Predatory publications: What are they and why they pose a threat to academia

What is a predatory publication and why are they a threat to academia?
19 February 2025, 22:01 PM

DU, JnU admission tests on same day cause severe traffic chaos

The decision to hold Dhaka University (DU) and Jagannath University (JnU) admission tests on the same day has led to heavy traffic congestion, making it difficult for candidates to reach their exam centres on time
15 February 2025, 13:44 PM

Trump says he wants US Education Department to be closed immediately

US President Donald Trump said on February 12 that he wants the federal Education Department to be closed immediately.
13 February 2025, 10:04 AM

Unlocking opportunities as a high school exchange student

An exchange year abroad lets students unlock a world of opportunities, conquer new challenges, and build friendships that last a lifetime.
13 February 2025, 05:00 AM

Punished for being poor!

Ninth-grader beaten by teacher in Jashore as his parent couldn't afford school uniform
10 February 2025, 14:59 PM

Navigating the UK undergraduate admission process

Here’s a comprehensive guide to applying for undergraduate studies in the UK.
7 February 2025, 04:00 AM

A guide to the Chevening Scholarship for Law students

Mahapara Sanjana, a Chevening scholar, shares her experience.
6 February 2025, 12:13 PM

Trump administration to cancel student visas of pro-Palestinian protesters

"To all the resident aliens who joined in the pro-jihadist protests... we will find you, and we will deport you," Trump said
30 January 2025, 10:56 AM

Where did Bangladeshi universities rank in the 2025 "World University Rankings by Subject"?

15 Bangladeshi universities have been ranked across the 11 subject categories this year.
29 January 2025, 10:35 AM

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Hungary: What you should know

Considering everything, Hungary stands out as a promising option for higher education in Europe.
20 January 2025, 12:03 PM

JnU students stage hunger strike, demand army takeover of second campus project

The hunger strike began at 9:00am in front of the university's Shaheed Minar.
12 January 2025, 11:03 AM

When will textbook distribution be complete?

Two top government officials yesterday gave conflicting answers when asked when textbook distribution for the current academic year would be completed
7 January 2025, 19:46 PM

Cluster admission system to continue at universities

The education ministry today issued a directive to vice-chancellors (VCs) of the public universities to continue with the cluster system for admission in their institutes
23 December 2024, 16:50 PM

How to write the “Why us?” supplement essay for US colleges

The “Why us?” essay is perhaps the most common supplement you’ll come across on your application journey.
23 December 2024, 12:39 PM

Number of unemployed graduates growing rapidly: edu adviser

There is a disparity in the quality of education in public and private universities, said Education Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud yesterday
22 December 2024, 17:37 PM

The role of ECAs in securing funds for graduate studies abroad

The notion that involvement with extra-curricular activities makes one eligible for graduate funding is hardly the truth.
13 December 2024, 04:00 AM

Uphold cluster admission test, education adviser urges universities

If the system is abandoned, it could further complicate efforts to restore the discipline in the higher education sector, Prof Wahiduddin says
2 December 2024, 09:31 AM

5 educational institutions: Academic lives of 40,000 in disarray

Classes, exams halted following series of clashes
28 November 2024, 22:00 PM

Govt will accept logical demands of students: Wahiduddin Mahmud

"Some demands are not legitimate, and we cannot accept them under any circumstances," he said.
25 November 2024, 11:40 AM

Incorporate stories of sacrifices, ideals of July uprising in textbooks

The Education Rights Parliament (Shiksha Odhikar Shangshad) yesterday demanded that the stories of the July mass uprising, and stories of the martyrs be incorporated in the new textbooks
16 November 2024, 19:09 PM