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Should work experience be a mandatory requirement?

Should work experience be a mandatory requirement?

With the fast-paced corporate world among the top choices of business (and other majors) graduates in today's world, the rush to gain yet another landmark in education is in the trend now, alongside the necessity. Almost every university and business school in Bangladesh offers direct Master of Bus


Educate your child the AI way

Educate your child the AI way

On this day, wherever we take our eyes, AI (artificial intelligence) is taking over almost every sector -- be it IT sector, content development or even in the education sector. Though there are some incidental bugs, most of the time AI seems like a digital fairy godmother of Cinderella with the rig

A 16-year-old's vision to revolutionise blood donation

A 16-year-old's vision to revolutionise blood donation

At the age of just 16 years, Tamzid Rahman is making waves in social entrepreneurship with his innovative startup, Bloodlink. This peer-to-peer blood donation app, which connects donors and recipients free of charge, holds the promise to be a game-changer in the healthcare sector. Recently, Tamzid

Rising appeal of European universities for BD students

Rising appeal of European universities for BD students

Every year Bangladeshi students, specially undergrad ones, consider the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK when planning for studying overseas. These countries are favoured for their well-regarded universities, established alumni, multicultural environments, and greater career prospects. However, gl

Unparalleled journey of a programmer with a BBA degree

Unparalleled journey of a programmer with a BBA degree

Making a career change for many can be seen as tough or quite impossible, particularly when your educational background doesn't match your true passion. Nevertheless, today we have an incredible story to share. This is about a skilled programmer from Bangladesh who has not only succeeded as a tech

In defence of traditional study techniques

In defence of traditional study techniques

In Bangladesh, next to prayers, studying is possibly seen as the most sacred act to perform. While Bangladeshi households place an insurmountable amount of importance on education, students are often left alone to figure out how to study best and ace the next exam. The situation has improved quite

How engineering students are gaining real-world business skills

How engineering students are gaining real-world business skills

"INTERN," an annual business case competition organised by the IUT Career and Business Society (CBS) for first-year students of the Islamic University of Technology, is in its sixth edition this year. Since its inception in 2018, this intra-IUT business case competition has been hosted by IUT CBS i

A call to reform the public universities

A call to reform the public universities

In Bangladesh, the opportunity to study at a public university is like gold dust. Due to obvious reasons, every year a large number of students embrace the battle of securing it, and in the end, few fortunate ones become successful in their quest. However, whether public universities can nurture th

BD youth’s journey to Oxford University

BD youth’s journey to Oxford University

For innumerable youths worldwide, the University of Oxford is the pinnacle of academic achievement - a centuries-old institution that combines history, status, and intellectual pursuit. To stroll the ancient halls of Oxford is to enter the dreams of individuals seeking knowledge and the opportunity

Why do young people feel so tired of life?

Why do young people feel so tired of life?

Have you ever asked yourself if, in the last two weeks, you felt like you'd be better off dead or had thoughts of hurting yourself? Or if you felt down, depressed, or hopeless? These are tough questions, but they are important. When you look around, you might sense the despair in the air. Think abo

Leaving America to rebuild BD

Leaving America to rebuild BD

The student quota movement of 2024 demonstrated that an establishment so out of touch with the rest of the population and seemingly with little empathy for their predicaments could not continue to govern. Evidently, a system where commotion reigned supreme drove out Bangladesh's talented youth popu

Reformation of career centres and counselling in universities

Reformation of career centres and counselling in universities

Today, the world is evolving rapidly in terms of the job market. No matter whether an individual has prepared for it, universities are equally responsible for preparing students for their career. However, in Bangladesh, many universities need to open better career centres or counselling services. O

How 'Internet Tourism' saved some IT career and jobs

How 'Internet Tourism' saved some IT career and jobs

Bangladesh's IT sector has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, establishing itself as a significant player in the global IT landscape. Precise figures can vary in this regard but it is sure to tell that Bangladesh has been a home to hundreds of IT companies. From small startups to multinat