What it’s like to enjoy your major

The moment I express my passion for my major, I'm met with raised eyebrows.
4 January 2024, 00:00 AM

5 American universities with acceptance rates over 90 percent

A university’s acceptance rate is calculated by dividing the number of accepted students by the number of total applicants. So, for instance, if 100 students apply to a college and 10 are accepted, the college has a 10 percent acceptance rate.
3 January 2024, 14:49 PM

JU entry tests start on Feb 22

The first year honours admission test at Jahangirnagar University (JU) for the academic year 2023-24 will begin on February 22 and will continue till February 29
1 January 2024, 14:53 PM

Four HSTU students expelled over ragging

Students of Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University in Dinajpur blocked the Dinajpur-Rangpur highway for three hours on Thursday protesting the university authorities’ action against eight students over ragging allegations.
22 December 2023, 18:00 PM

Primary assistant teacher: Result of written exam published

A total of 9,337 candidates have passed the written tests for the post of assistant teacher in government primary schools.
20 December 2023, 15:24 PM

Your guide to the Erasmus Mundus scholarship

A recipient of the 2022 Erasmus Mundus scholarship walks you through the process.
14 December 2023, 14:43 PM

Why do we have so many GED Courses?

Even though the necessity of GEDs can’t be overstated, they still pose unique challenges to pupils.
14 December 2023, 00:00 AM

Why university students should consider using AI in research

While some may say that using AI is ethically dubious, popular research journals have already started conversations on how to use it.
14 December 2023, 00:00 AM

Becoming a better test taker

It is also essential to recognise that the standardised tests
9 December 2023, 03:51 AM

Have universities figured out online learning?

There are many components of online learning that need to be further developed.
9 December 2023, 03:42 AM

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.
7 December 2023, 09:29 AM

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.
7 December 2023, 09:07 AM

DU, DIU among top 1000 universities in QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024

The Sustainability Rankings compiled the world’s universities that are leading the way in social and environmental sustainability.
6 December 2023, 12:01 PM

DU entry tests start February 23

The admission tests for Dhaka University for the academic year 2023-24 will start from February 23 with Arts, Law and Social Sciences unit
5 December 2023, 13:37 PM

JnU gets first female VC

Prof Sadeka Halim of the sociology department at Dhaka University has been appointed as the new vice-chancellor of Jagannath University.
30 November 2023, 14:41 PM

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.
26 November 2023, 10:26 AM

Starting a degree in Economics? A teacher tells you what to expect

Economics has a unique way of looking at the world through unique tools and mechanisms. The problem, however, starts here. If you ask the question: What is economics, you could be misled.
23 November 2023, 09:53 AM

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.
16 November 2023, 08:31 AM

Everything you need to know about GMAT Focus

Offered by the GMAC, the GMAT exam is arguably the benchmark for evaluating a candidate’s trajectory.
16 November 2023, 00:00 AM

South Asia university ranking, 2024: DU ranked 19th, Buet 29th

The 2024 QS Asia University Rankings: Southern Asia includes 280 universities from the Southern Asia region. 
9 November 2023, 10:49 AM