Education

Can students afford to lose more school days?

Schools, colleges must make up for disruptions in academic activities
19 February 2026, 00:47 AM

How to make an academic comeback

The very anatomy of academic recovery is built on understanding that this is neither an endpoint nor a reflection of competency.
11 February 2026, 15:00 PM

How English medium students can effectively utilise online resources

Discover effective independent study techniques and free online resources for Cambridge & Edexcel, saving you from costly coaching centres.
29 January 2026, 10:00 AM

Heavy school bags and the burden of our inaction

What is the cost of putting so much weight on such delicate shoulders? And what are we doing about it, if anything at all?
29 January 2026, 10:00 AM

A university in Mexico is offering a diploma course in Neon Genesis Evangelion

The Neon Genesis Evangelion diploma course explores psychoanalytic perspectives.
25 January 2026, 18:06 PM

Why values-based education is crucial for our youth

Human life is not a calm, still lake; rather, it is a vast and often storm-tossed sea. In this sea, favourable winds sometimes blow, while at other times sudden cyclones disrupt everything and throw life off course.
14 January 2026, 12:00 PM

Education reform: Too little, too late under the interim regime

The tenure of the interim government (IG) since August 2024 has not been particularly comforting for the country's education community.
4 January 2026, 03:00 AM

Shahir Chowdhury on fixing education inequality through technology

Shahir Chowdhury scales Shikho to democratize education in Bangladesh, bridging the learning gap through technology. By integrating Bengali-first AI as a learning companion, Shikho ensures high-quality resources reach students regardless of their socio-economic background.
1 January 2026, 10:32 AM

Studying Veterinary Sciences in Bangladesh

Veterinary Sciences has emerged as one of the most impactful subjects for undergraduate students in Bangladesh.
4 December 2025, 04:21 AM

Why is secondary education becoming unaffordable?

The soaring costs are turning secondary education into a secondary priority, overshadowed by the daily struggle for survival.
21 November 2025, 18:00 PM

The HSC result debacle exposes long-hidden cracks in our education

For two decades, Bangladesh lived under a comforting numerical, statistical, and sweetly deceptive illusion.
20 October 2025, 15:00 PM

Surviving your thesis defence as an undergraduate student

Turning your thesis defence into a proud conclusion to your undergrad journey.
16 October 2025, 05:00 AM

Voting rights should be taught in Bangladesh schools – here’s why

Voting is a powerful right and privilege. After becoming a US citizen in 2017, I voted for the first time in 2018, feeling empowered. I now advocate for teaching children about democracy and voting rights to build informed citizens.
23 September 2025, 07:26 AM

The tough road to university teaching: What aspiring educators must know

The experience of becoming a university lecturer is a story of both passion and hardship.
4 August 2025, 19:26 PM

It’s time we turned to inclusive, trauma-informed pedagogy

It is becoming increasingly evident that intergenerational chemistry is no longer present.
26 July 2025, 05:00 AM

Kaktarua Puppet Theatre use fun to teach kids real-life lessons

Kaktarua Puppet Theater is reviving the dying art of puppetry in Bangladesh, using engaging puppet shows to educate children, promote social awareness, and offer therapeutic care, despite limited funding and modern digital distractions.
12 July 2025, 01:35 AM

Are schools ensuring adequate medical safety for their students?

A proper medical facility is not only a necessity but serves to benefit every student, teacher, parent, and staff.
26 June 2025, 10:53 AM

Is accessibility an afterthought at our university campuses?

Accessibility in universities should reflect society’s commitment to equality.
19 June 2025, 05:00 AM

Action fails to match rhetoric again

A clear sense of direction and strategy for the education system is lacking, as it has been under past political governments.
11 June 2025, 04:00 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