Panda diplomacy explained
How some of the laziest animals in the world became so important in international relations.
DIU students to represent Bangladesh at NASA
Team Diamonds from DIU won the NASA Space Apps Challenge 2022 with their project "Diamond in the Sky".
Getting into the Cambridge Rising Women Leaders Programme
The Cambridge Rising Women Leaders Programme is an opportunity tailor-made for competitive corporate women with leadership aspirations.
Education
RU admission tests to be held at 4 regional centres
The first-year undergraduate admission test for 2024-25 session at Rajshahi University will be held at four regional centres in Rajshai, Dhaka, Khulna and Chattogram.
Non-fiction book fair begins at DU
The 7th edition of the non-fiction book fair will begin today on the premises of the Faculty of Business Studies at Dhaka University.
Entire committee of Chhatra Odhikar Parishad DU unit resigns
The leaders and committee members of the Dhaka University unit of Bangladesh Chhatra Odhikar Parishad today resigned en masse from the organisation alleging violation of the organisation's constitution by its central leaders and their "sycophancy"
66 schools closed amid flood in Kurigram
Academic activities of 66 primary and secondary schools and madrasas have been suspended due to ongoing flood in Kurigram district
IU student assaulted by ‘BCL men’
A student of Islamic University (IU) was assaulted allegedly by Chhatra League activists on the campus in Kushtia today
Dhaka University Day celebrated
The 102nd founding anniversary of Dhaka University, the oldest university in the country, has been celebrated amidst much fanfare and festivities
30 hurt in BCL infighting at HSTU
At least 30 students of Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) were injured after two factions of Chhatra League clashed over establishing supremacy on the campus on last night
3 probe bodies formed over clashes at CU
The Chittagong University authorities have formed three committees to investigate sporadic clashes between two factions of Bangladesh Chhatra League
Careers
Decision to increase age limit for govt jobs up to PM: minister
Regarding the education ministry's recommendation to raise the age limit for government jobs, Public Administration Minister Farhad Hossain today said it is subject to government policy
Proposal sent to extend age limit for govt jobs to 35 yrs
Education minister sends letter to public administration ministry
New PSC member Pradip Kumar Pandey takes oath
Newly appointed Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) Member Professor Pradip Kumar Pandey was sworn in today
11,732 pass 44th BCS written exam; viva from May 8
A total of 11,732 candidates have passed the written tests of the 44th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations
Govt to create over 10 lakh jobs in 5 years: Palak
State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Zunaid Ahmed Palak has said Bangladesh is getting success rapidly in ICT sector as the government is working to transform the country into a “Smart Bangladesh” by 2041
46th BCS preliminary exam on April 26
The 46th BCS preliminary examination will be held on April 26, the Public Service Commission (PSC) said today
15,000 people to get jobs at RCC employment fair
A day-long job fair started at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Hi-Tech Park in Rajshahi this afternoon in order to provide job opportunities to 15,000 people
41st BCS results likely this month
The result of the 41st BCS may come before the 40th BCS non-cadre recruitment recommendations
Young Icons
BRACU, MIST, and UIU qualify for University Rover Challenge finals
These three teams are among the top 38 competition finalists.
Bangladesh’s “Bored Tunnelers”: The first South Asian team to qualify for Musk’s competition
The Bangladeshi team Bored Tunnelers, this year, has emerged as the first ever South Asian team to be among those top teams in the finals.
UIU and MIST secure 3rd and 5th position respectively in the Anatolian Rover Challenge
The Anatolian Rover Challenge (ARC) is an international rover competition for university teams.
Bangladesh wins 1 silver and 3 bronze medals at European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad 2023
Bangladesh ranked 20th among 55 participating countries.
IUB alumnus wins NASA grant for next gen space tech battery research
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) Alumnus Md. Wahidul Hasan, a PhD candidate and Research Assistant at the South Dakota Mines, USA, and his team have won the prestigious NASA EPSCoR grant worth USD 750,000 to fund research into the next generation of lithium-sulphur batteries for use in space technology. The grant follows an innovation leading to the use of corn stalk residues to stabilise battery chemistry and nearly double charging capacity of current technology.
Bangladeshi school students bag first prize at NASA Space Settlement Contest 2023
Six students from DPS STS School Dhaka secured first place at the NASA Space Settlement Contest 2023.
Dhaka University secures 1st and 2nd positions at ICPC Asia Dhaka Regional Contest
DU secured the first and second positions while BUET came in third.
BRACU and AIUB rank 9th and 11th respectively in International Rover Challenge 2023
BRACU Mongol Tori from BRAC University (BRACU) and AIUB Robotic Crew from American International University, Bangladesh (AIUB) have ranked 9th and 11th respectively in the International Rover Challenge (IRC) 2023.
Youth Multimedia
Youngsters who showed the world what our robots can do
Competing against 451 teams from 77 countries, the Bangladeshi robotics team "Robonium Bangladesh" clinched the 5th position in the World Robot Olympiad 2023 in the "Future Innovators (Senior)" category, held in Panama
Risking lives to attend classes
Arifa Khatun, a fourth-grader at Bostal Government Primary School in Sujanagar upazila of Pabna, has to travel to school using a boat every day, leaving her family concerned for her safety
Shakil becomes first Bangladeshi to complete the 'Great Himalaya Trail'
The 'Great Himalaya Trail' goes from east to west of Nepal through the Himalayan mountains. Less than 50 people from around the world have covered this 1,700km trail on foot. Ikramul Hasan Shakil from Phulbaria village, Gazipur became the first Bangladeshi to complete the adventure on July 9
CU campus: Music in the air
If you step inside Chittagong University's campus, the first thing that'll greet you is music. It's hard to miss music if you walk around the campus, from the iconic CU shuttle train station and academic buildings to the canteens, residential halls, roadside stalls, and streets. Music is everywhere!
What is Shammo doing now?
In 2019, Leuna Tasnim Shammo went viral on social media through her songs. Four years later, this little artiste still dreams about music
Why you should consider doing an exchange semester abroad
The concept of exchange semesters has long been popular in the education sector. Yet, it remains relatively unfamiliar to Bangladeshi university students.
Why IUT is called “red heaven”
Tranquil is probably the best way to describe the Islamic University of Technology (IUT) campus.
Young University Rankings 2024: NSU first, BRACU second in Bangladesh
North South University (NSU) has secured the top position among all universities in Bangladesh in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2024. NSU ranked in the 301-350 bracket in the rankings. BRAC University was placed in the 351-400 bracket, ranking second in Bangladesh.
Navigating higher education alongside motherhood
Navigating motherhood amidst academics poses immense challenges, demanding resilience and support.
The experience of being a woman stand-up comedian in Bangladesh
In conversation with Poushi Razzaque, a young stand-up comedian.
A conversation with the coach who led BUET to ICPC glory
Campus sat down with Sohel Rahman, a professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Fellow at the Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, and the team coach of BUET Potatoes, to learn more about the process and experience of representing the nation as part of the BUET ICPC team.
Mongol-Tori Phoenix: BRAC University’s next-generation Mars rover
Mongol-Tori’s Phoenix, a next-generation Mars rover from BRAC University (BRACU), has secured a spot in the finals of the University Rover Challenge (URC) 2024.
Bangladeshi, int'l students worried amid pro-Palestine protests in US campuses
US university students protest Gaza war, face arrests, suspensions, expulsion threats.
Asia University Rankings: BUET, JU, BAU, NSU top in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and Jahangirnagar University (JU) sit at the top of the rankings in the 301-350 bracket, which highlights their position in all of Asia. Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) and North South University (NSU) are joint second in the rankings in the 351-400 bracket.
Bangladesh wins bronze at European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad
212 students from 55 countries competed in the global olympiad this year.
