The Case for Student Politics in Universities in Bangladesh
The role of student politics in Bangladeshi universities has been a subject of intense debate for decades. Opinions vary widely, from those advocating for its complete abolition to those who believe it is an essential component of a vibrant democracy.…
From Crisis to Unity: How Bangladesh Came Together for Flood Relief
In a year already marked by political upheaval, economic turmoil, and the ever-looming threat of climate change, the recent floods have struck with a ferocity that is both devastating and eye-opening. The images of submerged homes, washed-out roads, and desperate…
A Final Year Student’s Retrospective of Life at IBA
November 28, 2018. Everything about the day was ordinary. Nobody at my home was consciously aware of the fact that my results were going to be published that day. Well, except for me. I was eagerly looking forward to this…
A Classroom Communication Guide: Post-Pandemic Era
During the COVID-19 pandemic, our classrooms and the dynamics between teachers and students underwent a 180-degree transformation. The use of traditional classrooms had been mostly replaced by Zoom, Google Meet, and other applications. Communication in classrooms was disrupted by the…
Into the World of Debating: Sajid and Sourodip’s WUDC 2022 Win and How They Got There
The competitive world of debating is highly strenuous and demanding. Although it may seem like any other after-school activity, it actually has a lot to offer in terms of self-growth, knowledge, interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, and building networks and friendships.…
Why Engineering Graduates in Bangladesh Shift Careers (And What Careers They Can Shift to)
This is the second part of a series on the prospects of engineering graduates in Bangladesh. You can read the first part here, and the second part here. Tech-related jobs are labor-intensive and require specialized knowledge. Training in this area is…
What Your Options Look Like After Getting an Undergrad Degree in English
In many South Asian countries, STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects are often associated with higher levels of achievement and work success, higher pay in the work field, more options, and social respect. After high school, the majority of…
A Conversation with Bizmaestros 2020 Winners: Team Incredibles
Bizmaestros is a yearly business competition organized by Uniliever in order to find out the best of the best amongst the final year university students. The local winners of this competition then get the opportunity to represent their country in…
What to Expect from University Life
University can be a momentous leap from high school and college, and for most students it is an inexorable change. Conventionally there are a bunch of propitious expectations when you are about to start your classes – that your university…
Hashtags and Social Obligations
A friend of mine has been having trouble saving up. She lives in Dhaka, sharing an apartment with two others. Being away from your parents is hard enough. With studies, 3-4 jobs and managing your own little household can be…
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