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BRAC and BRAC University empower youth through ‘The Way’

BRAC and BRAC University organised a youth engagement programme titled “The Way” (“Agamir Poth” – The Path to the Future) at the university’s Merul Badda campus in Dhaka on August 24.

'Guardian Probashi Prohori' insurance policy launched for migrant workers

'Guardian Probashi Prohori' is an innovative insurance policy designed to safeguard the lives and futures of workers abroad and their families, ensuring protection against financial risks.

BRAC University hosts “Policy Dialogue on Financial and Economic Reforms in Bangladesh”

BRAC University organised a policy dialogue titled “Policy Dialogue on Financial and Economic Reforms in Bangladesh” on November 16.

88th birth anniversary of Sir Fazle Hasan Abed / Memories of a revolutionary dreamer

Abed bhai defined a great and worthy leader as someone who always steps down to accommodate a worthier leader.

BRAC University stands in solidarity with Palestine

Donates BDT 37 lakhs in financial aid to Gaza from staff Eid bonus

University: Our factory of miseducation

Universities should be about creating the next generation of thinkers, right? Even in terms of skills, haven’t we been failing largely?

Is there an architecture for marginal communities?

Our experience of designing Brac regional offices across rural Bangladesh.

Building Mangrove Forests

Since mangrove forests are highly tolerant of salt and adapted to extreme environmental conditions, planting mangroves is becoming more important than ever. 

October 2, 2023
October 2, 2023

Is there an architecture for marginal communities?

Our experience of designing Brac regional offices across rural Bangladesh.

September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023
September 3, 2023
September 3, 2023

Building Mangrove Forests

Since mangrove forests are highly tolerant of salt and adapted to extreme environmental conditions, planting mangroves is becoming more important than ever. 

August 7, 2023
August 7, 2023

Brac University team ranks second at RoboSub 2023

BRACU Duburi, a team from Brac University, has secured the second overall position in RoboSub 2023, an international student competition hosted by the nonprofit organisation RoboNation. In addition to becoming the first runners-up, the Bangladeshi team also received an Ingenuity Special Award in this competition.

June 18, 2023
June 18, 2023

Centre for Peace and Justice: On a mission to build a just, peaceful and inclusive society

In this article, we will look at the history of CPJ, the scope and impact of its work, and the future direction it wishes to pursue.  

March 16, 2023
March 16, 2023

A memoir that helps understand development

Perhaps the most important contribution of the book lies in providing intimate insights into how NGOs work in Bangladesh.

March 11, 2023
March 11, 2023

Meta digitally empowering women in Bangladesh

Facebook-parent Meta has been working with partners in Bangladesh to support programs to empower women through economic and digital awareness.

February 13, 2023
February 13, 2023

Brac Hope Festival 2023: A celebration of resilience and empowerment

The Brac Hope Festival was a celebration to remember. The event was a riot of colour, vigour, and enthusiasm that took place in the Bangladesh Army Stadium. The three-day ceremony marked the end of a yearlong commemoration of Brac's 50th anniversary as one of the biggest development organisations in the world. The celebration, which took place from February 9 to 11, brought together people from all occupations to celebrate Brac's remarkable achievements and to look forward to the future with anticipation.

February 11, 2023
February 11, 2023

BRAC ‘Hope Festival’ ends with messages of warmth and unity

The festival kicked off on February 9, at the Army stadium with performances from Arnob and Friends, Lalon Band, and Bengal Parampara Sangeetalay.

January 13, 2023
January 13, 2023

Peace Café – How a student-led platform is transforming thousands of lives across Bangladesh

Peace Café was co-created by the Centre for Peace and Justice (CPJ), a multidisciplinary academic institute at Brac University, and UN Women Bangladesh.