One Degree Initiative has become a name heard and spoken of a lot amongst the youth. By now, they have established themselves as a successful non-profit youth organisation working tirelessly to bring about a change in the face of this…
So you’ve finally graduated, got yourself a decent job, and become part of the workforce: congratulations! But are you really independent? Maybe it’s too early for you to realise what impact you’ll bring with your work – right now, you’re…
So, I had my first sex education class only few weeks back, at the age of twenty four, here at my university in Sweden! It was a seminar where few of my teachers and gender and sexuality scholars had gathered…
“Those who speak don’t know those who know never speak”. Though this Chinese proverb is advocating silences but from the time immemorial speech has played an important role in human civilisation. Speaking is an impressive art and unique manifestation of…
In our Southeast Asia, women are always exploited, either mentally or physically. They are tortured inside their home by their husbands and while they are outdoors, they are harassed by the eve-teasers. They are not safe anywhere they live. Even…
Last Friday I was attending a lecture and was sitting in the last row. In front of me there were two of my class mates who were discussing their private lives and were a little loud about it. Because of…
I finished my school and gave my O’levels and A’levels from Scholastica in Dhaka and then went to University of Nottingham for a degree in Economics, and now finally I am at Berklee College of Music pursuing a degree in…
I grew up watching my dad wear this funny garment that looked like a skirt. He’d twist and turn two ends, tie some kind of a knot and tuck it inside. I used to find it so weird. It all…
Photos: Kazi Tahsin Agaz Apurbo It started off in all good spirits. A bunch of young enthusiasts from Jaago Foundation, Moja Loss (an online entertainment group) and BDCyclists organised a lungi march on April 13. Before starting the Bengali New…
Queen Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born on April 21 1926 (she turns 87 today!). She was baptised by the Anglican Archbishop of York, Cosmo Gordon Lang, in the private chapel of Buckingham Palace on 29 May, and named Elizabeth after…
ADNAN AL RAJEEV FILM DIRECTOR What’s Playing? 1. HIGH SPEED- COLDPLAY 2. PATIENCE- GUNS N ROSES 3. THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD- NIRVANA 4. UNFORGIVEN- METALLICA 5. LAST KISS- PEARL JAM 6. BRING ME TO LIFE- EVANESCENCE 7. WISH…
Last month we have celebrated our 43rd Independence Day. But now we are facing the question of “Are we really an independent country?” This question mainly arises because of the present situation of our country where a particular group is…
As a citizen of an independent nation we are going to lose the beauty of democracy. The present situation of our country is not acceptable at all. However, it is true that we gained independence after losing many lives but…
Students of SSC and HSC have suffered due to consecutive hartals. Their exams have been postponed. But for English medium students who sit under the London board, it becomes even more complicated because there are no chances of our exams…
The first convocation of Presidency University was held at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center on April 11, 2013. The Education Advisor to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Professor Dr Alauddin Ahmed conferred degrees to the graduating students of Presidency University…
State University recently gave a colourful reception to its cricket team for becoming runner-up team at the ULAB Fair Play Tournament. Professor Dr Iftekhar Ghani Chowdhury, Vice Chancellor of the university was present as chief guest at the occasion. Earlier,…
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Giving Ceremony was arranged by AIUB on April 7, 2013. A total of 21 participants received the awards in the occasion. The top management of AIUB including the Dean and Associate Dean of BBA Faculty,…
The International Business Forum of Bangladesh (IBFB) is co-sponsoring a new national essay writing competition for school children on the topic of ‘What Will Bangladesh Be Like in 2014?’ Interested participants must be under 18 and will compete for a…
The third speed conference 2013, excellence and innovation in education, sparking creativity, was held on April 5, 2013 at SPEED Training Center, Dhanmondi. The conference consisted of daylong workshops, briefing sessions, hands-on-tutorials, and award ceremony. The main aim behind the…
The Certificate Award Ceremony of the Human Rights Law Clinic (HRLC) at the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal and Human Rights Studies (UMSAILS) was held on April 10, 2013 at UMSAILS’ conference room. Eminent Jurist and…
Last week’s spotlight ‘The Positive Vibes’ focused on being optimistic. Just as we make New Year’s resolution, we should also make resolutions in the Bengali New Year (Pahela Baishakh). As we embark on a new year, we should look forward…
K M Hasan Ripon, the Director of Bangladesh Skill Development Institute (BSDI) and 2013 local President of Junior Chamber International-Dhaka Central is going to take part in the International Training Programme (ITP) on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Higher…
AUW National Photo Carnival 2013 was held on April 5-6, by the Photography club of Asian University for Women (AUW). Among hundreds of photo entries, 50 photographs were selected by judges M R Hasan and Jashim Salam, both of whom…
Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla New Year 1420 was celebrated at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU) campus on April 14, 2013 amid traditional festivity. To mark the day the University chalked out an elaborate a…
optiMA HR Consultants conducted a workshop at the auditorium of Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka on March 31, 2013. The workshop covered resume writing techniques and job interview secrets. A good number of students participated in the workshop…
The annual sports competiton-2013 of Begum Khaleda Zia Hall, a female dormitory of Rajshahi University was held recently at RU Girls Gymnasium play ground. RU Vice Chancellor Professor Muhammad Mizanuddin inaugurated the event by releasing colorful balloons and festoons as…
