Speakers highlighted the importance of practicing democracy in educational institutions as essential for building a democratic society in the country. This perspective was shared during a policy discussion titled "Democracy in Educational Institutions: Youth’s Preparation and Expectations." The discussion was part of the three-day debate festival, Ami-o Jitte Chai DIUDC
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NSU, UNESCO Dhaka celebrate Global MIL Week 2024
North South University (NSU) and UNESCO Dhaka jointly inaugurated Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week 2024 with an engaging event at the NSU campus on October 24, 2024. The event gathered academics, media experts, and communication professionals to discuss this year’s global theme: The New Digital Frontiers of Information:
DU BCL leader held in Brahmanbaria
Police arrested Zahidul Haque Shubho, Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader of Dhaka University (DU) from Talshohor Purbo Union of Brahmanbaria’s Sadar upazila on Friday early morning. Shubho, hailing from Ashuganj upazila of the district, was the sports affairs secretary of the DU BCL. There are two separate explosives cases against him
Empowering student voices in higher education
A recent panel discussion at Dhaka International University (DIU) highlighted the importance of prioritizing student voices in the reform of higher education in Bangladesh. The event, part of the "Amio Jitte Cai" campaign organized by Democracy International and DIU, focused on the aspirations of the youth regarding educational improvements. The campaign
HSC students stage demo for result re-evaluation
Police have dispersed a group of HSC students when they were staging demonstration at the Secretariat demanding re-evaluation of their results. Witnesses said the students, who failed in the HSC examinations or got poor results, stormed the Secretariat around 3 pm and chanted slogans demanding re-evaluation of their results published recently. The
DU admission test to begin Jan 3
The admission test for undergraduate programmes of Dhaka University (DU) for 2024-25 academic session will begin on January 3. The admission tests will begin with the exam of the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) on January 3. The entry test of Fine Arts faculty has been scheduled to be held the next
NSU holds seminar on US higher education
North South University (NSU) hosted an insightful seminar on "Higher Education Opportunities in the USA," attracting an enthusiastic audience of students, faculty members, and distinguished guests. The event aimed to guide students aspiring to study in the United States, offering valuable insights into the application process and academic pathways available
DIU hosts discussion on football development
Physical Education and Sports Science Department of Daffodil International University (DIU) organized a discussion session on “Grassroots Football Development in Bangladesh: A Path to Success” on October 21 at Professor Aminul Islam Auditorium of the university. Former Football player of Bangladesh National Team was present as keynote speaker Prof. Dr. Md.
DU-affiliated college students block key streets
A group of students from seven colleges affiliated with Dhaka University blocked the Nilkhet and Newmarket intersections in the capital Monday, demanding the cessation of their affiliation with Dhaka University and autonomy of the colleges. Beginning at 10 am, students from the seven colleges gathered at Dhaka College and staged a