Letters from readers – August 3, 2023

This is what readers had to say this week.
3 August 2023, 10:52 AM

Why private universities need more buses

University transport services are a great initiative for students and something that most private universities should try to implement. 
3 August 2023, 10:17 AM

Beyond the usual: Lesser-known destinations for studying abroad

While there are a handful of popular study abroad destinations, there is a plethora of lesser-known ones as well. .
3 August 2023, 09:53 AM

Is MBA necessary after BBA?

It's the age old question, with quite a nuanced answer.
3 August 2023, 08:55 AM

Being stuck with the wrong major

How to do you deal with it when you realise your chosen major was never right for you?
3 August 2023, 07:19 AM

SUB’s Pharmacy department develops a potential immunobooster for prevention of infectious diseases and cancers

A group of researchers from the Department of Pharmacy, State University of Bangladesh (SUB), led by Prof. Dr Md. Moklesur Rahman Sarker, Head of Academic & Research Affairs of the Department, has developed a novel immunobooster “Super-Boost” targeting to use for the prevention of any kind of infections including COVID-19 and cancers.
3 August 2023, 00:00 AM

ULAB and Climate Strategies publish new research

Climate Strategies and the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), in a research published on July 24, concluded that Bangladesh’s climate policies must integrate Just Transitions to build resilience to increasingly severe climate hazards, boost green employment and decrease inequality.
3 August 2023, 00:00 AM

Why climate journalism is vital for Bangladesh

By delivering accurate and compelling narratives, climate journalists have the power to shape policy discussions.
3 August 2023, 00:00 AM

Skills needed to pursue a career in Biotechnology

In essence, biotechnology focuses on making use of research to develop new techniques to improve biological systems and fight diseases.
3 August 2023, 00:00 AM

ACCA Bangladesh Toastmasters Club launches, reinforcing communication and leadership skills

ACCA Bangladesh Toastmaster Club has officially been launched with the support from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Bangladesh. The inauguration ceremony and first meeting of the club was held at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro on July 21.
3 August 2023, 00:00 AM

BRAC Business School hosts 1st International Case Conference on Business and Management (ICCBM) 2023

BRAC Business School of BRAC University organised the 1st International Case Conference on Business and Management (ICCBM) 2023 on July 27.
3 August 2023, 00:00 AM

IUB organises delightful musical evening to celebrate Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti

A musical evening was organised at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) on July 27 to mark the birth anniversaries of Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam. 
3 August 2023, 00:00 AM

100 students join DPS Dhaka graduation ceremony 2023

DPS STS School Dhaka has recently celebrated the graduation ceremony for the class of 2023 at the school’s senior section auditorium.
2 August 2023, 13:42 PM

Dhaka's largest gathering of foreign universities cohort offering on-spot admissions and scholarships under Eduko Bangladesh’s Banner

On August 18, from 10 AM to 5 PM, Eduko Pathways Bangladesh will bring together renowned universities from the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Malaysia, and various parts of Europe for an education fair at the Westin Dhaka. This event will provide an exclusive opportunity for Bangladeshi students aspiring to pursue their tertiary education abroad.
2 August 2023, 13:26 PM

IUB organizes delightful musical evening to celebrate Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti

IUB pays tribute to the Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam.
1 August 2023, 09:10 AM

Green Plant Club organises IUB Green Genius Season 4

The Green Plant Club of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organised the Symposium Round and award-giving ceremony of the two-month long IUB Green Genius Season 04, a competition for environmental innovation and ideas of school, college, and university students, on July 22 at IUB. The theme for this year’s competition was “Warming Cities, Sustainable Living”. Nippon Paint was the title sponsor of the event.
27 July 2023, 14:18 PM

IUBAT's 7th convocation held at Bangabandhu Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre

Degrees were conferred in the agriculture, business, electrical and electronic, civil, computer, mechanical, economics, tourism and hospitality, and nursing.
26 July 2023, 11:48 AM

MegaMind Tech hosts AI contest

The contest ended on June 16 and the winners were announced on July 18.
26 July 2023, 08:15 AM

Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology hosts 11th convocation

The ceremony was held at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), Dhaka.
25 July 2023, 17:54 PM

Bakeman’s 3rd International Language League: showcasing language proficiency internationally

The Bakeman’s 3rd International Language League promises to promote language proficiency while embracing the rich linguistic heritage of Bangladesh.
25 July 2023, 17:44 PM