Party offices silent, abandoned
Before August 5, the central office of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) led by its President Hasanul Haq Inu was abuzz with activities.
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Work underway to ensure the voting rights of expatriates
The Election System Reform Commission is working to ensure that the expatriates can exercise their voting rights.
1w ago
Who are the EC search committee members? Let's find out
A gazette revealing the members of this committee was released today
2w ago
Justice Zubayer leads EC search committee
In a major development, the interim government yesterday formed a six-member search committee led by Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury, a judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, to constitute a new Election Commission.
2w ago
The decay of student politics, and the problems with banning it
While the ban on student politics at other public universities is significant, DU’s decision is particularly impactful.
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HSC pass rate drops, number of GPA-5 rises
Though students did not have to sit for nearly half of the exams, the pass rate for this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate still saw a slight drop.
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Children at risk in 21,500 shabby schools
With cracks in pillars and walls and leaks in the roof, the Gowrichanna High School-Attached Government Primary School building was declared risky about two years ago.
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Primary schools barely looked after
A major project to build more classrooms, sanitation facilities and make other improvements in primary schools has not made much progress in six years while the poor environment continues to harm learning and teaching.
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September 29, 2024
Int’l support garnered to help reforms, growth
As Bangladesh embarks on a new journey toward freedom and democracy after the July uprising, the international support received by Prof Muhammad Yunus at the UN General Assembly is poised to significantly advance the country’s reform and growth initiatives, say foreign policy experts.
September 29, 2024
Revising textbooks: Govt dissolves committee in face of flak
The government yesterday dissolved a committee formed earlier this month to revise the textbooks under the National Curriculum and Textbook Board.
September 6, 2024
Restore caretaker govt system
Minutes before resigning as chief election commissioner, Kazi Habibul Awal yesterday proposed national elections be held under the caretaker government system. He also recommended the introduction of staggered elections and a proportional representation system.
August 24, 2024
Row among trustees spells trouble for NSU
The country’s first private university, North South University, is in trouble over running its operations due to a conflict among the trustees.
August 22, 2024
Enforced disappearance: Govt mulls over commission to ensure justice
The interim government is planning to formulate an ordinance to establish a commission to ensure justice for the victims of enforced disappearances and their families.
August 21, 2024
Govt transfers 25 DCs in one go
Amid lobbying by deputy commissioners seeking transfer from their once desired post, the interim government yesterday transferred 25 of them.
August 18, 2024
Public univs ‘reopen’ today
Public universities are set to reopen today amid a vacuum in the administrations after the resignation of at least 20 vice-chancellors, 10 pro-vice-chancellors, and many other officials.
August 13, 2024
Engage young people in all tiers of govt
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday directed top bureaucrats to find out ways to utilise the power of the young people at different tiers of the government.
August 12, 2024
All contractual appointments to be scrapped
The interim government yesterday decided that all contractual appointments of the administration will be terminated in phases.
August 12, 2024
Wave of resignations hits universities
A wave of resignations has swept through the nation’s higher education sector, as an unprecedented number of vice chancellors from the public universities are stepping down from their positions.
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