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Nine Team Group garment workers have begun higher studies at the Asian University for Women (AUW) in Chattogram with scholarships supported by Inditex!!

The workers Nishat Anjum Nijhum, Sumaiya Akter, Sumaiya Misu, Mousume Akter, Nipa Moni Akter, Mumtarin Ferdous, Trisha Moni, Tania Akther, and Sumaiya Khatun had dropped out after HSC to support their families but now enrolled in AUW’s five-year program.

Inditex will cover tuition, accommodation, food, and provide stipends, while Team Group ensured the selection process and ongoing salaries. AUW Vice Chancellor Rubana Haq confirmed the initiative.Team Group Deputy Managing Director Abdullah Hil Nakib said the students will return as future officers and leaders, calling the initiative “Empowerment in action.”

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Government primary schools across Bangladesh will remain closed for 11 days during Durga Puja, while secondary schools and colleges, both government and private, will enjoy a 12-day break.
According to the annual academic calendars released by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, and the Technical and Madrasa Education Division, government primary schools will be closed from 26 September to 6 October, with classes resuming on 7 October, reports media. The closure includes nine official holidays plus two weekends.

Secondary schools and colleges will remain shut from 26 September to 7 October, covering a 10-day Puja holiday along with two weekends, with classes resuming on 8 October.Technical institutes will observe a shorter two-day break on 1 and 2 October, while madrasas will remain open during Durga Puja in line with their institutional calendar.

Dhaka University has announced a special shuttle service to ensure convenient transportation for students ahead of the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) and hall union elections. The notice was issued by Returning Officer Professor Dr Golam Rabbani.

On election day, Tuesday, 9 September 2025, the shuttle service will operate from Shahbagh to the university’s eight designated polling centres from 7:45am to 3:50pm. The polling centres include the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC), Udayan School and College Centre, Dhaka University Club Centre, ULAB School and College Centre, Senate Building Centre, Physical Education Centre, Department of Geology Centre, and Curzon Hall Centre.

The service has been arranged to provide convenient and timely transportation for students participating in the elections.

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Unrest escalated in Chattogram University (CU) for the second day, as clashes erupted again between students and locals near the university's Gate 2 earlier today (31 August), leaving the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (administration) Md Kamal Uddin and Proctor Prof Tanvir Mohammad Haydar injured.

All undergraduate examinations at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) have been suspended as student protests to press home three demands continue across engineering universities.

In a notice signed by Buet Registrar Professor Dr Nayeb Md Golam Zakaria dated 27 August, the university announced that all undergraduate exams scheduled to be held between 30 August and 18 September have been postponed due to the prevailing situation.

The Buet academic council will later decide on rescheduling after further discussions, it added.

Notably, students at engineering universities in the country are boycotting classes and examinations today (28 August) as part of a “complete shutdown” programme announced by Engineers’ Rights Movement General Secretary Sakibul Haque Lipu last night to press home three demands.At the centre of the movement is the call to make entry tests mandatory for all candidates seeking recruitment in the ninth grade of engineering or for positions such as assistant engineer.Eligibility, they insist, should be restricted to those holding at least a BSc degree in engineering. They also oppose promotions through quotas or by creating equivalent posts under different names.Their second demand is to open recruitment examinations for the 10th grade of technical or equivalent posts, such as sub-assistant engineer, to both diploma and BSc degree holders.

The third demand seeks legal action against those using the title of “engineer” without a BSc degree in engineering.

Three Bangladeshi Young Women Go Skydiving in Slovenia

Three Bangladeshi friends Rabea Basri Raisa, Nish*ta “Nishi” Chowdhury, and Avani Roy recently fulfilled a long-held dream by going skydiving in Bovec, Slovenia, nestled in the Julian Alps .
Inspired by a bungee jump in Nepal back in 2019 and drawn by the stunning alpine scenery, Rabea planned the jump ahead of her birthday on August 12. The trio found a more budget-friendly skydiving option in Slovenia, just €390 (around 60,000 BDT), compared to €900 in Switzerland, with photos and video included

On August 16, they arrived at the center for a thrilling experience at 4,000 meters above ground. After safety briefings and donning jumpsuits, they leapt from the plane, floating like birds over the Julian Alps and the Soča River. Instructor-guided freefall turned into a serene parachute glide, captured beautifully by onboard photographers.Once safely on the ground, the three embraced in joyous celebration, dream achieved at last.

English has become indispensable across the globe. International businesses conduct meetings in English, universities teach in English, and travellers use it as their go-to language. In today’s competitive world, strong English communication skills, both written and spoken, are no longer optional, they are essential.

But learning English is not easy. It takes patience, time, and consistent effort. The good news? Everyday habits can make the process smoother. Here are ten proven practices to help you improve your English step by step.

1.Make a routine
Language learning doesn’t happen overnight. Dedicate a fixed time every day, even 10 minutes, for reading, revising vocabulary, or practising exercises. Small but regular efforts are more effective than irregular long sessions.

2.Focus on pronunciation
Good pronunciation doesn’t mean losing your accent, it means being understood. Learn the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), watch YouTube pronunciation guides, and practise speaking with friends or colleagues. Clear speech will save you from confusion both in daily life and in your career.

3.Do what you love in English
Incorporate English into your hobbies. Whether it’s music, sports, travel, or fashion, engage with those interests in English. This way, you learn without pressure, and the process feels enjoyable and natural.

4.Write daily
Writing is one of the most effective ways to remember new words and structures. Keep a notebook for new vocabulary you encounter while reading or watching shows, then use those words in your own sentences.

5.Read regularly
Reading introduces you to vocabulary, grammar, and sentence patterns. Start small with comics, children’s books, or news articles, and gradually move to advanced texts. Over time, reading strengthens not just your comprehension but also your speaking and writing skills.

6.Listen actively
Movies, TV shows, podcasts, or news, listening sharpens your ear for natural English. Beginners can start with subtitles, while advanced learners should focus on understanding without them. Explore content related to your personal interests to stay motivated.

7.Don’t fear mistakes
Mistakes are part of learning, even native speakers make them. Instead of holding back, practise whenever you get the chance. Over time, you’ll notice and correct your own errors naturally.

8.Speak and record yourself
Speaking out loud helps you think in English. Use simple phrases, then record yourself and listen back. Compare your recordings over weeks and months, you’ll clearly notice your progress.

9.Build vocabulary and grammar
Strong vocabulary and grammar give you confidence. Use flashcards, write blogs, or join online word challenges. For grammar, start with basics like parts of speech, tenses, idioms, then progress gradually. Apply what you learn in real conversations and writing.

10.Join discussions
Practice thrives on interaction. Join online forums, social media groups, or study circles in English. Share your thoughts instead of just scrolling. Expressing your ideas publicly will boost both your fluency and confidence.

Bottom line
Learning English is less about talent and more about habit. Read, write, listen, and speak every day, even in short bursts. Practise pronunciation, record your voice, and don’t shy away from mistakes. Above all, stay consistent. With time, these simple daily habits will turn English learning into a natural part of your life.

Have you ever wondered why some students are always ahead of their studies while others can’t keep up? What would happen if you could come up with a bunch of simple habits that everyone can easily adopt and that everyone will agree do in fact make a difference? Technology and teaching style are evolving at an unprecedented rate in 2025, which means profitable students do not only work hard; they work smart.

Let us consider some established practices that can enable all students to achieve their goals in 2021.

1. Achievable, well-defined goal-setting

Are you 100 percent sure of what you expect to accomplish this semester? High achievers list their objectives and monitor the process constantly. When one breaks down huge objectives into little steps, they become less daunting and easier to achieve. Why not establish a goal on each subject and celebrate each milestone, no matter how small?

2. Establish a fixed study habit

Does packing in the previous night before an exam do you any good? Research shows that studying a little at a time is much more effective than cramming all at once before an exam. Consider dedicating a particular amount of time to studying, at least 30 min per day. Block your study time into a calendar or planner format and commit to it.

3. Secondly, welcome to active learning

Are you only recreating the notes again and again? Passive learning is ineffective in the year 2025. So, the solution is exam summarising, teaching a friend, or using flashcards and mind mapping instead. When you passively consume whatever you are learning, then you remember it less and less.

4. Personalise your education

Do you have one study method suitable for all subjects? Learners all have different learning styles. Video tutorials suit some of the learners; practicing problems or group discussions are also good. With adaptive learning platforms, you have a choice to stress your strengths and enhance your weaknesses. There is simply no harm in experimenting this year with a new learning tool and determining which one suits you best.

5. Learn how to be a master of time management

Have you ever experienced a bottleneck after deadlines? Effective students employ the use of tools such as calendars, to-do lists or apps so as to plan their time effectively and prevent last minute rush. The Pomodoro Technique is a method that helps prevent boredom and burnout from excessive work by encouraging study sessions of 25 minutes, followed by a 5-minute break.

6. Proper a study free of distractions

Does social media or your phone hold you back at work? Locate or create a quiet, organised workspace where you can concentrate. Maintain your desk in a neat condition, wear noise-cancelling headphones in case of noise distractions and experiment with applications that eliminate distractions when you want to study.

7. Care of your well-being

Do you sleep and take enough breaks? Success in school does not mean books and grades. Taking frequent rests, playing sports, and sleeping well will allow your brain to perform optimally. When you are studying, have in mind that self-care is as crucial as the academic learning.

8. Ask others to cooperate

When you are in need, do you ask for help? Top students understand how to seek assistance from teachers or in the class. Become a part of study groups or go online and ask your questions; there is nothing to be ashamed of. Other people more than likely have the same ones.

9. Being positive-minded

Do you consider that you are capable of improving? The students with the self-perception that they could become smarter through hard work perform better at school. Remember that every failure is a lesson, and it is a source of improvement when you get into a difficult situation.

Are you prepared to integrate these principles into your daily routine? Imagine how much fun and ease we could have in school if we all supported each other like that. Start with small steps, persevere, and witness your grades and confidence soar. Academic success can be hit by everybody in 2025. Will you take the first step?

Farzana Faruk Jhumu began with Kathpencil to support children, then joined Fridays For Future and coordinated MAPA. She was selected for the United Nations third youth advisory group on climate change, the first from Bangladesh. A CSE graduate from MIST with a masters at IUB, she now works on the Peoples Climate Diplomacy Program and earlier served at UNICEF, contributing to the Childrens Climate Risk Index that found about 10 million Bangladeshi children directly affected by climate change. She expects just transition and updated NDC reporting to shape COP 30 and calls on the government to engage climate aware youth.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Tesla CEO Elon Musk are advising students to prioritize physics and mathematics over software and coding, a surprising pivot given the increasing importance of AI and automation. Huang believes that future AI systems, especially those in robotics, will require a deep understanding of physics, mechanics, and materials science, referring to this as "Physical AI." Musk has long emphasized the importance of physics as the foundation of problem-solving, advocating for understanding first principles derived from physics.
This shift in thinking highlights the scientific roots needed for real-world innovation. While coding remains important, the future of human-machine collaboration in areas like Physical AI and robotics depends more on understanding how the world works than on simply writing code. Both leaders see a return to fundamental scientific principles as essential for future success.