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A new gateway for young people and entrepreneurs

A new gateway for young people and entrepreneurs

China has quietly rolled out what may become the most accessible route for young Bangladeshi technologists seeking international experience. The K visa, which came into force on October 01, 2025, targets recent graduates and early-career professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathem


Three days of debate and discussion

Three days of debate and discussion

Mohammadpur Preparatory School and College(MPSC) hosted MPSC Nationals 2025 from October 09 to 11. Thirty-six teams from twenty-four institutions took part, including several from outside Dhaka. The three-day event brought together students to debate, exchange ideas, and test their arguments agains

Five meta-skills that will transform how you learn

Five meta-skills that will transform how you learn

Technology changes faster than any curriculum can track, which means the real competitive advantage belongs to people who know how to learn quickly. Five cognitive abilities separate high performers from everyone else. Metacognition— watch yourself think: The best problem solvers don't just

Reshaping business communication in Bangladesh

Reshaping business communication in Bangladesh

University youths now seek opportunities that extend beyond textbooks, demanding environments where they can test strategies, refine pitches and engage with industry practitioners. This evolution reflects broader changes in how young professionals prepare for careers in an increasingly complex mark

An unexplored opportunity for Bangladesh's universities

An unexplored opportunity for Bangladesh's universities

At the age of 42, Shajeeb Ahmed finally held his undergraduate degree. More than two decades had passed since he left formal education after HSC, forced to support his family through a series of modest jobs. When colleagues half his age received promotions he deserved, he understood the price of th

How smart executives turn disasters into distinction

How smart executives turn disasters into distinction

The project collapsed. Deadlines shattered. Budgets exploded. Fingers pointed in your direction. Most professionals instinctively retreat, hoping the storm passes unnoticed. This response, though natural, represents a fundamental miscalculation about how careers actually advance. The way you handle

Why women don't always vote for women

Why women don't always vote for women

The relationship between women voters and female candidates is often regarded as one of solidarity. It is easy to assume that increased female participation in elections will naturally lead to greater support for women leaders. However, evidence from the 2025 Dhaka University Central Students' Unio

Teaching morality: The missing foundation

Teaching morality: The missing foundation

Over the last three decades, Bangladesh’s education sector has witnessed significant improvements, including higher literacy rates, nearly universal enrolment, and the increasing use of digital tools in classrooms. Yet one question continues to haunt our advancement and progress: Are we produ

Are we leaving our gig workers behind?

Are we leaving our gig workers behind?

Every day, we see them—the ride-sharing driver, whose friendly greetings begin our journey across town. The young food delivery person in a brightly coloured jacket with a delivery bag weaves through the monsoon-drenched streets to serve our food. The freelancer's laptop glows in a small corn