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tbsnews.net > bangladesh > civicpulse-workshop-concludes-cu-emphasising-digital-rights-youth-leadership-1375036

CivicPulse workshop concludes at CU, emphasising digital rights, youth leadership

3+ hour, 19+ min ago  (339+ words) Monday March 02, 2026 A two-day workshop on civic literacy, democratic engagement and digital rights concluded yesterday (1 March) at the University of Chittagong (CU), bringing together around 100 students from different departments to discuss youth participation in the country's evolving socio-political landscape. The…...

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tbsnews.net > bangladesh > milon-stern-action-against-teachers-engage-other-professions-without-approval-1372611

Milon for stern action against teachers engaged in other professions without approval

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (306+ words) Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon today (27 February) said teachers must obtain prior permission from the appropriate authorities before engaging in any profession outside their teaching duties, warning that action will be taken against those found violating the rule. "If…...

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tbsnews.net > features > brands > 5-interactive-tools-make-reading-fun-children-1356531

5 interactive tools that make reading fun for children

3+ week, 54+ min ago  (746+ words) Monday February 09, 2026 For many kids, learning to read is exciting, but it can also feel frustrating in the early stages. That's where these learning gadgets come in. Designed to make letters, sounds, and stories more interactive, they help children practise…...

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tbsnews.net > offbeat > how-where-you-grow-shapes-who-you-become-1355661

How where you grow up shapes who you become

3+ week, 6+ hour ago  (887+ words) Monday February 09, 2026 Would a person turn out differently if they were raised somewhere else? A growing body of research is examining the long-debated nature versus nurture question, exploring how environment, culture and genetics combine to shape identity and personality. A…...

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tbsnews.net > economy > corporates > mtb-foundation-distributes-bicycles-female-students-barishal-1346556

MTB foundation distributes bicycles to female students in Barishal

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (125+ words) Thursday January 29, 2026 The initiative aims to help female students overcome geographical barriers to education by easing their daily commute to and from school. The campaign was carried out under the motto ' School jete durotto jeno badha na hoi', highlighting the…...

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tbsnews.net > thoughts > violence-campus-not-student-politics-1341866

Violence on campus is not student politics

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1215+ words) Monday January 26, 2026 In the aftermath of the July 2024 uprising, a series of deeply troubling incidents have occurred at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, the University of Dhaka, Rajshahi University, and, most recently, the University of Chittagong." These incidents include…...

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tbsnews.net > world > south-asia > indias-andhra-pradesh-mulls-curbs-social-media-exposure-children-under-16-1341706

India's Andhra Pradesh mulls curbs on social media exposure for children under 16

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (305+ words) Monday February 02, 2026 The government of the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is mulling a restriction or ban on children below 16 years of age from social media platforms, state Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha said today (23 January). This is one of…...

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tbsnews.net > features > pursuit > erasmus-mundus-scholarship-what-it-takes-earn-wild-card-europe-1339736

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship: What it takes to earn a wild card to Europe

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (833+ words) Thursday January 22, 2026 When it comes to Erasmus Mundus, the first things that come to mind are receiving a fully funded scholarship and studying at multiple institutions across Europe. However, there is more to it. Apart from tuition fees, the scholarship…...

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tbsnews.net > bangladesh > nationwide-school-campaign-planned-promote-yes-vote-referendum-1337476

Campaign at educational institutions planned to promote 'Yes' vote in referendum

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (238+ words) Monday January 19, 2026 A campaign will be run at all educational institutions across the country to encourage students to vote "Yes" in the upcoming referendum scheduled for 12 February. The decision was taken at a meeting held today (18 January) at the University…...

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tbsnews.net > bangladesh > ethical-education-essential-alongside-academics-dmp-commissioner-1336776

Ethical education essential alongside academics: DMP Commissioner

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (318+ words) Saturday January 17, 2026 Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali today (17 January) urged the police members to teach their children ethical education and moral values alongside academic education, as it is impossible to build a developed nation without morally…...