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UoL to revert to closed-book examinations: What it means for students

Open-book examinations were first started by the UoL in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. From that time onwards till this year’s October/November session, students have been allowed to carry desired hard copy study material during exams—books, teachers’ handouts, and personal notes.

Navigating the transition from science to commerce

Switching from a science background to a business one is a journey many students in Bangladesh navigate. For years, science subjects have been seen as the top choice, offering pathways to esteemed careers in engineering, medicine, and technology. However, there's a growing interest in business majors at the undergraduate level.

Transitioning back to academic life after the July Revolution

In a newly rejuvenated country, with the winds of change blowing through every corner, it is understandable that universities, colleges, and schools want to resume operations with newfound energy.

Should you go down the commerce path in A levels?

Making a decision as crucial as your academic track, something that will go on to define what you do professionally for the rest of your life, is a bit much to ask of a teenager with a barely developed prefrontal cortex

FY2024-25 Budget / For real growth, invest more into education and health

Bangladesh still struggles to adequately invest in education and healthcare

‘New year, new curriculum’ cannot transform our school education

Throughout 2022, education authorities focused on returning to a “normal” routine, making minimal adjustments mostly in organising public examinations.

Lalmonirhat school ground now tobacco-free after Daily Star report

The long-running problem of drying and processing tobacco leaves on school grounds in Lalmonirhat came to an end after a report was published in The Daily Star on Monday (March 14, 2022).

Tomorrow's SSC exams shifted to February 27

SSC, equivalent exams scheduled for tomorrow have been shifted to February 27 following hartal extension by the BNP-led alliance

October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024

UoL to revert to closed-book examinations: What it means for students

Open-book examinations were first started by the UoL in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. From that time onwards till this year’s October/November session, students have been allowed to carry desired hard copy study material during exams—books, teachers’ handouts, and personal notes.

October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024

Navigating the transition from science to commerce

Switching from a science background to a business one is a journey many students in Bangladesh navigate. For years, science subjects have been seen as the top choice, offering pathways to esteemed careers in engineering, medicine, and technology. However, there's a growing interest in business majors at the undergraduate level.

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

Transitioning back to academic life after the July Revolution

In a newly rejuvenated country, with the winds of change blowing through every corner, it is understandable that universities, colleges, and schools want to resume operations with newfound energy.

September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024

Should you go down the commerce path in A levels?

Making a decision as crucial as your academic track, something that will go on to define what you do professionally for the rest of your life, is a bit much to ask of a teenager with a barely developed prefrontal cortex

June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024

For real growth, invest more into education and health

Bangladesh still struggles to adequately invest in education and healthcare

December 28, 2022
December 28, 2022

‘New year, new curriculum’ cannot transform our school education

Throughout 2022, education authorities focused on returning to a “normal” routine, making minimal adjustments mostly in organising public examinations.

March 16, 2022
March 16, 2022

Lalmonirhat school ground now tobacco-free after Daily Star report

The long-running problem of drying and processing tobacco leaves on school grounds in Lalmonirhat came to an end after a report was published in The Daily Star on Monday (March 14, 2022).

February 17, 2015
February 17, 2015

Tomorrow's SSC exams shifted to February 27

SSC, equivalent exams scheduled for tomorrow have been shifted to February 27 following hartal extension by the BNP-led alliance