Friday, 15 Nov, 2024

Education

University students more at risk of depression than non-students – study

University students are more at risk of depression and anxiety than their peers who go straight into work, according to a study, suggesting mental health may deteriorate due to the financial strain of higher education. The research is the first to find evidence of slightly higher

ULAB, Finalist in World Public Relations and Communication Awards 2023

The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) was one of the three finalists under the “Educational Institution of the Year” category of the World Public Relations and Communication Awards 2023.   The award ceremony took place on 21 September 2023 during the World

Climate solutions can be turned into investment & employment opportunities

Climate solutions can be turned into investment & employment opportunitiesIndependent University, Bangladesh (IUB) hosted the inaugural event of the ‘Preserve Planet Earth’ International Climate Change Conference on Saturday, September 23, 2023. The conference, which is

ULAB holds Freshers' orientation for fall 2023

The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) held an orientation programme for the freshers of the Fall 2023 semester at its permanent campus at Mohammadpur, Dhaka yesterday (23 September 2023).  Mr. Ghulam Sumdany Don, Chief Inspirational Officer at Don Sumdany Facilitation

IUB to host Preserve Planet Earth Int’l Climate Change Conference

As global temperatures rise, and the world confronts the after-effects of centuries of environmental neglect, the 'Preserve Planet Earth' International Climate Change Conference emerges as a timely platform for actionable solutions.  Converting the crisis of climate change

IUB emerges runners-up in men’s football in NSU Sports Carnival

The IUB Football team has clinched the Runner-up position in Men’s Football of the ongoing NSU Inter-University Sports Carnival 2023. The final match was held on Sunday (September 17) at the the Dhaka Arena field near Kuril in Dhaka. However, IUB lost to Brac University

Seminar on Bangladesh's economy at Columbia University on September 21

A seminar titled "Bangladesh Economy: Opportunity and Challenges" will be organised at Columbia University, Manhattan in New York on September 21. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will give a recorded video speech as the chief guest at the seminar. Bangladesh Pratidin, the

Study Australia Roadshow in Dhaka tomorrow 

The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) will organise Study Australia Roadshow with top Australian universities tomorrow (September 16) in Dhaka to provide students, parents, and education leaders with information about studying in Australia. The event will bring

Question leak: Ideal teacher Maksuda Akter suspended

An Ideal School and College authorities have temporarily suspended its teacher for allegedly leaking question paper of a public examination. Suspended Maksuda Akter is an assistant teacher of Social Science of Bangla medium (morning shift) of the school. A letter issued by Principal

Egypt’s ban on veil in schools sparks debate on social media

A ban on wearing the face veil in Egyptian schools announced by the government this week sparked debate on social media on Tuesday with critics condemning it as “tyrannical”. The education ministry decision, announced in the state-run newspaper Akhbar al-Youm on Monday,

UK universities reliant on overseas students - report

Higher-education providers in England have an "unhealthy dependency" on international students, to compensate for frozen tuition fees and increased costs, a Lords committee report warns. Neither the government nor the regulator, the Office for Students, is tackling the

500 sued over vandalism in CU

Around 500 unidentified people were sued for allegedly vandalizing the bungalow of Chittagong University (CU) Vice Chancellor (VC) and buses of the transport department. The university's Acting Registrar KM Nur Ahmed and Security Officer Sheikh Md Abdur Razzaque filed two cases

ULAB Concludes Creative Writing Certificate Course

The Department of English and Humanities at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) concluded its six-week long Creative Writing Certificate Course on August 26, 2023 at a grand ceremony on its premises. The event’s highlight was the participants’ readings of their

IUB Inaugurates Historic Summer School in Linguistics

The Sasheen Center for Multilingual Excellence (SCMLE) at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) proudly marked the commencement of its pioneering Sasheen Summer School in Linguistics (SSS) on Sunday, September 3, 2023. For the first time in Bangladesh, students and community

Taliban stop women scholars from studying in Dubai

Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor is a successful Dubai businessman who has granted scholarships to some 100 Afghan women to continue their studies in the United Arab Emirates. However, the Taliban have barred women in Afghanistan from attending university. Some scholarship recipients planned to

UK provides up to £54.5m for girls' education in Bangladesh: Envoy

The UK is investing up to £54.5 million in Bangladesh over eight years to improve education outcomes for children, with a particular focus on girls. British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke made the remark while hosting a send-off event for the cricket team which will

ULAB-GED organized seminar on Sufism in South Asia

The Department of General Education (GED) of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) organized a Seminar titled “How circumstances changed the attitude of intellectuals towards South Asian Sufism” on August 22, 2023. The Keynote was given by Dr Amit Dey who is

IUB Environment Club hosts renowned scientist Dr. Senjuti Saha at "Nature's Route to Health" 

The IUB Environment Club organised an event titled "Nature's Route to Health - Bridging the Divide," sponsored by Caarmate in collaboration with Project "Arodhya" on August 22. A press release was issued in this regard.  The event, which aimed to

No crisis in printing next academic year's textbooks: Dipu Moni

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Friday (August 25) said that there is no crisis in printing the next academic year's textbooks for primary and secondary levels. "As there is no such crisis this year, the tender process for printing primary school books has already been

IUB engineering students win multiple titles at Branch Fest 2023

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) students have clinched multiple victories at the much-awaited "Branch Fest 2023", organized by the IEEE Student Branch of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP).  The inter-university event showcased exceptional talent,