Home In the Sundarbans, alternative livelihoods aim to reduce pressure on the forest The Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest, is more than an ecological treasure, acting as a natural barrier against cyclones and tidal surges, supporting fisheries and sustaining communities whose lives are closely tied to land and water. But… The numbers are right. The story might not be World Statistics Day is observed by the United Nations every five years on 20 October. It is a reminder of how much we depend on data to understand the world around us. Statistics help governments measure progress, businesses… From DU to Microsoft: How Dr Nadia Nahar built a career in tech research In an era where technology is reshaping every aspect of human life, Bangladeshi professionals are increasingly proving that geographical boundaries are no barrier to global excellence. Among those inspiring stories is the journey of Dr Nadia Nahar, who… The pink bus loses Tk60,000 a day. So what? Apparently, a public bus losing money is a crisis demanding immediate answers. Projects consuming thousands of crores before being abandoned? Those require reports, reviews and another round of questions. Government must ensure better teacher-student ratio Bangladesh’s education sector is adopting many new initiatives on paper. Just recently, four new compulsory subjects were announced to be introduced at primary and secondary levels from the 2027 academic year, with Class Four adding sports and culture… Phew phew phew: The making of a plastic hero Yes, I was that kind of a kid. A kid who would wait eagerly for a special occasion, maybe Eid or Pohela Boisakh, or the international trade fair, wanting so hard for my mother to buy the most… How Toyota’s lean principles can solve your underperformance in studying It is a common scenario in classrooms. You hang your head in disbelief when the answer scripts fall far short of your expectations. Others rejoice in meeting their desired marks while some cry in a corner as if… When the pastels melt (Part 1) “Compare any art form. Poetry, music, or even dance. All of them are, in fact, quite interchangeable. It’s funny when you think of it. One could describe a dance as poetry in motion, or poetry as a tango… The screen our parents trusted has now learned to lie A generation raised to believe the newsreader and the photograph is now the softest target for synthetic AI-generated video. Which plane to board? Untangling the choice between ACCA and CFA A rising number of university students are now eyeing the pursuit of both a well-compensated and respected career in accounting and finance overseas, but are finding themselves at a crossroads when choosing to pursue a professional degree and… Rashmoni found a safe haven. What about Bangladesh’s other captive elephants? Writeup Egypt’s Hassan brothers, Zico suspended for criticising World Cup refereeing Sports 25 Jagannath University students selected for Millennium Fellowship 2026 Campus DSHE initiates MIS software to facilitate scholarship disbursement Updates Japan launches spacecraft to explore Mars’ mysterious moons and bring back soil samples Updates DU reviews progress of 98 research projects, stresses international-standard research Education Jobs Communications Specialist | Plan International Bangladesh Officer/Sr. Officer | Radiant Pharmaceuticals Limited Medical Promotion Officer / Senior Medical Promotion Officer | Orion Pharma Ltd More Success Stories Inside Prapti’s journey to a fully funded PhD in New Zealand Success Stories How Nazifa won Oxford’s fully funded ODID DAC Scholarship Success Stories Beyond grades and publications: How Sumaiya Razzak won the Hardiman PhD Scholarship Success Stories From motherhood break to a Commonwealth Scholarship: Selinas’s Journey to a fully funded masters programme Success Stories Interviews The Afternoon Club: Where books bring people together Interviews Tired of being ghosted by employers? Meet Porjay Interviews From treating patients to predicting disease: A doctor’s journey into genetic research Interviews Zarif eyes tennis glory beyond Bangladesh Interviews Junior Graduates Marketing 101: How to describe your cow like it’s a supercar Saving the soil: Science, struggle, and survival in Bangladesh The silent epidemic in education: Student sleep deprivation The anxiety epidemic: what is really happening to students today When schools shape thinking: The quiet divide in Bangladesh’s classrooms Gaze Admissions Master of Laws (LLM Professional) at Bangladesh University of Professionals Professional Master of Development Studies (MDS) at Dhaka University Scholarships GIST Scholarship 2027: Fully funded master’s and PhD opportunities in South Korea Application open for Gates Cambridge Scholarship Campus IUB, MTB host ‘Pathways to Leadership’ roadshow 2026 BUBT hosts first Math Jamboree with 274 students from 41 institutions
