Education

Education

IELTS for UKVI to go fully computer-based in Bangladesh from July 27

The last paper-based exam will be held on July 26 this year

1d ago

DU presents proposed budget of Tk 1,035cr

Dhaka University has presented a proposed budget of Tk 1,035.45 crore for the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal year.

1d ago

Chief RO appointed for Ducsu polls

Dhaka University has appointed Prof Mohammad Zashim Uddin of Department of Botany as the chief returning officer for the upcoming Ducsu (Dhaka University Central Students' Union) election.

2d ago

New JCD committees formed at 19 private univs

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of the BNP, has announced new committees in 19 private universities such as BRAC University and Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology.

6d ago

Opinion / Can't afford another lost decade for education

Whenever the issue of education surfaces in Bangladesh, policymakers across the political spectrum tend to strike a familiar chord. "Education is our top priority," they harp

1w ago

Trump administration ramps up attack on Harvard, Columbia

Trump is seeking to bring the universities to heel with claims their international students pose a national security threat, and that they ignored anti-Semitism on campus, and perpetuate liberal bias

2w ago

Govt to roll out revised curriculum from 2027

The interim government is set to introduce a revised secondary education curriculum in phases starting from 2027, officials said.

2w ago

Bogura Science and Technology University gets its first VC

Professor Kudrat-E-Zahan, of the chemistry department of Rajshahi University, has been appointed as the first vice-chancellor of the newly-established Bogura Science and Technology University..He will serve a four-year term..The appointment was officially announced today in a circula

2w ago

Govt to bring back admission tests for polytechnic institutes from 2025–26

Move aims to improve academic standards, says technical education secretary

3w ago

DU to offer 'special admission privileges' to families of July uprising victims

If there is no family members available, siblings of the victims will be eligible for the benefits

3w ago

Pry school teachers go on indefinite strike today

Assistant teachers at government primary schools across the country will go on a full-day work abstention from today for an indefinite period to press home their three-point demand, including fixing their starting salary to the 11th grade of the national pay scale.

3w ago

Recruitment at JnU: Committee formed to probe 15 years of corruption

Jagannath University (JnU) has formed an investigation committee to probe allegations of irregularities and corruption in the recruitment and promotion of teachers, officers, and staff from 2009 to August 2024.

3w ago

RU renames 12 structures

The Rajshahi University (RU) administration has renamed at least 12 structures and buildings on campus.

3w ago

Thrive hosts annual tea party to support sustainable school meals

Thrive, in partnership with Direct Fresh and Space Dawg, hosted a tea party at Soi 71 in Dhaka recently, gathering long-time supporters, diplomats, and community leaders to champion sustainable school meals for children in Bangladesh

4w ago

46th BCS written exams now from July 24; 47th preliminary Sept 19

The postponed written tests of the compulsory subjects of the 46th BCS will be held from July 24 to August 3

4w ago

Search committee formed after posts already filled

The government has decided to form a search committee to recommend vice-chancellors, pro-VCs, and treasurers for public universities. But educationists are criticising the timing and intent of the move as most of these top positions in at least 47 universities have already been filled.

1m ago

Shammo murder: Call for justice gets louder

Amid ongoing protests over the murder of Dhaka University student and JCD leader Shahriar Alam Shammo, the platform "Students Against Terrorism" has once again demanded the resignation of the university's vice-chancellor and proctor, citing their failure to ensure campus security.

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Kuet teachers now suspend admin work

The teachers’ association of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (Kuet) yesterday announced a complete suspension of all administrative activities with immediate effect.

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