‘Bangladeshis can access world-class education in Dhaka’

A top official of Australia’s Victoria state, considered a global leader in education, has said quality programmes offered by one of the world’s top universities are available for Bangladeshi students sitting at home, said a press release. Michelle Wade, Commissioner – South Asia, Global Victoria State Government, shared her ideas on

Knowledgevale opens at Banani

Knowledgevale has started its operation at Banani as a co-working place for young entrepreneurs, students, freelancers and startup companies, a press release said Monday. The inauguration of the organization was announced on January 15 at 54Kemal Ataturk Avenue (3rd floor), Banani. Director, Akib Arafat Khan inaugurated the operation. Daffodil Family CEO, Mohammad Nuruzzaman,

Nuclear Bus creates huge public enthusiasm

The 'Nuclear Bus' which is now traveling across different districts of North Bengal has been able to attract local people, especially students. The specially branded bus started its week-long journey from Dhaka on Nov 30. The main objectives of this unique bus tour are to create public interest in science and

bKash wins Best CSR in Education award

bKash has received ‘Best CSR in Education’ award by The Daily Star and CSR Window Bangladesh for its contribution to education as part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), a press release said Sunday. The organization received the award in recognition of organizing book reading programs and science festivals for school students

NSU signs MOU with Metlife

Metlife Bangladesh and North-South University will operate a series of programmes under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed for the benefits of the university’s Researchers and students, a press release said Wednesday. The MoU was signed by Mr. M. Ala Uddin Ahmad, FCA, Chief Executive Officer, MetLife Bangladeshandand NSU Vice-Chancellor Professor

SCB, BRAC University to develop curriculum on financial crime

Standard Chartered Bangladesh recently joined hands with BRAC University (BracU) to develop a curriculum on financial crime and compliance (FCC) for both undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at the institution, a press release said Wednesday. Through this program, the bank is working in conjunction with BRAC University to cultivate a nation

BCL activists remove student from allocated room

A faction of Dhaka University's Haji Muhammad Mohsin Hall Chhatra League has abused and removed a legal student from his allocated room on allegations of occupation. Mohammad Saiful Islam, the victim, is a third-year student of Mass Communication and Journalism department of the university. He was allocated to room no 562

75pc of varsity students have mental health issues: study

More than 75 percent of students from public and private universities in Bangladesh have mental health issues due to pressure in their academic life in the post-COVID-19 phases, a survey shows. Various reasons including session jams, difficulties in study, and depression over test results are the key factors behind mental health

bKash distributes 50,000 books for underprivileged students this year

Bikash has distributed 50,000 books to 74 schools and private libraries across the country this year to inculcate the habit of reading different types of books in addition to textbooks among underprivileged children and teenagers. A portion of the books are collected from the readers-writers-visitors visiting the Ekushe Book Fair