Politics
    • Governance
    • Crime and Justice
    • Accidents and Fires
    • Technology
    • Education
    • Healthcare
    • Environment
    • World
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Views
    • Interviews
    • Tribute
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Agriculture
    • Industry
    • Startups
    • Global Economy
  • Sports
    • Cricket
    • Football
    • Tennis
    • More Sports
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
    • Relationships
    • Health and Wellness
    • Food and Recipe
    • Travel and Leisure
  • Culture
    • Entertainment
    • Books and Literature
    • Heritage
    • TV & Film
    • Music
    • Theatre & Arts
  • Slow Reads
    • In Focus
    • Geopolitical Insights
    • Big Picture
    • Unheard Voices
  • Youth
    • Academics
    • Career and Skills
    • Campus Life
    • Off Campus
    • Pop Culture
  • Ds+
    • Business +
    • Investigative Stories
    • Roundtables
    • Supplements
    • Law & Our Rights
    • My Dhaka
  • বাংলা
  • E-paper
  • Today’s News
Saturday, March 7, 2026
  • E-paper
  • Today’s News
  • News
    • Politics
    • Governance
    • Crime and Justice
    • Accidents and Fires
    • Technology
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Healthcare
    • World
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Views
    • Interviews
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Agriculture
    • Industry
    • Startups
    • Global Economy
  • Sports
    • Cricket
    • Football
    • More Sports
    • Tennis
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
    • Relationships
    • Heath and Wellness
    • Food and Recipe
    • Travelogue
  • Culture
    • Entertainment
    • Books and Literature
    • Heritage
    • Tv & Film
  • Slow Reads
    • In Focus
    • Geopolitical Insights
    • Big Picture
    • Unheard Voices
  • Youth
    • Academics
    • Career and Skills
    • Campus Life
    • Off Campus
    • Pop Culture
  • Ds+
    • Business +
    • Investigative Stories
    • Roundtables
    • Supplements
    • Law & Our Rights
    • My Dhaka

Footer

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Comment policy
  • Apps
  • Archive
© 2026 thedailystar.net | Powered by: RSI Lab

Copyright: Any unauthorized use or reproduction of The Daily Star content for commercial purposes
is strictly prohibited and constitutes copyright infringement liable to legal action.

Halimur R Khan

Dr Halimur R Khan is a university professor and can be reached at halimurkhan@post.harvard.edu​

r6hgeyahivopzm76l5y65a7tju.jpg

Fixing the learning gaps caused by Covid-19

27 May 2023, 03:00 AM
The government has to invest in good education; a meagre two percent of the nation’s GDP is not going to create a "Smart Bangladesh."
27 May 2023, 03:00 AM
What makes a great university?

What makes a great university?

29 April 2023, 04:00 AM
A great university inspires and prepares students for a rich and fulfilling experience in a changing and challenging world.
29 April 2023, 04:00 AM
What is a good university administration

What is a good university administration?

25 April 2023, 02:00 AM
Efficient and effective management of a university’s major resources is typically considered the major roles of the administrators.
25 April 2023, 02:00 AM
What is a great curriculum?

What is a great curriculum?

8 April 2023, 04:00 AM
A great curriculum enables a society to pursue its needs and aspirations.
8 April 2023, 04:00 AM
What makes great research?

What makes great research?

31 March 2023, 16:00 PM
Research cannot flourish in an environment where critical enquiry is severely discouraged.
31 March 2023, 16:00 PM
What makes a classroom great?

What makes a classroom great?

17 March 2023, 17:30 PM
A great classroom is one that is conducive to learning.
17 March 2023, 17:30 PM
Deciphering the student-learner

Deciphering the student-learner

11 March 2023, 03:00 AM
What makes a good student? A definitive answer to this question is difficult.
11 March 2023, 03:00 AM
What makes a good teacher in 21st century

What makes a good teacher in the 21st century?

3 March 2023, 16:30 PM
Today, the question of being a 'good teacher' generates a new vernacular.
3 March 2023, 16:30 PM
GDP-education-Bangladesh.jpg

Why Bangladesh ranks so low in the 2020 Global Knowledge Index

In every comparative survey among countries—be it a survey of the economy, transparency, university rankings, etc.—Bangladesh almost always ranks at the very bottom.
4 January 2021, 18:00 PM
central-library-of-Dhaka-University.jpg

Universities must do their part to improve teaching and learning

Given the myriad of complex problems of higher education in Bangladesh, it’s a miracle that anyone learns anything inside university classrooms; yet, many graduate and become quite successful. So, would that not be a reason to celebrate the success of the system and of the teachers?
22 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Home
Journalism without fear or favour
Follow Us

Footer

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Comment policy
  • Apps
  • Archive
© 2026 thedailystar.net | Powered by: RSI Lab

Copyright: Any unauthorized use or reproduction of The Daily Star content for commercial purposes
is strictly prohibited and constitutes copyright infringement liable to legal action.