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A Bangladeshi student's journey to top business school

A Bangladeshi student's journey to top business school

According to UNESCO, the number of Bangladeshi students going to study abroad for higher education has tripled in the last decade. While there are various facets of the reasons for this, the process can be daunting and may be more complex than it may seem. We recently caught up with Mahir Kamal, a


Bangladesh youth delegation in China

Bangladesh youth delegation in China

From September 12 to 17, at the invitation of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Bangladesh, a youth delegation formed by the Bangladesh Chhatra League, comprising members of different educational backgrounds embarked on a visit to Hefei City, located in Anhui Province, China. The you

Learning techniques to increase efficiency

Learning techniques to increase efficiency

From our childhood, we develop certain studying tactics like Mnemonics, Association, Story telling to memorise information and study more effectively. The tendency to do so comes off as an innate attribute, and those tactics do help us a lot as we go through primary or high school. However, growin

Mastering MBA admission journey

Mastering MBA admission journey

Unlike other degrees, Master of Business Administration (MBA) can be obtained by students from any discipline. Not only does it steepen the learning curve but also provides an opportunity for individuals to shift their career paths. Some notable institutes including IBA DU, DU FBS, NSU, BRAC, and B

RISE IN WORKPLACE TOXICITY: Is the trade worth it?

RISE IN WORKPLACE TOXICITY: Is the trade worth it?

A fresh graduate steps out bidding farewell to studentship and university life and steps into a professional journey, envisioning a life of stability and opportunities. That also, only after surviving a battle with other candidates trying to secure a job to survive in an economy that only gets more

Green tourism festival set to enthrall travel lovers

Green tourism festival set to enthrall travel lovers

In an exciting development, the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management at the University of Dhaka is all set to unveil the nation's inaugural Green Tourism Festival, aptly named ‘Greenaugurate’. Scheduled for September 27, 2023, this event is aligned with the global theme of W

Does learning new languages develop your thinking power?

Does learning new languages develop your thinking power?

Language is a powerful tool, and as Vladimir Nabokov discovered during his revision of his autobiography, 'Speak, Memory,' it can lead to a strange psychological journey.  Nabokov initially wrote his memoir in English, published in 1951, but later translated it into Russian for the émi

How to leverage our youth capital

How to leverage our youth capital

When I graduated from a university in Bangladesh more than a decade ago, I didn't know how book-smart I was, but I was anything but street-smart. I not only did not know how to write a cover letter, but I also did not have any idea what categories of jobs were available for me to apply for in my fi

What pharma industry expects from candidates

What pharma industry expects from candidates

The pharmaceutical industry serves as a fiercely competitive professional arena, where aspiring talents and skilled candidates continuously strive to secure their positions. To discern the skills and qualities that can elevate a candidate above the rest, the writer turns to the insights of experts

Kickstart study in the UK with PTE exams

Kickstart study in the UK with PTE exams

The UK has been in the spotlight for Bangladeshi students looking to study abroad and immerse in diverse educational and cultural experiences. The country continues to offer incentives, scholarships, and friendlier visa policies to attract prospective students. Over 430,000 international students f

A student’s journey to top US university from NCTB curriculum

A student’s journey to top US university from NCTB curriculum

"I believe my inspiring background, and my passion for academics - mainly biology and nature - helped me stand out through the admission process," says the Northwestern University Full Ride Scholarship Recipient - as the only South Asian - Naimul Islam. He added that Associate Director of Undergrad