We need to digitalise our higher education

In 2009, UNESCO published a report titled “Trends in Global Higher Education: Tracking an Academic Revolution” which
5 November 2016, 18:00 PM

All taxes on private universities should be waivered

World University of Bangladesh has been established with a vision to provide utilitarian education for economic emancipation
5 November 2016, 18:00 PM

We are in the business of building human assets

The growth of private universities in the country, in terms of both number and quality, is phenomenal. Their contribution
5 November 2016, 18:00 PM

We should emphasise on active learning

ULAB was formally launched on October 1, 2004. From the beginning, quality was the top priority for the board and me, as I
5 November 2016, 18:00 PM

We should focus on research and global partnership

Independent University (IUB) is distinct from......
5 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Our goal should be producing world class graduates

North South University (NSU) recruits quality teachers. We haven't got a single lecturer who doesn't have a Masters degree; in
5 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Training for teachers is key

Quality education has a number of elements that need to be fulfilled. These include physical facilities like libraries, IT, and
5 November 2016, 18:00 PM

We need to provide quality education at affordable cost

Starting from 1980s, demand for university education in Bangladesh has been increasing fast. The limited number of seats in
5 November 2016, 18:00 PM

We need collaborative partnership through academic consortium

AIUB envisions promoting professionals and excellent leadership catering to the technological progress and development
5 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Fifteen campus activation programmes all over the country

While Bangladesh has successfully managed to manufacture various distinctive items, we have failed to translate this
22 October 2016, 18:00 PM

EXPANDING CAPABILITIES and ADDRESSING DISCRIMINATION

Sustainable changes occur when an extreme poor person or household reaches a level of economic well-being
16 October 2016, 18:00 PM

We all have a role to play

2016 marks the 41st anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic ties between Bangladesh and China. Although the trade
13 October 2016, 18:00 PM

AL plays China card right

Relation between Awami league and China has warmed up significantly in the last eight years after BNP's astounding faux pas in 2004.
13 October 2016, 18:00 PM

XI JINPING: Destined to reign

He was sent to a poor village in the countryside at a tender age of 15 to work there for seven years. He did the same work as locals
13 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Duty-free, not hurdle-free

Bangladesh can significantly increase its exports to China's if only it would relax its rules of origin.
13 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Women and Men: the Equal Rights Holders in Disaster Risk Reduction Actions

Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) 2015-2030 is the sacred document for the global community
11 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Women's Participation: a sine qua non of Disaster Risk Reduction

In today's world, there is no disagreement among the different international development agencies, civil society, and
11 October 2016, 18:00 PM

“Climate-Resilient Gender Smart” Initiative –learning from lacking experiences in Bangladesh

Under the backdrop of being one of the most vulnerable countries in the world, Bangladesh has been practicing
11 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Girls' progress = Goals' progress: A global girl data movement

Because every girl counts.The United Nations General Assembly declared 11 October as the International Day of the Girl Child to recognize girls' rights and the unique challenges girls face. Today, we want to highlight that any progress we make with regard to improving the situation of girls will be equal to making progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
10 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh-India relations: Progress made and the challenges ahead

Mahfuz Anam, Editor and Publisher, The Daily Star
7 October 2016, 18:00 PM