Education
JUCSU Cultural Secretary resigns over lack of coordination, administrative interference
Citing lack of coordination in performing duties and administrative interference, Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JUCSU) Cultural Secretary Muhibullah Sheikh Jisan has resigned. He submitted his resignation letter to JUCSU President and University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan on Sunday. Earlier, he had announced his resignation through a post on social media.
One reel, a teacher, and the deep-rooted illness in our society
What began as a few seconds of personal expression has evolved into a revealing portrait of a society struggling with intolerance, digital vigilantism and deeply entrenched gender bias.
Let children's education not be interrupted by floods
The people of Bangladesh are no strangers to floods. Every monsoon, rivers swell, sandbars disappear beneath rising waters, roads are cut off, and thousands of families seek refuge in emergency shelters. Yet behind this familiar scene unfolds another silent crisis every year—one that receives far less attention. It is the disruption of children's education. When schools remain closed for weeks or even months, the damage extends far beyond missed lessons. It undermines an entire generation's ability to learn, erodes their confidence, and jeopardizes their future.
School feeding crisis: Addressing food insecurity and way out
The incident involving 18 students who fell ill after consuming food from the school feeding program at Salim Dolpara Government Primary School in Chapainawabganj Sadar Upazila has once again brought to light a troubling question: why does a program intended to provide nutritional support for children repeatedly pose health risks to them?
Preparation for Higher Education Abroad During HSC
For thousands of Bangladeshi students, studying abroad has become a major academic and career goal. If you plan wisely during your HSC years, you can save a significant amount of time, money, and unnecessary stress later. Based on my eight years of experience and observation, here are some practical suggestions for students who want to pursue higher education abroad.
How long the teachers will face guillotine executions?
Post-mass uprising anarchy is still visible in Bangladesh. The state machinery is still largely inactive in the backdrop of the changes. In this vacuum, at least partially, the rule of the insane continues.
“Education system of Bangladesh is responsible for my death”
The suicide of Dhrubajit Karmakar from Mymensingh Engineering College is not just the tragic news of a death, it reveals the cruel, dark mirror of our education system.
JU coordinator of anti-discrimination student movement released from duty
Ahsan Labib, one of the coordinators of Jahangirnagar University's 'anti-discrimination student movement', has been dismissed from his post.
DU bans all forms of political activities on campus
The Dhaka University (DU) administration has decided to suspend all forms of political activities by students, teachers, officers, and employees on campus until further notice.
Education Rights and Democracy: A Symbiotic Relationship
Many interpretations are emerging regarding the current situation, with various terms being used—coup, revolution, and others. Some individuals are even speaking of independence. If we characterize the previous state as a dictatorship or fascism, what should we call the current state? For now, we will refer to it as democracy. However, if someone is ambitious, they might suggest a different term. For the time being, let’s settle on democracy.