The way we are today - as a nation, as individuals, in our instincts, culture, and coping mechanisms - is not accidental. We are not simply the product of poor governance or appalling politics. We are the sum of centuries of conditioning, of inherited trauma, of civilisational drift. Bangladesh did
In a vibrant gathering that blended academic rigor with youthful energy, ACC Genesis 2025 unfolded recently on the green campus of Adamjee Cantonment College, Dhaka drawing participants from top schools, colleges, and universities across the country. The flagship inter-institutional debating champ
"Study hard now; university will be easier." For many of us, this parental promise kept us grinding through school. And sure enough, we made it-only to discover that the grind doesn't end in university. It only changes form. And sure enough, it worked-most of us made it to university. Only to reali
Many Bangladeshi children grow up mesmerised by the sight of aircraft overhead and the thunderous roar as they take off. When asked what they want to become, young voices reply, "I want to be a pilot." Yet as reality encroaches, most abandon that dream in favour of paths they see as more secure, su
Bangladeshi students and professionals typically set their sights on the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Malaysia or Australia when planning studies or career abroad. However, there are some rare ones that create a new path for others to follow. Such is the story of a Dhaka Univ
In Bangladesh's fast-evolving workplaces-from Dhaka's FMCG headquarters to the regional branches of private banks-critical thinking has become a non-negotiable asset. According to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2023, critical thinking and analytical reasoning are among the top ski
For decades, the United States symbolised opportunity, innovation, and upward mobility. Students from Bangladesh and around the world aspired to study there, invest in their futures, and contribute to the global economy. However, recent developments suggest that this dream is becoming increasingly
A degree is meant to open up career paths, but unfortunately, many graduates in Bangladesh find themselves with their certificates but no clear idea of which direction to take. As Bangladesh aims to pass over from the Least Developed Country (LDC) group by 2026 and achieve the Sustainable Developm
Without digital literacy, we risk being left behind like medieval people, and the vision of building a 'smart Bangladesh' will remain a pipe dream, as it is right now. Even though the idea of digital literacy has been introduced in the country, citizens of this country haven't been digitally litera
In a country where educational institutions often have shortcomings in regards to what people need in professional fields, to bridge the gap between colleges/universities and professions, Interactive Cares emerged in July 2020. It offers industry-relevant courses on Tech, Data Science, AI, DevOps,
A competitive graduate programme demands more than satisfying essential admission criteria. Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) scores represent a critical measurement yet function as one aspect among many necessary components for a complete application. GRE scores enable admissions officers to com
The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam, a pivotal exam for those who want to study, work, or migrate abroad, will undergo a radical change in 2025. While the exam still tests listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills, there have been improvements in its format, scorin
"Is gold digger a gender-biased terminology?" Facebook floods itself with descriptions that contradict the term's association with women and women only. The posts come with the argument of placing men on the fence of expectations. According to the posts, a triggering curiosity enlightens one's cons
