The reality of internships for Life Sciences students

With cutthroat global competition and a lack of streamlined infrastructure locally, students often find themselves questioning where to go and whether their degrees are even worth it.
10 July 2025, 05:00 AM

Pursuing a master’s degree in Australia: What you should know

The country is also known for providing a high quality of life and favourable weather conditions, making it one of the top destinations for higher studies for international students.
3 July 2025, 04:00 AM

HSC, equivalent exams begin

The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations began across the country yesterday with the Bangla First Paper test.
26 June 2025, 18:47 PM

Dr Akther Hossain receives Gold Medal from Bangladesh Academy of Sciences

Dr. Hossain, a distinguished professor in the Department of Physics at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), obtained his PhD degree from Imperial College, London in 1998. 
22 June 2025, 04:40 AM

QS World University Rankings 2026: Where did Bangladeshi universities rank?

Dhaka University (DU) has topped the list of best universities in Bangladesh according to the QS World University Rankings 2026 released earlier today. DU ranked 584th globally.
19 June 2025, 12:09 PM

BRAC University partners with SOAS, UK on joint PhD in global development

BRAC University and SOAS University of London have jointly launched a collaborative PhD programme.
16 June 2025, 19:07 PM

The new reality: International students face rising uncertainty in the US

US international students face fear, silence, and rising threats in 2025.
9 June 2025, 08:29 AM

Rethinking how we teach and study History

Why history education must go beyond memorisation and embrace critical thinking
9 June 2025, 08:19 AM

‘Is this the end?’: Asian students bound for US anxious about visa freeze

In a twist of the knife for international students, the latest policy change could delay visa processing and disrupt enrolment timelines at US universities. 
29 May 2025, 12:28 PM

Appointments for US student visa halted

The US State Department has ordered the suspension of student visa processing in the latest escalation of a Trump administration crackdown on foreign students criticised yesterday by China.
28 May 2025, 18:58 PM

Skip classes, lose your visa: US warns international students

US has issued a renewed warning to Bangladeshi and other international students on student visas.
28 May 2025, 05:51 AM

Computer Science grads face high unemployment in the US

Computer Science and Computer Engineering graduates are now finding it difficult to secure employment in the field.
27 May 2025, 10:47 AM

Semester abroad as an undergraduate student: The prospects and challenges

Studying abroad shapes students' lives, despite challenges.
27 May 2025, 09:21 AM

Judge blocks Trump ban on Harvard foreign student enrollment

A US judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University's ability to enroll foreign students, a move that ratcheted up White House efforts to conform practices in academia to President Donald Trump's policies.
23 May 2025, 16:40 PM
22 May 2025, 18:32 PM

Rules eased for sending money abroad for language courses

Students can now pay language course fees directly through banks
22 May 2025, 12:50 PM

ISD opens doors to world-class IB education for meritorious students

It goes without saying that in today’s highly competitive world, being good at learning academic knowledge alone in the traditional way is not enough. We are living in a time where qualities such as critical thinking, research, self-management, and social skills are equally important as maintain
21 May 2025, 21:38 PM

Should you consider pursuing an online degree?

Online degrees offer the freedom to study from anywhere, often at a fraction of the cost needed to pursue the same degrees in person from traditional universities.
14 May 2025, 13:21 PM

Struggles of writing a research paper as an undergrad

Even though the end result is rewarding, the research paper writing process is filled with roadblocks that might feel insurmountable.
11 May 2025, 12:31 PM